Economy & Finance
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Wall Street : la baisse des taux élargit le rallye
Les marchés américains clôturent en hausse avec le S&P 500 et le Nasdaq atteignant de nouveaux sommets, portés par la détente des taux d'intérêt avant la saiso…
MediumHerrera warns interest rate hikes will slow economies already struggling with inflation
Arturo Herrera, newly appointed World Bank governance director, warns that rising interest rates will slow economic growth and argues that current inflation st…
HighEU Weighs High-Level China Currency Talks as Fears of a New Trade Shock Grow
The EU is reportedly planning high-level talks with China on currency and trade as concerns grow over a possible new trade shock. Several outlets report relate…
Low9/11 Victims' Daughters Pursue Justice as Accused Mastermind's Trial Remains Stalled
Two daughters of 9/11 victims are seeking accountability against the accused mastermind, whose trial remains stalled due to legal disputes over torture-tainted…
HighSo-Bad-It's-Good Chinese Animation Film Becomes Box Office Darling
A low-budget Chinese animation film 'Niu Lai' has unexpectedly become a box office hit after going viral for its terrible animation and confusing plot, grossin…
HighLiquidators Flag $778k in Questionable Transactions at Collapsed Mundella Foods Dairy
Liquidators have flagged $778,000 in potentially unreasonable director-related transactions at collapsed dairy maker Mundella Foods, and are examining a sale t…
HighRBA Expected to Cut Rates by 0.25 Points as Economists Split on Inflation and Consumer Spending
Economists and markets widely expect the Reserve Bank of Australia to cut its cash rate by 0.25 points at its May decision, with major banks split on how many…
MediumNasdaq Sell-Off Hits Asian Chipmakers as SK Hynix, Samsung, SoftBank and TSMC Tumble
A Nasdaq sell-off drove sharp declines in Asian chip stocks, including SK Hynix, Samsung, SoftBank and TSMC, and prompted a KOSPI trading halt before a partial…
LowFed's preferred inflation gauge hits 3-year high at 3.4% in May
Core inflation reached 3.4% in May, the fastest pace in 3 years according to the Fed's preferred gauge, signaling persistent affordability challenges despite c…
HighOil above $100 and rising bond yields rattle markets as UK economy shows momentum
Oil above $100 a barrel and rising bond yields across major economies tested investors in the third quarter, while UK growth showed signs of momentum.
MediumIndian Markets Eye Strong Week Ahead With Auto, Energy Stocks in Focus
Indian equity indices declined Friday but posted best monthly gains since March. Multiple blue-chip companies reported earnings with mixed results, while auto…
HighGoogle Raises Capital Spending Forecast on Cloud Momentum
Google increased its capital expenditure forecast following strong quarterly earnings driven by cloud services growth, signaling continued investment in AI and…
HighMerz warns AfD victory in Saxony-Anhalt would damage state's economy
German Chancellor Merz and former Chancellor Merkel warn that an AfD victory in next week's Saxony-Anhalt election would damage the state and threaten democrac…
HighWhat to know before buying a used Royal Enfield Classic 350
A practical guide to purchasing second-hand Royal Enfield Classic 350 motorcycles, highlighting inspection points and market considerations following recent GS…
HighJinan Flange Plate Prices Hold Steady Across Q235B and Q355B Grades
Mysteel reports current flange plate pricing in Jinan market for Q235B and Q355B steel grades with various specifications as of August 7, 2026.
MediumSpaceX entra no Nasdaq 100, mas ETFs grandes ainda esperam para comprar
SpaceX foi incluída no Nasdaq 100 com estimativa de US$ 3,4 bilhões em fluxo de fundos passivos, mas seu baixo free float e regras estatutárias de grandes ETFs…
HighLe « Trade IA » secoué par les craintes sur les dettes et les prix du pétrole
Les inquiétudes concernant les dettes des acteurs de l'intelligence artificielle et la hausse des prix du pétrole provoquent une volatilité accrue sur les marc…
MediumBitget Wallet Brings 100M Users to Arc Mainnet Launch
Bitget Wallet has integrated Arc mainnet at launch, providing 100 million users access to a stablecoin-native Layer-1 blockchain for cross-border payments and…
HighRecord coffee prices push consumers home, sparking Gen Z TikTok trend
Record global coffee prices have driven 37% of consumers to brew at home, creating a cultural shift especially among Gen Z who share budget coffee tips on TikT…
HighBudget 2027 : les retraités appelés à contribuer aux économies d'État
Le gouvernement français prévoit de limiter la revalorisation des pensions à 1 260 euros et de réduire les abattements fiscaux des retraités pour économiser 5,…
HighPaíses temem usar dólar por risco de sanções dos EUA, diz Janet Yellen
Janet Yellen, ex-secretária do Tesouro dos EUA, afirma que países temem usar dólar devido ao risco de sanções, causando erosão gradual da moeda nas reservas gl…
HighDyne Therapeutics Prices $350M Stock Offering to Fund Neuromuscular Disease Programs
Dyne Therapeutics priced an upsized $350 million public offering at $18.44 per share to fund development of treatments for genetically driven neuromuscular dis…
HighBMW Q3 Sales Rise 9.8% as China's Covid Rebound Offsets U.S. and European Weakness
BMW reported higher third-quarter sales and net profit, driven by a 31% surge in China, while U.S. and European sales fell and full-year pretax profit is expec…
HighExisting-Home Sales Surge 3.2% in May, Hitting Highest Level Since December
US existing-home sales jumped 3.2% in May to their highest level since December, defying expectations amid rising mortgage rates and prices. Luxury home sales…
HighJapan's Immigration Crackdown Risks Deterring Foreign Workers Amid Demographic Crisis
Japan is raising visa fees and tightening residency requirements for foreign residents, making permanent residency 20 times more expensive. The shift reflects…
HighNifty 50 Slips to 22,122 as Weak Global Cues Weigh; Experts Flag Eight Stocks for Day Traders
Indian equities closed lower on Monday amid weak global sentiment, with the Nifty 50 down 90 points at 22,122. Analysts issued eight buy or sell stock calls fo…
MediumWall Street Projects SpaceX AI Division Revenue to Surge 100x by 2030
Wall Street analysts project SpaceX's AI division will grow revenues 100-fold by 2030-2031, with Goldman Sachs and Evercore ISI forecasting AI revenues reachin…
HighSouth Korea's stock turmoil eases as leveraged trades unwind, deleveraging halfway done
South Korea's stock market volatility has peaked and begun easing as forced liquidations reduced leveraged positions and regulators tightened rules on high-ris…
HighGivaudan posts solid H1 growth despite currency headwinds and litigation costs
Givaudan achieved 3.6% like-for-like sales growth in H1 2026 despite currency headwinds, but profitability declined due to CHF 103M in non-recurring costs and…
HighAcer's Predator Atlas 8 brings Intel Arc G3 Extreme to gaming handhelds
Acer launches the Predator Atlas 8, an 8-inch gaming handheld powered by Intel's Arc G3 Extreme graphics, competing directly with ASUS ROG Ally and Lenovo Legi…
HighUS, China in tariff talks on LNG ahead of Xi visit
The US and China are discussing potential tariff cuts on American liquefied natural gas ahead of a planned visit by Chinese President Xi, signaling possible tr…
HighTrump threatens 50% auto tariffs as US-Canada trade tensions escalate
Trump threatens 50% tariffs on Canadian autos as trade tensions escalate; Canada's Carney vows retaliatory measures, marking a breakdown in North American trad…
HighBon Secours Affiliate HealthSpan Agrees to Take Surgery Partners Private in $5.7 Billion Deal
HealthSpan Partners, an affiliate of Bon Secours, agreed to acquire Brentwood-based Surgery Partners in a $5.7 billion take-private deal. Shares jumped about 4…
MediumPokémon TCG Pitch Black Booster Bundles Return to Stock Below Market Price
Pokémon Trading Card Game's Pitch Black booster bundle preorders are back in stock at prices below market value, ahead of the expansion's official release.
HighArgentina's Economy Ministry sees leadership transition as García Hamilton steps down
José García Hamilton, Legal and Administrative Secretary of Argentina's Economy Ministry, resigned for personal reasons after one month's notice. Juan Ignacio…
HighICICI Prudential's Naren Spots Contrarian Plays in Beaten-Down Mid, Smallcaps
ICICI Prudential AMC's CIO Sankaran Naren identifies contrarian investment opportunities in undervalued mid- and smallcap stocks, emphasizing patience and long…
HighMajor Indian Stocks in Focus as Q3 Results Roll In
Multiple Indian companies announced Q3 earnings on January 28, with mixed results showing profit declines at Tata Steel and Coal India offset by gains at Emami…
HighWellness Economy: Investment Opportunities in the World's Third-Largest Sector
El País explores investment strategies in India, the world's third-largest economy, highlighting growth opportunities and wealth-building approaches for invest…
MediumZimbabwe ferry disaster death toll reaches 92 as search continues
At least 92 people have died after a ferry capsized on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe six days ago, with search efforts ongoing to recover remaining victims in what a…
HighDarling Ingredients Could Be 16% Undervalued on Analyst Upgrades
Analyst upgrades and higher earnings estimates suggest Darling Ingredients (DAR) is undervalued by 16%, with fair value estimated at $78.58 versus current pric…
MediumBOJ Raises Rates to 30-Year High of 0.75%, Signaling Shift From Decades of Easy Money
The Bank of Japan raised its key policy rate to 0.75%, the highest in 30 years, marking continued normalization from decades of ultra-loose monetary policy ami…
HighLa Fed lascia i tassi al 3,75%-4% con inflazione elevata e due voti contrari
La Federal Reserve lascia i tassi al 3,75%-4% con 10 voti favorevoli e 2 contrari, mentre l'inflazione resta elevata e la guida futura resta incerta.
HighUMH Properties Offers Value Play in Manufactured Housing With 5.4% Yield
UMH Properties, a manufactured housing REIT, demonstrates steady portfolio growth and improving occupancy rates, offering an attractive 5.4% dividend yield des…
HighSSR Mining trades at 55% discount to DCF value despite 198% annual surge
SSR Mining stock has surged 198% over one year to CA$44.70, prompting valuation reassessment. DCF and P/E analyses suggest the stock remains undervalued despit…
MediumTrump pede tribunal para demitir Lisa Cook antes de reunião crucial do Fed
Trump pede a tribunal de apelações permissão para demitir Lisa Cook do Conselho do Fed antes de reunião sobre taxas de juros. Juiz inferior bloqueou a demissão…
HighClarity Act compromise allows activity-based crypto rewards while protecting bank deposits
U.S. Senators released compromise language for the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act that bans crypto firms from offering stablecoin yield resembling bank depos…
HighMynt's Record Philippine IPO Gains Despite Asian Market Selloff
Mynt, operator of GCash digital wallet, completed the Philippines' largest IPO despite broader Asian market selloff, with shares edging higher on debut.
HighBusiness groups push Ottawa to finalize India trade deal after 12-year stall
Canadian business councils are urging the federal government to finalize a comprehensive trade agreement with India, citing it as a major untapped opportunity…
HighElite vs. Pro: SteelSeries' flagship headsets face off in premium audio showdown
GamesRadar compares SteelSeries' premium gaming headsets, finding the newer Arctis Nova Elite superior in features and sound quality, but the older Pro Wireles…
HighThree Canadian Growth Stocks Trading at Discounts Offer Buying Opportunities
Investment analyst recommends three Canadian tech growth stocks—Nuvei, TELUS International, and Enghouse Systems—currently trading at significant discounts due…
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