The Federal Reserve is poised to deliver its first interest rate cut since 2020 next week, a move that consumers, businesses and investors alike have been eagerly awaiting.
The Federal Reserve is widely expected to lower its benchmark interest rate when it meets on Wednesday, marking the first rate cut in more than four years.…
European car manufacturers, including BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Volkswagen, are experiencing sharp stock declines due to weak demand in China, increasing competition, and the high cost of electric vehicles (EVs). Investor confidence in the sector has plummeted, pushing market valuations for major automakers to near record lows.
BMW’s shares fell by 11.2% on Tuesday, the largest…
Moderna shares dropped sharply Thursday morning after the COVID-19 vaccine maker announced plans to scale back its research and development (R&D) efforts in a bid to reduce costs. The company will now concentrate on securing FDA approval for 10 key products, including vaccines for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), cancer treatments, and a combination COVID-19 and…
Asian benchmarks slipped on Wednesday after a mixed close on Wall Street, where traders monitored the potential market impact from the overnight US presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.
The debate coincided with uncertainty in the financial markets, causing fluctuations in currencies and stocks. The US dollar, which has…
Apple has officially unveiled its much-anticipated iPhone 16 series, alongside new Apple Watches and AirPods, during its latest product event. While "Apple Intelligence" features took center stage, the full artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, including a more advanced Siri powered by AI, won’t be available until October through a software update.
The iPhone 16 lineup includes…
Apple is poised to reveal its latest innovation, the AI-enhanced iPhone 16, at the highly anticipated "It’s Glowtime" event on Monday. The tech giant is expected to showcase four new iPhone models: the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max, each boasting significant upgrades in battery life, display technology,…
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are set to present their contrasting economic visions in a highly anticipated televised debate on Tuesday night. With key issues like inflation, taxes, and student loan debt on the agenda, the two candidates will have the opportunity to directly challenge each other's policies.
Trump has consistently…
After the news that Europe's largest car producer VW may close two plants, experts are sounding the alarm that the downsizing of manufacturing isn't just limited to the car industry. The German Institute for Economic Research (DIW) says companies need to evolve.
As European car companies grapple with the phasing out of combustion engines and…
Donald Trump is promising to make America the "crypto capital of the planet" if he returns to the White House.Donald Trump is promising to make America the "crypto capital of the planet" if he returns to the White House.
Donald Trump is pledging to transform America into the "crypto capital of the planet" if he…
As of 2023, Nvidia's stock price has grown by approximately 146% year-to-date, driven by its dominant position in AI chip technology and strong demand for its GPUs.
Nvidia shares experienced their most significant single-day decline, dropping over 9% on Tuesday amid a broader sell-off in artificial intelligence (AI) stocks. The market's retreat from AI stocks…
The GBP/USD currency pair recently reached a significant milestone, hitting a two-and-a-half-year high of $1.32 on August 27, 2024. Analysts are optimistic that this strong upward momentum will persist through the end of the year, positioning the pound sterling as one of the top-performing global currencies.
Britain's robust economic growth, bolstered by the election of…
Key Takeaways
Markets will be closed for the Labor Day holiday Monday.
While reports on job openings and private-sector hiring will set the stage earlier in the week, August jobs data will capture attention on Friday.
This week's technology company earnings include Broadcom, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, and Zscaler.
Retailers Dollar Tree, Big Lots, and Dick’s…
As August came to a close, stocks rebounded, positioning the S&P 500 just below its all-time high heading into September. However, significant changes have occurred beneath the surface since July.
The Magnificent Seven (MAGS) stocks, once dominant in the market, have struggled to fully recover from recent sell-offs. The year's most popular trade—a bullish bet…
European stock markets continued their upward trajectory as cooling inflation fueled optimism for deeper rate cuts by the European Central Bank (ECB). Germany's DAX reached a new high after a surprising drop in consumer prices for August, further driving the rally.
Expectations for significant rate cuts by central banks, particularly in Europe, continued to bolster…
Shares of Warren Buffett's holding company, Berkshire Hathaway, rose in intraday trading on Wednesday, pushing its market capitalization above $1 trillion for the first time. Berkshire is now the 8th U.S. company and the 9th globally to reach this significant milestone.
Under Buffett's leadership over the past six decades, Berkshire Hathaway has evolved into a…
Nvidia (NVDA) is scheduled to report its second-quarter earnings for fiscal 2025 after the market closes on Wednesday. Investors will be closely monitoring the company's performance, particularly looking for sustained growth in its data center segment and any updates on the reported delays affecting its upcoming Blackwell artificial intelligence (AI) chip.
Anticipated Financial Performance According…
Canada has announced a 100% tariff on Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs), including those produced by Tesla, as part of a broader strategy to align with Western allies and protect domestic manufacturers. Tesla's shares fell by 3% on Monday following the announcement.
The Canadian government revealed a 100% levy on Chinese-made EVs and a 25% levy…
The British pound surged to its highest level against the US dollar, driven by the Bank of England's more hawkish stance compared to the Federal Reserve's outlook at the Jackson Hole Symposium last Friday.
The pound also rose sharply against other G-10 currencies following the symposium, a key event hosted by the Federal Reserve in…
Reports from Nvidia, Salesforce, Dell, and CrowdStrike are set to headline a busy week for earnings in the tech sector. Investors are also eyeing financial updates from major retailers like Dollar General, Five Below, Abercrombie & Fitch, and Ulta Beauty.
The week will be capped off with crucial inflation data on Friday, which will be…
The president of the National Bank of Poland, Adam Glapinski, has recently disclosed that the central bank plans to continue increasing its gold holdings, with a goal to have gold constitute 20% of the bank’s total reserves.
The National Bank of Poland (NBP), also known as Narodowy Bank Polski, became one of the leading gold…
The ECB is cautious on potential rate cuts, emphasising flexibility ahead of the 12 September meeting. Policymakers highlight uncertainty in the economic outlook and the need for data-driven policy decisions.
The European Central Bank (ECB) is treading carefully on potential interest rate cuts, opting to approach its September meeting with an open mind and guided…