​Yen bears cheer sticky US inflation
​Yen bears cheer sticky US inflation
2023-10-13
US consumer prices increased in September, but a steady moderation in underlying inflation pressures bolstered the case for the end of rate hikes.
Oil prices erase all gains since Hamas attack
Oil prices erase all gains since Hamas attack
2023-10-12
Oil prices extended its loss on Thursday after a drop of over 2% as Saudi Arabia pledged to help stabilise the market.
Stocks gains for third day despite Israel-Palestine conflict
Stocks gains for third day despite Israel-Palestine conflict
2023-10-11
US stocks rose for a third day as expectations of the Fed ending rate hikes outweighed the Israel-Palestine conflict escalation.
​Gold and Treasuries gain on a flight to safe-haven assets
​Gold and Treasuries gain on a flight to safe-haven assets
2023-10-10
Treasury yields plunged, the biggest drop since March, as Fed's dovish remarks and Middle East tensions drove a flight to safety.
Oil jumps on blazing Israel-Hamas conflict
Oil jumps on blazing Israel-Hamas conflict
2023-10-09
Oil surged 4% due to the Israel-Hamas conflict escalating after a surprise Hamas attack on Israel. Israel declared war and started heavy airstrikes on Gaza.
​Treasury rout is doing Feds’ job
​Treasury rout is doing Feds’ job
2023-10-06
Rising Treasury yields add to market pressure as borrowing costs hit decade-high, raising concerns about economic slowdown.
Understanding investment banking
Understanding investment banking
2023-10-05
Exploring investment banking from financial practitioners' perspective, explaining its concept and functions.
​Oil falls most in a year on slowdown fears
​Oil falls most in a year on slowdown fears
2023-10-05
Oil prices plunged by more than $5 a barrel on Wednesday over concerns interest rates that stay high for longer could dent economic growth.
Japan inflation slows as yen flirts with 150
Japan inflation slows as yen flirts with 150
2023-09-29
In September, Tokyo's inflation decelerated more than anticipated, reinforcing the need for continued ultra-easy monetary policy, while the focus remains on the yen trading near the 150 level and the potential for intervention by Japanese authorities.
​Oil prices are on fire
​Oil prices are on fire
2023-09-28
WTI crude jumped nearly $1 a barrel on Thursday to its highest in more than a year as a steep drop in crude stocks in the US added to supply jitters.
Stock losses deepen on a spate of bad news
Stock losses deepen on a spate of bad news
2023-09-27
​The Dow fell Tuesday after the latest home sales and consumer confidence reports stoked recession concern.
​Rising Treasury yields deal a new blow to gold
​Rising Treasury yields deal a new blow to gold
2023-09-26
Treasury yields surged to multi-year highs as Fed maintains 'higher for longer' rates and gov't increases bond sales to tackle deficits.
A Little Story About Funds
A Little Story About Funds
2023-09-25
Funds allow for diversification of investments with smaller funds, and different fund types are selected based on their risk tolerance.
​Russia’s export ban ignited oil rally
​Russia’s export ban ignited oil rally
2023-09-25
Oil prices rose due to a supply squeeze after Russia's fuel export ban. The Fed's indication of a year-end hike ended a three-week winning streak.
​Japan’s core inflation again burns BOJ
​Japan’s core inflation again burns BOJ
2023-09-22
Japan's core inflation rate rose 3.1% in August from a year earlier, matching the previous month. The index has stayed above 2% for the 17th straight month.