Could Canada fully supply the U.S. with aluminium?

New Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh “wants to do the right thing” but is facing a Fed board that might oppose him, the president said.

Nvidia (NVDA -2.34%) has jumped 15% since July 29, but it’s not overvalued. It’s true that the stock is more expensive than the S&P 500, trading at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 37.5 based on adjusted earnings per share, but investors have to consider the company’s growth rate as well. Factoring that in, Nvidia is…

Gold price (XAU/USD) loses ground to around $4,100 during the early Asian session on Wednesday. The precious metal faces new selling pressure after the US vows a response against Iran following reports of attacks on three oil tankers in and around the Strait of Hormuz. Traders await the release of the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) June meeting…

Commerzbank’s Dr. Henry Hao and Moses Lim note India’s economy remains supported by strong domestic demand and exports, with growth projected at 6.7% in fiscal 2026-2027 versus 8% previously. Inflation is forecast at 5%, within the RBI’s 2-6% band, allowing policy to stay on hold at 5.25%. FX reserves above USD700bn bolster RBI’s ability to…

Whether driven by retirements or re-configuration, the insurance industry is scrambling for tech talent. This article appears in the July/August issue of Global Finance Magazine. Caught between a wave of retirements and a weak talent pipeline short on tech-savvy candidates, the insurance industry faces a talent shortage that could affect its ability to address cyber…

The US 10-year Treasury yield declines sharply on Wednesday, trading at 4.651% at the time of writing after reaching an intraday high of 4.712%. The move follows a surprise announcement from the United States (US) Department of the Treasury that it will double the size of its liquidity-support buyback operations for longer-dated securities. The US…