... Listings Remains Open The global market for initial public offerings (IPOs) has confidently revived after a prolonged lull and continues to gain momentum. In Asia, a new wave of IPOs was initiated by Hong Kong: in recent weeks, a number of large technology companies successfully listed, raising multi-billion dollar sums. For instance, the Chinese battery manufacturer CATL raised approximately $5.2 billion during its IPO, while pharmaceutical giant Hengrui and food conglomerate Haitian each attracted around $1.3 billion. These headline debut performances demonstrated that investors in the ...

... substantial trade ties to China, could see changes in export volumes and supply chain dynamics. A lower LPR might lead to increased Chinese imports of American products, positively affecting industries like agriculture and technology. UK Consumer Price Index ... ... (U.S. Eastern Time): NIO Inc (NIO): Expected revenue growth of 3.3%. Target Corp (TGT): Expected revenue growth of 2.3%. TJX Companies (TJX): Expected revenue growth of 5.4%. Wix.com Ltd (WIX): Expected revenue growth of 12.6%. Williams-Sonoma (WSM): ...

... Taiwanese TSMC reported better-than-expected results last week, growing revenue by ~18% QoQ, which provides hope for a gradual improvement in the semiconductor situation. Nevertheless, the overall Asian tech sector is currently facing challenging times. Chinese tech giants – Alibaba, Tencent, JD.com – will not release their quarterly results until August. However, indirect indicators may come from smaller Asian companies today. For instance, ASM International, mentioned in the European block, is a significant supplier for Asian chipmakers. Additionally, SK Hynix (South Korea) and Sony (Japan) will report later this week. Investors in Asia are currently analyzing ...

... China but also for other countries. The economies of numerous nations are tightly linked to both America and China. Any changes in this dynamic are quickly reflected in the market. Increased tariffs could lead to a drop in the stock prices of American companies by at least 5%. For Chinese firms, the decrease in value could exceed 10%. However, changes may not only affect the stock market. Trade wars adversely impact overall investment strategies primarily due to rising risks. If a negative scenario unfolds, the U.S. economy could ...

... sanctions pressure on importers of Russian fuel. Both India and China may be at risk of American sanctions. The U.S. Department of the Treasury has already stated the possibility of a 100% tariff on all exports from China to the U.S. as punishment for Chinese companies’ purchases of Russian oil. Paradoxically, Washington is simultaneously attempting to negotiate a new trade deal with Beijing, demonstrating a mixed strategy of "carrots and sticks." Nonetheless, the very fact of such threats exacerbates ...