The U.S. Federal Reserve is currently facing a decision on whether to make a jumbo 50 basis point rate cut at its upcoming meeting. This move has sparked a heated debate among analysts and economists, with some believing that it is a necessary step to support job growth and others warning of the potential risks
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The U.K. has been facing criticism for its lackluster growth and poor rates of GDP per head when it comes to commercializing technology businesses globally. According to Warren East, former CEO of British chip design firm Arm, there needs to be a mindset shift from the investor community in order for the U.K. to succeed
China reported that its consumer price index rose by 0.6% year on year in August, which fell short of expectations. The costs of transportation, home goods, and rents decreased, contributing to this lower-than-expected growth. Food prices, however, saw a significant increase of 2.8% year on year in August, marking the first positive trend since June
Seven & i Holdings has made a bold move by rejecting the takeover offer from Canadian convenience store operator Alimentation Couche-Tard. The company stated that the offer “is not in the best interest” of its shareholders and stakeholders, showcasing a strong commitment to their vision and plans for the future. Stephen Dacus, chairman of the
In 2024, exchange-traded fund inflows have reached record-breaking numbers, and industry experts believe that the surge in money market fund assets could have a significant impact on ETF inflows by the end of the year. With over $6 trillion parked in money market funds, Nate Geraci, the president of The ETF Store, views this as
China’s former head of the People’s Bank of China, Yi Gang, emphasized the need for policymakers in China to prioritize boosting domestic demand to combat deflationary pressures. This focus is crucial in addressing the challenges faced by the Chinese economy, particularly in relation to the real estate market and local government debt issues. Additionally, increasing
Visa recently announced its plans to revolutionize the way consumers make payments by introducing a dedicated service for bank transfers in Europe. This innovative approach aims to streamline the payment process, offering users greater control and security when making transactions. With the new account-to-account (A2A) payments service, consumers will have the ability to set up
British financial technology firm Zilch recently achieved a significant milestone by reporting its first-ever month of profit. This accomplishment comes just four years after the company was founded, making it faster than other major consumer fintech companies in the market. Zilch, which competes with industry giants like Klarna and Block in the buy now, pay
China’s property market fluctuations and U.S. sanctions have had a significant impact on some of its cities, as revealed by the Milken Institute’s best performing cities China index. The index, which has been studying China’s large and mid-sized cities since 2015, assesses their economic vibrancy and growth prospects. The most recent version compares data from
In a historic achievement, Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has reached a market capitalization of $1 trillion. This milestone marks the first time a non-technology company in the United States has surpassed this coveted threshold. Despite its “old-economy” focus, Berkshire Hathaway has seen an impressive rally in its share price, climbing more than 28% in 2024,