The recent survey released by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York showed that Americans are increasingly concerned about inflation. The survey indicated that consumers expect inflation to reach 3.3% a year from now, up from March’s 3%. Additionally, they anticipate inflation to be at 2.8% three years from now. This growing apprehension about rising
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The week is off to a positive start on Wall Street, with Dow futures edging higher and setting a positive tone for trading. As the market eagerly awaits the release of key inflation data, the trading ranges are expected to be narrow, indicating a cautious approach among investors. The recent optimism in the market has
The recent downgrade in inflation forecasts by the central bank has added to the overall dovish tone in monetary policy decisions. The projections indicate that inflation is expected to reach the 2.0% target in Q2 of this year, with a subsequent increase to approximately 2.6% in the second half of the year. However, these figures
Billionaire investor Kenneth Griffin, in a recent interview with the Financial Times, made a fervent plea to his alma mater Harvard University to uphold “Western values” in the midst of what he referred to as a “cultural revolution” in U.S. education. Griffin expressed his concern that the fundamental principles of education, namely the pursuit of
Singapore’s second-largest bank, Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp (OCBC), recently reported a 5% increase in first-quarter profit, surpassing market expectations. The bank also announced a S$1.4 billion offer to privatize its insurance arm, Great Eastern. This move highlights OCBC’s strategic focus on enhancing its business portfolio and maximizing shareholder value. Additionally, OCBC forecasted a robust net interest
A recent regulation proposed by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) aimed to reduce late fees on credit cards for Americans. However, the implementation of this rule is being challenged by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the card industry. This article will critically analyze the potential impacts of this regulation and the legal battle
The USD/JPY exchange rate is currently hovering around 154.784, but intervention risks are looming large. Masato Kanda recently issued a warning, stating that the government would step in if there are any speculative or disorderly movements in the foreign exchange markets. This has sparked concerns among investors, especially after the currency pair experienced a sharp
The U.S. stock futures showed minimal changes on Tuesday, following a positive streak in the Dow. The slight increase in Dow futures, along with higher S&P 500 futures and a dip in Nasdaq 100 futures, reflected the optimism among investors. This positive sentiment came on the heels of April’s weaker-than-expected job growth, which raised hopes
The optimism surrounding potential interest rate cuts in the United States has propelled Asian stocks to 15-month highs, with investors closely monitoring the situation. The MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan saw a 0.3% increase at the onset of trading, indicating a positive sentiment among investors. However, Hong Kong shares experienced a slight
Berkshire Hathaway, the conglomerate led by Warren Buffett, recently reported a significant surge in operating earnings in its first-quarter results. The company’s operating profit rose to $11.22 billion, a 39% increase from the same period last year. This growth was mainly driven by the strong performance of its insurance underwriting businesses, particularly Geico. The insurance
The Bank of England is set to meet for the third time in 2024 on Thursday. The decision on interest rates will be announced along with the release of the Monetary Policy Report and minutes of the meeting. Market expectations do not anticipate a change in the current bank rate of 5.25%. Instead, the focus
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently announced its strategic operating plan to significantly increase audit rates for big corporations, partnerships, and multimillionaires over the next three years. This move comes as part of the IRS’s efforts to boost enforcement spending and hiring in order to enhance tax collections. The IRS’s plan includes targeting a near