The European Central Bank policymakers have confirmed that there is currently no plan to discuss emergency purchases of French bonds, despite the recent turmoil in the French financial markets. The sell-off in French government bonds last week has raised concerns among investors, with the risk premium over safer German paper reaching levels not seen since
The Bank of England (BoE) is scheduled to hold a meeting on Thursday this week at 11:00 am GMT. However, the timing of this meeting has posed a challenge for traders due to the ongoing General Election in the country. It is expected that the central bank will refrain from making any major policy changes
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China Premier Li Keqiang made a quiet yet significant start to his four-day trip to Australia by visiting a South Australian winery and the Adelaide Zoo. During his visit to the zoo, Li announced that China would provide two new pandas to Australia after the current pair return to China later this year. The pandas,
The AUD/USD exchange rate is highly sensitive to a variety of economic data releases and events. Economists regularly forecast different economic indicators to predict the future movements in the exchange rate. These forecasts are based on a wide range of factors, including changes in the services and manufacturing sectors, retail sales figures, jobless claims, and
French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire has issued a stern warning about the potential for a financial crisis if either the far-right or far-left political parties come into power. This caution is based on the heavy spending plans proposed by these parties, which could unsettle the financial markets. Historical data supports the notion that political
In the lead-up to France’s surprise parliamentary election, both far-right and leftist parties are gaining momentum, putting pressure on President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist administration. The far-right National Rally party, led by Marine Le Pen, is currently leading in opinion polls but is not expected to win an absolute majority. The party has hinted at policies
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has managed to walk the fine line between pragmatism and conservatism since taking office in 2022. However, the recent G7 summit she hosted in southern Italy showcased her unwavering stance on issues close to her nationalist heart – particularly those related to family and reproduction rights. In the lead-up to
Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva expressed his willingness to consider Finance Minister Fernando Haddad’s spending cut proposals. However, he made it clear that any fiscal adjustments should not come at the expense of the poor. This suggests that the president is cautious about implementing measures that could further burden vulnerable populations in the
Investors concerned about concentration risk in the market should consider shifting towards value-oriented investments. According to Avantis Investors chief investment strategist, Phil McInnis, taking a more diversified approach can potentially yield better returns in the long run when compared to simply investing in index funds like the S&P 500. Avantis’ U.S. Large Cap Value ETF
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris recently announced in Lucerne, Switzerland, more than $1.5 billion in aid for Ukraine, particularly focusing on the country’s energy sector and addressing the humanitarian crisis stemming from Russia’s 27-month invasion. This announcement came during a Ukraine peace summit, underscoring the significance of the aid package to assist Ukraine in these
Contrary to recent reports that have caused turmoil in Indonesia’s currency and bond markets, it has been clarified by senior aide Thomas Djiwandono that President-elect Prabowo Subianto has no intention of increasing the country’s public debt to 50% of GDP. The speculation that Prabowo aimed to raise the debt-to-GDP ratio to 50% has been denied,