Interesting

Have we returned to the past? Of course it seems to be in the market. Just watch S&P 500 And, you’d think it’s February — before the “reciprocity” tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump, before the “a large bill bill” in the White House and before the war between Israel and Iran.

February 19, based on extensive indexing Closed at the highest altitude 6,144.15. Yesterday, it Ended the trade fair at 6,092.16. This is less than 1% difference. Light breeze (or rogue social media posts of the current U.S. president) could push the S&P 500 to that level.

In another sign, investors seem to be back in the days before trade and geopolitical uncertainty, Nvidia’s The title is in the headlines again after the new 4.3% shutdown. Gao Gao, a symbol of optimism surrounding artificial intelligence, driving market growth in 2024.

Strangely, the market seems to have escaped the heavy load that has been lowering since March.

Tariffs still exist. Trump threatened Spain on Wednesday, and he would “twice them” in the trade deal as European countries boycotted increased defense spending.

The war between Israel and Iran has not ended, although it has been stopped due to a ceasefire. That truce seems fragile- that’s Almost broken It starts a few hours after it starts. Who knows that there is a plan for our talks with Iran next week. (As long as it doesn’t drop to Screaming in the Oval Office When Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was there, I think it was a success. )

Nostalgia is seductive. But this charm can be dangerous.

The S&P 500 index is located in the new high school. However, the index ended and it was hardly changed on Wednesday. Technology inventory rises, Many hit intraday highs. but Asia-Pacific market mainly declineswith Japan Nikkei 225 One of the few indexes in green.

Trump threatens Spain with a tough trade deal. US President Posted these comments At NATO’s annual summit after the alliance’s allies (Spain prohibited) agree to meet Defense spending target is 5% GDP by 2035.

NVIDIA is once again the most valuable company. Stocks rose 4.3% on Wednesday, while Record Close – For the first time since January. Asian chip inventory Chasing Nvidia’s highs Thursday.

China urges development banks to support Belt and Road. Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang Increase its support For the regional development plan launched by Beijing.

(Pro) Investors hold their breath. The U.S. market seems surprisingly resistant to trade frictions and geopolitical instability. In fact, the S&P 500 seems to be expected to close in a new record. but The risk of knocking it out remains.

Japanese rice crisis shows signs of relaxation as stocks return to shelves

After months of rice prices, Japanese consumers may eventually get some relief.

Data from Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture It shows that the average price of a bag of 5 kg rice fell to 3,920 yen ($27.03) for the week ending June 15. This is the first time since the week ended on March 2 that the price has dropped below ¥4,000.

This is partly due to the government’s release of rice reserves. However, many consumers are concerned that Japanese business professors say the rice stored is old and not so delicious.

— Lim Hui Jie