Category: finance
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UK Homebuilder Vistry Falls Short on Profit Amid Market Uncertainty and Soft Home Sales
British homebuilder Vistry Group (VTYV.L) reported on Wednesday that its 2025 profit forecast fell below market expectations, driven by declining home sales and ongoing market uncertainties affecting private buyers and social housing contracts. The announcement sent Vistry shares down over 8% in early trade, leading losses on the FTSE Midcap index and adding pressure to
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Gold and Silver Soar to Historic Highs Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Fed Uncertainty
Gold and silver surged to historic highs on Wednesday as geopolitical tensions in Iran, combined with uncertainty over U.S. Federal Reserve policy, drove investors toward traditional safe-haven assets. The price of spot gold reached a record $4,639.48 per ounce, while silver crossed the $90 mark for the first time, hitting $91.53 per ounce earlier in
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Inflation Pressures May Keep Fed on Hold Until After Powell’s Term Ends in May
Inflation may not fall quickly enough for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to implement another interest-rate cut before his term concludes in May 2026, according to economists and market analysts. The latest consumer price index (CPI) data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that consumer prices increased 2.7% in December year-on-year, in line with
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JPMorgan Warns Trump’s Proposed 10% Credit Card Rate Cap Could Harm Consumers and the U.S. Economy
Top executives at JPMorgan Chase (JPM.N), including CEO Jamie Dimon and CFO Jeremy Barnum, have strongly criticized President Donald Trump’s surprise proposal to cap credit card interest rates at 10% for one year, warning that it could adversely affect consumers, limit access to credit, and disrupt the broader U.S. economy. The announcement, made on Trump’s
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France Faces “Danger Zone” Risk if Budget Deficit Exceeds 5% in 2026, Says ECB’s Villeroy
France could enter the “danger zone” for international lenders if its budget deficit surpasses 5% of GDP in 2026, warned Francois Villeroy de Galhau, Governor of the Banque de France and a European Central Bank (ECB) policymaker. Speaking on BFMTV, Villeroy emphasized that exceeding this threshold could significantly raise concerns among investors and credit rating
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Yen Edges Toward 160 as ‘Takaichi Trade’ Spurs Market Intervention Concerns
The Japanese yen is approaching 160 per U.S. dollar, reigniting concerns about potential market intervention as investors anticipate a snap election in Japan and speculate on additional stimulus measures. The phenomenon, dubbed the “Takaichi trade”, has turbocharged Japanese equities and government bonds, highlighting the interplay between politics, monetary policy, and currency markets. The ‘Takaichi Trade’
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China Ends 2025 with Record $1.2 Trillion Trade Surplus Despite U.S. Tariff Pressures
China closed 2025 with a record trade surplus of $1.189 trillion, driven by strong exports to non-U.S. markets as policymakers pushed firms to diversify globally. The robust trade performance highlights China’s ability to weather sustained pressure from U.S. tariffs under the Trump administration while scaling its presence in Southeast Asia, Africa, Latin America, and Europe.
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Czech Defence Firm CSG Plans Amsterdam IPO to Capitalize on Global Defence Spending Surge
Czechoslovak Group (CSG), a leading Czech defence and ammunition manufacturer, announced plans to float both new and existing shares on Euronext Amsterdam, in what could be one of Europe’s largest initial public offerings (IPOs) of the year. The IPO aims to tap into the record growth in global defence spending and elevate CSG’s profile among
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European Shares Hit Record High as Utilities and Healthcare Lead Gains
European equities reached a record high on Wednesday, driven by strong performance in the utility and healthcare sectors, even as media and defense stocks weighed on the market. Investors are also keeping an eye on potential U.S. Supreme Court rulings concerning tariff policies under the Trump administration. The pan-European STOXX 600 index (.STOXX) rose 0.3%
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Asian Stocks, Gold, and Silver Hit Record Highs as Yen Weakness Spurs Intervention Concerns
Asian financial markets surged on Wednesday, with Japanese shares leading the charge, as investors weighed potential political changes in Japan, a frail yen, and global geopolitical tensions. Rising gold and silver prices also captured attention, reflecting investor appetite for safe-haven assets amid market uncertainty. Japanese Yen Weakness and the ‘Takaichi Trade’ The Japanese yen fell
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