Peter Schiff has urged President Biden to sell all federally held Bitcoin to reduce the 2024 budget deficit and eliminate plans for a "Strategic Bitcoin Reserve." Schiff argues that this move would prevent future administrations, like Trump’s, from establishing a national BTC stockpile. Meanwhile, countries such as Russia and Brazil are exploring their own Bitcoin reserves, highlighting the growing recognition of cryptocurrency as a hedge against inflation and geopolitical risks.
Donald Trump plans to impose 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada, and an additional 10% on Chinese imports, starting on his first day in office. He cites immigration and drug trafficking as justifications, warning that these tariffs will remain until the issues are addressed. Experts predict that this protectionist approach may lead to higher prices for consumers and potential retaliatory tariffs from affected countries.
The Employees" Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) reported a 9.33% increase in net member additions, totaling 18.81 lakh in September 2024, compared to the same month last year. New enrollments reached approximately 9.47 lakh, marking a 6.22% rise from September 2023. This growth is attributed to enhanced employment opportunities and increased awareness of employee benefits.
TJX Companies reported a strong start to the holiday shopping season, with fiscal third-quarter earnings per share of $1.14, surpassing expectations. However, its holiday quarter guidance of $1.12 to $1.14 fell short of Wall Street"s $1.18 forecast, leading to a decline in shares. Comparable sales growth is expected to be between 2% and 3%, while the company anticipates full-year earnings between $4.15 and $4.17, slightly below analyst expectations.
UBS joint ventures have invested approximately CHF 1 billion in two Chinese companies under US sanctions, including Aviation Industry Corporation of China Xi"an and Hikvision. The bank holds 49% and 20% stakes in these firms, which are linked to the Chinese government and have been on the sanctions list since 2021. UBS asserts that these transactions comply with legal regulations.
UBS is reportedly linked to Chinese military companies under U.S. sanctions, investing around $1 billion in fighter jet manufacturer Avic Xi"an and surveillance supplier Hikvision through joint ventures. Despite selling shares after the sanctions were imposed, UBS"s joint ventures have made significant purchases, raising concerns about potential U.S. retaliation. The bank maintains that its investments comply with U.S. laws, asserting that trading of these securities is permissible outside the U.S. as long as U.S. persons are not involved.
Walmart"s CFO, John David Rainey, indicated that the retailer may need to raise prices on some items if proposed tariffs by President-elect Trump are implemented, despite the company"s commitment to everyday low prices. While two-thirds of Walmart"s products are domestically sourced, the potential tariffs could still lead to inflationary pressures on consumers. Other retailers, like Lowe"s, are also preparing for increased costs due to these tariffs, which could impact their supply chains significantly.
Lowe"s reported better-than-expected fiscal second-quarter earnings, driven by outdoor DIY projects and online sales, but still anticipates a year-over-year sales decline. The company raised its full-year sales guidance to between $83 billion and $83.5 billion, while projecting comparable sales to drop 3% to 3.5%. Despite these results, Lowe"s faces challenges from high interest rates affecting home improvement demand.
UBS is reportedly linked to sanctioned Chinese military firms, investing around $1 billion in Avic Xi"an and Hikvision through joint ventures with state-owned enterprises. Despite these ties, UBS asserts compliance with U.S. regulations, stating that their investments do not violate sanctions as long as U.S. persons are not involved in transactions.
UBS is reportedly linked to sanctioned Chinese military firms, investing around $1 billion in Avic Xi"an and Hikvision through joint ventures with state-owned enterprises. Despite these ties, UBS asserts compliance with U.S. regulations, stating that their investments do not violate sanctions as long as U.S. persons are not involved in transactions.
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