In a surprising move, Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has once again offloaded a significant portion of its Bank of America shares. This recent round of sales brings the total amount divested to over $7 billion since mid-July, resulting in a reduced stake of 11% in the company. The conglomerate sold a total of 5.8 million
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China’s policymakers, according to Yi Gang, the former head of the People’s Bank of China, must prioritize boosting domestic demand to combat deflationary pressure. The key focus should be on improving domestic demand, addressing issues in the real estate market, local government debt problems, and restoring society’s confidence. Proactive fiscal policies and accommodative monetary policies
China recently made headlines for its first attempt at a top-tier video game with Black Myth: Wukong, an action game based on mythological China. The game managed to sell over 10 million units within three days of its launch in August. This success has been seen as a significant milestone for the Chinese gaming industry,
Recent data from an official factory survey in China has revealed that manufacturing has slowed to a six-month low in August. The official Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) declined to 49.1, below the 50-mark that separates growth from contraction. This marks the fourth consecutive month of decline, highlighting a concerning trend for the world’s second-largest economy.
The role of Federal Reserve holdings of mortgage bonds in influencing the economy’s momentum has been a topic of discussion among academics and economists. A recent paper presented at a central bank research conference highlights the significance of these holdings in how monetary policy affects various aspects of the economy. The Federal Reserve’s actions of
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
China is facing a series of economic challenges that are putting pressure on policymakers to take drastic actions. Recent data shows that the world’s second-largest economy is struggling to maintain growth, with new home prices falling at the fastest pace in nine years, industrial output slowing down, export and investment growth declining, and unemployment on
As the U.S. stock market bounces back, hopes for an economic soft landing are once again on the rise. The S&P 500 has surged over 6% since a significant drop on August 5th, leading to the largest three-day slide in over two years. The rapid recovery has been fueled by positive data on retail sales,
The U.S. stock market ended higher on Friday, with the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq notching their seventh straight session of gains. This marked the biggest weekly percentage gains of the year as worries of an economic downturn eased and investors shifted their focus to the upcoming Jackson Hole Economic Symposium. The recent sell-off triggered
The current market sentiment seems to be concentrated more on growth-related macroeconomic data rather than concerns about inflation risk. This change in focus can be attributed to fears of a potential US recession or hard-landing scenario. The recent soft US retail sales data has only added to these concerns, sparking apprehension among investors. The Nasdaq
The AUD/JPY cross has gained momentum near 97.55 during the Asian session, marking a 0.36% increase for the day. One of the contributing factors to this uptrend is the positive Chinese economic data released. In July, Chinese Retail Sales rose by 2.7% year-over-year, surpassing market expectations and providing support to the Australian Dollar. However, the
Global markets have been showing signs of stability, with Asian stocks remaining firm on Thursday. The dollar, however, has been on the back foot due to lower U.S. Treasury yields. This has been attributed to the release of benign consumer inflation data, which has reinforced expectations for the Federal Reserve to start cutting interest rates
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