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The bond markets around the world are taking a beating

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Investors are increasingly worried about factors such as inflation and substantial government deficits, alongside heightened competition from corporate bonds. This has led to a sell-off in the global bond market, resulting in rising borrowing costs for both governments and individuals. Read More …

U.S. Stocks Set to Fall as Yields and Oil Rise

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The major U.S. index futures indicate a lower opening on Tuesday, suggesting that stocks may experience additional declines following the pullback observed in the prior two sessions. Weakness among technology stocks is poised to exert pressure on Wall Street, as Read More …

Trump delays 50% tariff on select Canadian goods

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President Donald Trump’s announcement regarding a potential 50% tariff on a broad array of Canadian goods will not be implemented at 12:01 a.m., as he revealed just hours prior, thereby exempting approximately $20 billion in imports. “I have paused the Read More …

Google to Shift Pixel Production Out of China by 2027

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A source has revealed that beginning in 2019, Google will no longer manufacture its Pixel smartphones, smartwatches, and wireless earbuds in China. This move comes as tech companies are being pushed to diversify their supply chains by ongoing tensions between Read More …

Strait of Hormuz Ship Traffic Remains Near Record Lows

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Ship crossings through the Strait of Hormuz remained in single digits on Monday, showing a slight increase from the weekend, based on preliminary shipping data released on Tuesday, as US and Iranian peace talks continue to be at an impasse. Read More …

U.S. Stocks Set for Flat Open as Oil Rises

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The major U.S. Index futures are indicating a nearly unchanged opening on Monday, suggesting that stocks may exhibit a lack of clear direction after the slight retreat observed last Friday. Technology stocks may experience some strength following a report indicating Read More …

AI Boom Transforms San Francisco Into America’s Hottest Housing Market

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Just a few years ago, San Francisco epitomised the national narrative of post-pandemic urban decline. Now, propelled by the surge in artificial intelligence, the Golden City and its surrounding areas are rapidly emerging as the most sought-after housing market in Read More …

US Urges Nations to Pick Sides: AI Alliance or China’s Framework

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The US is poised to inform numerous nations that they must align themselves in the ongoing competition in artificial intelligence with China, cautioning that those who choose to endorse Beijing’s alternative framework will be barred from participating in a US-led Read More …

AI Boom Raises Concerns Over Hidden Debt Risks

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Even prior to Nvidia Corp.’s significant $500 billion financing partnership this week, investors were beginning to express concerns regarding the approximately $70 billion in phantom liabilities that are absent from the balance sheets of major AI companies, yet could emerge Read More …

US Stocks Hold Near Records as Weak Retail Sales Ease Fed Rate Hike Bets

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The major U.S. index futures are currently indicating a relatively unchanged opening on Friday, suggesting that stocks may exhibit a lack of clear direction in early trading after the upward movement observed in the preceding two sessions. Traders might pause Read More …