Jerry Lin
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China's Skyrocketing Money Rates Lead to Regulatory Scrutiny
China's short-term money rates spiraled to a record 50% last month. This unprecedented surge has now sparked a probe by the nation's financial overseers, as they aim to understand the rationale behind certain institutions borrowing at such exorbitant rates. 
China's short-term money rates spiraled to a record 50% last month. This unprecedented surge has now sparked a probe by the nation's financial overseers, as they aim to understand the rationale behind certain institutions borrowing at such exorbitant rates. -
Bank of England Holds Steady Amid Economic Concerns, Spurring Debate Over Next Moves
The Bank of England (BoE) announced Thursday that it would keep interest rates unchanged at 5.25%, marking the second consecutive pause after 14 successive rate hikes. The central bank cited weakening economic activity and easing inflation as reasons behind the decision, igniting speculation on whether the highest rate level since February 2008 has peaked. 
The Bank of England (BoE) announced Thursday that it would keep interest rates unchanged at 5.25%, marking the second consecutive pause after 14 successive rate hikes. The central bank cited weakening economic activity and easing inflation as reasons behind the decision, igniting speculation on whether the highest rate level since February 2008 has peaked. -
Gold's Safe Haven Appeal: Fueled by Geopolitical Tensions and Central Banks?
Amid the Israel-Palestine conflict, international gold prices surged past $2,000 per ounce. Domestically, a younger generation has been eagerly investing in gold, with sales of gold bars and coins surging by 15.98%. 
Amid the Israel-Palestine conflict, international gold prices surged past $2,000 per ounce. Domestically, a younger generation has been eagerly investing in gold, with sales of gold bars and coins surging by 15.98%. -
Britain Bolsters AI Race with $273M Supercomputer Investment
The British government is positioning itself as a formidable player in the global artificial intelligence (AI) arms race. On Wednesday, the U.K. announced its intent to channel £225 million ($273 million) towards the creation of an avant-garde AI supercomputer. This strategic move underscores Britain's ambition to rub shoulders with AI giants, notably the U.S. and China. 
The British government is positioning itself as a formidable player in the global artificial intelligence (AI) arms race. On Wednesday, the U.K. announced its intent to channel £225 million ($273 million) towards the creation of an avant-garde AI supercomputer. This strategic move underscores Britain's ambition to rub shoulders with AI giants, notably the U.S. and China. -
Japan Unveils $113 Billion Anti-Inflation Boost Amid Economic Strain
In a decisive move to counter the relentless inflation that has riddled its economy, Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has rolled out a robust $113 billion stimulus package. This ambitious economic initiative is a testament to the country's proactive approach in navigating the turbulent financial waters exacerbated by the Ukraine war and lingering COVID-19 impacts. 
In a decisive move to counter the relentless inflation that has riddled its economy, Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has rolled out a robust $113 billion stimulus package. This ambitious economic initiative is a testament to the country's proactive approach in navigating the turbulent financial waters exacerbated by the Ukraine war and lingering COVID-19 impacts. -
Federal Reserve Maintains Status Quo on Rates Amid Surging Economy
Amid an economic landscape that has both surpassed expectations and defied slowdown forecasts, the U.S. Federal Reserve chose to sustain its key interest rate within the 5.25%-5.5% bracket. This decision keeps the rates at their highest in 22 years, reflecting a targeted response to near-record inflation levels. 
Amid an economic landscape that has both surpassed expectations and defied slowdown forecasts, the U.S. Federal Reserve chose to sustain its key interest rate within the 5.25%-5.5% bracket. This decision keeps the rates at their highest in 22 years, reflecting a targeted response to near-record inflation levels. -
India Greenlights Tech Giants for Laptop and IT Hardware Imports
Indian government has approved nearly 110 firms, including industry giants such as Apple, Dell, Lenovo, and Samsung, to bring in laptops, tablets, and other IT hardware under its new "import management system." This decision comes on the heels of India's announcement last month, which saw a retreat from its initial plan to implement a licensing regime-a move that faced pushback from global tech sectors and U.S. stakeholders. 
Indian government has approved nearly 110 firms, including industry giants such as Apple, Dell, Lenovo, and Samsung, to bring in laptops, tablets, and other IT hardware under its new "import management system." This decision comes on the heels of India's announcement last month, which saw a retreat from its initial plan to implement a licensing regime-a move that faced pushback from global tech sectors and U.S. stakeholders. -
U.S. Takes the Lead in Global Oil Supply Growth with Record Production
Shale Oil Boom Drives Record U.S. Production On Tuesday, the U.S. Energy Information Administration's monthly report revealed that U.S. crude oil production hit a historic high in August, reaching 13.05 million barrels per day, with a total production of 404.6 million barrels. This surpasses the previous record set in July at 401.73 million barrels. 
Shale Oil Boom Drives Record U.S. Production On Tuesday, the U.S. Energy Information Administration's monthly report revealed that U.S. crude oil production hit a historic high in August, reaching 13.05 million barrels per day, with a total production of 404.6 million barrels. This surpasses the previous record set in July at 401.73 million barrels. -
Belt and Road 2.0: China Unveils Xinjiang Free Trade Zone Amid Western Sanctions
China has unveiled ambitious plans to establish a free trade zone in the northwestern region of Xinjiang, a move seen by many as an effort to bolster its economic influence and counterbalance Western sanctions. This plan is closely tied to President Xi Jinping's larger vision for the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), an expansive project designed to enhance trade connectivity between China and Europe. 
China has unveiled ambitious plans to establish a free trade zone in the northwestern region of Xinjiang, a move seen by many as an effort to bolster its economic influence and counterbalance Western sanctions. This plan is closely tied to President Xi Jinping's larger vision for the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), an expansive project designed to enhance trade connectivity between China and Europe. -
Global Central Banks on a Gold-Buying Spree: China Leads with 11 Consecutive Months of Purchases
Rush for Gold Continues Central banks worldwide are aggressively acquiring gold, with the third quarter seeing the third-highest quarterly net gold purchases in history. China has been consistently increasing its gold reserves for 11 straight months. 
Rush for Gold Continues Central banks worldwide are aggressively acquiring gold, with the third quarter seeing the third-highest quarterly net gold purchases in history. China has been consistently increasing its gold reserves for 11 straight months.
