Jane Zhang
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Jane Zhang is a financial editor at TradingKey, with a journalism background. She previously worked for well-known traditional media and has extensive reporting experience. Jane specializes in writing financial news, investigative reports, and feature articles. In 2024, she joined TradingKey, covering news related to stocks and commodities.
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U.S. Debt Default Sounding Alarm! CBO: Government Funds Depleted, "X-Date" Could Arrive by Mid-August!
TradingKey - On Monday, June 9th, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) announced that if the debt ceiling remains unchanged, the U.S. government's ability to borrow through "extraordinary measures" might be depleted between mid-August and the end of September.
Tue, Jun 10
China Approves Certain Export License Applications, Global Rare Earth Stocks Surge
TradingKey - On the evening of Saturday, June 7, China's Ministry of Commerce announced that it has approved a certain number of rare earth export applications in compliance with the law. This news sparked a significant rally in related stocks on Monday.
Mon, Jun 9
Term Premium Soars to 11-Year High! Bond Traders Brace for US Treasury Auction This Week
TradingKey - The recent performance of U.S. Treasury auctions has consistently fallen short of market expectations. Data from the New York Federal Reserve shows that the term premium on 10-year Treasuries is now at an 11-year high.
Mon, Jun 9
Musk Signals Truce with Trump, Tesla Stock Rebounds 5%
TradingKey - According to American media sources, Elon Musk has hinted at a willingness to ease tensions following a public fallout with Donald Trump. This development has influenced Tesla's shares to climb over 5% in pre-market trading.
Fri, Jun 6
Mixue Tumbles 11% in 2 Days, Wipes Off HK$30bn; UBS, BofA Downgrade
TradingKey - MIXUE Group's stock, after an impressive surge, has finally faced a reality check.
Fri, Jun 6
Japan's Long-Term Bond Auctions Falter for Third Time; 30-Year Bond Demand at Two-Year Low, UBS Advises Stopping Issuing
TradingKey - On Thursday, June 5th, the Japan 30-Year Bond auction experienced lukewarm demand, reaching its lowest level since early 2023.
Thu, Jun 5
Trump and Warren Join Forces to Criticize Debt Ceiling as 'Too Destructive,' Call for Abolition
TradingKey - As the deficit rises, the issue of the U.S. debt ceiling has once again become a central focus in American politics. On Wednesday, former President Donald Trump took to his social media platform, Truth Social, to declare that the U.S. should abolish the debt ceiling system.
Thu, Jun 5
Fed Lifts Asset Cap on Wells Fargo, Concluding Seven-Year Regulatory Oversight
TradingKey - The Federal Reserve announced on Tuesday that Wells Fargo (WFC) has satisfied all conditions of the 2018 regulatory actions, resulting in the lifting of its asset cap. Following the news, Wells Fargo's stock rose 3% and surged over 10% in after-hours trading.
Wed, Jun 4
Fed's Inaction Spurs Bessent to Act! U.S. Treasury Executes Record-Breaking Treasury Buyback
TradingKey - On Tuesday, June 3, at 2 p.m. EST, the U.S. Treasury announced the results of its unprecedented $10 billion Treasury buyback. This marks the largest single Treasury buyback operation in history.
Wed, Jun 4
Ahead of Robotaxi Debut, Tesla Proponent Cathie Wood Divests 50,000 Shares
TradingKey - Cathie Wood's ARK Invest, known for its strong support of Tesla, surprisingly reduced its holdings by 50,000 shares over three consecutive days last week, just before the anticipated launch of Tesla's Robotaxi.
Tue, Jun 3
Japan's 10-Year Bond Demand Soars to 14-Month High, BOJ's Bond Purchase Cuts Still Uncertain
TradingKey - Japan's 10-year government bond auction demand reached its highest level since April 2024, driven by rising yields that attracted investors.
Tue, Jun 3
Japan's Life Insurance Giants Slash Bullish Yen Hedge Ratios to a 14-Year Low! Yen Appreciation Expectation Crumbling?
TradingKey - Bloomberg reports that Japanese life insurers have cut their hedge ratios for overseas assets to the lowest level in 14 years, effectively reducing their protection against potential losses from a strengthening yen. This indicates a declining expectation for yen appreciation within the
Fri, May 30
Bank of Korea Cuts Rates for Fourth Time Amid Domestic and Global Pressures, Reaching 2.5%, a Near Three-Year Low
TradingKey - On Thursday, the Bank of Korea announced a resumption of its rate-cutting cycle, lowering the benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 2.50% from 2.75%.
Thu, May 29
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Cathie Wood Boosts Nvidia Investment by $4.7 Million Ahead of Earnings Report
TradingKey - Cathie Wood, CEO of ARK Invest, made a bold move on Tuesday by purchasing 34,543 shares of Nvidia (NVDA) ahead of its earnings report.
Thu, May 29
US Stocks Surge on A Successful TACO Trade! Trump's Threat Losing Halo?
On Tuesday, May 28, Eastern Time, following the Memorial Day holiday closure on Monday, U.S. stocks, bonds, and currency markets all rebounded, with the three major indices showing strength. Tesla led the gains among the seven tech giants, as the market executed what is known as a "TACO trade."
Wed, May 28
Tesla Stock Soars, Yet UBS Predicts a 48% Decline; Will Musk's Criticism of Trump Prove Effective?
TradingKey - On Tuesday, Eastern Time, Tesla's stock soared by 6.9%, reaching its highest level in three months, which translated into an overnight market value increase of $75.9 billion.
Wed, May 28
UK's Strategic Bond Market Revamp: Slashing Long Bonds, Increasing Short-Term Issuances
TradingKey - To cut interest costs, the UK is pivoting towards short-term borrowing.
Tue, May 27
Another Taiwan Dollar? Hedge Funds Bet on Korean Won Rally
TradingKey - According to Bloomberg, hedge funds are ramping up bets in the options market, speculating that the South Korean won will mirror the recent dramatic surge of the Taiwan dollar.
Tue, May 27
U.S. ETFs See Surge in Cash as Short-Term Treasury and Actively Managed Funds Gain Favor
TradingKey - Despite the turbulence in financial markets caused by tariffs and trade wars, U.S. investors' enthusiasm for exchange-traded funds (ETFs) has only grown stronger.
Mon, May 26
Japan's Long-term Bonds Plummet! Would US Treasuries Be the Scapegoat?
TradingKey - Japan's bonds are currently experiencing a wave of sell-offs. This week, a surprisingly weak auction for 20-year bonds led to a spike in yields, causing a severe decline in long-term bonds.
Fri, May 23
