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How does the Fed react to Trump's trade war?
How does the Fed react to Trump's trade war?
May 27, 2025
The Federal Reserve warned against increasing economic risks when it decided to hold interest rates unchanged in May. Fed Chair Jerome Powell focused on uncertainty for the worlds largest economy following Trumps aggressive tariff decisions during his post-Fed meeting speech this month. Now markets expect two interest rate cuts overall this year, with some even thinking that this is overly...
US dollar extends losses to five-week trough on US debt concerns
US dollar extends losses to five-week trough on US debt concerns
May 26, 2025
The US dollar fell in European trade on Monday against a basket of major rivals, hitting a five-week trough amid concerns about the US debt levels. Now investors await important remarks by several Fed officials as they look for more clues on the odds of multiple Fed rate cuts this year. The Index The dollar index fell 0.4% to 98.69,...
US dollar tries to recover from five-week trough
US dollar tries to recover from five-week trough
May 27, 2025
The US dollar rose in European trade on Tuesday for the first time in three sessions against a basket of major rivals, as it tries to recover from five-week lows on short-covering. Now traders await important US data later today to assess the odds of future Fed rate cuts. The Index The dollar index rose 0.5% to 99.44, with a...
Australian inflation beats estimates in April
Australian inflation beats estimates in April
May 28, 2025
Australias consumer prices rose 2.4% y/y in April, beating estimates of 2.3%, and same as the previous reading. The data showcases the impact of inflationary pressures on Australian monetary policymakers, and huts the odds of an Australian rate cut in July. Do you need help in trading decisions? Do you want to learn how to start trading? Join Economies.com VIP...
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Wall Street futures edge up as investors await key jobs data
Wall Street futures edge up as investors await key jobs data
Jun 5, 2025
(Reuters) -U.S. stock index futures edged higher on Thursday as investors looked ahead to the monthly jobs report to gauge the impact of President Donald Trump's trade policies on the labor market and the Federal Reserve's interest rate trajectory. Following Wednesday's weaker-than-expected U.S. private jobs and services sector data, Friday's non-farm payrolls report will come under sharp scrutiny as investors...
Analysis-US stocks heal from tariff pain but trade news to keep markets edgy
Analysis-US stocks heal from tariff pain but trade news to keep markets edgy
Jun 5, 2025
NEW YORK (Reuters) -After months of Wall Street gyrations to the twists and turns of U.S. trade policy, signs suggest stock investors are becoming more resilient to developments and cautiously defaulting to optimism that they have weathered the worst of the tariff-related shocks. U.S. equities have edged higher over the past two weeks as they digest a sharp rally that...
Wall Street futures edge up as investors await key jobs data
Wall Street futures edge up as investors await key jobs data
Jun 5, 2025
(Reuters) -U.S. stock index futures edged higher on Thursday as investors looked ahead to the monthly jobs report to gauge the impact of President Donald Trump's trade policies on the labor market and the Federal Reserve's interest rate trajectory. Following Wednesday's weaker-than-expected U.S. private jobs and services sector data, Friday's non-farm payrolls report will come under sharp scrutiny as investors...
Analysis-US stocks heal from tariff pain but trade news to keep markets edgy
Analysis-US stocks heal from tariff pain but trade news to keep markets edgy
Jun 5, 2025
NEW YORK (Reuters) -After months of Wall Street gyrations to the twists and turns of U.S. trade policy, signs suggest stock investors are becoming more resilient to developments and cautiously defaulting to optimism that they have weathered the worst of the tariff-related shocks. U.S. equities have edged higher over the past two weeks as they digest a sharp rally that...
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Brahmapuram waste plant fire: Kerala Assembly witnesses uproarious scenes, LoP says CM running away from issue
Brahmapuram waste plant fire: Kerala Assembly witnesses uproarious scenes, LoP says CM running away from issue
Mar 13, 2023
A fire that broke out at the waste treatment plant in Kochi on March 2, 2023, continues to spread toxic fumes even after 11 days of the incident. The Kerala government has said that 95 percent of the fire has been extinguished, but the smoke from the landfill has not entirely subsided. 
Rajasthan: Gehlot government begins Rs 2,500 cr dam project for Sabarmati, Sei rivers ahead of polls
Rajasthan: Gehlot government begins Rs 2,500 cr dam project for Sabarmati, Sei rivers ahead of polls
Mar 1, 2023
On Tuesday, the Gehlot government invited bids for both projects to build the dams within the next four years. The chief minister had announced both projects in last year’s budget.
ED attaches over Rs 10-crore assets in resort scam involving ex-Maha minister Anil Parab
ED attaches over Rs 10-crore assets in resort scam involving ex-Maha minister Anil Parab
Jan 4, 2023
The probe pertains to Dapoli resort, which is allegedly illegal. The former minister and Shiv Sena (Uddhav) leader, Anil Parab, allegedly wangled a permit to use land meant for agricultural use. The ED had started the investigation under the the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) after a complaint from the Environment Ministry.
Govt blames inaction by AAP in Punjab, Delhi for bad air quality
Govt blames inaction by AAP in Punjab, Delhi for bad air quality
Nov 6, 2023
Accusing Kejriwal of being busy with election campaigning in poll-bound states and waking up to the situation late, Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution, Ashwini Kumar Choubey, said that the Centre had held a meeting with Chief Secretaries and senior officials from four North Indian states on 20th October to discuss measures to reduce air pollution, which he claims weren't adopted by the AAP-led governments.
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Australia's ANZ unveils $1.3 billion buyback after half-year earnings meet estimates
Australia's ANZ unveils $1.3 billion buyback after half-year earnings meet estimates
May 6, 2024
(Reuters) -ANZ Group on Tuesday unveiled a new A$2 billion ($1.32 billion) share buyback after the bank's first-half cash earnings largely met analyst estimates, but flagged its concerns about challenges in Australian and global economies. Cash profit fell 7% to A$3.55 billion ($2.35 billion) for the six months ended March 31, only slightly above a Visible Alpha consensus estimate, compiled...
BRIEF-Adtheorent Holding Co Announces Expiration Of
BRIEF-Adtheorent Holding Co Announces Expiration Of "Go-Shop" Period Contained In Previously Announced Merger Agreement And Receipt Of Acquisition Proposal
May 6, 2024
May 6 (Reuters) - AdTheorent Holding Company Inc ( ADTH ) : * ADTHEORENT HOLDING COMPANY, INC. ( ADTH ) ANNOUNCES EXPIRATION OF GO-SHOP PERIOD CONTAINED IN PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED MERGER AGREEMENT AND RECEIPT OF ACQUISITION PROPOSAL * ADTHEORENT HOLDING COMPANY INC ( ADTH )- GO-SHOP PARTY PROPOSED TO ACQUIRE ALL OUTSTANDING SHARES OF ADTHEORENT COMMON STOCK FOR $3.35 PER SHARE...
Bank of America investment banking executive dies
Bank of America investment banking executive dies
May 6, 2024
NEW YORK, May 6 (Reuters) - An investment banking executive at Bank of America ( BAC ) has died, the bank said on Monday. The person died of natural causes, according to an email from the New York Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, who confirmed details when asked about the case. The person died of acute coronary artery thrombus,...
Boeing's Starliner capsule set for first crewed space flight in rivalry with SpaceX
Boeing's Starliner capsule set for first crewed space flight in rivalry with SpaceX
May 6, 2024
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) -Boeing's new Starliner spacecraft was poised for launch on Monday night on a much-delayed first crewed test flight to orbit, as the company scrambles to compete with Elon Musk's SpaceX for a greater share of lucrative NASA business. The CST-100 Starliner with two astronauts aboard was due for liftoff at 10:34 p.m. (0234 GMT on Tuesday)...
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