SCJ News and Press, iShares MSCI Japan Sm Cap From 05/19/23

2023-05-19 02:00:00 ET Summary Japan's first quarter official GDP data surprised to the upside, signalling a stronger than anticipated revival of economic growth. The preliminary estimate of GDP points to the economy growing 0.4% in the first three months of the year, or 1.6% on a...

2023-05-18 12:50:00 ET Summary April's surveys pointed to better-than-anticipated performances, beating expectations in all four major economies. US output rose for a third successive month and at the fastest rate for 11 months as growth accelerated in both manufacturing and servi...

2023-05-13 00:44:00 ET Summary Wall Street will remain focused on debt ceiling drama, a plethora of Fed speak, retail earnings, and bank stress. This week contains nine Fed appearances, with the highlights coming from Bostic on Monday, Goolsbee on Tuesday, while Fed Chair Powell p...

2023-05-11 03:00:00 ET Summary In its effort to tame inflation, the U.S. Federal Reserve is likely to pause at the top of its interest rate cycle rather than quickly pivot toward rate cuts. But in either scenario, history suggests fixed income can offer attractive return potential, es...

2023-05-09 03:30:00 ET Summary The global equity rally that began last October made further headway in April. Growth stocks were hurt by Q1 earnings disappointments, while financials got a lift from stronger-than-expected quarterly results and waning worries about the global banki...

2023-05-06 01:15:00 ET Summary The US labor market is showing signs of resilience, but now the focus shifts back to inflation, with a close eye staying on the banking space. President Biden will meet with four top congressional leaders on May 9th to discuss the budget which will d...

2023-05-05 03:35:00 ET Summary Most government bond markets experienced a sell-off in April, particularly in the UK, where 10-year Gilt mid-yields climbed nearly 20 basis points to end the month at 3.72%. Among the countries in the Euro area, France saw the largest uptick with the...

2023-05-05 01:40:00 ET Summary A marginal improvement in global manufacturing output was recorded for a third consecutive month in April. The steadying of the sector after the downturn seen late last year can be largely traced to improved supply chain conditions, with supplier del...

2023-05-04 00:27:00 ET Summary Tourism to Japan has been surging, with entries rising exponentially since the country reopened last fall. Besides the welcome rebound in arrivals, renowned investor Warren Buffett’s recently renewed attention to several Japanese trading giant...

2023-05-03 05:30:00 ET Summary Price pressures in the electronics sector are coming down, notably for consumer electronics. New orders continue to fall at a steeper rate than production. With input cost pressures easing amid improving supply chains and falling demand, selling ...