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
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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
The story of British technology entrepreneur Mike Lynch is one that reads like a Hollywood script. Acquitted of fraud charges in a landmark trial in June, Lynch found himself in the eye of the storm just two months later when he was reported missing after the sinking of a superyacht off the coast of Sicily.
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 recent US Retail Sales report has sparked discussions among economists and analysts regarding its impact on the US economy. One notable comment comes from Arch Capital Global Chief Economist Parker Ross, who pointed out the significance of core services inflation bouncing back in July. This shift in inflation trends has raised concerns among Fed
Zeekr, a Chinese electric car brand, has recently unveiled new batteries that are being hailed as the fastest charging batteries in the world. This groundbreaking technology aims to address the long-standing concerns of consumers regarding battery driving range and charging convenience. The company claims that these new batteries can go from a 10% to an
JD Vance, the Republican U.S. vice-presidential candidate, recently expressed his support for Donald Trump’s suggestion that presidents should have a say in Federal Reserve Board policy-making, particularly regarding interest-rate movements. This statement, made during an interview on CNN’s “State of the Union” program, highlights the ongoing debate over the appropriate level of political involvement in
In a recent development, Indian automaker Mahindra & Mahindra has reportedly entered into a joint venture agreement with China’s Shaanxi Automobile Group to establish a $3 billion manufacturing plant in India. The joint venture, which is awaiting approval from the Indian government, is said to involve the construction of a car manufacturing facility in Prime
In a recent turn of events, a hazardous goods container exploded on a cargo ship in China’s bustling Ningbo port. The vessel, YM Mobility, owned by Taiwanese company Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp., was the unfortunate site of this incident. Fortunately, no casualties or injuries have been reported so far. Despite the explosion causing a
Italy’s banking sector is primed for a transformation, with analysts predicting a wave of mergers and acquisitions in the near future. Following the sovereign debt crisis and the government’s intervention to rescue Banca Monte dei Paschi (BMPS), there is renewed interest in the sector. Antonio Reale, co-head of European banks at Bank of America, believes
In the world of financial markets, volatility is both a friend and a foe. The recent surge of volatility that has blindsided traders is a stark reminder of the inherent risks involved in trades that thrive in a low volatility environment. The illusion of stability in these trades tends to unravel quickly when volatility spikes,
The recent comments made by the Bank of Japan’s deputy governor had a significant impact on the USDJPY pair, causing it to jump more than 2%. The statement that the central bank will not raise interest rates when markets are unstable brought buyers back into Japanese markets and helped USDJPY to extend its rebound from
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