Key Takeaways As of August 2025, prediction markets indicate a 40–50% probability of a U.S. government shutdown, up from one-third earlier in the year. Historical shutdowns have shown limited economic...
Key Takeaways Approximately one-third of US potential buyers require mortgage rates to fall below 6% before committing, underscoring acute rate sensitivity. Rates remained above the psychological threshold as of late...
Key Takeaways The Federal Reserve is signalling a possible 25 basis point interest rate cut in September 2025, with Governor Waller and Chair Powell highlighting labour market softening and progress...
Key Takeaways Federal Reserve officials in 2025 have revived the concept of transitory inflation, attributing temporary price spikes to external shocks like tariffs. Core PCE inflation has declined from over...
Key Takeaways The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to begin a monetary policy easing cycle in September 2025, starting with a 25 basis point rate cut. Inflation has moderated,...
Key Takeaways Presidential authority under instruments like the IEEPA allows for significant economic interventions without immediate congressional oversight. Tariff-driven trade policy may increase inflation and suppress output in sectors such...
Key Takeaways: Analyst forecasts suggest the S&P 500 could reach 6,500–7,000 by the end of 2025, driven by rate cuts, corporate earnings, and share buybacks. Up to 100 basis points...
Key Takeaways Alibaba trades at a forward P/E of 12.16, reflecting its broader diversification into AI and cloud but also pricing in regulatory risks. JD.com presents a more discounted valuation,...
Key Takeaways JD.com leverages a diversified revenue model encompassing logistics, cloud services, and healthcare, offering stability amid market turbulence. The company reported a 22% year-on-year revenue increase for Q2 2025,...
Key Takeaways The court case involving Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook and former President Donald Trump raises pivotal questions about the limits of executive power over independent institutions. The outcome...
