Spanish inflation continued to rise for the third consecutive month as the government reduced support to combat the energy crisis, causing prices to increase. According to data published on Thursday, inflation in May reached 3.8% compared to the previous year.
Why Nvidia’s stock surge doesn’t bode well for the market
Nvidia’s highly anticipated earnings release exceeded Wall Street’s expectations, leading to a surge in the company’s stock price by almost 20% over the three days following the announcement.
Index Ventures backs AI manufacturing startup EthonAI in $16 million funding round
Venture capital firm Index Ventures has invested $16 million in EthonAI, a startup that utilizes artificial intelligence to enhance the efficiency of production lines for global-scale manufacturers.
Amazon adds Grubhub food delivery to its website, app in the US
In a new development, Amazon.com has announced that its U.S. customers can now order from Grubhub directly through its shopping app and website. This expands on an existing deal that provides Amazon Prime members with free access to Grubhub+ membership, with no additional fees.
Analysis-Biggest month of bond supply to test markets as rate cut bets fade
June is set to see the largest amount of net sovereign issuance in global bond markets so far this year. This comes at a time when economic data is casting doubt on the possibility of rate cuts, putting investors’ appetite for debt to the test.
China’s quest to turn the yuan into a global currency isn’t actually driven by domination. It’s about sanctions.
China is currently making efforts to promote the global use of the yuan as a means to protect itself against potential sanctions imposed by Western countries. The main objective of Beijing’s push is to reduce the risks associated with geopolitical tensions, particularly those related to Taiwan.
Stock market today: Asian shares track Wall Street’s retreat
Asian shares declined on Thursday as U.S. stocks experienced losses due to higher yields in the bond market. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped by over 400 points, contributing to the downward trend.
Stocks, bonds slump over global rates angst
Asian stocks experienced significant losses on Thursday, while bond prices decreased due to expectations that global interest rates would remain higher for a longer period. Investors are closely watching upcoming inflation readings to gain insight into future monetary policy decisions.