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Global Growth Returns And The 2025 Fiscal Reckoning

Gold prices are hitting all-time highs despite outflows from U.S. Bullion ETFs. Investors should be prepared for a gold/bitcoin/bitcoin bull market in 2024-2025, says Klaus Vedfelt. Gold is signaling that government spending policy could be wildly stimulative.

Asian equity markets rebound as investors shrug off another tech-led selloff on Wall Street

Asian equity markets rebound as investors shrug off another tech-led selloff on Wall Street. Japan's yen stabilized near 154 per dollar as the US acknowledged "serious concerns" over a rapidly weakening yen. U.S. Stock futures rose on Thursday after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite posted their 4th straight day of losses.

Is China's Economic Rebound Genuine or a Mirage? Explore ETFs

Emerging Markets - A Changed Asset Class?

Investors have traditionally considered emerging markets to be riskier than developed markets. Recent data point to significant changes in EM fixed income and equity markets. EMs remain resilient during recent DM hiking cycle. EM growth is not as dependent on China as it used to be. Investors may be getting more attuned to these shifts.

Asia markets mixed, mirroring global sentiment after Powell remarks

Asia markets mixed, mirroring global sentiment after Powell remarks. Japan's trade balance swings to surplus in March as exports surge. U.S. Stock futures were mixed on Wednesday as first quarter earnings season kicks into high gear. All three major Asian markets ended mixed on Tuesday. Investors remain vigilant amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East.

China's First Quarter 2024 GDP Beat Forecasts As Investment Picks Up

Asia markets in red tracking global stock selloff and despite strong GDP growth in China

Asia markets in red tracking global stock selloff and despite strong GDP growth in China. China's Q1 GDP expands 5.3% Y/Y, beats expectations. Retail sales rose more than expected in March, suggesting interest rates may stay steady. China reports air passenger numbers +37.7% in Q1 2024.

China's Q1 GDP expands 5.3% Y/Y, beats expectations

China's Q1 GDP expands 5.3% in the first quarter from a year ago, beating expectations for a 5% growth. Lunar New Year festival also helped buoy consumer spending. The Chinese economy grew by a seasonally adjusted 1.6% in Q1 of 2024.