BoJ Holds Rates, Warns Iran Conflict May Fuel Inflation

A staggering $3.3 trillion in global trade passes through the Strait of Hormuz daily. The escalating tensions in the Middle East, specifically surrounding Iran, aren’t just a geopolitical crisis; they are a rapidly emerging threat to the fragile stability of global inflation, and the Bank of Japan is among the first to explicitly acknowledge this … Read more

Europe Markets Up: Earnings & “Super Thursday” Ahead

A staggering €29.3 billion in net sales – ASML’s 2024 performance isn’t just a company milestone; it’s a bellwether for a fundamental shift in the global economic order. While European markets experienced a dip amidst Fed decision anticipation and a flurry of earnings releases, the underlying strength of key players like ASML points to a … Read more