The US markets closed recently as the country commemorated its efforts to break free from monarchy rule. There has been some buzz in the media regarding the possibility of US President Biden running for re-election. Nevertheless, the markets are not expected to show any significant reaction to such speculations, at least not at this early
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The Bank of Israel is facing a challenging decision regarding its short-term interest rates in the wake of the war in Gaza, sticky inflation, and a widening risk premium. The current situation calls for careful consideration of various factors that could impact the country’s economic performance in the coming months. The decision to hold the
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The Australian Trade Balance has been facing a deteriorating trend due to various economic factors. China’s lackluster demand, the collapse of the real estate market, and the slump in iron ore prices in the first half of 2024 have all contributed to this downward trend. Additionally, trade tensions between Australia and China, as well as
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The market for initial public offerings (IPOs) in Hong Kong is expected to see significant improvement over the next five years, with the turnaround beginning in the second half of this year. George Chan, global IPO leader at EY, expressed optimism about the future of the Hong Kong IPO market, citing positive trends and a
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The Federal Reserve officials, in their recent meeting on June 11-12, acknowledged that the U.S. economy was showing signs of slowing down. They also noted that “price pressures were diminishing,” indicating a possible decline in inflation. Despite these concerns, the officials decided to adopt a wait-and-see approach before making any commitments to interest rate cuts.
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