Swiss Inflation Slows to 2.8% Before Likely Jump in January

Article content (Bloomberg) — Inflation in Switzerland unexpectedly slowed in December, before a jump in the cost of electricity and health insurance is set to trigger a surge this month. Article content Consumer prices rose 2.8% from a year earlier, the Federal Statistics Office said on Wednesday. That’s below the previous reading and the 3% … Read more

Stocks, FX jump as Fed signals slower rate hikes; c.bank decisions eyed

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business Author of the article: Publishing date: Nov 24, 2022  •  6 minutes ago  •  2 minute read Join the conversation Article content An index of emerging market stocks jumped 1.2% on Thursday and currencies were on track to mark their best day in two weeks after less-hawkish minutes from the U.S. … Read more

New whip rules: BHA announces February introduction for jump jockeys; March for flat jockeys ahead of new season | Racing News

New whip rules announced in the summer will come into effect in the New Year – initially for jump racing and in a four-week ‘bedding-in’ period. Winners of races could be disqualified if their rider contravenes whip rules under the new regulations, although it has been agreed that to address concerns regarding the impact of … Read more

China Stocks to Jump on Reopening and Property: Hao Hong

(Bloomberg) — China will reopen from its Covid Zero lockdowns gradually and its property sector will recover slowly with policy support, helping propel the country’s benchmark stock index by 13% in the next 12 months, according to Hao Hong, chief economist at GROW Investment Group. Most Read from Bloomberg Stocks in Hong Kong may jump … Read more

Short Sellers Jump on Crypto Stocks Despite Steep Cost of Wagers

(Bloomberg) — Short sellers have pounced on crypto-focused equities as the digital-assets space crumbles in the wake of FTX’s public implosion. They’re paying a steep price to place those wagers. Most Read from Bloomberg Crypto stocks are nearly three times more shorted than the average share, even as short sellers are paying almost eleven times … Read more

Jump Crypto denies rumors that it intends to wind down due to FTX losses

Jump Crypto, a division of the Jump Trading Group, has denied  rumors circulating online that it intends to wind down operations due to its exposure to FTX losses.  According to a tweet shared by the company on Nov. 17, “Jump Crypto is not shutting down. We believe we’re one of the most well-capitalized and liquid … Read more

Credit card balances jump 15% as Americans fall deeper in debt

In an economy that has produced the highest inflation rate since the early 1980s, Americans are struggling to keep up with day-to-day expenses. More consumers are now relying on credit cards to get by, which has helped propel total credit card debt to $930 billion in the third quarter, just shy of the all-time record, according to … Read more

Networks Jump On Reports Of Missiles Crossing Into Poland Amid Fears Of Escalation Of Russia-Ukraine Conflict – Deadline

A report that Russian missiles crossed into Poland quickly began to dominate news network coverage on Tuesday afternoon, underscoring the fears that the conflict in Ukraine would escalate. Reporters were dramatic in describing the potential implications, but still a bit cautious as to the confirmation of the source of the missiles. Poland is member of … Read more

Nu Holdings sees ‘sustained increase’ in customers; shares jump

Shares of Nu Holdings Ltd. NU, -2.03% jumped 14.7% after hours on Monday after the Brazil-based digital banking platform reported a surprise third-quarter profit and revenue that beat expectations, helped by a boost in active customers. The company reported net income of $7.8 million, compared with a net loss of $34.4 million in the same … Read more