EUR/JPY trades on a positive note around 171.00 in Monday’s Asian session.BoJ’s Ueda said he will carefully consider rate hike timing.The ECB is expected to delay its rate cuts this year. The EUR/JPY cross gains momentum to near 171.00 during the Asian trading hours on Monday. The Japanese Yen (JPY) weakens against the Euro (EUR) amid reduced Bank of Japan (BoJ) rate hike expectations and political uncertainty in Japan. BoJ Monetary Policy Meeting Minutes will be released later on Tuesday.BoJ Governor Kazuo Ueda last week left investors guessing about the timing of the BoJ’s next interest rate hike with remarks that…
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Image source: Getty Images Finding the best shares to buy ahead of a market correction is an excellent strategy to supercharging portfolio returns. After all, investors who already know where to allocate capital when attractive prices emerge can stay two steps ahead of the crowd. Incoming volatility? UK stocks have enjoyed some tremendous returns so far in 2025. But with some businesses approaching all-time highs, their valuations could be getting a little stretched. And if brewing macro uncertainty evolves into an economic slowdown, recent gains could be undone, sparking fresh volatility. This is especially true when hopping across the pond…
Image source: Getty Images The S&P 500’s reached new record highs in 2025, climbing by 9% since the start of the year (even after suffering a sharp tumble in April). Yet, not all of its constituents have been so fortunate, with Deckers Outdoor (NYSE:DECK) being among the worst-performing large-cap US stocks since the start of the year. The footwear and apparel designer saw its stock price crater in February, tumbling by over 20% in a single day. And since then, the shares have continued their downward trajectory, falling by almost 50% in the last seven months. What happened? And could…
Image source: Getty Images The FTSE 100 has a reputation for being a stable and secure market index. After all, while most indexes like the S&P 500 and FTSE 250 were in freefall during the 2022 resurgence of inflation, the FTSE 100 continued to climb upward. However, that doesn’t mean every UK large-cap stock is a safe bet. In fact, there are plenty of risky businesses among the ranks that investors may need to carefully consider in 2025. And according to the latest expert commentary, the five riskiest businesses in order of market cap right now are: Diageo (LSE:DGE) –…
A funding freeze implemented by the Trump administration is putting our national transportation future at risk — and exposing larger structural vulnerabilities in how America funds sustainable mobility that badly need to be addressed, a report from the nation’s top government watchdog suggests.The Government Accountability Office found that as of April 2025, the U.S. Department of Transportation had yet to sign formal agreements for a stunning 41 percent of the funding promised to communities under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which provides the baseline federal funding for America’s entire surface transportation network. That’s a dangerously slow pace for a bill…
Image source: Getty Images I’ve been scouring the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 indexes for the best stocks to buy for my portfolio this month. Here are two I think demand serious consideration. Growth spark Europe has a significant ammunition shortage following decades of underinvestment. This leaves substantial earnings potential for Chemring (LSE:CHG), which builds components (like rocket motors, detonators, and explosives) for weapons systems. The FTSE 250 firm has a leading position in this market, and is thriving as a result. Order intake at its Energetics division soared 154% in the six months to April as continental rearmament continued.…
First Watch Restaurant Group (NASDAQ:FWRG) has had a rough three months with its share price down 9.8%. However, the company’s fundamentals look pretty decent, and long-term financials are usually aligned with future market price movements. Specifically, we decided to study First Watch Restaurant Group’s ROE in this article. ROE or return on equity is a useful tool to assess how effectively a company can generate returns on the investment it received from its shareholders. In simpler terms, it measures the profitability of a company in relation to shareholder’s equity. AI is about to change healthcare. These 20 stocks are working…
Image source: Getty Images These FTSE 100 dividend shares both have dividend yields above 5%. Which of them do I think investors should consider buying for long-term passive income? Vodafone: annual dividend growth 0%, dividend yield 5.2% What I like: Telecoms demand is growing as the digital revolution continues. Large investments in 5G and broadband provide sales opportunities. Cost-cutting and asset sales are reducing debt. The Vodacom division offers exposure to fast-growing African markets. What I don’t like: High capital expenditure puts a strain on earnings and dividends. Intense market competition threatens revenues and profit margins. Regulatory changes in Germany…
Financial ExpressIndia ramps up rare earth strategy; eyes Australia, Argentina, Brazil and Chile for supplies: ReportAmid rising global concerns over China’s dominance in rare earth magnets, India is ramping up efforts to diversify supply chains by exploring partnerships….1 month ago Source link
CAI MENG/CHINA DAILY The US dollar and US Treasury bonds have long been seen as the bedrock of global safe-haven assets. However, since late 2024, growing fiscal and credit risks in the United States have raised market concerns, accelerating the global shift toward more diversified foreign exchange reserves. The weakening safe-haven function of the greenback and US Treasuries has created an opportunity for the Chinese yuan, also known as the renminbi, to fill the gap in global safe assets. The RMB has already begun to exhibit key characteristics of a safe-haven currency, supported by China’s strong institutional credibility and macroeconomic…