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2 days ago · The latest finance and markets news from Capital Brief, including banking, deals, ESG, funds management, investment banking, infrastructure, markets, private equity, professional services and venture capital coverage.
China warns of “necessary actions” if US escalates tech curbs
23 hours ago · The news: China warned it would take "necessary actions" to protect its companies if the US escalates chip curbs, following reports the Biden administration was weighing additional export restrictions on sales of semiconductor equipment and AI memory chips. The context: Bloomberg on Thursday cited sources saying the US government could soon unveil new restrictions that would escalate the US ...
Experts disagree whether Future Fund changes are 'appalling' or a …
Nov 21, 2024 · Experts disagree whether Future Fund changes are 'appalling' or a 'good idea' Jim Chalmers' plan to change the $230 billion fund's mandate to focus on national priorities like housing and net zero has divided economists and investors.
US confidence surges amid cooling jobs, rising trade deficit
Oct 29, 2024 · The news: US data showing rising US consumer confidence, a cooling labour market and a widening trade deficit gave mixed economic signals, highlighting the challenge for policymakers to balance growth optimism with signs of slowing job demand and trade pressures. The numbers: US consumer confidence surged in October, marking the strongest monthly rise since March 2021, as optimism over the ...
US economy in soft landing ahead of elections — Capital Brief
Oct 30, 2024 · 1. Election economics: The US economy grew 2.8% in the third quarter, driven by strong consumer demand and bolstered by business investment and government spending, particularly in defence, according to a preliminary estimate by the Commerce Department. Days before the 5 November US presidential election, the data came slightly lower than the 3% GDP growth expected, but shows the economy ...
From 'modest' to 'significant': Deloitte details risk from China's ...
Oct 22, 2024 · A Reuters poll of economists this month also found an expectation of 4.8% for 2024, down from 5% when they asked the same question back in July, and 4.5% for 2025.. That’s despite stimulus from Beijing to help shore up the economy as the property sector slumps. Deloitte's outlook describes the measures as “piecemeal” amid persistent structural challenges, weak domestic demand and an ...
US data gives mixed signals ahead of election, Fed cut
Oct 29, 2024 · 1. Mixed signals: US data showing rising US consumer confidence, a cooling labour market and a widening trade deficit gave mixed economic signals, highlighting the challenge for policymakers to balance growth optimism with signs of slowing job demand and trade pressures. US consumer confidence surged in October, marking the strongest monthly rise since March 2021, as optimism over the economy ...
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