Money Matters
In late July 2025, Australia’s stock market experienced a puzzling paradox. Despite surprisingly strong domestic retail data and a sharp slowdown in inflation—both of which typically support equities—the ASX fell,…
In an economic climate clouded by political uncertainty and trade policy shocks, Barclays has emerged as a prime example of how strategic positioning in volatile markets can yield substantial gains.…
HSBC, Europe’s largest lender by assets, has long pinned its strategic future on Asia. Yet its latest earnings report illustrates the high-stakes gamble of that bet. In the first half…
Dollar Strength and Central Bank Signals: Why July 2025 Marked a Turning Point As July 2025 came to a close, the U.S. dollar surged to its highest levels in two…