BOJ’s Ueda says wage trends key to possible rate hikes, Nikkei reports
TOKYO (Reuters) – Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said the next interest rate hikes are “nearing in the sense that economic data are on track,” the Nikkei business daily…
Brazil’s Lula nominates Bradesco head trader as central bank monetary policy director
By Marcela Ayres BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva nominated Nilton David, head trader at Bradesco bank, to serve as the next monetary policy director at…
Canada says North American free trade partners should be fully aligned on China
OTTAWA (Reuters) – Canada thinks the members of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade pact have a chance to produce a fully aligned policy on China, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said on Friday.…
French finance minister says budget can still be improved
PARIS (Reuters) – French Finance Minister Antoine Armand said on Saturday that the 2025 budget could still be improved, but stopped short of giving ground in a standoff with the…
Is Trump 2.0 bullish or bearish?
Investing.com — As Donald Trump reclaims the presidency, the economic implications of his second term, often referred to as “Trump 2.0,” spark vigorous debate. In a Monday note, Yardeni Research…
Ether could benefit more than Bitcoin under the Trump administration
Grayscale Investments’ head of research Zach Pandl expects Ether to benefit more than Bitcoin as Donald Trump takes the office in January. Trump has already promised regulatory clarity and more…
is India missing its demographic dividend? Slow growth raises concerns
India’s economic growth has decelerated to its slowest pace in almost two years, raising concerns about the nation’s overall economic outlook for the fiscal year ending March 2025. The Statistics…
Counterfeit concerns cloud Shein and Temu’s rapid growth in the toy market
The global toy market, a $108.7 billion industry in 2023 (Circana), is witnessing a significant shift. Fast-growing e-commerce platforms Shein and Temu, known for their ultra-low prices and vast selection…
JPMorgan and Tesla settle legal battle over stock warrants: here’s why
Tesla and JPMorgan Chase have resolved a contentious legal battle over stock warrants that dates back to 2014. This lawsuit, which saw allegations and countersuits from both sides, has ended…
LATAM crypto adoption grows: Bolivia surges past $75M, sports tokenization on the rise
In this week’s LATAM crypto update the use of virtual assets has increased to more than $75 million in just four months as a result of new laws issued by…