A vessel passing through the Strait of Hormuz was hit by an unknown projectile on Wednesday.…
Category: Financial News
Daily coverage of the markets that move portfolios: equities, bonds, commodities, currencies and the central-bank decisions behind them. Each report explains what changed, why it matters and how it feeds into an allocation. Written for investors who follow markets as a process, not as headlines.
Gold Prices Decline as Oil Rises Amid Rate Hike Fears
Gold prices fell on Tuesday, August 18, due to rising oil prices and increasing U.S. Treasury…
AI Spending Concerns Rise Amid Record U.S. Corporate Profits
Another earnings season has ended with U.S. corporate profits reaching record highs. However, concerns about heavy…
UK Wage Growth Slows to 4.1% Amid Cost of Living Squeeze
Wage growth in the UK slowed in June as the ongoing conflict in Iran affected the…
US Accuses Nine ASEAN Nations of Tariff Evasion Tactics
The U.S. government has accused nine Southeast Asian countries of being part of a "shadow transshipment…
BHP Reports 30% Profit Rise, Highest Dividend in Four Years
BHP Group reported a 30% increase in underlying profit to $13.2 billion for the year ending…
US, Canada Trade Talks Intensify Ahead of Tariff Deadline
President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney had a phone call on Monday about…
China Cuts US Treasury Holdings to 18-Year Low in June
China reduced its holdings of US Treasuries to $633.4 billion in June. This is the lowest…
Carbon Capture Projects Face Financial Viability Challenges
Carbon capture projects are facing challenges in moving from announcement to construction due to financial issues,…
Global Stocks Decline Amid Middle East Tensions and Data
Global stocks fell on Monday as tensions in the Middle East continued to shake investor confidence.…