Bank of Japan Hikes Rates by 25 Basis Points
On January 24, 2024, the Bank of Japan made a significant move by raising its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 0.5%. This marks the first rate hike since July of the previous year and is the la...
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US Imposes 10% Tariff on Chinese Goods
The current state of international trade, particularly the relationship between the United States and China, is undergoing a turbulent transformation. On February 1, the President of the United States...
The 2025 Bond Fund Investment Guide
As we navigate the complex landscape of personal finance, investing in bond funds has emerged as a favorable option for many investors. The appeal lies in their inherent stability and lower risk profi...
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Surge in U.S. Credit Card Default Rates
In recent years, the U.S. stock market has displayed a remarkable upward trajectory, reaching unprecedented heights that draw the attention of investors worldwide. High stock market indices often crea...
Bond Market: Capital, Rates, and Strategies
01 In January, the bond market faced expensive funding with a flat yield curve 1.1 The cost of capital is high As the middle of January approached, monetary conditions became tighter. The weighted ...
SoftBank and OpenAI Launch Joint Venture
In a significant move that is set to reshape the landscape of artificial intelligence in Japan, SoftBank has committed to an impressive annual investment of $3 billion in OpenAI technologies, as annou...
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DeepSeek Challenges "Computing Power Dollar" Paradigm
The essence of currency lies in its role as a symbolic carrier of value. In the mid-20th century, the establishment of the Bretton Woods system marked the dominance of the "golden dollar." Under this...
A-Shares Stagnant Despite Stimulus, Bonds Rally
The past week has witnessed significant macroeconomic events, where high-level meetings held from Monday through Thursday addressed key issues influencing economic policies and provided exhilarating p...
January ADP Jobs Exceed Expectations
In the context of a shifting global economy, the employment data out of the United States has consistently attracted significant attention. The implications of these figures are no...
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A-Shares at Crossroads After Triangle Breakout
In the oft-turbulent world of stock markets, resilience can frequently be tested. On a recent Friday, the A-share market in China showcased remarkable tenacity, defying the downward trends seen in glo...
Value Index 1000: The Real Winners Emerged Long Ago
The recent introduction of Smart Beta indices by the China Securities Index Co. has generated considerable interest among investors. These indices, including the China Securities 1000 Growth and Value...
Slowdown of Economic Growth in the U.S.
The January release of the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) Non-Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) presents a nuanced picture of the United States service sector, revealing both resil...