Standard Chartered’s Senior Economist Tommy Wu raises Hong Kong’s 2026 GDP growth forecast to 3.2% from 2.5%, citing robust Q4 momentum, stronger financial activity and improving consumer sentiment. The bank expects a modest housing market rebound but remains cautiously optimistic due to structural shifts and global risks. HIBOR is seen lower in H1 before gradually […]
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High investments and Capital Expenditures that were seen as only positive are now being targeted by profit-takers and short-sellers, as investors question how long it will take to materialize into profits. This comes amid times when OpenAI, the founder of ChatGPT, is under heavy scrutiny for its fast-paced cash burning, and it gets even more
Mid-February data releases will further shape market perceptions of the global economy amid ongoing uncertainty over trade, monetary policy, and fiscal plans by major economies. The Federal Reserve will publish minutes from its most recent meeting, at which it paused its rate-cutting cycle. In the United States, fourth-quarter GDP figures will be released alongside new
It’s not a proper investing theme until there is an acronym. I’ve been writing for a few weeks about old economy stocks making a comeback but it’s been tough to frame exactly the kinds of companies that are best built for what’s coming. The market is frightened by disruption and that’s why software stocks have
The Labor Department released a highly anticipated report on Friday showing consumer prices in the U.S. increased by slightly less than expected in the month of January. The report said the consumer price index rose by 0.2 percent in January after climbing by 0.3 percent in December. Economists had expected prices to rise by another
Commerzbank’s Thu Lan Nguyen highlights that German gas storage is only about 25% full, far below past norms, but an outright shortage this winter is still seen as unlikely thanks to flexible LNG imports. However, persistently low storage incentives mean inventories may not reach 90% before next heating season, increasing the risk of winter shortages
Forex markets remained relatively steady following the January US CPI release, with the slightly softer-than-expected headline reading failing to trigger major repositioning. The moderation in inflation was largely driven by lower energy prices, while underlying pressures showed only gradual improvement. The data did little to materially alter Fed expectations. A March hold is effectively locked
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UK mining giants earnings preview: Antofagasta, Glencore, Rio Tinto and Anglo American report in mid-February As mid-February’s financial calendar approaches, investors are turning their attention to four of the United Kingdom (UK) market’s most influential mining companies – Antofagasta, Glencore, Rio Tinto and Anglo American – each preparing to report full-year 2025 results between 17 and 20
2026.02.13 2026.02.13 XAU/USD: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 13.02.26–20.02.26 Alex Geutahttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/alex-geuta/ The article covers the following subjects: Major Takeaways Main scenario: Once the correction ends, consider long positions above 3,873.00 with a target of 6,000.00–6,500.00. A buy signal: the price holds above 3,873.00. Stop Loss: below 3,873.00, Take Profit: 6,000.00–6,500.00. Alternative scenario: Breakout and
2026.02.13 2026.02.13 GBP/USD: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 13.02.26–20.02.26 Alex Geutahttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/alex-geuta/ The article covers the following subjects: Major Takeaways Main scenario: Consider long positions from corrections above the level of 1.3500 with a target of 1.4050–1.4300. A buy signal: the price holds above 1.3500. Stop Loss: below 1.3500, Take Profit: 1.4050–1.4300. Alternative scenario: Breakout
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The meeting was said to take place in Beijing on Thursday, with representatives from 60 German companies being in attendance. Of note, the list of German firms included the likes of BASF, BMW Group, and Bayer. The commerce ministry then reaffirmed that both China and Germany remain “committed to a fair and stable business environment”.
Malaysia’s economy grew more than initially estimated in the fourth quarter, reaching the strongest in three years, fueled by robust private consumption and investment, official data revealed Friday. Gross domestic product posted an annual growth of 6.3 percent in the fourth quarter, the strongest since the fourth quarter of 2022, the Department of Statistics said.
Risk aversion reasserted itself across global markets overnight as NASDAQ led US equities sharply lower once again, with AI disruption fears resurfacing as the primary catalyst. Asian markets followed and traded broadly lower. The vulnerability in equities was mirrored in fixed income markets. Safe-haven demand pushed US Treasuries higher, sending the 10-year yield tumbling and
Malaysia’s economy grew 6.3% year-on-year in Q4 2025, revised up from an initial estimate of 5.7% and accelerating from 5.4% in Q3. This was the strongest quarterly expansion since Q4 2022, underpinned by broad-based gains across key sectors. In agriculture, output increased 5.4% (vs 0.1% in Q3), supported in particular by a 16.2% surge in
