Month: July 2024
Private payroll growth slowed to 122,000 in July, less than expected, ADP says
A “Now Hiring” sign is seen at a FedEx location on Broadway on June 07, 2024 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images Private job growth slowed further in July while the pace of wage gains hit a three-year low, payrolls processing firm ADP reported Wednesday. Companies added just 122,000 jobs on […]
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Japan confirms $36.8 billion currency intervention as weak yen pushes BOJ to hike interest rates
New Japanese 1000 Yen banknote on display inside the Currency Museum of the Bank of Japan’s Institute for Monetary and Economic Studies. The new banknotes will start circulate from July 3, 2024. Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Japanese authorities spent 5.53 trillion yen ($36.8 billion) to shore up the yen in July, official […]
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Banks get bullish on the British pound despite the possibility of an imminent snapback
LONDON — With sterling as one of the best performing major currencies so far this year, analysts at various investment banks believe that the British pound still has more room to run, despite the Bank of England likely cutting interest rates in the near term. In a recent research note, experts at Goldman Sachs were […]
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Uber to start using BYD cars in Europe, Latin America and develop ‘autonomous-capable vehicles’
BYD launched the BYD Seal in Europe at the IAA auto show in Munich, Germany. The electric sedan has a starting price of 44,900 euros ($48,479). Arjun Kharpal | CNBC BEIJING — Uber and BYD announced Wednesday that drivers on the ride-hailing platform can get pricing and financing deals for the Chinese company’s electric cars, […]
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Boeing is set to report results before the market opens. Here’s what Wall Street expects
A logo is seen on the Boeing stand on the opening day of the Farnborough International Airshow 2024, south west of London, on July 22, 2024. Justin Tallis | AFP | Getty Images Boeing is set to report results before the market opens on Wednesday. Analysts are expecting another loss and lower revenue for the […]
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Euro zone inflation rises to 2.6% in July, above expectations
People shopping at the downtown market, Cour Lafayette, in Toulon, on July 27, 2024. Magali Cohen / Hans Lucas | Afp | Getty Images Headline inflation in the euro zone unexpectedly rose to 2.6% in July, the European Union’s statistics agency said Wednesday, even as price growth in the services sector eased slightly. In June, […]
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AMD jumps 9% in premarket trading as global chip stocks rally after earnings and geopolitics lift sector
Shares of global semiconductor firms rallied on Wednesday as they were boosted by some positive earnings in the sector and a report of potentially less severe U.S. export restrictions on China. AMD was among the morning’s big winners with shares up more than 9% in U.S. premarket trading after the company reported a top and […]
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Ford reveals 2025 Maverick pickup with new technologies, hybrid options
DETROIT — Ford Motor has redesigned its small Maverick pickup truck, adding more technology, new performance and hybrid options to the vehicle. Updates to the 2025 Ford Maverick include refreshed exterior and interior styling, including a 13.2-inch center touchscreen; an all-wheel-drive hybrid option; and connectivity features such as a 5G modem and wireless Apple CarPlay […]
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Iran says Israel will ‘pay heavy price’ after death of top Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh
Palestinian group Hamas’ top leader, Ismail Haniyeh speaks during a press conference in Tehran, Iran, March 26, 2024. Majid Asgaripour | Reuters Iranian officials are condemning what they say was an Israeli strike on Tehran that killed Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. Palestinian militant organization Hamas and Iran’s Revolutionary Guard issued separate statements confirming the death […]
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ASML shares pop 7% after report that U.S. will exempt allies from new China chip restrictions
Shares of ASML jumped as much as 10% on Wednesday after a Reuters report suggested that the company could be exempted from expanded export restrictions on chipmaking gear to China. Reuters reported on Wednesday that the U.S. is considering expanding the so-called foreign direct product rule, but that allies that export key chipmaking equipment — […]
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