Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller recently stated that interest rate cuts may be on the horizon, pending no major surprises in inflation and employment data. This cautious optimism is in line with other policymakers’ statements, hinting towards a potential rate cut in the near future. Waller emphasized the need to closely monitor economic indicators in
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Citizens Financial exceeded expectations for its second-quarter profit, reporting strong results due to the boost in capital markets fees. The surge in fees, up by 63%, was primarily driven by bond underwriting and loan syndication activities. This positive trend mirrors the quarterly reports of larger competitors such as Bank of America and JPMorgan Chase, indicating
HSBC made a significant announcement on Wednesday with the appointment of Georges Elhedery as the new group CEO, starting on September 2. This decision comes after the departure of Noel Quinn, who has been leading the company for nearly five years. Elhedery, who currently serves as the chief financial officer, will take over the role
The gold market witnessed a remarkable surge on Tuesday, with gold futures hitting a record high of $2,465.30, surpassing the previous peak set in May. This significant jump can be attributed to the growing anticipation of a September interest rate cut, which has fueled demand for bullion. As spot gold reached an all-time high of
Argentina’s dollar-denominated bonds faced significant challenges this week, as all restructured bonds experienced a decline in price by over 1 cent. This drop comes on the heels of investor concerns surrounding the government’s decision to sell dollars and its potential impact on reserve accumulation. The 2035 maturity bond bore the brunt of the fall with
The recent influx of $1.04 billion into Bitcoin Spot ETFs has sparked a renewed sense of confidence among investors in the cryptocurrency market. This surge in investment indicates a positive sentiment towards Bitcoin and may signal a potential short-term increase in its price. As more market participants diversify their crypto holdings, the approval of an
BlackRock, a major player in the asset management industry, reported a 10% increase in profits in the second quarter. This growth was primarily driven by the strong performance of its Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), which saw record inflows in the first half of the year. The company achieved a milestone by reaching $10.6 trillion in assets
Pakistan’s benchmark share index rose by 1.44% to reach a record high following the announcement of a staff level agreement (SLA) between the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Pakistan for a $7 billion, 37-month loan program. This positive development comes after months of negotiations, signaling a step towards stabilizing the economy and averting a sovereign
As we dive into the global financial markets on Monday, July 15, we see that they have started the week cautiously due to news of an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. While there are no major economic data releases scheduled for today, investors will be keeping an eye on Federal Reserve (Fed) Chairman
China’s economy has hit a roadblock in the second quarter of the year, with growth slowing down to 4.7%. This marks the slowest growth rate since the first quarter of 2023, falling short of the 5.1% forecast by analysts. The sluggish growth is attributed to a prolonged property downturn and job insecurity, which have dampened
The World Bank, with the backing of the U.S. and Australia, is taking steps to provide a financial lifeline for Pacific Island nations as they face the risk of being cut off from global finance due to Western banks exiting the region. The proposal, amounting to $77 million, aims to ensure emergency access to major
The recent attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump has sent shockwaves through the global markets, with Asian assets being the first to react to the news. This incident has further intensified the already high political tension in the U.S., raising questions about the potential impact on trading and investing in Asia. This article will
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