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Brazil holds economic growth forecast at 2.3% despite rising inflation estimates
March 20, 2025 03:20 AM AEDT| By InvezzThe Brazilian government said on Wednesday it will keep its 2.3% economic growth forecast for the year. Meanwhile, the inflationary projection has been raised marginally to 4.9% this year from 4.8% previously estimated in February. The adjustments ar...
Colombia’s economy grows 2.6% in January, but momentum slows from December
March 20, 2025 01:44 AM AEDT| By InvezzIn January 2025, the National Administrative Department of Statistics (DANE), reported a 2.65% rise in Colombia’s Economic Follow-up Index (ISE). According to local media outlet La Republica, these results mark the seventh successive month of e...
Are US LNG exports to Japan a mutually beneficial trade?
March 19, 2025 10:39 PM AEDT| By InvezzThe leader of Japan’s gas industry association stated on Wednesday that while increased imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the United States would undoubtedly bolster Japan’s energy security and supply stability, it is imperative...
The big tech sell-off: are the ‘Magnificent 7’ stocks overvalued or oversold?
March 19, 2025 10:32 PM AEDT| By InvezzThe sell-off in big tech stocks has deepened. The “Magnificent 7” stocks, which drove much of the US market rally over the past two years, are now dragging the major indices lower. The group, which includes Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia, Amazo...
New Zealand’s GDP recovery still fragile despite potential Q4 growth uptick
March 19, 2025 03:11 PM AEDT| By InvezzNew Zealand’s economy likely eked out of recession in the fourth quarter of 2024, but growth remains sluggish, reinforcing expectations that the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) will continue easing monetary policy to stimulate demand. GDP is proje...
Bank of Japan holds rates steady at 0.5% amid Trump tariff uncertainties
March 19, 2025 02:28 PM AEDT| By InvezzThe Bank of Japan (BOJ) on Wednesday kept its key policy rate unchanged at 0.5% in a unanimous vote, in line with market expectations. The decision comes as policymakers assess the potential impact of US President Donald Trump’s protectionist trade p...
Germany’s debt brake snaps: what’s next for Europe’s largest economy?
March 19, 2025 07:27 AM AEDT| By InvezzThe German Bundestag just made a historic decision today. A decision that will finally break Germany’s debt brake. This policy has been in place since 2009 and has helped reduce the country’s public debt over the past 10 years or so. At t...
Trump-Putin call results in Russia halting Ukraine energy attacks for now
March 19, 2025 07:00 AM AEDT| By InvezzRussian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to a 30-day halt on attacks targeting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure following a phone call with US President Donald Trump, marking a significant shift in the ongoing conflict. However, Putin stopped...
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...
