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Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell expressed on Thursday that the robust US economic growth gives policymakers the luxury of patience in determining the pace and magnitude of interest rate cuts. “There’s no urgency to slash rates as the economy isn’t showing such signs,” Powell stated during a speech addressed to […]
Elon Musk, a well-known entrepreneur and innovator, has recently risen to political prominence. This shift has led some Wall Street financial institutions to believe they might be able to relieve themselves of $13 billion in debt. This debt was used to support Musk’s acquisition of a social media platform known […]
On Friday, China released a report indicating a strong growth in retail sales and a decrease in real estate investment for October. These statistics suggest that China’s recent efforts to stimulate economic growth have been successful in boosting specific sectors of its struggling economy. Year-on-year, retail sales saw an increase […]
On Thursday, S&P 500 witnessed a drop as Jerome Powell, the Chairman of the Federal Reserve, indicated that there is no urgency for the Federal Reserve to slash rates. Instead, a more cautious approach could be adopted towards easing monetary policies. By 4 p.m. ET, a decline of 207 points […]
The UK’s auto finance sector is in turmoil, with experts cautioning that the worst-case scenarios could rival the country’s most expensive consumer banking scandal. This escalating crisis can be traced back to a pivotal ruling by the UK’s Court of Appeal in October. The court deemed it illegal for car […]
“Svea Herbst-Bayliss reports that Nelson Peltz, a renowned hedge fund manager, has expressed optimism about the future of Walt Disney under the leadership of its new board chairman. Despite an unsuccessful attempt at claiming a seat on the board, Peltz believes that the reputable company will secure a commendable CEO […]
Traders on Wall Street have shown a surge of excitement with the victory of Donald Trump in the elections. However, data from HFR reveals that hedge funds have seen more prominent alpha generation when a Democrat is in the Presidential office as compared to a Republican. The data takes into […]
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has stepped down amid a controversy related to concealing abuse, marking a historic departure for the Church of England. This is the first time a leader of the Church and the broader Anglican Communion, which encompasses 85 million Christians globally, has been compelled to […]
Despite a sluggish retail environment in China, the country’s Singles’ Day shopping festival witnessed a higher-than-anticipated consumer spending, according to consulting executives. The event, which is China’s equivalent to Black Friday, commenced on October 14th this year, a week earlier than it did in 2023. Although major e-commerce companies used […]
Elizabeth Lund, the person responsible for quality control in Boeing’s commercial airplanes division, has announced her plans to retire in December. Lund, who has been an integral part of Boeing for 33 years, was appointed as the senior vice president of quality for commercial airplanes in February, amidst the company’s […]
