The latest data on Japanese Retail Trade shows a positive YoY growth of 2.4% in April, surpassing the forecast of 1.9%. This growth is a significant improvement from the previous period’s 24-month low of 1.1%. The increase in Retail Trade is a positive sign for the Japanese economy, indicating an uptick in consumer spending. On
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Kohl’s faced a significant blow as its shares dropped by more than 20% in premarket trading following the release of its first quarter financial results. The market was taken by surprise as the company reported a loss per share instead of the expected profit. This unexpected turn of events put the company’s performance in sharp
The GBP/USD pair is currently trading at 1.2695, showing a weaker performance due to the strength of the US Dollar. The rise in US yields and reduced expectations of a Fed rate cut in September have contributed to the stronger dollar. This has caused a downward pressure on the pair, with traders adjusting their bets
Renowned short seller Jim Chanos has vehemently denied the accusations brought against him in a recent lawsuit. He referred to the claims as “false, baseless and defamatory” in a statement given to CNBC. The lawsuit, filed by Conlon Holdings, a Chicago-based firm headed by Sean Conlon, alleged that Chanos had used his company as a
While clean energy stocks may be facing challenges in the public market, the private market is showing a great appetite for companies focused on decarbonization. Clean Energy Ventures recently raised $305 million for its second fund, exceeding the initial target of $200 million. Limited partners like The Grantham Foundation and Builders Vision showed strong interest,
Consumer confidence plays a crucial role in driving the Japanese economy, with private consumption accounting for approximately 60% of the country’s GDP. Any fluctuations in consumer sentiment can have significant repercussions on various economic indicators such as inflation, unemployment, retail sales, and industrial production. The recent depreciation of the Yen has increased import costs, leading
In a strategic move to expand its international reach and compete with China-based rivals such as PDD Holdings and Shein, Alibaba’s international e-commerce platform, AliExpress, has announced its biggest global brand ambassador partnership to date with soccer star David Beckham. This partnership comes at a crucial time when competition in the global e-commerce market is
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller recently made comments suggesting that inflation is easing based on a string of recent data. The data indicated a slowdown in various sectors such as retail sales and manufacturing, easing the demand that had previously driven up inflation rates. Waller mentioned that the current economic conditions do not warrant further
China’s recent efforts to bolster the real estate sector have been seen as a positive step towards stabilizing the property market. However, analysts caution that these measures may take time to yield significant results. Despite the government’s decisive actions, S&P maintains its earlier prediction that the property market is still in search of a bottom.
Recent speeches by FOMC members Raphael Bostic, Loretta Mester, and Michelle Bowman have indicated a potential adjustment in the Fed interest rate to reach the 2% inflation target. Bowman also mentioned the possibility of a rate hike if consumer prices rise. This has led to speculations among investors regarding a Fed rate cut in September
The Federal Reserve is expected to release the minutes of its most recent meeting, shedding light on the prospects for future rate cuts in response to inflation pressures. Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s comments during the meeting indicated a likelihood of maintaining higher rates for a longer period. Furthermore, several Fed officials, including Raphael Bostic, Michael
China recently released economic data that highlighted a mixed bag of results. Retail sales saw a modest increase of 2.3% in April, falling short of the 3.8% forecasted by a Reuters poll. This sluggish growth was a concerning sign for the consumer side of the economy. On the other hand, industrial production surged by 6.7%