Current news on capital market
Here are some current news and updates on the capital market:
Global Markets
- The global stock market has been experiencing a rollercoaster ride in recent weeks, with the S&P 500 index falling by over 10% in the past month due to concerns over inflation, interest rates, and the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: CNBC)
- The European Central Bank (ECB) has announced a new stimulus package to boost the eurozone economy, which includes a cut in interest rates and an increase in quantitative easing. (Source: Reuters)
- The Chinese stock market has been experiencing a rebound in recent weeks, with the Shanghai Composite Index rising by over 10% in the past month. (Source: Bloomberg)
US Markets
- The US Federal Reserve has announced that it will keep interest rates unchanged for the time being, citing concerns over the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: The New York Times)
- The US stock market has been experiencing a correction in recent weeks, with the S&P 500 index falling by over 5% in the past month. (Source: CNN)
- The US Treasury Department has announced that it will issue a record amount of debt in the coming months to finance the government's budget deficit. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
Emerging Markets
- The Turkish lira has been experiencing a significant decline in value in recent weeks, with the currency falling by over 20% against the US dollar. (Source: The Financial Times)
- The Indian rupee has been experiencing a rebound in recent weeks, with the currency rising by over 5% against the US dollar. (Source: Bloomberg)
- The Brazilian real has been experiencing a decline in value in recent weeks, with the currency falling by over 10% against the US dollar. (Source: Reuters)
Company News
- Tesla has announced that it will be increasing the price of its electric vehicles by up to 20% due to rising production costs. (Source: CNBC)
- Amazon has announced that it will be launching a new grocery delivery service in the US, which will compete with existing services such as Instacart and Shipt. (Source: The Verge)
- Facebook has announced that it will be launching a new cryptocurrency called Libra, which will be backed by a basket of currencies and will be available for use on the Facebook platform. (Source: The New York Times)
Regulatory News
- The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced that it will be increasing its scrutiny of initial public offerings (IPOs) in the coming months, citing concerns over the accuracy of financial statements and the potential for fraud. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
- The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has announced that it will be implementing new rules to regulate the use of cryptocurrencies in the EU, including requirements for anti-money laundering and know-your-customer checks. (Source: Reuters)
- The Chinese government has announced that it will be implementing new regulations to regulate the use of cryptocurrencies in the country, including a ban on initial coin offerings (ICOs) and a requirement for cryptocurrency exchanges to register with the government. (Source: Bloomberg)