What P&G Price Hikes Tell About Basic Consumer Goods Inflation
P&G's price hikes may continue as the company faces cost pressures on several fronts.
Stocks Caught Between Better Earnings And Rising Interest Rates
A stronger-than-expected U.S. GDP report and robust durable goods sales shook off fears of an impending recession, aiding the positive sentiment about corporate earnings.
Burrito Price Hikes Are Cooling Off Chipotle's Growth
An aggressive pricing strategy that helped Chipotle Mexican Grill shift the cost of inflation to its customers last year is beginning to cool off the company's robust growth.
FOMC July 26 Meeting: A Last Rate Hike?
The chances for another hike have been rising thanks to a robust labor market, something the Fed monitors closely in determining the direction of the nation's monetary policy.
Why Wall Street Cooled Off On Netflix's Earnings
The streaming giant added close to 6 million subscribers and a solid revenue of $8.19 billion, up from $7.97 billion a year ago. In addition, it hiked its free-cash-flow estimates.
China's Producer Deflation Could Crush Smaller Manufacturers Around The World
China's deflation will soon be exported to the rest of the world, as the country is the world's largest factory, making it a price-maker.
Why Wall Street Cooled Off To Big Bank Earnings
Last Friday, Citigroup, JP Morgan and Wells Fargo reported better earnings than the previous quarter.
Did China Kill Hong Kong's Competitiveness?
The Hong Kong government was quick to blame the pandemic for the city's drop in international competitiveness.
However, the cause must be searched in factors like the national security law Beijing imposed to suppress the pro-democracy movement and exercise control over the semi-autonomous region of Hong Kong.
US Consumer Inflation Remains A 'Core' Problem
Wednesday's data showed inflation is at its lowest since early 2021, but it remains a "core" issue for the US economy.
Zimbabwe's Stock Market Rally: How Long Will It Last?
Zimbabwe's inflation was running at an annual rate of 176% in June, while interest rates stand at 150%. That makes experts skeptical about the rally in Zimbabwe's equities, warning investors of the potential risks.
Stocks And Bonds Take A Wild Ride On Conflicting Jobs Reports – What Is Next?
The labor market's resilience supports expectations for a hawkish Fed, meaning Wall Street is in for higher interest rates for extended periods.
Will Japan Stop Counting Lost Decades?
That isn't the first time the Japanese economy has shown signs of life. These signs appeared several times over the last three decades but eventually faded, pushing the world's third-largest economy from one swamp of stagnation to another.
Espresso House Beats Starbucks In Its Own Game—With The Help Of A Labor Union
Unlike Starbucks, which strives to keep its employees from unionizing, Espresso House has a labor union representing its 7000 employees.
June Jobs Report To Make Or Break Wall Street's Rally
The consensus forecast among economists is that the U.S economy added 250,000 jobs in June, down from 339,000 in May.
China's Slowdown Could Spell Trouble For The Asian-Pacific Region And The World
Since the Great Recession, China's annual GDP growth has slowed, from around 14% in 2007 to about 4.5% recently, below the official targets. China's economic slowdown is partly a numbers game. High growth numbers are harder to sustain as economies grow in size.
AI Could Set The World Economy Into Another Virtuous Cycle Of Growth, Solving The Inflation Problem
AI systems will ease labor shortages, raise productivity, and fuel supply-side growth, solving the inflation problem.
How Denmark Beats The US In International Competitiveness
By 2023, the U.S. dropped to the 9th position on the IMD's World Competitiveness Ranking, while Denmark made it to the top of the list.
Does The US Have A China Strategy?
The radical differences in how Beijing and Washington perceive the new geopolitical landscape are most pronounced in the South China Sea.
Why Rising Interest Rates Won't Push The US Economy Into A Recession
In its regular June meeting last week, the Fed sent a clear and loud message to markets: Fighting inflation isn't done. Interest rate hikes will continue for the rest of the year until inflation reaches the official goal of 2%.
China's Days As The Factory Of The World May Be Over
In the last decade, China's role as the factory of the world has been undermined by several factors, including the rising of the country's labor costs due to the Lewis point, the rising geopolitical tensions between China and the U.S. and its allies over several issues and the flaring tech war.
Investors In AI Stocks Keep On Fighting A Hawkish Fed
In its regular June policy meeting on Wednesday, the FOMC left interest rates unchanged. Nonetheless, it reaffirmed that price stability remained its top priority goal and that it would do whatever it takes to reach it.
Global Markets' Mid-Year Update: US, Greek Japanese Equities Lead Rally
U.S., Greek and Japanese equities have lead the way to a recent rebound in global markets.
FOMC June 2023 Meeting: A Pause Or A Skip?
That's a new dilemma the nation's bank is facing as the U.S. economy has moved closer to its dual pursuit of maximum employment and steady prices.
AI Could Spell Trouble For Jobs Outsourced To India, The Philippines And Mexico
The spread of AI will bring a revolution in the workplace, which could reverse decades-long trends that have shaped the global division of labor.
Why Wall Street Is Beginning To Cool Off To Salesforce's Business Strategy
Wall Street is starting to cool off to Salesforce's business strategy.
Is Nvidia The New Tesla For Investors?
Fresh off its $1 trillion valuation, Nvidia is beginning to look a lot like Tesla's stock a few years ago for hungry investors.
EU Is Beginning To Pay The Price Of Rising US-China Tensions
Europe still needs to adjust its policies to the new realities including the re-rise of China, which looks outward for its growth and prosperity this time around.
Why China's Young Do Not Share The Country's Prosperity
The average Chinese citizen is much better off today than four decades ago when the country's economy was mired in stagnation.
The World's Hottest Market In 2023 Could Get Hotter
Greek equities got a boost from the continued decline in the country's sovereign debt yields, which have dipped below 4% in recent weeks.
Wendy's Shows What AI Can Do To Fast Food Workers—Who Is Next?
AI systems will take the fast-food sector by storm, replacing workers from one task to another, taking orders from customers, placing orders for suppliers, and processing payments.
