U.S. consumer spending increased in September as consumers increased their vacation and auto expenditures, continuing the upward trend in spending that began in the third quarter and continued into the fourth. In light of rising prices for services like housing,… Read More ›
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War Orders From Ukraine Are Beginning To Increase Earnings For Major US Defense Contractors
Defence companies’ earnings are beginning to rise in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, as clients including the US government replenish supplies sent to Ukraine and nations in Europe arm themselves in anticipation of Moscow’s aggressions. U.S. defence… Read More ›
Unexpectedly High Core Inflation In Japan’s Capital Puts BOJ In The Spotlight
The core consumer inflation rate of the Japanese capital Tokyo, which is seen as a leading indication of national trends, surprisingly increased in October, which signaled the expansion of price pressures which in turn is expected to sustain anticipations of… Read More ›
China’s Industrial Profits In September Continue To Rise Thanks To Regulatory Support
September saw advances at China’s industrial companies continue for a second month, adding to indications of a stabilising economy as the government implemented a flurry of pro-business policy initiatives. The unexpected 17.2% increase in August and September’s higher-than-expected industrial and… Read More ›
Leading Crypto Companies Named In $1 Billion Fraud Case
Three well-known cryptocurrency companies have been charged by US prosecutors with cheating investors out of almost $1 billion. Gemini, a cryptocurrency exchange, was accused by New York Attorney General Letitia James of misleading clients about the dangers of an investment… Read More ›
China’s Restrictions On Graphite Will Expedite Preparations For Substitutes
Industry executives and analysts warned that China’s decision to stop exporting graphite, a crucial component for electric car batteries, on Friday will only speed up attempts to find alternate sources and materials, but that process will take time. As on… Read More ›
In Six Weeks, China’s Huawei Sold 1.6 Million Mate 60 Pro Smartphones, According To A Research Group
According to a research agency, Huawei Technologies has sold 1.6 million Mate 60 Pro smartphones in just six weeks, defying a slowdown in the smartphone market to experience robust demand for its high-end smartphone revival. According to Counterpoint Research, of… Read More ›
TSMC, Largest Chipmaker In The World, Saw Its Largest Earnings Decline In Almost Five Years
As the sluggish market for consumer electronics continues, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) posted a third-quarter profit of 211 billion New Taiwan dollars ($6.69 billion) on Thursday. The world’s largest contract chipmaker beat analyst projections despite the biggest earnings decline… Read More ›
Chinese Manufacturers Of Semiconductor Equipment Gain Market Share As US Restrictions Tighten
Chinese producers of chip-making tools are profiting from the United States’ tightening restrictions on China’s semiconductor industry; orders from the nation’s foundries have increased recently. As chipmakers scramble to replace foreign-produced equipment with domestically built alternatives, domestic equipment manufacturers, such… Read More ›
August Saw A Decline In German Industrial Output, Raising Recession Concerns
The German federal statistics agency has announced that German industrial output decreased in August for the fourth consecutive month, a sign that the industry is still experiencing significant pressure and fuelling concerns about an impending recession. When compared to the prior… Read More ›