The recent discussions between Thailand’s central bank and the finance ministry have brought to light the clash of views on certain key issues. Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has raised concerns about central bank independence, referring to it as an “obstacle” to economic growth. This comes after her predecessor, Srettha Thavisin, was removed from office by
The latest quarterly reports from major Chinese companies highlight the need for careful stock selection in the local market. According to Lorraine Tan, director of Asia equity research at Morningstar, the outperformance in the market has been limited to certain companies. The overall trend reflects weakness due to macroeconomic factors, with cautious guidance being issued
Pavel Durov, the billionaire founder and CEO of the popular messaging app Telegram, was reportedly arrested at Bourget airport in Paris. This incident has sparked a wave of speculation and concern about the future of the app, which has gained significant traction in regions like Russia, Ukraine, and former Soviet Union republics. Durov, who founded
Evercore ISI analysts have recently recommended buying Nvidia stock, expressing confidence in the chipmaker’s upcoming earnings report for the July quarter. Despite concerns about potential delays in the release of the Blackwell system, Evercore believes that these worries are overstated. The investment bank pointed out the strong demand for Nvidia’s systems, with a significant increase
Pavel Durov, the billionaire founder and CEO of the popular messaging app Telegram, was recently arrested at the Bourget airport outside Paris. This shocking development has sparked widespread speculation and concern about the future of the app and its founder. Durov, a Russian-born entrepreneur, is known for his bold and uncompromising stance on issues related
Brazil’s central bank chief, Roberto Campos Neto, has expressed concerns about recent market volatility, suggesting that it may indicate a reduced space for fiscal and monetary intervention in the future. He emphasized the importance of considering both fiscal and monetary policies together, as addressing one without the other could prove challenging in the long run.
When analyzing the forecast for the U.S. dollar by Wells Fargo Investment Institute, it is interesting to note the emphasis placed on interest rate differentials and global economic conditions. Typically, the expectation of significant rate cuts by the Federal Reserve would lead one to anticipate a depreciation of the dollar. However, analysts argue that the
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to address the British public next week with a stark warning that the road to fixing the country’s issues will not be easy. In his upcoming speech, Starmer acknowledges that “things will get worse before we get better,” emphasizing the need for patience and perseverance in tackling the deep-rooted
As the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision looms in September, more investors seem to be turning towards dividend stocks. This shift in strategy is fueled by the belief that the Fed will ease rates in the near future. Paul Baiocchi, the chief ETF strategist at SS&C ALPS Advisors, considers this a prudent move. He suggests
Federal Reserve holdings of mortgage bonds have been a central component in how monetary policy affects the economy’s momentum. This key role was highlighted in a recent paper presented at a central bank research conference. The paper examined how the Fed’s actions of increasing or decreasing its holdings of Treasury and mortgage bonds, in conjunction