Fitch Ratings agency has adjusted its forecast for a rate cut in China, pushing back its expectations to next year instead of this year. The decision comes as a result of high interest rates set by the U.S. Federal Reserve, which has influenced China’s monetary policy. Concerns over the exchange rate against the U.S. dollar
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European stock markets experienced a slight decline on Wednesday, despite U.K. inflation falling back to the Bank of England’s target, while being overshadowed by a U.S. holiday. The DAX index in Germany, the CAC 40 in France, and the FTSE 100 in the U.K. all saw a decrease in value. These market movements were influenced
At the midway point of the year, optimism is soaring on Wall Street. According to the recent global fund manager survey from Bank of America Securities, investors are exuding the most bullish sentiment since November 2021. Not only are they not anticipating a recession, they are also showing a strong preference for equities, especially the
The burgeoning demand for cloud computing and artificial intelligence has propelled Malaysia onto the global data center stage. In recent years, the country has become a magnet for investments from tech giants such as Google, Nvidia, and Microsoft. The city of Johor Bahru, situated on the border with Singapore, has emerged as a focal point
In a market saturated with index funds like the S&P 500, investors are increasingly concerned about concentration risk. To address this issue, Avantis Investors chief investment strategist Phil McInnis advocates for a more diversified approach through value-oriented investments. His firm’s exchange-traded fund strategy aims to deliver superior long-term returns by focusing on companies with low
The latest research by Goldman Sachs economists has shed light on the potential consequences of U.S. immigration policies following the upcoming election. In 2020, net immigration to the U.S. soared to approximately 2.5 million individuals, significantly bolstering labor force and GDP growth, while also helping to mitigate wage pressures. Looking ahead to 2024, Goldman Sachs
Elon Musk, the visionary CEO of Tesla, made bold claims at the 2024 annual shareholder meeting about the potential impact of Optimus humanoid robots on the future of the company. Despite his track record of ambitious promises, Musk’s vision for the future of Tesla is centered around advancements in robotics, artificial intelligence, and autonomous driving.
Following reports of increased U.S. trade scrutiny against China, most Asian stocks experienced a decline on Wednesday. The anticipation of more cues on inflation and the Federal Reserve also contributed to the negative sentiment. Despite record-high closes on the S&P 500 and the NASDAQ Composite, regional stocks struggled to stay afloat. China’s Shanghai Shenzhen CSI
Affirm Holdings saw a nearly 7% increase in its stock following the announcement that its buy now, pay later loans will be integrated into Apple Pay, providing another payment option for U.S. Apple users. This move is expected to boost Affirm’s reach and popularity among consumers, potentially driving further growth in the future. General Motors
Apple is gearing up to unveil its latest advancements in artificial intelligence at the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024. With a focus on integrating AI across its software suite, including a revamped Siri voice assistant and a potential partnership with OpenAI, Apple aims to demonstrate its commitment to innovation and staying ahead in the
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire has taken the global box office by storm, becoming the highest grossing movie in the Legendary and Warner Bros Monsterverse franchise with $570M worldwide. This surpasses the previous Monsterverse champion, 2017’s Kong Skull Island, which earned $568.6M. The film has brought in $373.7M internationally and $196.3M domestically, solidifying its
Investors are eagerly watching the performance of off-price retailer Burlington Stores (BURL), as it continues to impress with its positive financial results. The first quarter of fiscal 2024 saw the company post upbeat numbers, leading to an increase in profit margin and earnings outlook for the full year. This positive news prompted Jefferies analyst Corey
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently extended the approval of GSK’s respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine, Arexvy, to include adults between the ages of 50 to 59 who are at heightened risk of severe illness from the potentially deadly virus. This marks a significant milestone as the first-ever vaccine endorsed by the FDA
In December 2023, the prevailing sentiment in the market was that there would be a series of rate cuts in 2024. However, Scott Kleinman, the Co-President of Apollo Asset Management, had a different perspective. He made a contrarian call by betting against any rate cuts in the upcoming year. This decision has proven to be