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February 18, 2025
News, Stocks

RBA Considers Rate Cuts as Inflation Eases, Maintains Cautious Stance on Further Easing

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is considering rate cuts in response to easing inflation, while maintaining a cautious approach to further monetary easing. The announcement, made on February...

February 17, 2025
Business, News

HSBC Investors Support CEO’s Plan to Exit High-Risk Investment Banking

HSBC’s investors have thrown their support behind CEO Noel Quinn’s plan to exit high-risk investment banking activities, marking a significant shift in the bank’s strategy. The decision, approved at...

February 17, 2025
Stocks, Technology

Investors Analyze Electrical Stocks Amid DeepSeek’s Sector Insights

Investors are closely analyzing electrical stocks following DeepSeek’s latest sector insights, which highlight both growth opportunities and challenges. The report underscores the increasing demand for renewable energy solutions and...

February 17, 2025
Forex, Stocks

Global Markets Navigate Uncertainty as Investors Digest Economic Data

Global financial markets remained cautious as investors digested a mix of economic data and geopolitical developments. U.S. stocks opened lower, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average...

February 17, 2025
News, Stocks

Japan’s Economy on the Rise: Q4 GDP Growth Beats Forecasts

Japan’s economy has ended 2024 on a high note, with Q4 GDP growth reaching 2.8%. This growth, which outpaced economists’ predictions, reflects a strong recovery in consumer confidence and...

February 17, 2025
Business, Technology

China’s Leadership Signals Business-Friendly Policies in Meeting with Private Sector Giants

Amid concerns over economic slowdown and regulatory crackdowns, Chinese President Xi Jinping held a rare meeting with some of the country’s most influential entrepreneurs, including Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma....

February 15, 2025
Commodities, News

Gold Hits Record High: What’s Driving the Rally?

Gold prices reached a record high of $2,500 per ounce this week, driven by a combination of inflation concerns, geopolitical tensions, and a weaker US dollar. The precious metal’s...

February 15, 2025
Forex, News

Trump’s Latest Tariff Plan Takes Aim at Auto Industry

President Donald Trump has announced a new tariff plan targeting the auto industry, with a focus on vehicles and parts imported from countries like China, Mexico, and Germany. The...

February 15, 2025
News, Technology

TSMC May Operate Intel’s US Factories to Address Chip Shortage

TSMC is reportedly considering a deal to operate Intel’s US-based semiconductor factories, following a request from former President Donald Trump’s team. The move aims to address the global chip...

February 15, 2025
Stocks, Technology

Taiwan: Semiconductor Innovation Thrives Through Global Specialization

Taiwan’s semiconductor success is built on innovation and strategic collaboration, officials stress, rejecting claims that the industry should be dominated by any single nation. Technology-Driven Growth Wu Cheng-wen emphasized...