Recently, Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Governor Michele Bullock addressed the media following the central bank’s August monetary policy decision. The board decided to maintain the key interest rate at 4.35%, marking the sixth consecutive meeting without a change. Bullock emphasized the board’s belief that the current cash rate level is appropriate but expressed concerns
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The advisory board to the German Finance Ministry has raised concerns about the three options being considered to address a 17 billion euro budget shortfall. In a letter seen by Reuters, the board expressed doubts about the effectiveness of these options in reducing the deficit. The options include using extra funds from state bank KfW,
Sotheby’s, the renowned auction house, is venturing into a new kind of selling in Hong Kong with the opening of its first retail outlet. This innovative concept will offer a wide range of items, from collectible trainers to dinosaur fossils, with prices starting at several hundred dollars. This move comes at a time when luxury
China’s Third Plenum is a highly anticipated policy meeting that holds significant weight in shaping the country’s economic policies. In the past, Third Plenums have led to transformative periods for China, as seen in 1978 under the leadership of Deng Xiaoping. During that year’s Third Plenum, China made a bold move to open its doors
Tungsten is a metal with a wide range of applications, from weapons and autos to electric car batteries and semiconductors. China dominates the supply chain for many critical minerals, including tungsten. The country’s control over this metal has raised concerns about the vulnerability of supply chains that rely heavily on Chinese production. Although China has
Recently, exit polls revealed that Marine Le Pen’s far-right party, the National Rally (RN), emerged victorious in the first round of parliamentary elections in France. This political development had an immediate impact on the financial markets, particularly on the euro’s exchange rate against other currencies. In response to the RN’s win, the EUR/USD rate experienced
The news of meme stock trader “Roaring Kitty” buying a 6.6% stake in Chewy sent the shares of the pet food e-commerce retailer soaring in premarket trading. With just over 9 million shares purchased, Roaring Kitty has become the third-largest shareholder in the company, according to FactSet. This move has added more than $245 million
In a market where concentration risk is a concern for investors, exploring value-oriented investments could be a wise decision. According to Phil McInnis, the chief investment strategist at Avantis Investors, taking a more diversified approach can provide better long-term returns compared to simply relying on index funds like the S&P 500. By focusing on companies
The NZDUSD pair recently reached a peak of 0.6217 before retracting to 0.6170. Despite attempts to break through the resistance at 0.6220, the pair has struggled to maintain upward momentum. Looking at the daily chart, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) is currently at 56 and trending downwards, signaling a decrease in buying pressure. Additionally, the
In recent years, the financial technology industry has experienced a significant shift towards a more sustainable and grounded approach. As highlighted by industry executives and investors at the Money20/20 event in Amsterdam, there seems to be a consensus that the sector has reached a “bottom.” The days of reckless venture capital investments in startups with
GameStop recently made headlines by raising more than $2 billion through a successful stock sale. This move came at a time when the company was able to capitalize on a renewed interest in meme stocks, fueled by the resurgence of trader Roaring Kitty. By completing an at-the-market equity offering and selling 75 million shares, GameStop
The Group of Seven (G7) wealthy democracies are gearing up to send a firm message to small Chinese banks about their involvement in assisting Russia in evading Western sanctions. Leaders from the G7 countries are expected to have intense conversations during their upcoming summit in Italy about the growing trade relationship between China and Russia