The Dow Jones Industrial Average reached a historic peak on Monday, although major tech companies decided to pause, resulting in a mixed finish for U.S. stock indexes. While the S&P 500 dropped by 0.3%, getting close to its July record which is only 0.9% away, the Nasdaq experienced a 0.9% decline. This decrease can be
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Recently, the Japanese yen has been on the rise, with the USD/JPY pair hitting a three-week low at 143.99. This movement can be attributed to a variety of factors including the weakening of the US dollar and significant statements made by the Bank of Japan (BOJ) and the US Federal Reserve. The Governor of the
The recent dovish shift by the U.S. Federal Reserve is expected to provide some respite for the Bank of Japan in its efforts to control a weak yen. However, the diverging policy paths of these two central banks could lead to market uncertainty, complicating the BOJ’s ability to raise interest rates in the future. The
The recent halt on work stoppages at Canada’s largest railways marks the end of an unprecedented service disruption that threatened to greatly impact the country’s export-driven economy. The decision by the Canada Industrial Relations Board to intervene in the labor disputes between the Teamsters union and Canadian National Railway (CN) as well as Canadian Pacific
The S&P 500 showed signs of recovery after a weak Thursday close, with indications suggesting that interest rate sensitive plays would perform better than large caps on Friday. This shift was seen as a result of rates not posing a threat and growing confidence in a soft landing. The implications of this were evident in
The chief executive of Turkey’s largest private bank, Isbank, has highlighted the challenges that lie ahead for the country’s banking sector in the midst of economic uncertainties. Hakan Aran, the CEO of Isbank, expressed concerns about the impact of Turkey’s economic turnaround and the ongoing struggle with inflation. Aran emphasized that Turkish banks are set
As we head into the upcoming week, investors will be closely monitoring several key economic indicators that could have an impact on currency markets. One of the major points of interest will be the release of Australian retail sales data, which is scheduled for Wednesday. This report is expected to provide insights into consumer spending
Pavel Durov, the billionaire founder and CEO of the popular messaging app Telegram, found himself in legal trouble when he was reportedly arrested at the Bourget airport outside Paris. This unexpected event shocked many as Durov is a prominent figure in the tech world. The reasons behind his arrest were said to be related to
The recent volatility in the market, as highlighted by Brazil’s central bank chief Roberto Campos Neto, may be indicative of the market pricing in less room for fiscal and monetary intervention in the future. This has implications for discussions on monetary transmissions, as Campos Neto pointed out that it will be increasingly challenging to separate
Wall Street experienced a surge on Friday as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled an imminent reduction in interest rates. The benchmark S&P 500 index was on the brink of hitting a record high following Powell’s remarks at the annual economic conference in Jackson Hole. This announcement prompted a positive reaction in the market, with
Gold prices have once again reached $2500/oz amidst a retracement that occurred during the US session on Thursday. The surge in prices can be attributed to various factors, including a stronger US Dollar, rising US Yields, and potential profit-taking in anticipation of Fed Chair Powell’s speech at the Jackson Hole Symposium. Market participants have been
The landscape of work in the United States has undergone a significant transformation in recent years, with the rise of remote work taking center stage. Initially propelled to the forefront during the Covid-19 pandemic, remote work has since established itself as a prevalent feature of the labor market, according to leading economists such as Nick
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