Australian Dollar receives support from improved global risk mood, US Retail Sales eyed – FXStreet

The Australian dollar remains stable despite the release of a soft Westpac major index on Wednesday. China’s GDP grew year-on-year at 5.4% in the first quarter, exceeding the expected 5.1%, maintaining a stable pace of expansion. The US dollar remains muted prior to the release of retail sales data in March later that day. The […]
How investors are positioning ahead of a big March retail sales report – CNBC

Tariffs and trade policies have dominated market measures since April 2, but the March retail sales report could affect investors’ trust and positioning. According to Dow Jones, economists believe sales are rising for a month. Consumer spending to surpass the price of goods due to tariffs is considered the main catalyst for this increase. If […]
Hermes overtakes LVMH as world’s most valuable luxury company after lackluster sales

Lauren Simonetti of Fox Business has New York City details about “Cavuto: Coast to Coast.” LVMH handed over the title on Tuesday as the world’s most valuable luxury company. Known for brands such as Louis Vuitton, Dom Perignon, Givenchy, Tiffany & Company and Tag Heuer, LVMH’s market capitalization was around 244.1 billion euros mid-Tuesday, lower […]
Jamie Dimon sells $31.5M worth of JPMorgan shares in latest round of stock sales

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon sold about $31.5 million worth of shares in the bank, according to regulatory filings. Also, since taking over the top role in 2005, Dimon has offloaded several shares with his first such sales last year. Last week, US largest lender JPMorgan outperformed record-breaking first quarter earnings estimates for stock trading […]
Mississippi phasing out income tax, reducing tax on grocery sales

Republican Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves ratification Thursday's law eliminated his state's individual income tax by 2037 due to an annual decline. The bill also cuts tax on grocery sales from 7% to 5%, and raises gas taxes in three years by 9 cents. “Mississippi no longer taxes jobs, income or their people's ambitions,” governor said. […]
Democrat New York Senator Proposes Bill Banning In-Person Tesla Sales

One lawmaker opts for a more energetic approach as Democrats are on their toes in response to increased anti-Tesla terrorism. It's about actively punishing car manufacturers. Sponsored by Democrat New York Sen. Patricia Fahe invoice This Wednesday, Tesla will ban face-to-face sales from July 2026 onwards. The company currently has permission for five in-person sales […]
Will GOP praise for Tesla translate to sales?

Click on the details from the hill. {beacon} Energy and the environment Energy and the environment Big story Will GOP praise for Tesla be translated into sales? That's what the conservatives are Gathering around Tesla Liberals are either fleeing or keeping their distance from Elon Musk's electric vehicle. ©Photo by Krisztian Elek/Sopa Images/Lightrocket by […]
Tesla’s European Sales Plummet 49% Even as EV Market Expands

Despite the overall growth of the electric vehicle market, Tesla sales in Europe plummeted 49% in the first two months of the year. Elon Musk's EV Giants face tough competition, aging models for sale, and considerable political controversy among CEOs. AP News Report Elon Musk's Tesla saw a sharp decline in sales in Europe, down […]
BYD aims to double overseas sales to 800K in 2025 as Tesla competition heats up

Chinese electric car maker BYD is planning to double its overseas sales this year to strengthen competition with Elon Musk's Tesla and other automakers, the top executive said Tuesday. BYD Chairman Wang Chuanfu said the company is a project selling more than 800,000 vehicles outside of China, up from 417,204 sold overseas in 2024. British […]
New Home Sales Jump As Prices Improve and Supply Grows

Americans hoping to buy a home got some good news on Tuesday, just like the Trump administration. When President Trump took office two months ago, his administration announced it would deliver “urgent price savings” to a country that was tense at Biden's expansion. It included a promise to “reduce housing costs and expand housing supply.” […]