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Sebastien
Investment analyst at Gorgorus.
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E.U. And China Meet
French President Emmanuel Macron and EU chief Ursula von der Leyen are currently holding talks with Chinese leaders in Beijing. These discussions could mark a new direction for the bloc's relationship with China, which has been strained in recent years.
10 Apr 2023
U.S. Dollar Could Drop Another 15%
On Tuesday, data showed that U.S. job openings in February had dropped to their lowest level in almost two years, indicating that higher rates were starting to impact the labor market.
07 Apr 2023
China's Manufacturing Loses Momentum
China's manufacturing industry, which accounts for one-third of the world's second-largest economy, lost momentum in March due to weak export orders, hindering the country's economic recovery from COVID-19 restrictions.
05 Apr 2023
Demographics Responsible for U.S. Labor Force Shortfall
New research suggests that demographic and other trends existing prior to the COVID-19 pandemic are responsible for most of the remaining shortfall in U.S. labor force participation.
03 Apr 2023
Alibaba Announces Major Restructuring Plans
On Tuesday, Alibaba Group announced its plans to divide into six units, with most of them seeking fundraisings or listings, in its largest restructuring in its 24-year history
31 Mar 2023
HindenBurg Tackles Square
Hindenburg Research has announced that it holds short positions in Block Inc and has accused the payments company, led by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey, of inflating its user numbers and understating its customer acquisition costs.
28 Mar 2023
Dollar Falls As The Fed Appears More Cautious
On Thursday, the US dollar was on track to experience its longest losing streak in two-and-a-half years after the Federal Reserve hinted that it may end interest rate hikes, which investors believe are no longer necessary.
24 Mar 2023
Contagion Contained, For Now...
Japan's top government spokesperson reassured the markets that the country's banking system was stable and would not be affected by the banking sector woes in the US and Europe.
22 Mar 2023
Is Credit Suisse Done?
Credit Suisse has announced that it will borrow up to $54 billion from the Swiss central bank in order to stabilize its liquidity and restore investor confidence.
19 Mar 2023
The End Of The Tech Bubble?
Silicon Valley Bank's collapse has sent shockwaves through the global banking industry, leading to widespread concerns about the financial stability of lenders.
16 Mar 2023
Investors Dump Banking Stocks
On Thursday, the four largest US banks by assets, JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Citigroup, and Wells Fargo, saw $52.4bn wiped off their market value.
13 Mar 2023
U.S. Manufacturing Is Starting To Show Cracks
Weaker manufacturing data could indicate that consumers and businesses are becoming more cautious in the midst of economic uncertainty.
11 Mar 2023
London Is Loosing Out
This growing exodus highlights the UK's struggle to attract and keep companies, despite the government's efforts to revive the City and entice businesses from competing exchanges.
09 Mar 2023
The Mystery of the U.S. Economy
Dana Peterson, the chief economist at the Conference Board, believes that the sharp decline of the U.S. business group's Leading Economic Index indicates that a recession will soon take hold in the United States.
07 Mar 2023
Buffet Is Still Bullish
Billionaire investor Warren Buffett has expressed unwavering confidence in the U.S. economy and his company, Berkshire Hathaway, in his annual letter to shareholders released on Saturday.
04 Mar 2023
Meta Sells Badges
Meta Platforms revealed its latest attempt to grow sales, Meta Verified, a monthly subscription service aimed at boosting user authentication and supporting content creators' growth and community building
02 Mar 2023
Federal Reserve Signals Slowdown in Interest Rate Hikes
Policymakers also emphasized that controlling high inflation levels would be the critical factor in determining the extent to which rates needed to rise.
27 Feb 2023
Elon Musk's Twitter Takeover
Since Elon Musk took ownership of Twitter four months ago, the social media platform has become his personal playground. As the billionaire promised to restore "free speech," Twitter users expected some changes.
25 Feb 2023
"Delete Uber" Was Just Another Fad
On Friday, Lyft experienced a large drop in its market value with its share price collapsing by more than 30%. This was due to concerns over the company's recent decision to lower prices in an effort to stay ahead of Uber in the North American ride-sharing market.
23 Feb 2023
U.S. Retail Sales Smash Estimates
Retail sales increased more than expected in January, despite rising inflation. According to the Commerce Department, sales for the month rose by 3%, exceeding the expected rise of 1.9%.
20 Feb 2023
