Risk of central bank hikes prompts investors to shun tech – surveys
High-flying tech stocks, the darling of the pandemic, are the most shunned counters in the opening weeks of 2022 as investors see a flurry of rate hikes from central banks as the top risk to markets, investor surveys said on Tuesday.
Dow, S&P 500 close at records as U.S. infrastructure bill clears Senate
Wall Street rose on Tuesday, with both the blue-chip Dow and benchmark S&P 500 closing at record highs, as economically sensitive value stocksgained with the U.S. Senate’s passage of a $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package.
China’s July factory price growth quickens, adds to business and broad economic pressures
China’s factory gate inflation in July rose at a faster clip from the previous month and exceeded market expectations, adding to strains on an economy losing recovery momentum as businesses struggle with high raw material costs.
‘What a run!’: German exports jump despite supply bottlenecks
German exports rose more than expected in June despite persisting supply bottlenecks in manufacturing, data showed on Monday, suggesting a solid recovery in Europe’s biggest economy.
China’s export slowdown in July may signal more bumps ahead
China’s export growth unexpectedly slowed in July following outbreaks of COVID-19 cases, while imports also lost momentum, pointing to a slowdown in the country’s industrial sector in the second half even as easing global lockdowns boost commerce.
Analysis: U.S. manufacturers take a double hit from labor and materials
Calder Brothers Corp is under pressure to raise wages after rivals lured away some of its workers. A few others were also considering jumping ship, but co-owner Glen Calder said the South Carolina-based construction machinery company managed to persuade them to stay by promising a better career.
S&P 500, Nasdaq post record closing highs after Fed minutes
U.S. stocks ended higher on Wednesday and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq notched record closing highs after minutes from the last Federal Reserve meeting indicated officials may not be ready yet to move on tightening policy.
U.S. Fed reverse repo volume hits record $813.57 bln
The Nasdaq hovered near its all-time high on Wednesday, helped by a boost from Tesla shares, with investors cheering data that showed a record peak for U.S. factory activity in June.
Extreme weather to push property insurance higher -Hippo CEO
Extreme weather events and shortage of labour and materials for repairs will push property insurance rates higher in the next several years, the chief executive of U.S. home insurer Hippo said on Tuesday.
REUTERS EVENTS Shortage of people, materials can slow energy transition – Enel CEO
A shortage of personnel and basic materials are the main constraints to the pace of the energy transition for top power suppliers such as Europe’s largest utility Enel (ENEI.MI), the company’s Chief Executive Francesco Starace told Reuters.
