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Powell at Jackson Hole: When the Fed’s “Conductor” Sets a New Tone for Markets
The speech by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell at the annual Jackson Hole symposium is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 22 (New York time), equivalent to 9:00 p.m. the same day in Vietnam. This is the centerpiece event of the week, as markets look for guidance on monetary policy direction for the remainder of the year.
Japan: Core Inflation Eases in July on Softer Rice Prices – Implications for Monetary Policy
In July 2025, Japan’s core consumer inflation (excluding fresh food) rose 3.1% year-on-year, down from 3.3% in June.
Meta Scales Back Its AI Talent Hiring Spree
After an intense period of aggressive recruitment and heavy spending to build its TBD Superintelligence Lab, Meta is now shifting gears. Instead of sustaining a costly race against rivals like OpenAI, Google DeepMind, and Anthropic, the company under Mark Zuckerberg’s leadership is adopting a more measured, long-term strategy.
Gold Prices Surge After Fed Minutes — Markets Await Powell’s Remarks
On Wednesday global gold prices jumped sharply following the release of the Federal Reserve’s July meeting minutes. However, by Thursday morning in Asian trading, prices showed signs of a slight pullback, reflecting investor caution ahead of Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s remarks at the Jackson Hole Symposium
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Tech Stock Selloff in the U.S. Extends to a Second Day- But Don’t Let It “Ruin Your Summer”
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Pop Mart and the Labubu Effect: Explosive Profits, But Is the Future Sustainable?
In August 2025, Pop Mart - the “king of collectible toys” in China unexpectedly became the center of attention on the stock market. The company’s share price hit an intraday record high, reflecting investor enthusiasm after first-half profits surged nearly fourfold year-on-year.