Inflation may not go down, while rate won’t be cut
Inflation remains sticky, but some market watchers believe it isn’t enough to derail the Federal Reserve’s rate-cutting plans this year. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed that prices grew 0.4% in February, above expectations and accelerating from January’s 0.3% monthly increase and 3.1% annual gain. On a “core” basis, prices increased 0.4% in February and…
Bitcoin reach ATH at $72,387 on Q1
Bitcoin’s price surged by 3% to over $71,700, reaching an all-time high of $72,387. The surge in cryptocurrencies has been aided by the stock market’s relief and improved risk sentiment. The emergence of new cryptocurrency funds, such as BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin ETF, has sparked a new wave of investor interest in digital assets. Bitcoin has…
China’s CPI recover in February, while PPI decreased by 2.7%
China’s consumer prices increased for the first time in six months in February, despite a decline in factory-gate prices. The increase was due to spending during the Lunar New Year, which increased essential items like pork and fresh vegetables. However, factory-gate prices continued to decline, with a 0.8% decline in January 2023. Experts caution that…
A new lawsuit drag Binance to a new stage
A federal appeals court has reopened a class action against Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, for selling unregistered tokens that had lost significant value. The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in a 3-0 decision that domestic securities laws applied because Binance’s purchases of tokens became irrevocable in the US once paid for…
US regulator keep risk low on high capital
U.S. regulators plan to significantly reduce the additional capital banks are required to keep due to a proposed rule called “Basel III.” The proposal would change how banks with assets over $100 billion determine how much cash they need to set aside for possible losses. The plan is expected to drop dramatically when regulators begin…
Donald Trump’s might go on presidential election
Investors are preparing for Donald Trump’s potential second term in office, as he faces Joe Biden in the US election. The five global marketplaces’ hot spots include trade tensions, which could impact global financial markets. The EU is concerned that Trump may reinstate tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, focus on autos, or reverse EU…
Market stocks slip while crypto soar high
Apple and Tesla have experienced underperformance compared to the other “Magnificent Seven” megacaps, with Apple’s stock down about 2% due to a 24% drop in iPhone sales in China in the first half of 2024. Apple’s stock has also seen a 3% decline in value following a €1.84 billion fine from the European Union for…
Oil prices steady after OPEC+ cuts output
Oil prices have seen little movement following the OPEC+ production group’s anticipated extension of voluntary output restrictions through the middle of the year. The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies, OPEC+, have decided to prolong their voluntary oil output cuts of 2.2 million barrels per day until the second quarter. Russia’s deputy…