US tech giants in focus
In the current season, all eyes are on the balance sheets of the big US tech giants such as NVIDIA $NVDA (-0,83 %)Microsoft $MSFT (-0,01 %)Amazon $AMZN (+0,59 %) and Tesla $TSLA (+4,92 %). These companies are at the center of stock market attention because their latest results and upcoming release dates are of enormous importance. They give us an insight into the economic situation and the future development of the industry. The quarterly figures are expected to be published in the next few weeks, which could lead to significant price movements on the stock market. Investors should be prepared for exciting developments, as these tech giants play a key role in the global economy and influence the markets far beyond their home turf.
China's economy battles deflation
In China, the economy is facing increasing challenges as consumer prices continue to fall in the wake of the trade dispute with the US. The consumer price index fell by 0.1 points year-on-year in April, falling short of expectations. This deflation could be detrimental to the economy in the long term, as it reduces companies' revenues and potentially jeopardizes jobs. The Chinese government has set itself an inflation target of around two percent, but weak demand and high unemployment among young people are weighing on economic stability. In order to stimulate the economy, the central bank has announced interest rate cuts. Although these measures are a step in the right direction, the trade conflict with the USA could continue to influence price trends in China, which means both opportunities and challenges for the domestic economy.
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