U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has hinted at the end of her tenure in government once President Joe Biden’s term concludes in January. At the Texas Tribune Festival, Yellen indicated that she is “probably done” at the highest levels of government, leaving room for uncertainty about her future endeavors. Despite not making a definitive statement,
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Recent projections indicate that New Zealand house prices are expected to rebound in the coming year, with a forecasted 6% increase. This turnaround is attributed to the interest rate cuts implemented by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, aimed at stimulating the housing market. Despite a previous surge in prices during the COVID-19 pandemic, the
The New Zealand Dollar has shown strong gains in the Asian session on Tuesday, driven by positive market sentiment that has weighed on the US Dollar. Investors are closely watching the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) rate decision, as well as upcoming Fedspeak scheduled for Tuesday. The PBoC decided to maintain the one-year and five-year
Singapore’s central bank, the Monetary Authority of Singapore, recently announced the establishment of a task force to evaluate measures aimed at improving the city-state’s stock market. The task force is expected to focus on addressing market challenges, fostering listings, and enhancing regulations to boost market revitalization and investor confidence. Despite the Straits Times Index showing
Apple managed to beat analysts’ estimates on both the top and bottom lines in the fiscal third quarter. The iPhone maker reported earnings of $1.40 per share, exceeding the expected $1.35 per share. Revenue also surpassed expectations, coming in at $85.78 billion. This positive performance resulted in a slight increase in the company’s stock price
The German Finance Ministry is currently grappling with a 17 billion euro budget shortfall, prompting discussions on how to address this financial gap. However, the advisory board to the ministry has raised concerns about the three proposed options, deeming them problematic. In a letter seen by Reuters, the advisory board highlighted their reservations about the
The Australian economy has been closely watched by analysts and investors, particularly in light of recent data regarding producer prices. StoneX Market Analyst David Scutt highlighted the inflationary pressures in the country, hinting at a potential interest rate hike by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) in August. On the other hand, Luci Ellis, Chief