China’s Q1 GDP exceeds expectations amid policy support, but all is not well
China's economy surged by an impressive 5.3% in the first quarter, surpassing market forecasts and sparking optimism for a revival in manufacturing.
US Dollar’s Outlook Brightens; Setups on EUR/USD, USD/JPY, GBP/USD
This article examines the technical outlook for the U.S. dollar, analyzing price action dynamics and possible scenarios for three of the most liquid and popular currency pairs: EUR/USD, USD/JPY and GB
USD/JPY Price Outlook: Yen Weakness Gathers Pace, Teasing FX Intervention
A safe haven boost and better-than-expected US retail sales data added pressure on the beleaguered yen, sending USD/JPY just shy of 155.00 – a level of interest to authorities
Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) Rally on Hong Kong Spot ETF Approval Rumors
News sources are reporting that multiple issuers have been given approval to launch spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs in Hong Kong.
FTSE 100, DAX 40 and Nasdaq 100 Begin Week on Cautious Footing
Outlook on FTSE 100, DAX 40 and Nasdaq 100 amid escalating tensions in the Middle East alongside US Q1 earnings season.
Aussie Dollar Plummets Amid Conflict Escalations and Chinese GDP Data
The Aussie dollar typically acts as a sentiment gauge, following the S&P 500. Risks of a broader conflict in the Middle East and policy divergences keep AUD on the back foot
Over 800 directors have been disqualified for abusing Covid loan scheme
More than 800 directors have been disqualified for abusing Covid support schemes over the 2023-24 financial year following investigations by the Insolvency Service.
Former Blackburn Rovers footballer sues HSBC for £2m over loan negligence
Former professional footballer Matt Jansen has launched a legal challenge claiming banking giant HSBC lost him over £2m on property loan agreements during the 2008 financial crash.
Deal agreed to sell 235-acre failed Britishvolt site to US private equity giant Blackstone
A deal has been agreed to sell the site of failed EV battery business Britishvolt in Northumberland to a US private equity giant.
Samsung steals smartphone crown from Apple as Chinese rivals Huawei, Oppo and Xiaomi eat into market
Apple's iPhone sales sagged 10 per cent in the first three months of 2024, while Samsung shipments also fell, but only by 0.7 per cent.