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Singapore’s Abaxx Exchange Plans Gold Futures as Metal Surges
  • February 19, 2025

Singapore’s Abaxx Exchange Plans Gold Futures as Metal Surges

(Bloomberg) -- Singapore’s Abaxx Exchange plans to introduce gold futures in the coming months, with prices setting fresh records this year as traders grapple with disruptions in key bullion hubs and increased haven demand.Most Read from BloombergTrump to Halt NY Congestion Pricing by Terminating ApprovalSorry, Kids: Disney’s New York Headquarters Is for Grown-UpsAirbnb Billionaire Offers Pre-Fab Homes for LA Fire VictimsChild Migrant Watchdog Gutted in DOGE CutsChicago Council Delays $830 Milli

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Analysis-'Stagflation' fears haunt US markets despite Trump's pro-growth agenda
  • February 19, 2025

Analysis-'Stagflation' fears haunt US markets despite Trump's pro-growth agenda

Stubborn inflation and President Donald Trump's hard-line trade policies have rekindled fears of stagflation, a worrying mix of sluggish growth and relentless inflation that haunted the U.S. in the 1970s, even as markets remain upbeat on his pro-growth agenda. The potential return of stagflation, which would pressure a range of assets, has been flagged periodically over the past 50 years but not materialized as a real threat to investor portfolios. While economists and portfolio managers are not ready to say that this time is different, the dreaded scenario has crept back as a key risk for investors in recent weeks, as the prospect of trade wars and punitive tariffs cast a shadow over U.S. growth.

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Australia Bank Stocks Lose $26 Billion on Profit Margin Concerns
  • February 19, 2025

Australia Bank Stocks Lose $26 Billion on Profit Margin Concerns

(Bloomberg) -- A $26 billion rout in Australia bank stocks this week after two of the biggest lenders reported increasing margin pressure is fueling concern about the sector’s profitability.Most Read from BloombergTrump to Halt NY Congestion Pricing by Terminating ApprovalSorry, Kids: Disney’s New York Headquarters Is for Grown-UpsAirbnb Billionaire Offers Pre-Fab Homes for LA Fire VictimsChild Migrant Watchdog Gutted in DOGE CutsChicago Council Delays $830 Million Bond Vote Amid ScrutinyNationa

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Jefferson Says Fed Can Take Its Time With Labor Market Solid
  • February 19, 2025

Jefferson Says Fed Can Take Its Time With Labor Market Solid

(Bloomberg) -- Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson said a strong economy allows policymakers to take their time before considering any additional cuts to interest rates.Most Read from BloombergTrump to Halt NY Congestion Pricing by Terminating ApprovalSorry, Kids: Disney’s New York Headquarters Is for Grown-UpsAirbnb Billionaire Offers Pre-Fab Homes for LA Fire VictimsChild Migrant Watchdog Gutted in DOGE CutsChicago Council Delays $830 Million Bond Vote Amid ScrutinyHe also said healthy

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Activist Boom in Japan Is Upending Long-Short Stock Strategies
  • February 19, 2025

Activist Boom in Japan Is Upending Long-Short Stock Strategies

(Bloomberg) -- Takeover bids and activist intervention are shoring up shares of some Japanese companies seen as having weak fundamentals, making it harder for investors to succeed in short-selling strategies.Most Read from BloombergTrump to Halt NY Congestion Pricing by Terminating ApprovalSorry, Kids: Disney’s New York Headquarters Is for Grown-UpsAirbnb Billionaire Offers Pre-Fab Homes for LA Fire VictimsChild Migrant Watchdog Gutted in DOGE CutsChicago Council Delays $830 Million Bond Vote Am

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