Inflation Data Weighs on the Dollar
by Rania Gule, Senior Market Analyst at XS.com – MENA
The USD/JPY pair witnessed a significant drop, starting Thursday’s session around the 155.00 level, near the lower boundary of the short-term descending channel. This decline came after U.S. inflation data showed a slowdown in core inflation, triggering a dollar sell-off and prompting investors to seek refuge in the Japanese yen. This...
Wall Street banks to report quarterly results
by Antonio Di Giacomo, Senior Market Analyst at XS.com
The quarterly earnings of several Wall Street banks will serve as a key indicator of market optimism following Donald Trump's election, which raised expectations for pro-business policies. This reporting period is crucial for understanding how financial institutions are navigating the current economic environment, especially after the volatility caused by political and...
Renewable resources discussions grow multifold in 2020 as fossil fuel demand dwindles
‘Renewable energy’ mentions in oil and gas companies’ earnings transcripts increased by over...
Deal activity in Asia-Pacific declined by 27.8% in May 2021
A total of 760 deals (comprising mergers & acquisitions, private equity and venture financing deals)...
South Korea ready to partner with Africa on technology
In partnership with the African Development Bank (AfDB.org), Korea is ready to step up technology transfers...