Japan’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 adapt. Wages are rising, the Bank of Japan (BOJ)…
Gold prices climbed sharply over the last couple of sessions due to growing concerns over US tariffs. “The positive move is sponsored by the growing market worries about the potential economic fallout from US President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs, which continues to act as a tailwind for the safe-haven bullion,” Haresh…
Traders and analysts said that China is expected to receive record soybean imports in the second quarter, according to a Reuters report. This is due to delayed Brazilian shipments and slow customs clearances causing supply tightness, which has forced several processors to halt operations.Soybean price forecastChina, the world’s largest soybean buyer,…
Retail investors in the Indian stock market have faced severe losses as their favoured small-cap stocks tumbled more than those held by institutional investors.Data from Bloomberg shows that in the NSE 500 universe, stocks with over 20% retail ownership have fallen by 45% from their peaks. In comparison, stocks with…
The Western Mine Workers Alliance (WMWA) in Australia has announced that over 400 workers at Rio Tinto’s Paraburdoo iron ore mine, located in the Pilbara region, have demonstrated their support for collective bargaining by signing a petition. This move signifies a growing desire among the workforce to engage in negotiations with…
Deutsche 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 annual report, provides a detailed breakdown of its expected performance for the…
Shares of Trainline PLC dropped sharply Thursday, falling more than 13% even as the rail ticketing platform reported higher sales and announced a new share buyback programme, with investors wary of a looming state-backed rival.The FTSE 250 index, in contrast, slipped just 0.2%.Trainline reported net ticket sales of £5.91 billion…
Deliveroo PLC has achieved its first annual profit since going public, marking a significant milestone for the takeaway delivery company that once earned the nickname “flopperoo” following its disastrous stock market debut. The company reported a profit of £3 million for 2024, a stark turnaround from the £32 million loss…
Donald 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 signs are there.The markets have lost trillions, consumer confidence is sliding, and…
US President Donald Trump has reignited trade tensions with the European Union by threatening to impose a 200% tariff on wines, champagnes, and other alcoholic products from France and the wider EU.The move comes in retaliation to the bloc’s decision to impose a 50% tariff on American whiskey, further straining…