President Dina Boluarte of Peru expressed optimism about the country’s economy during her Independence Day speech to Congress. Despite facing allegations of corruption and abuse of power, she projected higher-than-expected economic growth and announced plans to formally call for elections scheduled for 2026 by next April. Boluarte succeeded Pedro Castillo in late 2022 after his
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There is a growing belief among some economists that quantitative tightening (QT) could potentially lead to a stronger and more sustainable Japanese Yen. The Bank of Japan (BoJ) is set to announce cuts to its Japanese Government Bond (JGB) purchases in July, a move that could have significant implications for the currency market. According to
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The USD/JPY pair began the new week on a positive note, with some upside potential but limited. The positive risk tone seen in the market has dampened the demand for the safe-haven Japanese Yen, providing some support to the major currency pair. Traders are now eagerly awaiting the crucial policy decisions from the Bank of
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Central banking is often perceived as a dull and uneventful field. However, departing Swiss National Bank Chairman Thomas Jordan challenges this notion by stating that being prepared to be labeled as boring may actually be key to success. Despite criticisms of inflexibility and a strict focus on price stability, Jordan defends his record of guiding
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In a recent development, six major banks, including Bank of America and Citigroup, have agreed to pay a total of $80 million to settle antitrust litigation in New York. The lawsuit accuses these banks of conspiring to manipulate the prices of European government bonds. The preliminary settlement was filed in Manhattan federal court and is
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China’s industrial profits saw a 3.6% year-on-year increase in June, following a 0.7% gain in May. This growth trend continued into the first half of the year, with earnings up 3.5% from January to June. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) attributed this positive performance to rapid industrial production growth and a decrease in factory-gate
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In the world of investing, predicting the future trajectory of tech companies has become increasingly challenging. The recent bout of severe turbulence in the market has left investors rattled and uncertain. The disappointing earnings from tech giants like Tesla, Google-parent Alphabet, and Meta Platforms have set the stage for a potential market shakeup in the
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