AAII Investor Sentiment Hits 16-Month Low as Fed Hikes, Oil Prices Stay High
Survey shows bullish sentiment falling sharply and bearish views rising after first Fed rate increase since 2023 and elevated crude prices.
Sep 18, 20261 views
Economy
Singapore's Tax Overhaul Rattles Hong Kong in Race for Global Fund Managers
As Singapore revamps taxes and visas, Hong Kong counters with crypto-friendly rules. Analysts see a rivalry that could expand Asia's wealth management pie.
Sep 8, 20262 views
Stocks Rally, Yields Drop as Fed's Waller Signals Possible Rate Hold
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller's comments on easing price pressures fueled market optimism, with investors betting on a pause in rate hikes.
Sep 3, 20262 views
Yen's Plunge to 160 Sparks Intervention Fears as Global Markets Watch
Japan's currency hits multi-decade lows despite historic U.S.-Japan intervention, with traders bracing for further action.
Aug 31, 20261 views
Gold Extends Decline as Warsh's Hawkish Jackson Hole Speech Boosts Rate-Hike Bets
Precious metals slide after Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh signals a possible rate hike to combat inflation, reshaping market expectations and hitting gold and silver prices.
Aug 31, 20261 views
South Korea's Lee Names New Finance Minister in Major Cabinet Reshuffle
President Lee Jae Myung promotes vice finance minister Lee Hyoung-il to top economic post and taps new defense chief, part of a six-minister overhaul to boost growth and investment.
Aug 30, 20261 views
ECB's Kocher Sees Euro-Zone Momentum, but Flags Hike-Hold Balancing Act at September Meeting
Speaking at Jackson Hole, the Austrian central banker cites resilience, geopolitical price risks, and balanced inflation outlook while colleagues voice weak-dollar concerns.
Aug 28, 20261 views
Warsh Vows to Tame Inflation as Markets Slide and Political Pressures Mount
Fed chair seeks to reassure investors, but dollar weakens, rate-hike fears persist, and threats to central bank independence intensify.
Aug 28, 20260 views
Social Security’s Looming Shortfall: A Political Blind Spot with Economic Consequences
Trust fund depletion could trigger benefit cuts and market turmoil, yet the 2024 campaign has been largely silent.
Aug 28, 20261 views
US Jobless Claims Dip as Trade Deficit Widens, Clouding Economic Outlook
Labor market stays resilient with claims at 203,000, but surging imports and tariff risks test the expansion.
Aug 27, 20261 views
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