Key Takeaways A proposed ban on congressional stock trading aims to eliminate conflicts of interest by requiring lawmakers and their families to divest from individual stocks or place them in...
Key Takeaways Financial stocks, particularly major banks, have approached 52-week highs, underpinned by favourable macroeconomic indicators and consumer demand. The technology sector remains robust, with Alphabet and similar firms benefitting...
Key Takeaways The Federal Reserve is signalling a potential shift toward interest rate cuts starting as early as September 2025, aiming to support economic growth amidst receding inflation. Consensus forecasts...
Key Takeaways Bank of America has revised its six-year average gold price forecast up by 6% to $3,049/oz, citing risks to Federal Reserve independence. Investor concern over politically influenced monetary...
Key Takeaways California’s 2025 agreement allows rideshare drivers to unionise while retaining their independent contractor status, potentially reshaping labour dynamics for firms like Uber and Lyft. The hybrid model introduces...
Key Takeaways Kraft Heinz is reportedly considering a corporate split, potentially separating its grocery staples from its sauces and condiments division. The company’s underperformance since its 2015 merger with Kraft...
Key Takeaways The US will eliminate the de minimis tariff exemption from 29 August 2025, imposing duties on all inbound e-commerce packages regardless of value. Chinese platforms like Shein and...
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 US export controls on advanced semiconductors have spurred China to invest heavily in domestic AI and chip design, accelerating innovations in the sector. China’s AI expansion is underpinned...
Key Takeaways Over half of individuals report that social media influences their financial decisions, shaping spending and saving behaviour. Millennials and Gen Z are particularly susceptible, with social media platforms...
