Moody’s has issued a warning that the ongoing regulatory investigations into wealth managers’ cash sweep programs could potentially lead to credit rating downgrades, which in turn could increase costs for these firms. This comes at a time when concerns about the economy are rising, with worries of a looming downturn due to tight monetary policies.
Art
The recent announcement by Britain’s finance ministry regarding the appointment of Alan Taylor to the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee has sparked discussions in the economic community. Taylor, an economics professor with a specialization in international economics and financial crises, brings a wealth of experience from both academia and the financial sector. This article
The U.S. stock market ended higher on Friday, with the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq notching their seventh straight session of gains. This marked the biggest weekly percentage gains of the year as worries of an economic downturn eased and investors shifted their focus to the upcoming Jackson Hole Economic Symposium. The recent sell-off triggered
Silver prices experienced a decline on Friday, with the cost per troy ounce dropping to $28.24 from $28.36 the day before. Despite this recent dip, silver prices have actually increased by 18.70% since the start of the year. The Gold/Silver ratio, which compares the value of one ounce of Gold to the equivalent number of
In July 2024, inflation rates in the United States dipped below 3% for the first time in over three years, marking a significant shift in the economic landscape. While certain sectors of the economy are experiencing disinflation, where prices continue to rise at a slower pace, others are facing outright deflation. The phenomenon of deflation,
Warren Buffett, the renowned investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, has recently made headlines for holding an equal number of shares in Apple and Coca-Cola. This newfound symmetry in his stock portfolio has sparked speculation among investors and analysts alike. Buffett’s love affair with Coca-Cola dates back to 1988 when he first bought shares in
The current market sentiment seems to be concentrated more on growth-related macroeconomic data rather than concerns about inflation risk. This change in focus can be attributed to fears of a potential US recession or hard-landing scenario. The recent soft US retail sales data has only added to these concerns, sparking apprehension among investors. The Nasdaq
The article discusses how gold prices rebounded after a post-CPI selloff, which pushed the precious metal down to around $2438/oz. It mentions that the US Dollar Index struggled, aiding gold’s recovery in the later part of the US session. The unexpected selloff was attributed to US CPI figures being below expectations, leading market participants to
The AUD/JPY cross has gained momentum near 97.55 during the Asian session, marking a 0.36% increase for the day. One of the contributing factors to this uptrend is the positive Chinese economic data released. In July, Chinese Retail Sales rose by 2.7% year-over-year, surpassing market expectations and providing support to the Australian Dollar. However, the
Global markets have been showing signs of stability, with Asian stocks remaining firm on Thursday. The dollar, however, has been on the back foot due to lower U.S. Treasury yields. This has been attributed to the release of benign consumer inflation data, which has reinforced expectations for the Federal Reserve to start cutting interest rates
The recent US Retail Sales report has sparked discussions among economists and analysts regarding its impact on the US economy. One notable comment comes from Arch Capital Global Chief Economist Parker Ross, who pointed out the significance of core services inflation bouncing back in July. This shift in inflation trends has raised concerns among Fed
The persistent selling bias surrounding the Greenback has continued, resulting in subdued price action for yet another session. This downward trend has been exacerbated by the latest July CPI data, which confirms the ongoing disinflationary pressures in the US economy. The USD Index (DXY) experienced a drop to multi-day lows near 102.30 as a direct
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 83
- 84
- 85
- 86
- 87
- …
- 121
- Next Page »