Contagion Contained, For Now...
Japan's top government spokesperson reassured the markets that the country's banking system was stable and would not be affected by the banking sector woes in the US and Europe.
Go Deeper (3 min read)Is Credit Suisse Done?
Credit Suisse has announced that it will borrow up to $54 billion from the Swiss central bank in order to stabilize its liquidity and restore investor confidence.
Go Deeper (2 min read)The End Of The Tech Bubble?
Silicon Valley Bank's collapse has sent shockwaves through the global banking industry, leading to widespread concerns about the financial stability of lenders.
Go Deeper (2 min read)Investors Dump Banking Stocks
On Thursday, the four largest US banks by assets, JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Citigroup, and Wells Fargo, saw $52.4bn wiped off their market value.
Go Deeper (3 min read)U.S. Manufacturing Is Starting To Show Cracks
Weaker manufacturing data could indicate that consumers and businesses are becoming more cautious in the midst of economic uncertainty.
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"Delete Uber" Was Just Another Fad
On Friday, Lyft experienced a large drop in its market value with its share price collapsing by more than 30%. This was due to concerns over the company's recent decision to lower prices in an effort to stay ahead of Uber in the North American ride-sharing market.
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U.S. Retail Sales Smash Estimates
Retail sales increased more than expected in January, despite rising inflation. According to the Commerce Department, sales for the month rose by 3%, exceeding the expected rise of 1.9%.
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A Shallow Recession?
The International Monetary Fund has even increased their prediction for global growth in 2023, and the once inevitable European recession is now not seen as such a big concern.
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Adani's Troubles
The crisis was caused by a report from U.S. short-seller Hindenburg Research accusing Adani of stock manipulation, excessive debt, and use of tax havens.
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Greenlight Capital Stages A Comeback
Greenlight Capital saw a return 36.6% for 2022 thanks to its strategy of shorting overpriced technology stocks. The Nasdaq Composite index, which is heavily weighted toward technology, fell 33%.
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Self-Driving Hasn't Arrived Yet
Despite lofty claims of having running fleets of autonomous vehicles by the start of the 2020s, automotive producers and robotaxi startups have to re-adjust their clams.
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