The market saw a mixed reaction in stock futures as June came to a close, with the first half of 2024 ending at near record highs. The S&P 500 hit an intraday record last Thursday, continuing its bullish trend with an 0.6% gain for the eighth positive week in nine. Nvidia, a key player in
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The recent violent reaction of bond vigilantes to the spendthrift policies of French politicians serves as a stark reminder for the United States. It underscores the fact that the market will likely determine the tipping point for debt sustainability, and forecasting it accurately will be a tough task. While there has been growing concern among
In a recent statement, Masato Kanda, Japan’s top currency diplomat, emphasized the role of the Bank of Japan (BoJ) in intervening in foreign exchange markets when deemed necessary. Kanda highlighted the need for appropriate measures to address excessive forex movements, signaling that Japan is closely monitoring exchange rate fluctuations. Following Kanda’s remarks, the Japanese Yen
In a recent television interview, Chancellor Olaf Scholz reiterated Germany’s coalition government’s commitment to its social agenda despite economic challenges. He emphasized the importance of defending and further developing the welfare state while addressing other pressing issues, such as military aid to Ukraine. The three-way coalition in Germany, comprising the Social Democrats (SPD), pro-business liberals
Germany’s Economy Minister, Robert Habeck, recently visited China to discuss the proposed European Union tariffs on Chinese goods. Contrary to popular belief, Habeck emphasized that these tariffs are not a form of punishment. This visit marks the first by a senior European official since the EU suggested imposing significant duties on Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs)
The gold price is currently hovering near a two-week high due to market expectations of a rate cut by the Federal Reserve in September. This anticipation of a rate cut has bolstered the XAU/USD pair, despite the rise in US bond yields, which in turn supports the US Dollar and acts as a ceiling for
Turkish Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek recently engaged with investors at a Deutsche Bank-organised meeting in London, where Turkey was highlighted as a positive standout among emerging markets. Participants noted that Simsek discussed the progress made in the Turkish economy over the past year, as well as potential future steps to be taken. Investors present at
Recently, Chinese authorities unveiled a new policy aimed at supporting the venture capital sector in the country. This move has raised hopes for faster approvals of initial public offerings (IPOs) in the near future. The Chinese venture capital ecosystem, which was once thriving, has experienced a significant slowdown over the past three years due to
In recent days, commodity markets have seen a resurgence in positive territory, with both silver (XAG/USD) and gold (XAU/USD) experiencing gains. The underlying factor behind this surge appears to be mounting concerns around geopolitical tensions in both the Middle East and Asia. News of a potential escalation on the northern border between Lebanon and Israel
With the increasing focus on environmental preservation and combating climate change, New York has taken a significant step by launching a program that offers homeowners up to $14,000 in total rebates for energy-efficiency upgrades to their property. This initiative, part of the federal Inflation Reduction Act signed by President Joe Biden in 2022, is proving
Amidst the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, European Union countries have agreed upon a 14th package of sanctions against Russia. This latest set of sanctions includes restrictions on Russian gas, a significant move in response to Russia’s aggression in the region. The newly imposed sanctions include a ban on re-exports of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG)
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