Financial News
- James Hyerczyk
Apple halts its EV project, pivoting thousands of employees to AI development. This strategic move aligns with a rising focus on high-growth tech sectors.
- Bob Mason
Inflation trends and forecasts pressure the Aussie and Kiwi dollars. However, the Asian equity markets saw red in a pre-US inflation jittery session.
- Vladimir Zernov
Consumers’ views of business conditions and the employment situation became less favorable.
- James Hyerczyk
January’s steep drop in durable goods orders may prompt Federal Reserve to adjust monetary policy, highlighting economic challenges.
- James Hyerczyk
US Supreme Court debates state laws affecting major platforms, sparking content moderation debate with implications for internet regulation.
- Bob Mason
ASX 200 dragged by mining stocks, while the Hang Seng Index slips as concerns over Chinese economy mount; fiscal stimulus hopes fade.
- Vladimir Zernov
While the headline number missed analyst expectations, most business indicators highlighted improvements in the manufacturing sector.
- James Hyerczyk
Amid rising trade tensions, TSMC strategically expands to Japan, diversifying operations and mitigating risks, including those from China.
- Bob Mason
Central banks will be on high alert in the week ending March 1, with inflation figures for February likely to influence plans to cut interest rates.
- Bob Mason
BTC-spot ETF market net inflows retreated this week, leaving BTC in negative territory, with the ECB criticizing the SEC approval of BTC-spot ETFs.
- Bob Mason
The ECB remains under pressure after the German economy contracted in Q4, with investors betting on an April ECB interest rate cut.
- Bob Mason
USD/JPY dipped on speculation about the timeline for a BoJ pivot from negative rates. Concerns about the Chinese economy impacted the Hang Seng.
- Vladimir Zernov
Manufacturing PMI signaled the biggest upturn in the sector since September 2022.
- James Hyerczyk
HCOB PMI data underscores Germany’s ongoing economic difficulties, with a bleak outlook.
- Bob Mason
The Bank of Japan recently pinned hopes on the Service sector driving wage growth and demand-driven inflation. Back to the drawing board?
- James Hyerczyk
NVIDIA astonishes with $5.15/share earnings, a soaring $22.10B revenue, and $12.29B net income, dominating the AI market.
- Vladimir Zernov
The central bank is worried that premature rate cuts would lead to a second inflation wave.
- Bob Mason
The ASX 200 and Hang Seng Index had mixed fortunes early in the Wednesday session. Property and tech stocks contributed to early gains for the HSI.
- Bob Mason
Service PMIs are in focus for the EUR, GBP, and USD, with the ECB, the Fed, and the PBoC also under the spotlight in the week ahead.
- Bob Mason
BTC returned to the $52,000 handle for the first time since 2021, while Senator Elizabeth Warren and SEC Chair Gary Gensler were under the spotlight.