$ 100 Oil
A near-continuous surge in oil prices has driven benchmark Brent crude close to the $100 per barrel mark, presenting a fresh challenge for central banks as they grapple with rising inflation.
Go Deeper (2 min read)China's Export Cool Further
In August, China saw its exports to the rest of the world decline for the fourth consecutive month, offering little relief from its deepening economic challenges and contributing to a gloomy global trade outlook.
Go Deeper (3 min read)U.S. Economy Defying Predictions of Recession
There is a commonly held belief that economic expansions do not naturally come to an end due to their age but rather meet their demise at the hands of the Federal Reserve.
Go Deeper (3 min read)The Chinese Value Trap
Investors involved in Chinese equities have transitioned their focus from pursuing growth prospects to seeking undervalued opportunities.
Go Deeper (2 min read)Good News Is Bad News
The new normal in the stock and bond markets makes it more difficult for investors to build diversified portfolios.
Go Deeper (2 min read)More from Markets
America's Labour Shortage And Its Impact
In the wake of a pandemic that shook the global economy, the United States faces a paradoxical situation where job openings abound, but there aren't enough workers to fill them.
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Corporate Debt Starts To Bite
The mounting threat of corporate debt defaults has long been downplayed by resilient credit markets, but the situation is taking a concerning turn as more companies face downgrades to junk credit ratings, leading to higher borrowing costs.
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U.S.-Dollar Falls
The dollar has witnessed a significant decline of nearly 13% against a basket of currencies since reaching a two-decade high last year, reaching its lowest point in 15 months.
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Inflation Is Getting Under Control
According to the latest report from the Labor Department on Wednesday, consumer prices in June rose by a mere 3% compared to the previous year - the smallest annual increase since March 2021.
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Deflationary Forces Build Up
Consumer prices in China approached the brink of deflation, intensifying the need for policymakers to implement additional stimulus measures to revive sluggish demand.
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More Hikes Coming
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell expressed a firm stance on inflation, projecting multiple interest rate increases in the near future, potentially at an aggressive pace.
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