Silver price (XAG/USD) faces selling pressure near $27.90 during the early European trading hours. The renewed US Dollar (USD) demand weighs on the USD-denominated Silver price. Traders are closely watching the highly-anticipated US Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report on Friday, which could have an impact on the white metal price. China’s service activity growth slowed in
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Following a significant drop in Nvidia’s share price in the U.S., Asian semiconductor stocks experienced a decline on Wednesday morning. This downward trend was influenced by Nvidia’s over 9% plunge in regular trading, which triggered a sell-off in semiconductor stocks across Wall Street. The economic data released on Tuesday also contributed to the jittery sentiment
China’s economic landscape is a complex web of interconnected factors, with the latest data from the Milken Institute’s best performing cities China index revealing a mix of winners and losers among the country’s urban centers. Hangzhou, home to tech giants like Alibaba, has emerged as a top performer in the rankings, showcasing the benefits of
Economists are anticipating an upward trend in the ISM Manufacturing PMI from 46.8 in July to 47.8 in August. Despite the manufacturing sector contributing less than 30% to the US economy, positive figures could potentially support the notion of a soft landing for the US economy. Investors will be closely monitoring the subcomponents of the
The Malaysian central bank, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), is set to leave its key interest rate unchanged as growth remains strong and inflation remains under control, according to a recent poll conducted by Reuters. Despite the fact that inflation is currently at 2.0%, the Malaysian ringgit has shifted from being one of the weakest performing
The housing market in New Zealand has been experiencing fluctuating trends, with predictions of a 6% rise in house prices next year. This forecast comes after a recent decline in prices, which saw home values drop nationally from NZ$800,000 to NZ$753,000 earlier this year. Despite this decline, prices are still relatively high, sitting just 19%
The US inflation rate, as indicated by the PCE Price Index, has remained steady at 2.5% year on year in July. This stability in inflation comes at a time when the USD is gaining strength due to the performance of the economy. The latest data suggests that with inflation under control and economic activity consistent,
Recent data from the Ministry of Finance in Japan indicates a 7.4% year-on-year increase in corporate spending on plant and equipment during the second quarter. These numbers have sparked hope for a domestic-led recovery in economic growth in the country. It is clear that businesses are investing in their future, which could have a positive
The correlation between the party affiliations of U.S. presidents and economic growth has long been a subject of research and discussion. Over the years, studies have indicated a pattern where the economy tends to grow at a faster rate under Democratic presidents compared to Republican presidents. However, it is essential to note that correlation does
The recent US PCE report has caused a stir in the financial markets, particularly in relation to the Federal Reserve’s policy on interest rates. There is now an increased likelihood of a rate cut in September, with traders betting heavily on a 25 basis point reduction. This cautious approach by the Fed has led to
The recent rise in Wall Street stocks and the second consecutive all-time high for the Dow are largely attributed to fresh U.S. economic data that has raised expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts. The anticipation of a modest rate cut in September has been bolstered by solid growth in U.S. consumer spending for the month
Warren Buffett, widely known as the “Oracle of Omaha,” recently celebrated his 94th birthday with Berkshire Hathaway reaching new milestones. The conglomerate became the first non-technology company to surpass a $1 trillion market capitalization, while its Class A shares surged past $700,000 each for the first time in history. As friend and fellow investor, Howard
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