Economic News Category

China’s Bond Market Flourishes Amid Global ‘Asset Famine’ for Investors In an unprecedented trend, Chinese sovereign debt is experiencing a record-breaking surge, indicating a mix of low confidence in the country’s financial system and an excess of liquidity in the form of cash and bank deposits. The longer end of China’s bond market has seen

Rightmove Reports Largest Increase in Property Listing Prices in 10 Months for March In March, average property asking prices in the UK experienced a 1.5% increase, reaching £368,118, as reported by Rightmove. This latest data, focusing on newly-listed homes, indicates a £13,000 rise since December. However, the average asking price remains £4,776 below the peak

UK Housing Market Gains Momentum in February, RICS Survey Reveals In February, the UK housing market experienced an uptick, as indicated by a recent industry survey. This development comes amidst speculations regarding the trajectory of the Bank of England’s interest rates, which could potentially influence future demand. The survey conducted by the Royal Institution of

Gold Price Lingers Around Weekly Low, Supported by Speculation of June Fed Rate Cut During Wednesday’s Asian trading session, Gold prices (XAU/USD) experienced a slight uptick, recovering partially from the previous day’s downturn which saw it reach the weekly low near $2,150. This shift occurs amid a complex interplay of economic signals and market expectations,

Biden Advocates for Increased Corporate Tax, Highlights Robust Economy in Major Address In his State of the Union address, US President Joe Biden emphasized the need for increased corporate taxes, underscoring his commitment to reducing medication costs and enhancing housing affordability. This move comes as part of his efforts to address public concerns about the