Asian markets began the week on a strong note, buoyed by positive momentum in stocks and US equity futures. This uplift comes in the wake of Scott Bessent’s appointment as
Emerging market currencies strengthened as the US dollar lost ground following President-elect Donald Trump’s decision to nominate Scott Bessent, a Wall Street veteran, as Treasury Secretary. The announcement sparked optimism
European stock markets opened the week with gains as optimism grew following new employment data from Switzerland. The Swiss Federal Statistics Office reported a 1.2% rise in employment, providing an
The European Union is determined to establish a robust data economy as a foundation for its global competitiveness and digital independence. In the automotive industry, data is already transforming technologies,
Real estate remains a vital component of investment portfolios, offering exposure to tangible assets, steady returns, and a hedge against inflation. After a challenging two-year downturn marked by a 22%
Over the past fifty years, fixed income investment strategies have primarily revolved around holding combinations of Municipals, Corporates, Treasuries, and Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities. While additional products like Preferreds have occasionally
A senior international tax accountant has observed that staying in the UK may not be favourable for those with significant wealth, especially with current discussions about changes to tax laws.
AXA IM has published the Volta Finance Limited (LON:VTA) monthly report for October 2024. The full report is attached to this release and will be available on Volta’s website shortly (www.voltafinance.com). Performance and
Emerging market stocks experienced a lift on Tuesday, led by gains in key Asian equities. The MSCI index for these markets rose by 0.7% as of 0900 GMT, marking a
Asian equities gained momentum, taking cues from Wall Street’s positive performance. This came as US Treasuries paused a selloff that had driven 10-year yields up to 4.5%. Traders remain attentive
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