... investing in the pharmaceutical industry and the innovation sector for now. However, investors are concerned not only about strategy. They are also awaiting responses to additional tariffs imposed by the U.S. on products from China. Last autumn, the Chinese government chose not to implement sanctions against American companies. However, there were no signs of easing. If Beijing decides to impose import restrictions on American goods now, it would inevitably lead to a slowdown in the global economy. This would apply pressure on the currencies and securities of most ...

... Opportunity" for Listings Remains Open The global market for initial public offerings (IPOs) has revived after a period of stagnation and continues to gain momentum. In Asia, a new wave of IPOs has been initiated by Hong Kong: several significant tech companies have debuted on the stock exchange in recent weeks, collectively raising multi-billion-dollar amounts. For instance, Chinese battery maker CATL raised approximately $5.2 billion, indicating that investors in the region are again willing to actively participate in public offerings. Other heavyweights are also listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, such as chip developer ...

... Corporate Reports Baidu Inc (BIDU): Expected revenue decline of 0.7%. This may influence investor sentiment in the tech sector, impacting global tech market trends. PDD Holdings Inc (PDD): Projected revenue growth of 53.4% reflects the strong performance of Chinese technology companies, drawing investor attention globally. Deere & Company (DE): An anticipated 39.4% drop in revenue could indicate challenges in the global agricultural sector, with potential downstream effects on U.S. and European machinery exports. BJ's Wholesale ...

... approximately 3%, negating the growth seen in July. Investors are taking profits, considering signals of a potential oversupply in the fall and signs of a slowing global economy. Additionally, the strengthening of the U.S. dollar and uncertainty surrounding Chinese demand have impacted market sentiment. As a result, oil companies have seen prices decrease to levels close to what is comfortable for OPEC+ (around $65–75 per barrel). Analysts note that seasonal factors also play a role: the summer peak in fuel demand in the Northern Hemisphere is coming to an end, leading ...

... procurement of new J-10 fighters and air defense systems. Global defense corporations—from American and European to Russian and Chinese—compete for the Indian and Pakistani markets, with the conflict ensuring stable demand for their products. According ... ... colossal expenditures were a direct result of feeling threatened, with a significant portion ending up in the revenues of supplier companies. National defense sectors also reap advantages: India's “Make in India” program aimed at developing domestic production ...