American unemployment claims fell below 400,000 for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic hit, according to data released by the Labor Department. Seasonally adjusted initial claims for the week ending May 29 fell 20,000 to 385,000. This is the lowest level since it stood at 256,000 on March 14, 2020.The previous week's level was revised down by 1,000 to 405,000 from … [Read more...] about Jobless Claims Below 400,000 For First Time Since COVID-19 Pandemic
Australian Exports Find New Markets After China’s Trade Restrictions
Australia has found new markets for exports restricted by China after the recent fallout between the two countries, CNBC reported. Lowy Institute Lead Economist Roland Rajah said that while exports to China expectedly plunged in areas hit by sanctions, most of the trade found other markets.Beijing imposed restrictions on Australian imports after Australia backed a global … [Read more...] about Australian Exports Find New Markets After China’s Trade Restrictions
Federal Reserve to Start Tapering Corporate Bond Holdings
The United States Federal Reserve will start winding down its corporate bond holdings accumulated in 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Reuters. Among those to be unwinded are holdings in the Secondary Market Corporate Credit Facility, including corporate bonds purchased in the secondary market and exchange-traded funds investing in corporate bonds.The holdings … [Read more...] about Federal Reserve to Start Tapering Corporate Bond Holdings
The 4 Safe Haven Currencies of Forex
Of all the existing currencies globally, investors have long considered the US dollar, euro, Japanese yen, and Swiss franc as safe havens for various reasons. A safe haven is a form of financial instrument which retains and sometimes increases in value during periods of broader market decline and economic turbulence. low-interest Most investors have a myriad of different … [Read more...] about The 4 Safe Haven Currencies of Forex
U.S. Eyes Retaliatory Tariffs on Six Countries Over Digital Services Taxes
The United States is set to impose retaliatory tariffs on six countries but will delay this for six months to pave the way for negotiations, according to the WSJ. The U.S. is looking to implement tariffs on the United Kingdom, Austria, India, Italy, Spain, and Turkey.Trade Representative Katherine Tai defended the tariffs as she said these were due to the digital services … [Read more...] about U.S. Eyes Retaliatory Tariffs on Six Countries Over Digital Services Taxes
