As the second half of the year unfolds, fixed-income investors are urged to assess their portfolios and make necessary adjustments. Initially, there were expectations of multiple interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve in 2019. However, the Fed has maintained the federal funds rate at the range of 5.25% to 5.50%. There is a growing
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The recent budget agreement between California Gov. Gavin Newsom and lawmakers has been praised as a step towards long-term fiscal stability. The deal involves cutting $16 billion and declaring a statewide fiscal emergency in order to tap into reserves. This move is aimed at closing multi-year deficits and maintaining a fiscal structure that balances the
The increasing electricity demand from corporate America, especially Big Tech companies, coupled with the retirement of coal plants throughout the United States, is paving the way for a significant opportunity for renewable energy, as stated by UBS. This convergence of trends indicates that the U.S. will require an additional 850 terawatt hours of annual generation
Target, the Minneapolis-based discount retailer, has made a significant move to enhance its online marketplace by partnering with Shopify. This collaboration aims to bring new and trendier brands to Target’s website, allowing smaller or up-and-coming businesses using the Shopify platform to join Target Plus, the retailer’s third-party marketplace. This strategic alliance is expected to benefit
The fragility of most Asian currencies on Monday was largely attributed to the dollar’s steadiness near two-month highs. This stability in the dollar prompted caution regarding potential intervention measures by Tokyo, especially in light of the weakness observed in the Japanese yen. The USDJPY pair reaching its highest level since 1986 raised concerns and drew
The past week has seen a significant decline in the price of Bitcoin, falling 2.4% in the past 24 hours to $62,850.7. This downward trend can be attributed to concerns over U.S. interest rates and anticipation of key inflation data, which has kept traders biased towards the dollar. The strong dollar, nearing a two-month high,
The Japanese yen faced fragility on Monday as the USDJPY pair approached crucial intervention levels, prompting government officials to reiterate their willingness to support the currency. At 159.93 yen, the USDJPY pair inched closer to the 160 yen mark, which had not been reached in over three decades. Previous government intervention in May had caused
In a recent post, Ripple CTO David Schwartz shared insights into his personal crypto holding and selling strategies, revealing a trend among early Bitcoin investors. According to Schwartz, during his time holding Bitcoin, he would sell when necessary, whether it be to pay taxes or make purchases like a new computer. This behavior, as highlighted
The current bull market has been fueled by artificial intelligence stocks such as Nvidia, which has surged an impressive 176% this year. All three major stock market indices – the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Nasdaq Composite – have reached record highs, showing significant gains in 2024. With expectations of future rate cuts,
The recent decline in wholesale prices of Flying Fairy, a prestigious Chinese alcohol brand, has raised concerns about the state of China’s economy. The 5% drop in prices over the span of a week and the overall 30% decrease since September 2021 indicate a significant shift in market dynamics. Nomura analysts have pointed out that