In a recent development, Britain’s financial regulator has given the green light to WisdomTree to list exchange-traded products (ETPs) backed by cryptocurrencies like bitcoin and ether on the London Stock Exchange. This move by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) marks a significant step in the growing acceptance of crypto-based financial instruments in the UK market.
The inflation data released by the Office for National Statistics in Britain for the month of April showed a smaller-than-expected decrease in consumer prices. The annual inflation rate stood at 2.3%, which was lower than the previous month’s 3.2% increase but still higher than the forecasted 2.1%. This unexpected outcome has led investors to rethink
The NZD/USD pair is currently on the verge of a mid-week rally, inching closer to the 0.6116 level. This marks the highest point for the Kiwi in the past two months, attributed to the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s decision to maintain its monetary policy unchanged in the recent May meeting. The RBNZ chose to
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently made a significant announcement regarding the consumer protections for the buy now, pay later (BNPL) industry. The agency declared that customers using BNPL services are now entitled to the same federal protections as those using credit cards. This decision was made through an “interpretive rule” under the Truth
DocuSign CEO Allan Thygesen recently reiterated the company’s commitment to remaining a public entity during an interview with CNBC. Despite rumors of takeover interest from private equity firms, Thygesen made it clear that the focus is on building an independent public company. This comes after reports suggested that Bain Capital and Hellman & Friedman were
The USD/CAD pair drifted lower to 1.3640 in Wednesday’s early European session following the announcement of the annual Canadian CPI inflation rate slowing to 2.7% in April from 2.9% prior. This decrease in inflation rate has increased the likelihood of the Bank of Canada (BoC) implementing a rate cut in June. Despite this, the US
In a recent speech, Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller made some significant statements about the current state of inflation and its impact on interest rates. He highlighted the fact that inflation appears to be easing, leading him to the conclusion that further interest rate increases may not be necessary. This shift in perspective is crucial,
Oil prices saw a downward trend on Tuesday as the Federal Reserve continued to take a cautious stance despite the recent softening of inflation. This cautious approach has raised concerns that US interest rates may remain at elevated levels for a prolonged period. Both Brent crude and WTI futures experienced a nearly 2% decrease from
The tragic news of the Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’s death in a helicopter crash near the border with Azerbaijan sent shockwaves through the financial markets. Alongside the President, the helicopter also carried Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and other officials, all of whom perished in the crash. As the search for the helicopter unfolded in the
China’s recent moves to provide support for the real estate sector have been met with cautious optimism. Analysts believe that while the government’s efforts are commendable, it will take time for these policies to yield tangible results. S&P has maintained its stance that the property market in China is still in search of a bottom,
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) recently published the Minutes of its May monetary policy meeting, revealing that the board members had debated the possibility of raising rates. Interestingly, they ultimately determined that the case for maintaining a steady policy stance was the stronger one. The board also acknowledged the difficulties associated with predicting future
The impact of artificial intelligence on productivity in the workforce is becoming increasingly evident. According to a recent report by PwC, industries that are most likely to utilize AI technologies have experienced a significant growth in productivity. The data shows that professional and financial services, as well as information technology, have seen a remarkable 4.3%