BlackRock, a major player in the asset management industry, reported a 10% increase in profits in the second quarter. This growth was primarily driven by the strong performance of its Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), which saw record inflows in the first half of the year. The company achieved a milestone by reaching $10.6 trillion in assets
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The recent comments made by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell have had a significant impact on the dollar, causing it to hover around five-week lows. Powell’s remarks have bolstered the case for a rate cut in September, leading to a shift in rate cut expectations among market participants. This has resulted in the dollar index
The USD/JPY pair is showing an upward trend, currently trading around 158.30 during the early Asian trading session. This rise can be attributed to the slight recovery in the US Dollar (USD) market. Investors are closely monitoring the US June Retail Sales data and eagerly anticipating the speech by Federal Reserve Chair, Adriana Kugler, for
Goldman Sachs has reported second-quarter earnings of $8.62 per share, exceeding the estimated $8.34 per share. Additionally, the company’s revenue came in at $12.73 billion, surpassing the $12.46 billion estimate. This strong performance comes as a result of better-than-expected fixed income results. The bank’s profit soared by 150% from the previous year to $3.04 billion,
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
Pakistan’s benchmark share index rose by 1.44% to reach a record high following the announcement of a staff level agreement (SLA) between the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Pakistan for a $7 billion, 37-month loan program. This positive development comes after months of negotiations, signaling a step towards stabilizing the economy and averting a sovereign
China’s National Bureau of Statistics recently reported that the country’s second-quarter GDP only rose by 4.7% year on year, which fell short of the expected 5.1% growth. This news has left many economists and investors concerned about the slower than anticipated growth in the Chinese economy. Additionally, June retail sales also missed estimates, only rising
The Gold price (XAU/USD) has been on a downward trend, trading near $2,405 during the early Asian session. The unexpected acceleration in the US Producer Price Index (PPI) in June has put pressure on the precious metal. The higher-than-expected Wholesale price inflation in the United States has created a bearish sentiment for Gold. Traders are
China’s economy has hit a roadblock in the second quarter of the year, with growth slowing down to 4.7%. This marks the slowest growth rate since the first quarter of 2023, falling short of the 5.1% forecast by analysts. The sluggish growth is attributed to a prolonged property downturn and job insecurity, which have dampened
The World Bank, with the backing of the U.S. and Australia, is taking steps to provide a financial lifeline for Pacific Island nations as they face the risk of being cut off from global finance due to Western banks exiting the region. The proposal, amounting to $77 million, aims to ensure emergency access to major
The recent attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump has sent shockwaves through the global markets, with Asian assets being the first to react to the news. This incident has further intensified the already high political tension in the U.S., raising questions about the potential impact on trading and investing in Asia. This article will
The recent assassination attempt on Former President Donald Trump during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania has sent shockwaves across the nation. The news of Trump being injured in the attack, with one bullet ripping the upper part of his right ear, has raised concerns about the safety and security of political figures in the United
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