The year 2024 has brought a significant surge in restaurant bankruptcy filings, reflective of a broader increase in corporate bankruptcies across various sectors. At least 10 restaurant chains have filed for bankruptcy this year, with notable eateries such as Roti, Buca di Beppo, and World of Beer facing financial difficulties. These bankruptcies have been attributed
The U.S. dollar has experienced a slight dip in value but remains near a recent two-week high, as investors eagerly await the release of the upcoming U.S. jobs report at the end of the week. As of 18:40 EST (22:40 GMT), the U.S. dollar index showed a 0.1% decrease, standing at 101.64. The EUR/USD pair
The recent drop in PDD’s stock price by nearly 30% following disappointing quarterly results has sparked concerns about the state of China’s consumer market. While the company’s revenue grew significantly from a year ago, the reaction of its stock price seemed disconnected from its fundamentals, according to analysts. The slowdown in the Chinese consumer market
Despite efforts by the Chinese government to stimulate the housing market, JPMorgan economist Haibin Zhu believes that these measures have not been effective in boosting the sector. As a result, the housing market crash in China is far from over, with home prices not expected to stabilize until at least 2025. Recent data released by
Peaq, a groundbreaking blockchain platform focusing on decentralized infrastructure networks (DePIN), is gearing up to launch its highly anticipated layer-1 blockchain between September 22 and September 30. This launch marks a significant milestone for the project, as it aims to revolutionize the way decentralized applications are developed and deployed. One of the key highlights of
The recent trading action of Bitcoin indicates that the cryptocurrency might face challenges for another month. As traders eagerly await a clear direction on U.S. interest rate cuts and the upcoming presidential election, Bitcoin experienced a tough month in August. The leading cryptocurrency saw a significant 10.25% drop, marking its worst performance since April. Meanwhile,
GE Aerospace seems to be in a position to outshine its competitors amidst the ongoing manufacturing troubles plaguing Boeing. According to Artisan Partners’ Chris Smith, GE has effectively established a monopoly with their new Leap engine. This engine is set to be installed in all new narrow-body planes, potentially capturing more than 80% of engines
The U.S. dollar experienced a slight decline on Monday amidst thin trading due to the Labor Day holiday in the United States. Traders are eagerly anticipating crucial labor market data for signals on potential Federal Reserve interest rate adjustments. At 05:55 ET (09:55 GMT), the Dollar Index, which measures the dollar against a basket of
In a bold and strategic move, Rupert Murdoch-owned REA Group has announced its contemplation of a potential takeover offer for U.K. property portal Rightmove. This move aims to establish a global digital real estate business under the control of Murdoch’s News Corp. The Australian property listings company has not engaged in any discussions with Rightmove
The month of August brought about a rollercoaster of emotions for investors as stock markets experienced a significant amount of volatility. With lackluster jobs data in July sparking fears of a looming recession, the global market saw a sell-off which resulted in the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropping over 1,000 points in one day. This