Economy & Finance
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China and Egypt move to bypass US dollar in bilateral trade
China and Egypt have agreed to reduce US dollar usage in their bilateral trade, signaling a shift in currency preferences as Xi Jinping visits Cairo to strengt…
MediumDollar Weakens as Middle East Ceasefire Hopes Rise
The U.S. dollar declined for a second consecutive day as markets price in ceasefire expectations following U.S. de-escalation signals with Iran, though defense…
MediumInfosys Shares Slump 10% as FY24 Revenue Guidance Is Sharply Cut to 1-3.5%
Infosys shares plunged nearly 10% intraday after the IT firm sharply cut its FY24 revenue guidance to 1.0–3.5% in constant currency terms, down from 4–7%. Anal…
MediumAI Selloff Spreads Beyond Tech to 'Safe' Stocks as Debt Concerns Mount
Market-wide AI-related selloff extends to previously resilient stocks as investors reassess valuations and debt concerns in the technology sector.
MediumBank of Japan Raises Rates to 31-Year High Amid Inflation Pressures
The Bank of Japan lifted interest rates to their highest level in 31 years, signaling a shift away from decades of ultra-loose monetary policy to combat inflat…
HighEuro edges dollar as top currency for EU primary goods imports in 2025
The euro became the leading currency for EU imports of primary goods in 2025 with 47.4% market share, narrowly edging the US dollar at 45%, while the dollar ma…
HighNasdaq Tumbles Over 1% as OpenAI's Missed Targets Spook AI Investors
OpenAI reportedly missed key revenue and user targets ahead of its IPO, triggering a Nasdaq decline of over 1% and losses in Oracle and chip stocks.
MediumMarkets plunge on strong jobs data, AI weakness amid Fed rate hike fears
Major U.S. stock indices suffered their worst day of the year as strong employment data raised expectations of Fed rate increases, while AI-linked stocks and c…
HighASX Set to Rise as Wall Street Rallies Ahead of RBA Rate Decision Expected to Be First Hike in Over Two Years
A Wall Street rally is expected to lift Australian shares while the Reserve Bank is tipped to raise interest rates for the first time in over two years at its…
HighRupee may breach 92/$ level if Middle East conflict prolongs, says BoB
Bank of Baroda warns the Indian rupee could fall below 92 per dollar if a prolonged US-Israel-Iran conflict drives up oil prices, impacting India's fiscal defi…
MediumSanDisk Surges 6% on AI Infrastructure Demand, Eyes 52-Week High
SanDisk stock gained 6% as tech buying intensifies, driven by AI infrastructure buildout and strong demand for enterprise SSDs. The stock trades near its 52-we…
HighDow and S&P 500 hit records on AI earnings optimism and Mideast peace hopes
U.S. stock indices reached record highs as investors responded positively to strong AI-linked corporate earnings and growing optimism about a Middle East peace…
HighBofA Urges Investors to Buy Tech Bonds Over Stocks as Midterm Selloff Reshapes AI Trade
Bank of America's post-midterm research urges investors to shift from tech stocks to tech bonds, citing election-driven risks to AI data-center buildout and a…
MediumWall Street cierra en verde y el S&P 500 marca récord tras dato de inflación moderada en EE.UU.
Wall Street cerró en verde con un récord del S&P 500 tras datos de inflación moderada en Estados Unidos, lo que refuerza la expectativa de que la Fed mantenga…
HighOil Price Volatility Roils Bond Markets as ECB Weighs Inflation Pressures
German two-year bond yields halted an eight-day rise as oil prices fell on U.S.-Iran military concerns, while markets anticipate ECB rate hikes despite no imme…
MediumAsian stocks rally as tech recovers from rout; Fed's Warsh in focus
Asian stock markets bounced Friday after Thursday's tech rout, with chipmakers leading gains as Nvidia CEO defended AI sector health and CoreWeave's financial…
HighBessent's notepad reveals $5-10B yen purchase plan at Camp David
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's exposed notepad at Camp David reveals plans to purchase $5-10 billion in Japanese yen, signaling potential currency marke…
HighMarket Watch: HDFC Bank Leadership Shift, Yes Bank Capital Raise Lead June 30 Trading
Indian stock market faces significant activity on June 30 with leadership transitions at HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, and Bandhan Bank, alongside major corporate deal…
HighOpenAI-Umsatz verfehlt Erwartungen um 20 Milliarden Dollar – KI-Aktien unter Druck
OpenAIs Jahresumsatz fällt deutlich unter Erwartungen aus und löst Verkäufe bei KI-Aktien aus. Wall Street reagiert mit Verlusten bei Dow Jones, S&P 500 und Na…
MediumGold Slips Below Rs 15,000 Per Gram as Strong Dollar and Hawkish Fed Weigh on MCX; Silver Dips to Rs 2.33 Lakh
Precious metal futures fell sharply on March 19, 2026, as a firm dollar and hawkish Federal Reserve weighed on gold and silver. MCX gold dropped about 3% and s…
MediumFed's Waller Opens Door to Rate Hold if August Inflation Data Cooperate
Fed Governor Waller indicated willingness to support holding interest rates steady at September's meeting if August inflation data supports the decision, promp…
HighECB Faces a French Test as Energy-Driven Inflation and Bond Stress Collide Ahead of October Meeting
Ahead of its Thursday meeting, the ECB is expected to hold rates at 2.5% as energy-driven inflation, a French bond selloff, and Lagarde's possible early exit c…
HighECB Holds Rates at 2%, Signals Possible June Action if Inflation Outlook Worsens
The European Central Bank maintained interest rates at 2% despite internal debate about a potential increase, offering a six-week reprieve as sovereign bond yi…
HighSamsung poised for 18-fold profit surge on AI chip demand boom
Samsung is projected to report an 18-fold increase in quarterly profit, driven by surging demand for AI memory chips. The earnings milestone signals strong mar…
HighDollar weakens as oil prices fall and bond yields stabilize
The dollar declined as oil prices dropped and bond yields stabilized, reflecting shifting market dynamics in currency and commodity trading.
MediumVita Coco debuts above IPO price, valued at $853M despite pricing below range
Vita Coco Co. opened 2.5% above its $15 IPO price on Nasdaq, valuing the coconut water company at $853 million despite pricing below the expected $18-21 range.
HighNvidia's Earnings Surge 211% on AI Boom, Markets Rally
Nvidia reported a 211% profit surge driven by AI and data center demand, with revenues jumping 85%, triggering broad market gains across major indices.
HighMixed Q1 Results: SBI Beats Estimates, BPCL Posts Loss, Paytm Widens Deficit
Major Indian companies including SBI, BPCL, Paytm, and Tata Motors released Q1 earnings with mixed results—some beating estimates while others faced losses ami…
HighSpaceX IPO Valuation Slips Below $2T as Market Pros Weigh In
SpaceX reportedly cut its IPO valuation goal to at least $1.8 trillion, down from previous $2 trillion targets, with market professionals divided on investment…
MediumTrump delays tariff implementation to August 1, leaving markets guessing on rates
Markets reacted with confusion as Trump delayed tariff implementation to August 1 while announcing notification of rates by July 9, with rates potentially rang…
HighASX rebounds as Wall Street steadies; Middle East tensions ease
Australian sharemarket extended gains Thursday, snapping a three-day losing streak as Wall Street rallied and bond markets stabilized, though ex-dividend falls…
HighDow falls 900 points as oil hits 2-year high amid escalating Iran-US tensions
The Dow Jones dropped 900 points as oil prices reached 2-year highs amid escalating Iran-US military tensions entering their seventh day, signaling market conc…
MediumMicrosoft Positioned for 2026 Earnings Reacceleration, Analyst Says
An analyst projects Microsoft will achieve exceptional execution and significant share price gains in 2026, following a period of relative calm in the market.
MediumOil edges up as IEA signals China demand recovery could reshape OPEC strategy
Oil prices edged higher Monday as IEA chief Birol highlighted China's demand recovery as a key driver, offsetting recession concerns that sent prices down 8% l…
HighIbovespa futures fall 2% as markets digest Fed, BC rate hikes
Brazil's Ibovespa futures fell nearly 2% and the dollar surged over 2% on the first trading day after the Fed and Central Bank of Brazil raised interest rates,…
HighWall Street cierra con alzas el viernes, pero el S&P 500 y el Nasdaq terminan julio en negativo
Wall Street cerró en verde el viernes, pero el S&P 500 y el Nasdaq registran pérdidas en julio por el conflicto en Oriente Medio, dudas sobre la Fed y el futur…
HighMarket's 'Double Bubble' Risks Triggering Next Major Crash, Analysts Warn
Market analysts warn of a potential 'double bubble' in stocks driven by surging earnings forecasts and AI-fueled gains, raising crash risk as valuations appear…
MediumEuropean stocks hit new peaks as Xi-Biden talks ease tensions, Prosus and Kering surge
European stock indexes extended record rallies Tuesday, driven by positive Xi-Biden talks easing US-China tensions and strong earnings from Prosus and Kering a…
HighDow Rises as Tech Gains Lift Market; SK Hynix Debuts Strong, Moderna Falls
U.S. stock markets closed higher with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq posting weekly gains, while SK Hynix surged in its U.S. trading debut and Moderna declined.
HighWarsh's Rate Hike Signal Sparks Market Debate on Fed's September Move
Federal Reserve official Kevin Warsh's recent speech has prompted markets to price in a likely rate hike in September, though some investors remain skeptical a…
MediumPowell adia debate sobre redução de estímulos, reafirmando suporte econômico
Fed Chair Powell signaled the central bank will maintain monetary stimulus, stating the U.S. economy remains far from full employment and price increases don't…
HighWall Street cierra 2024 con ganancias espectaculares impulsadas por IA y optimismo con Trump
Wall Street registró un desempeño espectacular en 2024 con el Nasdaq ganando 28.64% y el S&P 500 subiendo 23.31%, impulsado por entusiasmo en torno a la Inteli…
HighUS Treasury Market Faces 'Vicious Loop' as Bond Selloff Accelerates
US government debt faces severe selling pressure amid inflation concerns, creating a self-reinforcing cycle of bond market losses that could accelerate into Oc…
HighMarket Tension Rises as AI Euphoria Clashes With Stagflation Fears
Financial markets show conflicting signals as war-driven inflation and growth concerns push bond yields higher, while stock markets remain near record highs bu…
MediumDemocratic lawmakers urge Fed to halt rate hikes amid banking turmoil
Ten U.S. Democratic senators and representatives urge the Federal Reserve to stop raising interest rates, citing recent banking turbulence and declining inflat…
HighTrump's Growing Economic Footprint Blurs Lines Between Government and Business
Trump administration's acquisition of stakes in U.S. companies like Intel and pardon of Binance founder raise questions about government involvement in markets…
HighTech Rally Lifts US Stocks as Weak Jobs Data Fuel Fed Rate-Cut Bets
US stocks and bonds rallied as weak jobs data strengthened expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts in September, with tech companies leading gains and Treas…
HighJapan's Nikkei hits record 67,000 as SoftBank surpasses Toyota on AI surge
Japan's Nikkei index topped 67,000 for the first time, driven by AI-related stock gains. SoftBank Group became Japan's most valuable company, surpassing Toyota…
HighAustralia's Central Bank Faces a Political Minefield as Inflation Forces a Rate Hike Before the Election
The Reserve Bank of Australia faces a political dilemma over whether to raise rates at its May 3 meeting, just before a close federal election, after inflation…
MediumGold slips as Fed rate hike bets rise, West Asia tensions ease
Gold fell 0.74% and silver dropped 2.4% as Fed rate hike bets rose to 90% probability and West Asia tensions eased, reducing safe-haven demand following US-Ira…
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