The downward trend of Brent crude oil prices has been prominent, with prices dropping to 81.14 USD per barrel as of Wednesday. This decline has persisted for five consecutive sessions, largely due to the noteworthy decrease in US oil inventories. The latest data reports a reduction of 3.9 million barrels, exceeding the anticipated decline of
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The semiconductor industry has been closely monitored in recent years, especially with the rise of China as a key player in the global market. According to a recent report by Bank of America analysts, four of the world’s largest semiconductor equipment manufacturers, including ASML, have experienced a significant increase in their China revenue. Since late
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Alphabet, the tech giant, reported a beat on both top and bottom lines in the second quarter, earning $1.89 per share on $84.74 billion in revenue. However, the stock slipped 1% as revenue at its YouTube advertising segment missed forecasts. Tesla Shares of Tesla declined by 4.7% after second-quarter earnings missed consensus estimates. The company
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The U.S. Treasury yields experienced a slight dip recently, as investors closely monitor the economic outlook in anticipation of key data releases. Of particular interest are the upcoming second-quarter GDP figures and June’s personal consumption expenditures price index, which serves as the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge. These reports will provide valuable insights into potential
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UBS analysts are confident in their prediction of a soft landing for the US economy. They point to moderating consumer spending as a key factor in bringing down inflation. While recent economic data may show positive surprises, UBS believes that the underlying trend of below-trend growth remains. The Institute for Supply Management’s purchasing managers indexes
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In July, the Small and Medium Enterprise Index (SMEI) rebounded to 50.4, showing signs of recovery in expectations and credit conditions. This improvement was evidenced by a rise from 49.9 in June, bringing the SMEI back into expansionary territory. Standard Chartered economists Hunter Chan and Shuang Ding noted that this rebound was largely due to
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