Economics
Macroeconomics, central banks and global economy
PC Shipments Drop 4.9%, but Prices Rise Due to Memory Shortage
Global PC shipments fell 4.9%, but manufacturers are growing revenue thanks to a memory shortage and a shift toward expensive AI-capable machines. Prices will rise 20%.
US Treasury to Announce New Bond Buyback of Over $4 Billion
The US Treasury will conduct a buyback of long-term Treasury bonds on September 10 totaling over $4 billion. Morgan Stanley estimates the upper limit at $10 billion.
The European Commission is preparing the Quantum Act to develop the quantum industry by the end of 2026
The European Commission is preparing the Quantum Act by the end of 2026 to accelerate research and commercialization of quantum technologies in Europe.
China Allocates $54 Billion to Strengthen Banks and Insurers
China has announced a large-scale financial stimulus.
The US Federal Reserve Proposed Including Stablecoins in M1 or M2 Aggregates
The Fed proposed to include stablecoins in the M1 or M2 monetary aggregates, which could change the market.
Lululemon Shares Plunge 80% Amid Founder’s Divorce
Lululemon shares have dropped 80% from a record $511.29. The founder is going through a divorce without a contract.
Rental Prices for Old Nvidia AI Chips Increased by 22% in a Month
Rental prices for old Nvidia chips, particularly the H100, increased by 22% over the past month, reaching $3.28 per hour.