RBNZ
The global financial landscape is witnessing a significant shift as central banks worldwide increasingly adopt aggressive interest rate cuts, signaling a concerted effort to reignite economic growth amid disinflationary pressures and slowing activity. This trend is particularly evident in New Zealand, where ASB (ASX:CBA), one of the nation'
Mozambique
Maputo, Mozambique – In a move signaling growing confidence in the nation's economic stability, the Banco de Moçambique (BM), Mozambique's central bank, announced today, September 29, 2025, its eleventh consecutive reduction of the main interest rate, the MIMO rate. The policy rate now stands at 9.75%
RBI
The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is currently in the midst of its bi-monthly deliberations, with a highly anticipated decision on the key policy repo rate expected to be announced by Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. While a segment of analysts
Financial Markets
The stock market experienced a week of cautious optimism and shifting expectations around September 20, 2025, marked by global index gains and evolving views on Federal Reserve interest rate policies. While certain sectors like technology and banking showed strength, the landscape for specific long-term investment opportunities like AFJK and LENB
Cryptocurrency
Washington D.C. & Global Crypto Markets – September 27, 2025 – The Federal Reserve’s recent decision to implement a 25 basis point interest rate cut on September 17, 2025, has sent ripples through the financial markets, notably impacting the volatile cryptocurrency sector. While the immediate reaction in digital asset prices
CarMax
Richmond, VA – September 26, 2025 – CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation's largest retailer of used cars, sent shockwaves through the automotive retail sector today, reporting a dismal second-quarter fiscal year 2026 earnings that significantly missed analyst expectations. The company announced diluted earnings per share (EPS) of just $0.
PCE Inflation
Washington D.C. – September 26, 2025 – The latest US Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) inflation data for August 2025, released today, has sent a nuanced signal across global financial markets. While headline inflation ticked up, core PCE, the Federal Reserve's preferred gauge, remained stubbornly elevated but largely in line
US Economy
Washington D.C. – A surprising dip in U.S. jobless claims, reported today, September 26, 2025, coupled with an upwardly revised and significantly stronger GDP growth for the second quarter, is sending ripples through financial markets and prompting a re-evaluation of the Federal Reserve's aggressive interest rate cutting
US Economy
The United States economy delivered a powerful surprise today, September 26, 2025, with the final estimate for Q2 2025 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth soaring to an impressive 3.8% on an annualized basis. This figure, significantly higher than earlier estimates, has sent ripples through financial markets, prompting a dramatic
Consumer Discretionary
New York, NY – September 26, 2025 – The U.S. Consumer Discretionary sector experienced a notable downturn on Thursday, September 25, 2025, shedding 1.47% as investors grappled with a complex mix of economic signals, persistent inflation, and a discernible dip in consumer confidence. This decline contributed to a broader market
US Economy
US consumer spending surged in August, topping estimates and showcasing remarkable resilience despite modest price pressures, according to the latest Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) data released by the US Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) on Friday, September 26, 2025. This stronger-than-anticipated consumer activity, which saw spending rise by 0.6%
PCE Report
New York, NY – September 26, 2025 – The financial markets today greeted the August 2025 Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) inflation report with a resounding cheer, sending the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) (NYSE: ^DJI) soaring by approximately 300 points. Despite year-over-year headline inflation showing a slight acceleration, the report's