HSBC made a significant announcement on Wednesday with the appointment of Georges Elhedery as the new group CEO, starting on September 2. This decision comes after the departure of Noel Quinn, who has been leading the company for nearly five years. Elhedery, who currently serves as the chief financial officer, will take over the role
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The gold market witnessed a remarkable surge on Tuesday, with gold futures hitting a record high of $2,465.30, surpassing the previous peak set in May. This significant jump can be attributed to the growing anticipation of a September interest rate cut, which has fueled demand for bullion. As spot gold reached an all-time high of
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
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
As we dive into the global financial markets on Monday, July 15, we see that they have started the week cautiously due to news of an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. While there are no major economic data releases scheduled for today, investors will be keeping an eye on Federal Reserve (Fed) Chairman
As we delve into the recent developments in the US job market, it is evident that there has been significant softening in labor market conditions. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell highlighted this during his testimony on Capitol Hill. This shift in focus towards the possibility of weakness in the labor market is a departure from
The recent fall of the dollar against the yen for two consecutive days has raised concerns about Japan’s possible intervention in the currency markets. Meanwhile, global equities saw a rise as investors shifted their attention towards the anticipated U.S. Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts. The fluctuation in the benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury yield, following the release
The GBP/USD pair is currently showing signs of strength as it trades above the 1.2900 resistance level. A key bullish trend line is forming with support near 1.2910 on the hourly chart. The pair has successfully climbed above the 50-hour simple moving average and the 1.2900 mark. Despite a minor decline, the bulls have managed
In the week ending July 5, foreign investors poured a significant amount of money into Japanese stocks, totaling a net purchase of 916.05 billion yen, marking their most substantial weekly investment since January 12. This surge in investments was primarily fueled by a market rally and optimism surrounding the solid corporate earnings expected in the
A rally in chip stocks recently lifted the Nasdaq and S&P 500 to record highs. Companies like Nvidia, Super Micro Computer, and Intel saw significant gains in their stock prices. Nvidia jumped 2.5%, while Super Micro Computer, a company that makes AI-optimized servers using Nvidia’s chips, rallied almost 9%. Intel also rallied almost 6%. This
The upcoming June inflation report, scheduled for release on Thursday, July 11, is creating a buzz among investors and economists alike. Market expectations are leaning towards a 0.1% month-over-month increase and a 3.1% year-over-year change, with core CPI forecasted to go up by 0.2%. Bank of America is in agreement with these projections but is
The Asian market seems to be on a positive trajectory as investors start the week with a positive mood. The recent U.S. job figures have reinforced the “soft landing” narrative, resulting in a decrease in the dollar and bond yields. This has fueled the ongoing rally in stocks, with most major equity markets worldwide reaching
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