The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau recently announced new regulations that will provide customers of the buy now, pay later (BNPL) industry with the same federal protections as credit card users. This move is significant as it brings the burgeoning BNPL industry, dominated by fintech firms like Affirm, Klarna, and PayPal, under the umbrella of the
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The recent inflation report in Britain has brought both surprises and disappointments to investors and policymakers alike. The data, released by the Office for National Statistics, shows a slowdown in the rate of inflation in April, but not as much as anticipated. This unexpected turn of events has led to a reevaluation of market expectations
The NZD/USD pair is currently gearing up for a mid-week rally, edging closer to the 0.6116 level. This surge comes following the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s decision to keep its monetary policy framework unchanged during the May meeting. The interest rate remains steady at 5.5% per annum, aligning with market expectations. The central bank
DocuSign, a leading contract management platform, is dedicated to maintaining its status as a public company. Despite speculation of takeover bids from private equity firms such as Bain Capital and Hellman & Friedman, the CEO Allan Thygesen affirms the company’s focus on independence. In a recent interview, Thygesen emphasized the importance of building a strong,
The cautious stance of the Federal Reserve has had a significant impact on the WTI crude oil prices. Despite the recent softening of inflation, Fed officials are hesitant to declare success in controlling inflation. This has led to concerns that US interest rates may remain elevated for a prolonged period, causing the prices of Brent
The recent tragic news of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’s death in a helicopter crash has had a significant impact on the price of gold. The helicopter crash, which also claimed the lives of Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and other officials, has led to a surge in the price of gold. As reports of the search
As per the accountancy firm PwC, the industries that are inclined towards adopting artificial intelligence are experiencing a significant growth in productivity when compared to other sectors. A report by PwC revealed that professional services, financial services, and information technology sectors witnessed a remarkable 4.3% increase in productivity between 2018 and 2022. This growth far
China’s recent efforts to bolster the real estate sector have been seen as a positive step towards stabilizing the property market. However, analysts caution that these measures may take time to yield significant results. Despite the government’s decisive actions, S&P maintains its earlier prediction that the property market is still in search of a bottom.
Fed vice chair for supervision, Michael Barr, expressed concerns regarding the U.S. inflation data in the early months of 2024. According to Barr, the inflation readings during the first quarter of the year were deemed disappointing, leading to a lack of sufficient evidence for the central bank to consider easing monetary policy. This statement indicates
AUDCAD has continued its upward trajectory, surpassing the 0.9100 mark and reaching a 14-month high of 0.9125. Despite facing challenges in breaking through the multi-month high, technical indicators such as the RSI and MACD remain in positive territory. The RSI hovers just below the 70 level, while the MACD maintains its positive momentum above both
Sri Lanka is set to unveil a new economic transformation law that aims to attract investors and boost productivity, as stated by the country’s state minister of finance. The law, approved by the cabinet and backed by the IMF, will be presented to parliament this week, signaling a crucial step towards sustainable growth and recovery
Gold prices have surged to fresh highs, breaking above a previous sideways channel. The 20- and 50-day simple moving averages have also started to tick up, indicating a bullish trend. Both the MACD and RSI are suggesting more upside pressure in the market, with the MACD showing positive momentum above its trigger and zero lines.