Contemporary technologies are undoubtedly reshaping the financial assets and trading industry, and markets are undergoing major transformations due to emerging technologies. This report explores some of the key areas of influence of the most prominent technologies in today’s world.Blockchain and supply chain transparency: Blockchain technology ensures secure and transparent transactions …
Read More »NY Fed: Global supply chain pressures further cooled in May
The New York Fed data showed that supply chain pressures cooled again in May, further easing what had been one of the key factors that had helped drive surging inflation pressures around the world. The Global Supply Chain Pressure Index stood at -1.71, from the revised -1.35 for April. The …
Read More »Global Risk Of Weaponizing Chips
On the ninth of August, US President Biden signed the CHIPS Act that analysts fear could be the starting point of wider weaponization of the global IT supply chains.The CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 includes a $52 billion package to boost semiconductor manufacturing in the US, however, the underlying …
Read More »US To Boost Economic Relations With Taiwan
As tensions accelerate with China, Biden’s administration is forging closer ties with Taiwan in areas such as trade and supply chainsThe US Trade Representative’s office on Wednesday unveiled a new pact with Taipei to promote bilateral trade in areas such as digital trade, clean energy and labor rights. The two …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session – Fri. 29 April
The week finished with prevalent negative market sentiment. US equities recorded hefty losses, between 2.77% and 4.17%. China’s coronavirus outbreak which has lasted for the last couple of weeks threatens to disrupt supply chains. The US central bank’s increasing rate hikes to tackle inflation and the Ukraine-Russia conflict, further entering …
Read More »UK Plans To Taper Russian Energy Imports By Year End
According to the latest UK government’s statement, on Tuesday the United Kingdom will taper its imports of Russian energy and oil products by the end of the current year 2022.This move will give the market, businesses and supply chains more than enough time to replace Russian imports by similar goods …
Read More »Williams Expects Inflation Retreat, But Stay Above Fed’S 2% Goal
New York Federal Reserve John Williams says that the central bank has to be data-dependent and transparent about its thinking.Williams says officials have to be open to changing course when the data suggests that’s what is needed.Key QuotesSupply chain issues and labour shortages have lasted much longer than expectedThere is …
Read More »Electric Car Maker Tesla Shares Up 10%
Shares in electric car maker Tesla rose nearly 10% Monday, on the overall market recovery. CNBC reported that Tesla’s stock had previously fallen nearly 20% in January, amid selling. Stocks came under pressure, especially after CEO Elon Musk said that Tesla will not offer any new model cars to customers …
Read More »Tesla Reports Stronger-Than-Expected Fourth-Quarter Results
Tesla stock dropped after the company reported better-than-expected earnings for Q4. But the automaker’s fourth-quarter results might not be good enough for investors. Tesla today reported stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter results, but the company’s stock fell slightly in post-closing trading after the automaker warned that supply chain problems could persist throughout 2022. …
Read More »Tesla Q4 Earnings Beating Record Profit, But Shares Drop
Tesla stock dropped after the company reported better-than-expected earnings for Q4. But the automaker’s fourth-quarter results might not be good enough for investors.Tesla reported earnings of $2.54 a share in the fourth quarter from $17.7 billion in sales Tesla reported earnings for Q4 after the close on Wednesday. Earnings per …
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