Flag of China on dark blue background Da-kuk | E+ | Getty Images China will remain the largest growth engine for the world economy in spite of its slowdown, the Asian Development Bank said. “China is obviously going to still be important for some time to come. They still account for nearly half of GDP … Read more
Joe Biden and Donald Trump 2024. Kevin Lamarque | Jay Paul | Reuters Donald Trump on Wednesday pounced on President Joe Biden after March’s consumer price index came in higher than expected, notching another data point that could signal inflation heating back up and tempering hopes of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates in the near … Read more
The 10-year Treasury yield jumped back above 4.5% on Wednesday after March inflation data came in hotter than expected, adding to the likelihood of higher-for-longer interest rates from the Federal Reserve. The yield on the 10-year Treasury was last higher by more than 14 basis points at 4.509%. The yield on the 2-year Treasury was … Read more
Comstock Images | Stockbyte | Getty Images It’s not unusual for new homeowners to face financial surprises, but people buying a newly built home may be more likely to encounter sticker shock on a key expense. Almost 75% of recent homebuyers had regrets about their purchase, according to a 2023 survey from Real Estate Witch. … Read more
The Federal Reserve is determined not to reduce interest rates too soon — and some economists say recent data has pushed a summer cut completely off the table. Friday’s jobs report reiterated the seemingly unwavering strength of the U.S. labor market and suggested further need for Fed caution. All eyes will now be on Wednesday’s … Read more
Wall Street bounced back Friday but still turned in a losing week. Questions about Federal Reserve interest rate cuts and rising geopolitical tensions dominated trade and will continue to be key themes to watch. Good jobs news — strong hiring last month with elevated but moderating wage inflation — was treated as such Friday. But … Read more
Treasury yields climbed on Friday after closely watched nonfarm payrolls data for March surged past expectations. The 10-year Treasury yield jumped 6 basis points to 4.371%. The benchmark note on Wednesday briefly touched a new 2024 high of 4.429%. The 2-year Treasury yield was also higher by 8 basis points at 4.719%. Yields and prices … Read more
For years, China has been Asia’s technology powerhouse. It is home to what once were some of the world’s most valuable companies, from Tencent to Alibaba. It is where most of the world’s iPhones and other electronics products are produced. And it is now a serious player in electric vehicles. But a shift appears to … Read more
U.S. President Joe Biden, delivers remarks on the U.S. economy and his administration’s effort to revive American manufacturing, during his visit in Flex LTD, a factory that makes solar energy microinverters, in West Columbia, South Carolina, U.S. July 6, 2023. Jonathan Ernst | Reuters President Joe Biden is fighting to convince inflation-weary voters that the … Read more
Economic losses in the Asia Pacific region soared to $65 billion due to natural disasters, mainly fueled by floods in China and droughts in India, as reported by insurance company Aon. Hadynyah | E+ | Getty Images Economic losses in the Asia Pacific region due to natural disasters soared to $65 billion in 2023, mainly … Read more
