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Flat Gold During Rising Inflation Has Preceded Fed Hikes

Gold traded sideways while core PCE rose above 2.5% in 2021-2022, a pattern that preceded the Fed's March 2022 rate hike. Three decades of data show the divergence has historically pointed to tightening ahead.

Commodities25d ago

Rio Tinto's Dividend Yield Falls to 3.67%, Below 5-Year Average

Rio Tinto's dividend yield sits at 3.67%, below its 5-year average of 6.80%, as falling payouts compress shareholder cash flow. Alpha Score: 62/100.

Earnings25d ago

Sezzle Q2 Earnings: Growth Curves Echo 2020-2021 Boom

Sezzle CEO says volume growth curves echo the 2020-2021 boom. Analysts pressed on credit risk as BNPL expands. Alpha Score 60.

Stocks25d ago

Steady truck rentals set festive season as next catalyst

Truck rentals held steady month-on-month in July, with year-on-year growth of up to 15% on the Delhi-Kolkata route. The festive season is the next catalyst, Shriram Mobility Bulletin says.

Stocks25d ago

China exports beat estimates in July, AI demand cushions slowdown

Exports rose 23% in July, beating forecasts, as AI component demand offset tariff front-running and weak domestic consumption. Imports cooled to 27.5%.

Crypto25d ago

CLARITY Act vote delayed to September as Senate recesses

Senate Majority Leader John Thune confirmed the chamber would not vote on the crypto market structure bill before the August recess, pushing consideration to at least September.

Crypto25d ago

Senate Shelves Crypto Clarity Act Vote Until After Summer Break

The Senate will not vote on the crypto market-structure bill before recess, delaying regulatory clarity for exchanges and token issuers. The measure carries over.

Crypto25d ago

Senate Delays CLARITY Act Vote to September, Thune Confirms

Thune confirmed the CLARITY Act vote will wait until after the August recess. Democrats want more time to discuss outstanding issues. The delay risks US crypto leadership.

Stocks25d ago

Why Multi-Currency Cards Need More Than Card Issuing

Cross-border card spending is surging. Behind the tap, multi-currency programmes juggle wallets, FX, and reconciliation. LuLu Exchange and Stitch show what the operating layer needs to handle.

Forex25d ago

Musalem: Fed Should Surprise Markets With Rate Hike

Musalem pushed for a 25bps hike at last week's FOMC, saying gradual tightening now is less disruptive than abrupt moves later. He said it's okay to surprise markets. The next meeting is Sept. 16-17.

Macro25d ago

Tata Sons remains upper-layer NBFC as RBI listing deadline looms

Tata Sons stays on the RBI's upper-layer NBFC list, facing a mandatory listing deadline. A pending application to surrender its CIC licence creates uncertainty over the group's path to going public.

Crypto25d ago

First Middle East Airport Retailer Accepts Crypto.com Pay

QR payments at Dubai's airports settle in dirhams, so the retailer carries no crypto price risk. Dubai's cashless target: 90% of transactions by 2026.