The upcoming week poses a critical juncture for the US dollar, as investors closely monitor the possibility of 2024 Fed rate cuts amidst concerns of a US economic downturn. The FOMC Meeting Minutes scheduled for Wednesday, August 21, are likely to draw significant attention from investors, shaping sentiment towards the US economy, labor market, and
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Indonesia recently submitted its 2025 budget plan to parliament, with a focus on maintaining a narrow deficit and continuing structural reforms. The budget proposal, prepared by outgoing President Joko Widodo’s economic team and president-elect Prabowo Subianto’s team, aims to project a deficit of 2.53% of GDP next year, which is narrower than the expected deficit
The CEO of UBS, Sergio Ermotti, recently expressed concerns about the potential intensification of market volatility in the second half of the year. This comes after a period of sharp sell-offs in global equities, triggered by weak economic data from the U.S. While there are fears of an economic downturn, Ermotti does not believe that
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia recently reported a smaller-than-expected drop in its annual cash profit. This news came as a surprise to many analysts who were predicting a larger decrease. Despite the dip in margins and rise in overdue home loan payments, the bank managed to achieve a cash profit of A$9.84 billion, exceeding the
Recently, a federal appeals court extended an order that blocked President Joe Biden’s administration from further implementing a student debt relief plan. This plan was designed to lower monthly payments for millions of borrowers and speed up loan forgiveness for some. The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals granted an injunction requested by seven Republican-led
In light of renewed concerns about a potential U.S. recession, experts are shining a light on the vulnerabilities of the current unemployment system. The system, which is crucial for providing temporary income support to laid-off workers, proved to be inadequate during the Covid-19 pandemic. The system’s shortcomings, including massive technology failures and administrative inefficiencies, were
In the midst of market volatility, investors may find themselves seeking stable investment options to navigate uncertain times. Joanna Gallegos, CEO of BondBloxx, emphasizes the significance of incorporating bonds into one’s investment strategy. Gallegos suggests that prioritizing income and high-yield bonds can provide a cushion against market fluctuations. By diversifying into fixed income, investors can
The cryptocurrency market experienced a 0.75% loss in the past 24 hours, bringing the total market capitalization to $2.29 trillion. This decline comes after a period of optimism in equities, with synchronized selling dominating the market sentiment. The current sentiment index rests at 57, indicating greed among investors. This shift from fear to greed could
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has been actively reducing its holdings in Bank of America, shedding a total of 19.2 million BofA shares over the course of three days. This selling spree, totaling almost $779 million, has been ongoing for the past 12 consecutive days, resulting in total sales exceeding $3.8 billion. As a result of
The recent Summary of Opinions released by the Bank of Japan on Japan Household Spending revealed some interesting insights into the monetary policy decision and the interest rate trajectory. According to Alicia Garcia Herrero, the BoJ’s meeting was received positively by investors, especially due to the unexpected interest rate hike. However, there is a cautious
Britain’s newly appointed finance minister, Rachel Reeves, wasted no time in addressing the financial challenges left behind by her Conservative predecessor. In a bold move, Reeves announced to parliament that public spending was on track to exceed the budget by a staggering 21.9 billion pounds for the current year. To tackle this issue head-on, she
There is a growing belief among some economists that quantitative tightening (QT) could potentially lead to a stronger and more sustainable Japanese Yen. The Bank of Japan (BoJ) is set to announce cuts to its Japanese Government Bond (JGB) purchases in July, a move that could have significant implications for the currency market. According to
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