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indian rupee declines amid rising oil prices and shifting investment trends
The Indian rupee has fallen past 84 to the dollar, reaching a record low, driven by rising oil prices and capital outflows towards China. Analysts from Barclays Plc, QuantEco Research, and Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. predict a continued decline, with targets set between 84.25 and 84.50 per dollar.
Shein prepares for potential 50 billion pound IPO in London
Shein is preparing for a potential £50 billion IPO on the London Stock Exchange, with Barclays and UBS as advisors. However, the company faces challenges, including regulatory approvals in China and the UK, and scrutiny over its supply chain ethics. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasized that all companies seeking to list in London will undergo labor rights checks.
Lazard appoints Will Thompson as managing director of healthcare services
Lazard has appointed Will Thompson as Managing Director of Healthcare Services, effective November 4, 2024, based in London. Thompson, who previously worked at Lazard from 1998 to 2004, joins from Barclays, enhancing Lazard's healthcare advisory capabilities alongside recent hire Michele Colocci. The firm has seen significant growth in its healthcare business, advising on over $245 billion in transactions since 2020.
major banks predict european central bank rate cut in october
Major brokerages, including Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan, anticipate a quarter-point rate cut from the European Central Bank at its Oct. 17 meeting, driven by recent economic data indicating weakness and slowing inflation. Market expectations now reflect a 90% chance of this cut, following reductions in June and September. Euro zone inflation fell below 2% for the first time since mid-2021, while business activity contracted sharply in September, prompting policymakers to prioritize growth over price pressures.
big banks divided on pace of federal reserve interest rate cuts
Wall Street's major banks are divided on the pace and depth of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts, following a surprise half-point reduction. Goldman Sachs anticipates quarter-point cuts at each meeting until June, while JPMorgan forecasts another half-point cut in November, contingent on labor market conditions. Other banks, including Bank of America and Citigroup, predict additional cuts totaling 75 basis points this year, with varying expectations for 2025.
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