Germany faces significant economic challenges, with company insolvencies up 80% in June compared to pre-pandemic levels and major job cuts announced by firms like Volkswagen and Bosch. Experts debate whether this signifies a market correction or deeper structural weakness, while increasing startup numbers offer some hope.
South Korea's Kospi index plunged 7% on Monday due to rising Middle East geopolitical tensions and concerns over AI stock valuations. Oil prices surged, strengthening the US dollar and increasing interest rate hike bets. Tech stocks led the decline in Seoul, with SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics falling sharply.
Dinesh Balachandran of SBI Mutual Fund discusses their asset allocation model, which uses valuations, sentiment, and earnings outlook. He notes that the model signaled caution in early 2024, leading to reduced equity exposure. Balachandran also shares insights on investing rules, market trends, and fund management decisions.
ECB Vice President Luis De Guindos warns of an elevated risk of a market correction due to high valuations, geopolitical risks, and fiscal challenges, despite current record-high stock indices.
Smartphone companies are reducing marketing and sales staff, impacting corporate and commercial roles due to rising costs and slower sales. Experts estimate a 12-15% cut in these roles, with some brands eliminating entire teams and employees taking on broader responsibilities.
Smartphone companies are reducing marketing and sales staff, particularly in entry-level segments, due to rising costs and slowing sales. This leads to broader roles for existing employees and decreased salary hikes for new hires.
Michael Burry, famed for predicting the 2008 crash, warns the stock market's AI obsession mirrors the dot-com bubble. He believes markets are ignoring economic data, driven solely by momentum. Burry cautions that massive AI investments by tech giants may yield no lasting returns, potentially leading to significant market corrections and tech job stagnation.
