Today: 17. Dec, 2024
The market landscape is witnessing significant shifts as long-term Treasury yields reach levels not seen since the Great Recession, impacting various sectors of the economy, including the housing market and consumer loans. As 10-year Treasury yields flirt with 5% and mortgage rates…
When geopolitical unrest emerges, defence stocks usually shine. Such has been the case in the wake of the recent Israel-Hamas conflict. As tensions rose, defence contractors saw their shares spike. The rationale? Wars typically equate to increased revenue for the defence industry,…
In the face of escalating tensions in the Middle East, oil prices have experienced fluctuations, with potential ramifications for global markets. Prices surged above $91 a barrel in response to heightened diplomatic efforts to tackle the Israel-Hamas crisis. However, as the day…
Financial markets have ridden the roller coaster of fluctuating interest rates for nearly two years. Policymakers at the Federal Reserve have been juggling the problem of managing inflation amidst an environment of rising treasury yields. However, there’s an emerging consensus among experts:…
In a year marked by heightened labour actions and corporate confrontations, one might expect the financial implications for businesses to be dire. Corporate America has lambasted striking workers, accusing unions of unreasonable demands. The substance has been clear: acquiesce to these demands,…
In a surprising twist this year, gold, the time-tested refuge for wary investors, is experiencing a downturn. With prices settling at their lowest since March, $1,831.80 per troy ounce, many are speculating about the future role of this precious metal in the…
We often hear tales of extravagant fortunes dwindling through generations. Consider the early 1900s when the U.S. had about 4,000 millionaires. Hypothetically, if one such millionaire family, with $5 million, had judiciously invested in the broader U.S. stock market and spent judiciously…
After a stagnant period on Wall Street the previous year, investment banks found themselves in a tight spot. The typical profit avenues, such as advice or financial assistance during company public offerings or acquisitions, dried up. However, after two challenging years, a…
Investors are in a heightened state of unease. The Fear and Greed Index from CNN, which monitors seven market sentiment indicators in the US, slid into a zone of “profound apprehension” this past Thursday. This sentiment hasn’t been seen since last March…
Sino Ocean, a leading Chinese real estate firm has halted its offshore debt payments, escalating concerns in the already struggling property sector. Identifying itself among China’s premier 20 property developers, Sino Ocean declared last Friday through a stock exchange announcement that it…
