News: Banks and Finance
In this dedicated space, one can explore a wealth of knowledge encapsulating the domain of Banking and Finance. Designed to cater to the curiosity of those captivated by the banking industry and finance fans alike, it delves into various subjects from the workings of central and commercial banks to the innovative realm of fintech startups. Additionally, it sheds light on macroeconomic aspects such as inflation and financial crises, providing a comprehensive perspective on financial trends and developments.
Banks Are Strong Financially. Why Earnings Don’t Reflect It
Second-quarter earnings were even more of a puzzle in a perplexing year for banks, and it could be related to earnings projections. Simply put, the banks' earnings were less than they were last year and, in many cases, significantly weaker than analyst projections, despite their sound financial standing.
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China’s Second Quarter Was Grim. Here’s What It Means for Its Stock Recovery
China is anticipated to experience its slowest economic growth since the height of the epidemic in 2020. Investors should consider the state of the consumer and credit expansion to determine whether the early stock market rebound can last.
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More Women Are Taking Charge of Their Finances
Paula Polito, a wealth management executive at UBS, has long advocated for women to take an active role in their financial lives and become "more financially smart," as she described it in a recent interview. However, nothing appeared to alter for years.
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Credit Suisse Weighs New Job Cuts Round After Loss Warning
After the lender's shares fell by about 7.6% in the wake of the profit warning, the stock recovered and advanced as high as 5.8% following a report on the Swiss blog Inside Paradeplatz in which an unnamed insider cited that State Street Corp. may make an offer to buy Credit Suisse.
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The Hotel in Dubai now Accepts Cryptocurrency Payments
Many other Dubai food and beverages service operators have started integrating crypto payments over the past few months. As the regulatory framework starts to provide more clarity, there remains a high possibility that many other service operators might join the crypto bandwagon.
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Back to the Future: The DeLorean Returns as the All-Electric Alpha5
The DeLorean Motor Company (DMC) was founded in 1975 by John DeLorean, a General Motors star known for his work at Pontiac, and closed its doors in 1982 following a turbulent run. Only 9,000 of the stainless steel-bodied, gullwing-doored DMC-12 were made by the manufacturer.
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Shanghai Rolls Out New Stimulus. It Sounds Better Than It Is, Analysts Say
China Beige Book International CEO Leland R. Miller agreed. "There appears to be a good degree of investor optimism surrounding the new Shanghai initiatives," he told Barron's. "If for no other reason than the government is finally addressing the serious falloff in growth with genuine action rather than just pledges."
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Inflation and Unemployment Haven’t Behaved Like This in 70 Years. Why It Matters
Inflation continues rampant, averaging at 8% year on year, according to the consumer price index. Meanwhile, the employment market is quite competitive. In April, 3.6 percent of the workforce was unemployed, the lowest figure since February 2020.
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Expert Opinion: The Bear Market Is Already in Its Third Inning. Stay Calm and Defensive
If that were the case, the S&P 500 would have peaked closer to 3,600 than 4,800 at the start of this year. That is the P/E multiple's power: At recent high valuation levels, the P/E multiple is five times more potent than earnings momentum, basis point for basis point.
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China’s Economy Roared Back After Wuhan Lockdown. Why It Won’t See the Same Rebound Now
According to a recent study conducted by the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, about a quarter of the enterprises surveyed are considering leaving the country owing to the Covid-19 laws, the largest number in a decade.
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Powell Warns Soft Landing Could Be ‘Quite Challenging’
On April 26, the Senate approved Fed governor Lael Brainard as vice-chair of the seven-member board, as well as Michigan State University economist Lisa Cook and Davidson College economist Philip Jefferson for two additional board positions.
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China’s Massive Community-Buying Industry Is Collapsing
Demand, however, was unable to keep up with the intense competition. Additionally, the industry has been impacted by President Xi Jinping's massive crackdown on China's internet giants. The government fined several community-buying platforms last year for excessive spending on promotions.
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Expert Opinion: Economic Integration Was Supposed to Make the World More Peaceful. Why Did It Fail?
During that period, the issues of contention (Serbia, Syria, Iraq, Snowden, Magnitsky, Navalny, and cyberattacks) swiftly swamped any shaky foundations for cooperation (tentative foreign investment, Afghanistan, and space).
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Shanghai’s Lockdown Missteps Undermine Financial Hub Ambitions
According to a survey conducted by the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai during the early days of the lockdown, 81% of its members were experiencing difficulty attracting and retaining skilled foreign workers. Over a third of its members experienced "large" or "severe" difficulties.
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