VinFast: A Closer Look at the Recent IPO

VinFast, a Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) maker, recently made headlines with its initial public offering (IPO) on the Nasdaq stock exchange. VinFast is a Vietnamese-founded private automotive company that is a member of the conglomerate organization Vingroup, one of the largest private conglomerates in Vietnam that was founded by Phạm Nhật Vượng… Read More VinFast: A Closer Look at the Recent IPO

Country Garden: How Its Financial Crisis Poses a Risk to China and the World

Country Garden Holdings Co. Ltd. , one of China’s largest property developers , is facing a financial crisis that could have significant implications for China’s economy and the global economy. The company has lost billions of dollars and racked up $200 billion in unpaid bills. The situation has led to concerns about the stability of China’s property market, which accounts for one-fifth of China’s GDP. … Read More Country Garden: How Its Financial Crisis Poses a Risk to China and the World

Navigating the Equities and Bonds Conundrum: Balancing Risk and Return

In the ever-evolving landscape of investments, investors often grapple with the dilemma of allocating their portfolios between two dominant asset classes: equities and bonds. This article explores in depth the intricate relationship between these two assets, examining their risk-reward profiles, historical performance, and the challenges investors face in the current market environment.… Read More Navigating the Equities and Bonds Conundrum: Balancing Risk and Return

Bank of Japan Loosens Yield Curve Control Policy: What Are the Consequences?

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) announced on July 31, 2023 that it would loosen its yield curve control policy, allowing 10-year Japanese government bond yields to fluctuate in a wider range. Previously, the BOJ had limited the range of 10-year JGB yields to 0% to 0.5%. Under the new policy, the BOJ will allow yields to fluctuate between 0% and 1%.… Read More Bank of Japan Loosens Yield Curve Control Policy: What Are the Consequences?

How Will the Fed’s Interest Rate Hike Affect the Economy?

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 0.25 percentage point on July 26, 2023. This is the eleventh time the Fed has raised rates since March 2022. The Fed’s decision comes as inflation has been moderating in recent months, but it still believes that inflation is too high and that further rate hikes are needed to bring it down to its 2 percent target.… Read More How Will the Fed’s Interest Rate Hike Affect the Economy?