Economy

How China is quietly slowing India’s manufacturing growth
March 19, 2025 06:12 AM AEDT| By InvezzChina is quietly tailoring its global investment strategy to slow India’s rise as a manufacturing rival. As companies move supply chains out of China, Beijing is channelling outbound investment to select countries, while deliberately steering it away...

Brazil expands tax exemption for low-income workers: what you need to know
March 19, 2025 05:06 AM AEDT| By InvezzPresident Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will announce this week a landmark bill aimed at relieving the financial burden on Brazilian workers. The new legislation aims to increase the income tax exemption threshold for employees earning up to R$5,000 per...

India’s central bank urges banks to deploy AI to combat consumer complaints
March 18, 2025 04:32 AM AEDT| By InvezzFaced with a deluge of consumer complaints, India’s central bank is urging financial institutions to embrace the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI). Central bank governor Sanjay Malhotra believes that AI-driven internal contro...

As recession fears grip Wall Street, can Trump’s economic policies avert a downturn?
March 18, 2025 12:16 AM AEDT| By InvezzA dramatic shift in sentiment is sweeping across Wall Street, as stock markets plunge, consumer confidence falters, and economists slash their growth forecasts for the year. The specter of a potential recession is looming large, fueled by anxieties o...

Crispin Odey faces £1.8M fine and UK industry ban for obstructing hedge fund probe
March 17, 2025 10:21 PM AEDT| By InvezzThe UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has imposed a £1.8 million fine on hedge fund manager Crispin Odey and banned him from working in the financial services industry, citing a “lack of integrity.” The Financial Conduct Authority asserted that...

President Trump says he will talk to Putin on Tuesday about rnding the ar in Ukraine
March 17, 2025 04:33 PM AEDT| By InvezzUS President Donald Trump said he plans to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday to discuss efforts to end the war in Ukraine. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One during a late-night flight from Florida to Washington, Trump in...

USD/CHF analysis: forms bearish pattern ahead of SNB, FOMC
March 17, 2025 03:00 PM AEDT| By InvezzThe USD/CHF exchange rate moved sideways on Monday morning as focus among investors shifted from the upcoming Swiss National Bank (SNB) and Federal Reserve interest rates decisions. It rose to a high of 0.8845, a few points above this month’s low of...

USD/JPY forecast: signal ahead of FOMC and BoJ decisions
March 17, 2025 01:02 PM AEDT| By InvezzThe USD/JPY exchange rate tilted upwards on Monday morning as investors focused on the upcoming Federal Reserve (FOMC) and Bank of Japan (BoJ) interest rate decisions. It rose to a high of 148.75, up from this month’s low of 146.56. Bank of Japan int...

USD/ZAR forecast: wedge forms ahead of Fed, SARB rate decisions
March 17, 2025 11:02 AM AEDT| By InvezzThe USD/ZAR exchange rate retreated on Monday morning as tensions between the US and South Africa rose. It dropped to a low of 18.20, 5.40% below the highest level this year as focus shifts to the upcoming Fed and South Africa interest rate decision....

Brazil’s gross public debt drops to 75.3% of GDP in January: what it means for forex traders
March 15, 2025 02:05 AM AEDT| By InvezzOn Friday morning, the financial landscape in Brazil experienced a notable shift as the dollar’s value declined against the Brazilian real. According to local media outlet InfoMoney, this drop came from unexpected data demonstrating a reduction...

Trump threatens 200% tariffs on European alcohol as US-EU trade war escalates
March 14, 2025 06:01 PM AEDT| By InvezzThe US-EU trade dispute has intensified, with US President Donald Trump threatening to impose a 200% tariff on European wine, cognac, and other alcohol imports. This move comes in response to the European Union’s (EU) plan to raise tariffs on America...

Is the US headed for a self-inflicted recession? Here’s what the the public thinks
March 14, 2025 03:10 AM AEDT| By InvezzDonald Trump built his presidency on promises of economic strength. But as the markets tumble and businesses hesitate, the public is now worried that the US is heading for a recession. But the answer isn’t simple, even if the warning sign...

Deutsche Bank 2025 outlook: Investment banking offsets auto sector headwinds
March 14, 2025 12:14 AM AEDT| By InvezzDeutsche Bank (DBKGn.DE) expects revenue growth in 2025 across its investment bank and three other core business units, despite a challenging economic outlook in Germany and risks in the auto sector. The latest forecast, published in the bank’s annua...

Japan is struggling with the ‘wrong’ kind of inflation
March 13, 2025 06:10 PM AEDT| By InvezzJapan’s inflation is no longer a theory. It is finally a reality. For decades, the country struggled with deflation, where prices stayed flat or fell, wages barely moved, and companies hoarded cash. Now, inflation has returned, and Japan is trying to...

US inflation cools, but tariffs pose threat in coming months, says ING
March 13, 2025 01:57 AM AEDT| By InvezzInflation in the US dropped in February, but the market reaction remained muted. Concerns persist that tariff-related price increases by companies may elevate inflation readings during the summer months, according to the ING Group. The February...

ECB reviews strategy: will supply shocks force a rethink on inflation targets?
March 12, 2025 09:30 PM AEDT| By InvezzEuropean Central Bank President Christine Lagarde has issued a stark warning about the challenges ahead, arguing that abrupt shifts in global trade patterns and the evolving defense architecture of Europe will significantly complicate the ECB’s...

Goldman Sachs cuts S&P 500 target to 6,200 amid rising market volatility
March 12, 2025 06:28 PM AEDT| By InvezzGoldman Sachs has revised its year-end 2025 target for the S&P 500 Index, cutting it from 6,500 to 6,200. The investment bank cited rising policy uncertainty, particularly related to tariffs, alongside concerns over economic growth as key reasons...

President Trump hits Canadian steel, aluminum with 50% tariffs in retaliatory move
March 12, 2025 04:00 AM AEDT| By InvezzPresident Donald Trump on Tuesday announced that tariffs on all imports of steel and aluminum products from Canada would be doubled to 50%. This comes in response to Ontario’s decision to impose a 25% tax on imported US electricity, which has i...

What every investor needs to know as the stock market sells off
March 11, 2025 07:21 PM AEDT| By InvezzYes, the stock market is now in free fall. In just over a month, the S&P 500 has plunged nearly 9%, the Nasdaq has dropped over 12%, and the Dow Jones has shed nearly 3,000 points. This past Monday’s session alone saw the S&P 500 drop 2...

President Trump threatens Canada with dairy, lumber tariffs
March 08, 2025 05:40 AM AEDT| By InvezzPresident Donald Trump said Friday that he is considering imposing reciprocal tariffs on Canadian lumber and dairy products, citing what he called unfair trade practices. Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump accused Canada of taking advantage of Amer...