US Federal Reserve Close to Cutting Rates Federal Reserve Chair Jay Powell indicated that the Fed is close to being confident about reducing interest rates, aiming for inflation to sustainably reach 2%. Investors have priced in a quarter-point rate cut…
Bank of Japan Policy Normalization The Japanese yen strengthened to the 147 range against the dollar for the first time since March 7 amidst speculation about the Bank of Japan possibly ending its negative interest rate policy. Market sentiments are…
ECB Rates on Hold with June Cuts on Table The European Central Bank (ECB) signaled a likely interest rate cut as early as June, lowered inflation forecasts, and expressed concerns about rapid wage growth potentially pushing inflation above the 2…
The Coming Electric Vehicle (EV) Trade War The electric vehicle (EV) industry is currently at the center stage of the ongoing trade conflict between Europe, the United States, and China. This trade war has significant implications for the global trade…
In-line January PCE Index Measure In January, the PCE Index experienced a 2.8% increase, reflecting moderate price growth in consumer goods and services. This uptick in the PCE Index indicates that consumer prices rose at a steady rate during the…
NVIDIA: Strong Revenue and Profit When delving into NVIDIA's latest earnings report, it becomes evident that several factors have contributed to the company's robust financial performance. NVIDIA, a leading semiconductor company known for its innovative graphic chips, reported a significant…
Fed Officials Push Back on Expectations to Cut Rates The recently released Federal Reserve (Fed) minutes from the January 30-31 meeting shed light on the current stance of Fed officials regarding interest rates. The minutes show a cautious approach by…
Is Donald Trump right to criticize Nato Allies over Defense Spending Defense spending plays a significant role in the capabilities and security of Nato Allies. With the aim of strengthening the military capabilities of its members, Nato emphasizes the importance…
What does Indonesia Presidential Election Imply for Future Policy The 2024 Indonesia presidential election was a highly contested race between several prominent candidates. Prabowo Subianto, the former defense minister of President Joko Widodo, claimed victory in a tightly contested presidential…
How a Trump Victory in November could Increase Geopolitical Risk Donald Trump has had a significant impact on global markets and geopolitical risk. Trump's policies, ranging from tariffs to foreign relations, have triggered a series of geopolitical risks that have…