Economy

What could the US election mean for the European economy?

The upcoming U.S. presidential election could have notable implications for the European economy, particularly in the areas of trade and defense, UBS discussed in a report released Wednesday.

If the unemployment rate is 4.3%, Fed will cut by 50bps: Citi

Investing.com – Should the U.S. unemployment rate stay at 4.3%, the Federal Reserve is likely to implement a 50 basis points (bps) rate cut at its next meeting in September, Citi economists said in

UBS deplores political uncertainty in France a few weeks before the 2025 budget

Investing.com - The political context in France remains uncertain as the appointment of a new Prime Minister is still awaited, as highlighted by UBS in a note published on Wednesday.

Why does a CEO matter to a company?

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Are home prices just too high?

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A weak China consumer is 'a problem for everyone'

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Telegram boss's lawyer describes legal process as 'absurd' - Reuters

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What is required for the ECB to cut rates quickly?

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Nvidia's results, Apple, Harris interview - what's moving markets

OpenAI in talks to secure new funding at $100B+ valuation

OpenAI, the company behind the widely-used ChatGPT, is reportedly in the midst of negotiations to secure a multi-billion dollar investment that could propel its valuation to over $100 billion.

US recession would be much likelier without Fed rate cuts: Macquarie

Investing.com -- Without Federal Reserve rate cuts, a U.S. recession would be much likelier, analysts at Macquarie warned in a Wednesday note, flagging the growing signs of labor market weakness seen

US Treasury's $70B 5YR auction in small 0.3bps tail even as demand inches higher

Investing.com -- The U.S. government sold $70 billion of five-year notes on Wednesday at a slightly higher-than-expected yield even as demand for the tenor inched higher.

Nvidia, Apple job losses, Bitcoin weakness - what's moving markets

Uncertainty over softer labor market argues for faster Fed cuts, says JPMorgan

The current uncertainty around a softer labor market calls for faster rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, JPMorgan (NYSE:JPM) economists said in a note Tuesday.

Lower rates may spur higher levels of M&A activity in coming quarters

Lower interest rates could lead to a surge in mergers&acquisitions (M&A) activity in the coming quarters, strategists at Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC) said in a recent report.

RBI's proposed higher liquidity standards positive for Indian banks: BofA

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Labor market to determine size of September Fed rate cuts: Deutsche Bank

Recent statements by Federal Reserve officials signaled that a rate cut in September is likely “a done deal,” although the magnitude of the reduction remains uncertain and data-dependent, Deutsche

Apple CFO, Paramount, Chinese industrial profits - what's moving markets

Rate cuts will help achieve a soft landing: UBS

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Fed's Daly leaves door open to bigger rate cut on further labor market weakness

Investing.com -- San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly on Monday reinforced expectations for a rate cut next month and suggested that a bigger rate cut remains on a monetary policy table should the la