The delayed downgrade of bonds tied to a New York City office tower, 1740 Broadway, has sparked concerns over the reliability of credit rating agencies, after a failed property sale led to unexpected losses for investors. The bonds, once rated… Read More ›
Month: August 2024
US Fed Researchers Warn Of Potential Unemployment Surge As Job Openings Decline
As inflation rapidly decreased in 2023 and continued to slow this year, Federal Reserve officials were optimistic that the cooling of the U.S. economy had been achieved without a significant rise in unemployment. This optimism was based on a reduction… Read More ›
JD.com Faces Investor Skepticism Amid Market Challenges And Walmart’s Exit
JD.com, one of China’s leading e-commerce platforms, is grappling with increasing challenges as it strives to maintain investor confidence in a rapidly evolving market. The company’s position was further destabilized this week when Walmart, its largest shareholder, announced its complete… Read More ›
Euro Zone Wage Growth Slows, Strengthening The Case For ECB Rate Cuts
Euro zone wage growth slowed in the last quarter, a development that supports the possibility of another interest rate cut by the European Central Bank (ECB) in September. The deceleration in wage growth, which dropped to 3.55% in the second… Read More ›
Chinese Entities Leverage Cloud Services For Advanced AI And U.S. Chip Access
Recent public tender documents reveal that Chinese entities, some linked to the state, are using cloud services from Amazon and its competitors to gain access to advanced U.S. chips and AI capabilities that are otherwise restricted. This strategic move allows… Read More ›
Paris 2024 Olympics To Feature Revolutionary 8K Livestreaming And AI-Driven Highlights
The upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic Games are set to mark a major milestone in sports broadcasting with the introduction of end-to-end 8K livestreaming and an advanced automatic highlights generation system. This technological leap continues the Olympics’ long tradition of integrating… Read More ›
Mpox Outbreaks Prompt Urgent Need For Vaccine Expansion And International Coordination
The escalating mpox outbreaks, marked by new and potentially more severe strains, are sparking concerns among health experts about the adequacy of current containment measures. The World Health Organization (WHO) recently declared mpox a global public health emergency after the… Read More ›
China Maintains Lending Rates Amidst Economic Challenges And Speculations Of Future Easing
China’s decision to hold its benchmark lending rates steady at Tuesday’s monthly fixing was in line with market expectations. The one-year loan prime rate (LPR) remains at 3.35%, while the five-year LPR is maintained at 3.85%. This stability follows a… Read More ›
Tether Plans New Stablecoin Pegged To UAE Dirham To Enhance Gulf Currency Options
Cryptocurrency company Tether announced on Wednesday its intention to introduce a new stablecoin pegged to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) dirham, aiming to cater to growing demand for Gulf currencies and diversify beyond the U.S. dollar. This move reflects Tether’s… Read More ›
China’s Shift In Refinery Focus Drives Decline In Gasoline Exports, Boosts Jet Fuel Production
China’s gasoline exports experienced a significant decline of 35.7% in July compared to the previous year, as refiners reduced crude runs and scaled back shipments amid weakening profit margins. According to customs data released on Sunday, gasoline exports stood at… Read More ›