Posts with tag: lifestyle
S&P 500 sets record as inflation eases, Fed rate cut odds shift. Alibaba, Walmart earnings, Fed minutes, and AI stocks in focus this week. Markets closed for Presidents' Day Monday.
Published on: February 17, 2025, 01:03 PM UTC
Investors are using European currencies to bet on the Japanese yen, seeking to avoid volatility in the dollar due to uncertainty over Donald Trump's trade tariffs. This strategy involves shorting the euro, Swiss franc, and pound against the yen, offering higher returns and reduced risk compared to betting directly against the dollar. Vanguard Asset Management, Russell Investments, and others favor this approach, capitalizing on Japan's rising interest rates and the prospect of rate cuts in Europe.
Published on: February 17, 2025, 07:01 AM UTC
Trump's Inflation Pledge Complicated by Hot CPI, Putting Pressure on Fed, Economy, and Stocks
Published on: February 16, 2025, 03:00 PM UTC
CEOs increasingly frustrated with Delaware's Chancery Court are relocating their companies to other states, including Elon Musk and Meta, following Musk's criticism of the court's ruling against his compensation package. Delaware's dominance as a corporate hub is being challenged by states offering more business-friendly laws and strategies. Legal disputes and perceptions of unfair hearings have prompted high-profile departures from Delaware, leading to the state's governor forming a working group to address complaints against the court.
Published on: February 15, 2025, 04:00 PM UTC
Robotics startup Figure AI is in talks to raise $1.5 billion in funding at a $39.5 billion valuation, positioning it as a key player in the competitive field of humanoid robotics.
Published on: February 14, 2025, 10:05 PM UTC
Oil prices swing amid US-Iran tensions and trade war concerns. WTI and Brent futures settle in negative territory as worries about demand weigh.
Published on: February 14, 2025, 08:01 PM UTC
Airbnb stock rises 15% as CEO outlines plans to expand into new businesses beyond vacation rentals, aims to become a one-stop shop for travel and living needs like Amazon.
Published on: February 14, 2025, 04:01 PM UTC
Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, advocates for restructuring financial regulatory agencies, such as the CFPB, to improve oversight and address concerns related to debanking and consumer protection.
Published on: February 14, 2025, 03:03 PM UTC
US stock futures are on hold as investors reflect on a busy week of tariff developments and inflation updates, ahead of retail data and earnings announcements.
Published on: February 14, 2025, 12:01 PM UTC
US investors withdraw from equity funds in the second consecutive week amid inflation concerns, weak economic data, and concerns over reciprocal tariffs.
Published on: February 14, 2025, 12:00 PM UTC