Jane Zhang
207 Articles
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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Fed Renovation Costs Stir Debate Between Trump and Powell, No Dismissal
TradingKey - On July 24, President Donald Trump made a visit to the Federal Reserve headquarters to inspect its renovation project, a move seen as an escalation of pressure on Fed Chair Jerome Powell. However, during the visit, Trump stated he wouldn't dismiss Powell over the renovation's budget ove
Fri, Jul 25
U.S. Auto Giants Flag Competitive Concerns After Japan Tariff Deal
TradingKey - The United States' Big Three automakers have expressed concerns over the recent U.S.-Japan tariff agreement, fearing that the American auto industry might bear higher costs for steel, aluminum, and parts compared to its competitors, placing them at a disadvantage in the domestic market.
Thu, Jul 24
Alphabet Capex Expands to $85 Billion, Raising Concerns; Citi Reaffirms 'Buy'
TradingKey - On Wednesday, Alphabet, Google's parent company, reported its Q2 earnings, surpassing expectations for both revenue and profits. However, the company announced that its capital expenditures for 2025 will increase from the previously forecasted $75 billion to $85 billion. After the annou
Thu, Jul 24
OpenAI and Oracle Reunite to Develop 4.5 GW Stargate Data Center
TradingKey - On July 22, OpenAI announced that it has reached an agreement with Oracle to develop a 4.5-gigawatt "Stargate" data center in the United States. This ambitious project is expected to create over 100,000 jobs across the country.
Wed, Jul 23
Nikkei Climbs Back to 40,000, Reaching Yearly High, While Japanese Bonds Plummet
TradingKey - On Tuesday, Eastern Time, President Trump announced a trade agreement with Japan, reducing tariffs on Japanese imports to 15%. Meanwhile, rumors of Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's planned resignation emerged, causing Japanese stocks to soar sharply, while bonds plunged.
Wed, Jul 23
Japanese Bonds Sound Alarm After Senate Election Defeat, Analysts Warn of Possible "Triple Threat"
TradingKey - Following a setback for Japan's ruling coalition in the Senate elections, Liberal Democratic Party leader Shigeru Ishiba faces pressure from within his party to step down. Japan's simultaneous political and economic challenges have led to an increase in yields on 20- to 40-year Japanese
Tue, Jul 22
Opendoor Soars Over 121% Intraday, Emerges as the Latest Meme Stock, Trading Volume Surpasses Meta
TradingKey - On Monday, July 21st, shares of real estate tech company Opendoor skyrocketed as much as 121% intraday, before closing up 42%. Trading was halted at one point due to extreme volatility. This marks the sixth consecutive day of gains for Opendoor, with a cumulative increase of 312% over t
Tue, Jul 22
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Hedge Funds Sell Japanese Stocks, But Short-term Plunge Unlikely
TradingKey - According to the latest report from Goldman Sachs, global hedge funds offloaded Japanese stocks at the fastest pace in nearly two and a half months last week, ahead of Japan's election results.
Mon, Jul 21
Yen Surges After Election Defeat; Analysts Remain Bearish on Yen and Japanese Stocks
TradingKey - Following a significant defeat in the upper house elections where Japan's ruling coalition lost its majority, the yen surged amidst looming US-Japan tariff negotiations. Analysts believe the political uncertainty will lead to increased volatility in Japanese stocks and the yen.
Mon, Jul 21
“Shadow Chair” Demands Rate Cuts as Waller Frets Jobs, Warsh Slams Independence — Will Their Voices Tip the Scale?
Even if Trump were to nominate a "Shadow Chair" to the Federal Reserve's board, it would be challenging to significantly alter the direction of U.S. monetary policy in the short term.
Fri, Jul 18
Meta Poaches Two More Researchers from Apple, What’s Happening Within Apple?
TradingKey - Meta has once again lured talent from Apple, securing two researchers following the high-profile recruitment of top AI researcher Rongming Pang with a staggering $200 million package. The company has hired Mark Lee and Tom Gunter to join its superintelligence lab, according to Bloomberg
Fri, Jul 18
Fed's Beige Book: Inflation Not as Severe, Job Market Stable, But Both Under Strain
TradingKey - On Wednesday (16th), the Federal Reserve released the Beige Book, indicating that economic activity saw some improvement from late May through early July, but the overall outlook remains cautiously pessimistic.
Thu, Jul 17
Rumors of Trump Firing Powell Lifts 30-Year Treasury Yields Above 5%; Wall Street Warns of Higher Levels
TradingKey - On Wednesday, July 16th, Eastern Time, long-term US Treasury yields soared following reports that President Trump was set to dismiss Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, only to retract somewhat after Trump denied the claims. The 30-year US Treasury yield remains above 5%.
Thu, Jul 17
Shakeup in Bloomberg Billionaires Index: Oracle Founder Surpasses Zuckerberg
TradingKey - On Tuesday, the Bloomberg Billionaires Index saw a reshuffle, with Oracle (ORCL) founder Larry Ellison climbing to second place with a net worth of $251.2 billion, surpassing Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
Wed, Jul 16
Baidu Stocks Surge in US and Hong Kong as Apollo Go Teams Up with Uber for Global Expansion
TradingKey - On Tuesday, Eastern Time, Chinese search engine giant Baidu announced a multi-year partnership with ride-hailing titan Uber. The agreement involves deploying thousands of Apollo Go autonomous vehicles on Uber’s platforms outside China and the US, with the first deployments expected in A
Wed, Jul 16
Trump to Unveil $70 Billion Plan for AI and Energy Investment, EQT Hits New High Since July
TradingKey - On Tuesday, Donald Trump is set to announce a $70 billion investment in artificial intelligence and energy during an event in Pennsylvania. The initiative is aimed at accelerating development within these sectors.
Tue, Jul 15
Japan's 10-Year Bond Yields Hit Highest Level Since 2008; Analysts Bearish on JGB Outlook Amid Global Long Bond Decline
TradingKey - Japan's government bonds are under sell-off pressure due to market concerns over political uncertainty and fiscal spending. On Tuesday, July 15, the yield on the 10-year bond surged to 1.595%, marking its highest point since 2008. Meanwhile, the 20-year yield rose to 2.645%, and the 30-
Tue, Jul 15
Jensen Huang Climbs Into Global Top 10 Rich List, Nears Buffett's Wealth by $1 Billion
TradingKey - NVIDIA saw its shares edge up by 0.8% to close at $164.10 on Thursday, elevating its market capitalization beyond the $4 trillion mark. This achievement places NVIDIA ahead of rivals such as Apple and Microsoft. Earlier in the week, the company briefly exceeded this valuation before exp
Fri, Jul 11
US-Canada Tariff Dispute Intensifies as Trump Announces 35% Tariff; Canadian Dollar Falls
TradingKey - Following the introduction of a comprehensive 50% tariff on Brazilian imports, President Donald Trump has further heightened trade tensions by declaring on his social media platform, Truth Social, that a 35% tariff will be imposed on Canadian imports starting August 1. This move is perc
Fri, Jul 11
Perplexity Unveils AI Browser Comet, With OpenAI Set to Follow — Is Google’s Search Dominance Under Threat?
TradingKey - Nvidia-backed AI startup Perplexity AI has introduced Comet, a new AI-powered browser, challenging Google's dominance as OpenAI gears up to debut its own offering in the coming weeks.
Thu, Jul 10
