The NZD/USD pair is currently facing downward pressure around 0.5945 in the early Asian trading session, with a 0.25% decline on the day. This decline can be attributed to rising expectations of rate cuts by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) and concerns about sluggish Chinese economic activity. The recent softer Consumer Price Index
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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
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
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
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
Windrose, a Chinese electric truck startup, is planning to establish a U.S. assembly plant for its semi-trucks to cater to the American market directly from 2025. This move by Windrose signifies a bold challenge to Tesla, a prominent player in the electric vehicle sector. The founder and Chief Executive, Han Wen, revealed this plan in
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The upcoming economic indicators, including the Jibun Bank Services PMI and Tokyo’s core inflation rate, are crucial factors that could influence the Bank of Japan’s policy decisions on July 31. A higher-than-expected PMI in the services sector could potentially signal a recovery and justify a rate hike to strengthen the Japanese Yen. Similarly, an increase
Berkshire Hathaway recently made a strategic move by trimming its gigantic Bank of America holding for the first time in 4½ years. This decision came after Bank of America’s strong 2024 run, where Warren Buffett’s conglomerate sold 33.9 million shares of Bank of America for almost $1.5 billion in separate sales. This marked a significant
The NZD/USD pair is currently facing a substantial downturn, hovering around 0.5996. This decline can be attributed to a multitude of factors, including recent global political developments and domestic monetary policy expectations. The surprising announcement by US President Joe Biden that he will not be seeking re-election in 2024 has unexpectedly boosted the US dollar.
Ukraine made an announcement on Monday regarding a preliminary agreement with a group of bondholders to restructure $19.7 billion in debt. This ad hoc group, which controls 22% of the bonds, has shown support for the deal. Additionally, investors holding an additional 3% of bonds have also indicated their approval. The next step involves bondholders
China’s decision to cut short and long-term rates by 10 basis points came as a surprise to many analysts. The move was unexpected, especially considering that the People’s Bank of China had previously been guiding bond yields higher. Ben Bennett, Head of Investment Strategy for Asia at LGIM in Hong Kong, emphasized the timing of
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