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The 2-year and 10-year Treasury yields dropped Tuesday as investors await the legislative voting outcome on the debt ceiling bill.   US Treasury yields slumped today ahead of a Congress on the federal government’s proposed debt ceiling bill. Treasury yields tumbled Tuesday as markets reopened, with investors bracing themselves for a lawmaker vote on the Biden administration’s 11th-hour debt ceiling proposal. Late Sunday, US President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy struck a...

China has agreed to work with Japan to promote practical cooperation in key economic and trade areas including advancements in the semiconductor industry. The global geopolitical crisis has significantly impacted the overall development of technology. The ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia, which is estimated to take several years to resolve, has significantly increased the rift between global military superpowers. Moreover, the United States has significantly influenced other nations...

The high demand for AI stocks has raised concerns about a possible bubble, as many investors are pumping funds into AI technologies. However, renowned economist Jeremy Siegel believes it’s not yet time for a bubble. Investors are placing big bets on the potential for artificial intelligence (AI) as the technology continues to boom. While some have expressed concerns about a possible bubble forming in the AI market, Jeremy James Siegel, a renowned economist, and Russell E. Palmer, professor...

European stock markets were higher in pre-trade amid impending Congress vote on the proposed US debt ceiling bill. European markets opened higher on Monday following the US debt ceiling deal between President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Over the weekend, the two high-ranking politicians finally agreed to raise the US debt ceiling, thereby preventing a default. In light of the deal, Biden and McCarthy now seek to convince Congress to approve implementation in the coming...

Swedish fintech mainstay Klarna cut its Q1 net loss to $120.7 million while boosting operating income by 22% YoY. Klarna Bank AB significantly improved its Q1 bottom line after halving the net loss sustained for the period compared with last year. For the first quarter of the year, the Swedish fintech giant posted a net deficit of 1.3 billion Swedish krona ($120.7 million). This reverse is down 50% from Klarna’s year-ago outing as the company looks ahead toward profitability. In Q1 2022,...

The ongoing negotiations surrounding the US debt ceiling have been a key focal point for investors as the June 1 deadline approaches. The United States Treasury bond market experienced a decline in yields on Friday as investors eagerly await the release of key inflation data and updates on debt ceiling negotiations. According to reports, the yield on the 10-year Treasury fell by 3 basis points to 3.829%, while the 2-year Treasury yield dropped by nearly 6 basis points to 4.57%. It is...

Due to a favorable forecast and AI adoption, Nvidia has seen explosive growth and could soon hit the trillion-dollar market cap. Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA) is fast approaching the trillion-dollar market cap due to its explosive stock surge. On Thursday, the chip maker’s shares jumped 26% following a robust earnings outlook and increased production scale. Nvidia’s market valuation sits at $950 billion, which is almost $200 million higher than it was at Wednesday’s close. The Santa...

American spaceflight company Virgin Galactic has announced preparation for a highly anticipated milestone as it prepares to launch its first spaceflight in nearly two years. This crucial flight serves as the Virgin Galactic Holdings‘ (NYSE: SPCE) final test before the company begins flying commercial passengers, marking a significant step forward in the realization of its space tourism vision. The mission called ‘Unity 25’ represents the company’s fifth space voyage and is expected to...

Nvidia recently increased its quarterly earnings guidance on the back of solid demand, also sparking a rally in AI stocks.  The latest earnings outlook of Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA) has triggered a substantial rally in artificial intelligence (AI) stocks. Early Thursday, the chip maker’s stock soared, pulling other AI-exposed companies higher on a better-than-expected sales forecast. Nvidia’s bullish sales forecast originated from surging demand for its AI chips, which has also...

The IPO process would involve offering shares of Banamex to the public, allowing outside investors to purchase those shares and become partial owners of Banamex. American multinational investment banking giant Citigroup Inc (NYSE: C) has revealed its plans to pursue an Initial Public Offering (IPO) for its Mexico business, Banamex. The bank intends to separate Banamex from its operations and offer shares of Banamex to the public for the first time. According to the announcement, Banamex,...