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
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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
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
In Friday’s early European session, the EUR/GBP cross was trading with a mild bearish bias around 0.8475. The main reason for this was the victory of the Labour Party in the parliamentary election, securing 337 seats and gaining a majority in the House of Commons. This outcome has generated optimism among investors, as Keir Starmer’s
The European stock markets experienced a surge in optimism on Thursday, driven by the expectation of U.S. interest rate cuts due to soft economic data. This positive sentiment was reflected in the rise of the pan-European STOXX 600 index by 0.6% to reach a one-week high. Investors were particularly keen on the London markets as
The Australian Trade Balance has been facing a deteriorating trend due to various economic factors. China’s lackluster demand, the collapse of the real estate market, and the slump in iron ore prices in the first half of 2024 have all contributed to this downward trend. Additionally, trade tensions between Australia and China, as well as
The market for initial public offerings (IPOs) in Hong Kong is expected to see significant improvement over the next five years, with the turnaround beginning in the second half of this year. George Chan, global IPO leader at EY, expressed optimism about the future of the Hong Kong IPO market, citing positive trends and a
The AUD/USD pair has recently reached 0.6676, showing signs of a sideways pattern. This lack of clear direction indicates a mixed sentiment in the market. The positive movement of the Australian dollar can be attributed to the weakening stance of the US dollar, primarily influenced by the recent comments made by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has been under scrutiny for its stance on returning inflation to target levels. Investors are closely watching the RBA Meeting Minutes for any hints of a rate hike, especially in light of a deteriorating labor market and macroeconomic conditions. The possibility of an August rate hike raises concerns about
The recent rally of Chewy shares was triggered by a picture posted by Roaring Kitty, also known as Keith Gill, on social media platform X. The image, which resembled the logo of the online pet food retailer, caused the stock to surge by as much as 34% to $39.10. However, these gains were short-lived as
Recently, French drugmaker Servier faced a major setback in its legal battle against the European Union for deals made with rivals to delay the sales of generic versions of its popular blood pressure medicine perindopril. The European Commission imposed a hefty fine amounting to 331 million euros on Servier back in 2014, along with fines
The Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino of the Bank of Japan has highlighted the significant impact of exchange rate fluctuations on economic activity. These fluctuations not only affect inflation through direct impact on import prices, but also have broader and sustained implications. While the Bank of Japan aims to cap the upside through intervention threats, a
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