Economy

JPMorgan has raised its outlook on Mexican equities to “overweight” while downgrading Brazilian stocks to “neutral,” reflecting a divergence in economic prospects across Latin America. JPMorgan’s upgrade of Mexican stocks…

The demonstration of growing reliance on welfare-driven mandates in the recently concluded state elections in India, along with an expected uptick in winter demand has brought attention to FMCG stocks.…

Consumer spending continues to drive growth for the US economy.  At the same time, inflation remains stubbornly above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target, with core prices climbing 2.8% year-over-year.  Policymakers…

Analysts at Bank of America have forecast a volatile metals and minerals market in 2025, according to a Reuters report.  The volatility in the metals market would be influenced by…

Donald Trump’s pledge to impose tariffs of up to 20% on global imports, with even higher rates for China and Mexico, could have significant implications for British exporters. With the…

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite rose on Tuesday, while Dow Jones slipped as investors assessed the threat of new tariffs from President-elect Donald Trump.  The S&P 500 index rose…

Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency, has reversed course after flirting with the $100,000 mark. The digital asset reached an all-time high of $99,830 on November 22 but has since dropped over…

Singapore’s strategic positioning as a global financial hub continues to strengthen, with the city-state outpacing long-time rival Hong Kong. Bolstered by political stability, favourable tax policies, and a reputation for…

The European Central Bank (ECB) is pushing hard for the digital euro. It argues that Europe risks falling behind in the global race for central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).  ECB…