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Banks and markets push back as global crypto rules risk shutting lenders out

Banks and markets push back as global crypto rules risk shutting lenders out

A coalition of major finance industry groups has urged global regulators to rethink a set of prudential rules for crypto exposures, warning that the standards as written would effectively make it uneconomical for banks to participate in digital-asset markets. The appeal — sent as an open letter to...
US Fed’s Powell’s Balancing Act: How He Curbed Inflation and Shielded Jobs

US Fed’s Powell’s Balancing Act: How He Curbed Inflation and Shielded Jobs

Over the past three years Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has steered monetary policy through an era of extreme swings: from aggressive rate hikes aimed at crushing runaway inflation to cautious signaling to protect employment as the labor market cooled. That dual strategy has won some...
LME to transfer part of trading to electronic system

LME to transfer part of trading to electronic system

The London Metal Exchange (LME) announced in a statement that it will shift a portion of its trading to an electronic platform to enhance liquidity. The proposals were made in September of the previous year, and the exchange has now sanctioned them, planning to put them into effect in...
Americans keep buying jewellery — and here’s why, even as tariffs loom

Americans keep buying jewellery — and here’s why, even as tariffs loom

U.S. consumers are continuing to buy jewelry at levels that confound many analysts, even as companies warn of fresh import levies and raw-material price shocks. The pattern shows up across the market: mass-market brands that trade on frequent gifting and accessible price points, and ultra-luxury...
European Adopter Stocks Face Reappraisal as Cutting-Edge AI Models Reshape Competitive Dynamics

European Adopter Stocks Face Reappraisal as Cutting-Edge AI Models Reshape Competitive Dynamics

A sudden reappraisal of European stocks long labelled as “AI adopters” has swept through markets, as the arrival of more capable, industry-tuned artificial intelligence models forces investors to re-evaluate valuations, business models and the durability of revenue streams. Companies that once...
China’s July Performance: Slower Output, Tepid Spending and Tightening Credit

China’s July Performance: Slower Output, Tepid Spending and Tightening Credit

China’s economy posted a mixed and softer performance in July, with industrial production and retail spending both cooling and bank lending unexpectedly contracting, underscoring the fragile state of the post-pandemic recovery and the limits of earlier policy support. The latest monthly figures...
Domestic Reagent Surge Redefines China’s Pharma Supply Chain

Domestic Reagent Surge Redefines China’s Pharma Supply Chain

China’s pharmaceutical sector is undergoing a noticeable transformation in its procurement strategies, with drugmakers and research institutions increasingly sourcing laboratory reagents from domestic suppliers rather than established international brands. This shift is being driven by a mix of...
Tariffs, Input Costs and the Inventory Cycle Push U.S. Producer Inflation Higher

Tariffs, Input Costs and the Inventory Cycle Push U.S. Producer Inflation Higher

U.S. producer prices surged in July as higher import levies, rising commodity costs and a tightening inventory cycle combined to lift wholesale inflation sharply. The monthly jump in the Producer Price Index marked one of the largest increases in recent years and signaled that cost pressures are...
Tariff Windfall Can’t Stop Red Ink: Why the U.S. Budget Deficit Swelled to $291 Billion in July

Tariff Windfall Can’t Stop Red Ink: Why the U.S. Budget Deficit Swelled to $291 Billion in July

Federal finances produced a striking paradox in July: customs duties surged to one of their highest monthly tallies on record, yet the U.S. budget deficit still widened to $291 billion. The headline number was about 19% larger than the gap a year earlier, even after accounting for a calendar quirk...
Global Investors Pivot from U.S. to Overseas Markets Amid Better Value and Stability

Global Investors Pivot from U.S. to Overseas Markets Amid Better Value and Stability

Global money managers are pulling billions out of U.S. equities and redeploying it into overseas markets at a speed not seen in years. The exodus is being fuelled by sky-high American valuations, slowing economic momentum, and a U.S. dollar in retreat—while Europe, Asia, and Latin America deliver...
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