Category: Finance
U.S. Consumer Spending Rises in September, Supporting Growth
U.S. consumer spending continued its upward trend in September, pushing the economy toward a stronger growth path as it heads into the year’s final quarter. [more…]
Consumer Confidence Surges Ahead of U.S. Election Despite Decline in Job Openings
Consumer optimism in the U.S. economy surged in October, despite recent job data showing a decline in available positions. According to the Conference Board, its [more…]
China’s Economic Optimism: Aiming for 5% Growth with Pro-Growth Policies
China is confidently targeting a 5% GDP growth for 2024, bolstered by recent fiscal and monetary policy adjustments aimed at stimulating the economy. At the [more…]
Bank of Canada Lowers Interest Rates to Support Economic Growth
The Bank of Canada announced today a reduction in its target for the overnight rate to 3.75%, with the Bank Rate set at 4% and [more…]
How JPMorgan Defies Market Competition with Hefty Profits and Tech Investment
JPMorgan Chase, led by CEO Jamie Dimon, continues to post impressive profits, even as analysts question its dominance in the highly competitive U.S. banking industry. [more…]
Dollar Hits Seven-Week High as Strong Jobs Data Dampens Rate Cut Hopes
The U.S. dollar surged to a seven-week high on Friday, marking its largest weekly gain since September 2022. This followed a surprisingly strong jobs report, [more…]
Resouro follows up record recoveries with new round of Brazilian rare earths testwork
Resouro has started the next phase of metallurgical testwork on ore from its 1.7 billion tonne Tiros Titanium and Rare Earths project This phase follows [more…]
Market Highlights: Wall Street notches four straight quarters of gains; Musk’s X down 80pc since purchase
ASX set for a drop as Q4 begins S&P 500 hits longest winning streak since 2021 Elon Musk’s X valued at under US$10 billion after [more…]
Altech’s first CERENERGY salt battery prototype can handle the heat
Altech’s ABS60 salt battery prototype performs well throughout rigorous testing Early findings bolster confidence in the battery’s commercial viability Prototype to undergo further testing and [more…]
Sun Silver gets more high grade hits in Nevada
Sun Silver intercepts 106m of silver with a section of up to 440g/t (pXRF) at its flagship Maverick Springs project The results come from pXRF [more…]
