Shares of Continental AG increased on Wednesday after the German tyre manufacturer said it anticipated better profitability for its 2023 fiscal year as the automotive industry recovered from supply chain and logistical issues. The adjusted profit before interest and tax margin for the current 12-month period is expected to be between …
Read More »Fed’s Powell set the scene for tighter conditions, faster rate hikes
According to Fed Chair Jerome Powell, the Fed is ready to take more drastic action if the “totality” of incoming data shows that more stringent policies are needed to manage inflation. In response to recent good statistics, the Federal Reserve will probably need to increase interest rates more than expected.“The …
Read More »Powell’s comments spark fears on Wall Street of higher rates for longer
US stocks sharply sold off on Tuesday following the comments by Fed Chair Jerome Powell who suggested that rates may need to go higher for longer, fueling fears of a potentially larger rate hike at the central bank’s March policy meeting.The Dow Jones Industrial Average was last down 402 points, …
Read More »Bank of Canada Preview
the BoC is planning to maintain rates at their pre-financial crisis high of 4.50%; however, this does not necessarily suggest that they will be dropped as quickly as they were nearly 16 years ago. It is time for the Bank of Canada (BoC) to follow through on its promises to …
Read More »Nikkei touches 3-month high as investor sentiment improves
Japan’s Nikkei share average rose to a three-month high on Tuesday, and the broader Topix index reached its highest level since late 2021, as investor sentiment improved thanks to a decline in long-term US Treasury yields. But analysts said that uncertainty limited the gains ahead of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome …
Read More »Japan’s Nikkei index closed higher after hitting a 3-month high
Japan’s Nikkei average rose more than 1 percent on Monday to a three-month high, retracing gains on Wall Street in the previous session, after Federal Reserve officials eased concerns about monetary tightening. Interest-sensitive technology stocks were the top gainers in Japan, as was Wall Street after Richmond Federal Reserve Bank …
Read More »US stocks have rallied on best day since January 2023
The S&P 500 gained 1.6% to end its first profitable week in the previous four as the bond market’s easing yields relieved some of Wall Street’s pressure. Following a sharp surge and fall to start the year, it has found some steadiness. The Nasdaq composite rose 2% while the Dow …
Read More »The Nikkei index closed at its highest level in about 3 months
Japan’s Nikkei share average closed at its highest level in nearly three months on Friday after US stocks ended higher overnight. The Nikkei index rose 1.56 percent to close at 27,927.47 points, its highest since December 15 and its biggest daily gain since January 18. The index rose 1.73 percent …
Read More »Macy’s profits surpass expectations
During the holiday quarter, Macy’s reported a higher profit than was anticipated. The owner of a US department shop claimed that it is preparing for a more unpredictable year. Also, Macy’s wants to expand its luxury division and add more non-mall outlets. The business said it attracted holiday shoppers searching …
Read More »Japan’s Nikkei index closed higher as sentiment improved on Chinese data
Japanese stocks ended flat on Thursday after a disappointing investor day for Tesla Inc and fears of a tighter US central bank monetary policy outweighed the yen’s decline. The Nikkei index gave up gains made earlier in the session to end the transactions at 27,498.87 points, although it has been …
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