US interest rate hikes at their worst rate since 1994, an effort to fight inflation

US recession

“We’re not trying to induce a recession,” the Fed chairman said while predicting more rate hikes and a slowing economy in the coming months. Unemployment is anticipated to rise to 3.7 percent by the end of 2022, eventually reaching 4.1 percent in 2024. Mr. Powell said he did not expect hikes of three-quarters of a … Read more

Former chancellor Lord Hammond warns that UK is heading for a recession

Lord Hammond

Lord Hammond told that the UK economy will slow significantly in the autumn, but that this is “probably a good thing.” He stated that many sectors of the economy are “still not back to normal yet,” thus there will be “bound to be an effect there.” Lord Hammond has warned that the UK is on … Read more

Internet Explorer is officially retiring today

Internet Explorer

Internet Explorer has been officially retired by Microsoft. The downfall of Internet Explorer was not unexpected. Microsoft announced a year ago that it would phase down Internet Explorer on June 15, 2022 Internet Explorer is finally being retired. Microsoft will no longer support the once-dominant browser that legions of web surfers loved to loathe — … Read more

China’s factory activity picks up as anti-virus restrictions ease

China's factory

The data suggest a “lockdown recovery got underway across most parts of the economy,” said Sheana Yue of Capital Economics in a report. Export growth, reported last week, accelerated to 16.9% in May from the previous month’s 3.7%. Import growth rose to 4.1% from April’s 0.7%. China’s factory output increased in May, contributing to the … Read more

European Central Bank announce emergency session to address market meltdown

European Central Bank

The European Central Bank has scheduled an unscheduled monetary policy meeting for Wednesday, at a time when bond yields for many eurozone states are rising. “They will have an ad hoc meeting to discuss current market conditions,” a spokesperson for the central bank This is a breaking news story and it is being updated. Please … Read more

$85 million investment has been made in a cereal startup

startup

The investment funds will be used to expand from 100 percent direct-to-consumer to retail. The initial rollout will take place in Target stores, but the company intends to expand to other retailers throughout 2022. “ Its cereals have a high protein content, and low carbohydrate content, are keto-friendly and include no added sugar, wheat, or … Read more

Utilities stocks hike, Asia Stocks

Asian stock

The S&P BSE Sensex was down 142.93 points, or 0.27 percent, at 52550.64 at 09:47 IST. At 15686.65, the Nifty 50 index was down 45.45 points, or 0.29 percent. At 25026.71, the S&P BSE Small-Cap index was up 84.08 points, or 0.34 percent. At 7712.41, the S&P BSE 150 Midcap Index was up 15.94 points, … Read more

Nifty 50 index: SGX Nifty suggests a little higher opening

Nifty 50 index

Asian equities are mixed on Wednesday, following overnight losses on Wall Street, where the S&P 500 plunged deeper into the bear market territory. Fears of a US recession loomed large ahead of the US Fed’s policy decision on Wednesday Nifty 50 index futures trading on the Singapore stock exchange suggest that the Nifty could increase … Read more

IFF Guardian line saves oil waste and increases shelf life

IFF

The formulations contain synergistic oxidation and control mechanisms and are based on plant extracts. Guardian Synerox HT has been demonstrated to reduce frying-oil waste by at least 30% and protect sunflower oil alternatives to rapeseed, palm, and soybean. COPENHAGEN, DENMARK – IFF has launched the Guardian series of products, which are meant to limit oxidation … Read more

Asian stock are mixed ahead of the Fed’s rate hike decision

Asian stock

Asian stock markets are unsettled ahead of the Federal Reserve’s decision on how aggressively it will hike interest rates to curb inflation in the United States. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 0.5 percent to 30,364.83, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.2 percent to 10,828.35. BEIJING– Asian stock markets were neutral on Wednesday, ahead of … Read more

Crypto News: Another likely crypto collapse will drag down further major players

bitcoin

Crypto lending firm Celsius halted all account withdrawals on Monday, raising fears that it is set to go bankrupt. Investors are concerned. If Celsius falls, other sections of the cryptocurrency market may suffer. Many analysts believe the debacle’s ramifications will be restricted to cryptocurrency. Crypto News: A liquidity issue at bitcoin loan firm Celsius has … Read more

Jim Cramer predicts “monster rate hikes” ahead of a major Fed decision

jim Cramer

Jim Cramer called on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to pursue aggressive interest rate hikes to combat inflation on Tuesday. “He has to hit us with some monster rate hikes to cool things down … just to fix a problem not of his own making,” the “Mad Money” host said. Jim Cramer called on Federal … Read more

Coinbase Global shares Die due to Crypto Fall

coinbase

The stock of a cryptocurrency exchange has reached an all-time low as investors continue to flee riskier assets. As part of Monday’s cryptocurrency malaise, Coinbase Global Inc.’s COIN -11.41 percent stock fell to its lowest level ever. It has dropped by more than 70% since the end of March. As part of Monday’s cryptocurrency malaise, … Read more

With a $17 billion loss, LIC IPO is a massive wealth destroyer

LIC

With a $17 billion loss in market value, LIC is one of the greatest wealth destroyers among Asia’s initial public offerings this year. The benchmark S&P BSE Sensex has fallen more than 9% this year. Life Insurance Corp (LIC) of India has been one of the largest wealth destroyers among Asia’s initial public offerings this … Read more

Elon Musk to Speak to Twitter Employees This Week for First-Ever Since Deal

Elon Musk

The announcement, first reported by Business Insider, comes after Twitter announced last week that a shareholder vote on the sale would take place in early August. Musk will attend the company’s all-hands conference this week, according to a Twitter representative. Earlier this month, Musk told Twitter that if it fails to supply the data he … Read more

 2023 recession is likely, but it’s not a bad thing, financial experts

US recession

Monday, U.S. stocks fell into bear market territory as Wall Street investors fretted about interest rate hikes and inflation. The S&P 500 is down more than 20% from its early-year high. “According to Krier, the precise definition of a recession is two-quarters of declining US growth. Monday, U.S. stocks fell into bear market territory as … Read more

Bitcoin falls below $21,000, as crypto collapse claims another victim

Bitcoin

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies fell from Monday onwards today Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, temporarily paused bitcoin withdrawals on Monday. The Celsius Network, which has 1.7 million customers, announced that “extreme market conditions” have prompted it to temporarily block all withdrawals, crypto exchanges, and account transfers. Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies fell from Monday onwards … Read more

Jim Cramer advises not buying shares of Jack Daniel’s distillery

jim Cramer

Jim Cramer cautioned investors on Monday not to invest in Brown-Forman, the owner of the liquor brand Jack Daniel’s. “This is a very tough market. It has incredibly high standards. Brown-Forman stock would normally be a no-brainer in a normal slowdown, but it’s impossible for me to recommend here,” he said. Jim Cramer urged investors … Read more

Cramer believes that this software company’s stock is a speculative investment

jim Cramer

Jim Cramer indicated on Monday that investors can buy shares of software business Mitek Systems as a speculative bet. “Mitek’s genuinely cheap on an earnings basis, which is why it’s … one I’m willing to bless for speculation in what is otherwise an extremely hostile environment,” the “Mad Money” host said. Jim Cramer stated on … Read more

Stock futures surge when the S&P 500 closes in an official bear market

US stocks

Futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 67 points or 0.2 percent. Futures on the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 rose 0.3 percent and 0.5 percent, respectively. The S&P 500 fell 3.9 percent to its lowest level since March 2021, plunging more than 21% from its January high. On Monday night, US stock … Read more

South Texas mayor has been arrested, accused of bribery, fraud

South Texas mayor

Lopez is accused of stealing from the La Joya Independent School District in a two-count indictment. Lopez is also suspected of bribing a district employee in connection with the purchases. Lopez faces up to ten years in prison per count if convicted. A mayor from South Texas was arrested on Monday after a federal indictment … Read more

S&P 500 falls nearly 4% to a new low for year, closing in bear market territory

S&P 500

The S&P 500 plummeted 3.88 percent to 3,749.63, its lowest level since March 2021, and it has lost more than 21 percent from its January record. Some on Wall Street argue that it is not an official bear market until the index closes below that level, which occurred on Monday. The most recent bear market … Read more

Fed is reportedly considering raising interest rates by 75 bps this week

Fed

According to the Wall Street Journal, Fed policymakers are considering a 75-basis-point rate hike this week. Bond yields alluded to a more aggressive Fed, with the 10-year Treasury yield rising to 3.37 percent, while the 2-year yield, which closely reflects Fed intentions, rose to 3.34 percent. Markets are beginning to anticipate even faster rate hikes, … Read more

American Airlines regional carriers have raised pilot salaries by more than 50%

American Airlines

Piedmont and Envoy pilots will receive 50% pay increases through August 2024. | Executives have stated that pilot turnover is widespread at airlines and has stifled growth. Smaller carriers serve as a breeding ground for pilots who frequently pass through to larger carriers. Two American Airlines-owned regional carriers will increase pilot compensation by 50% through … Read more

CEOs of GM & Ford have urged Congress to raise maximum on EV tax credits

Ford

The CEOs of General Motors, Ford, Stellantis, and Toyota North America have urged Congress to remove a sales cap on the federal government’s $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit. The CEOs argue that credit is crucial for vehicle affordability in the face of rising manufacturing and commodity costs. To date, GM and Tesla are the only … Read more

First time since October 2020, General Motors stock closes below its IPO price

general motors

General Motors shares fell below the automaker’s post-bankruptcy IPO price of $33 on Monday for the first time since October 2020. GM’s stock closed Monday at $32.28 per share, a 7.8 percent decrease. GM’s stock has dropped over 45 percent this year. DETROIT: General Motors shares fell below the automaker’s post-bankruptcy IPO price of $33 … Read more

FAA demands SpaceX to make environmental changes, Starship project in Texas

FAA

The Federal Aviation Administration completed a long-awaited evaluation of SpaceX’s Starship rocket programme in Texas on Monday. The FAA stated in a press statement that SpaceX will be required to conduct more than 75 activities to reduce environmental risks before receiving a launch licence. SpaceX requires regulatory permission to undertake additional Starship flight testing and … Read more

Chanel shareholders gain $5 billion in dividends as sales of luxury good rises

Chanel

According to UK records, the Wertheimer family’s Cayman Islands-based holding company for Chanel received two US$2.5 billion dividends in 2021. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, the Wertheimers’ net worth has increased 37% this year to US$90 billion Alain, 73, and Gerard, 71, are said to own equal interests in the closely held corporation. Last … Read more