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In recent months, the Japanese yen has undergone significant changes. In July, it hit a historic low against the dollar, but it has since rebounded to reach its highest level of the year. * Several factors have influenced this turbulent trajectory, with the monetary policies of both Japan and the US playing a key role. In the following text, we will examine the major events that have shaped the value of these currencies.

The long-anticipated move by the U.S. Federal Reserve has become a reality, as it lowered its benchmark interest rates for the first time since 2020. Although this was made possible by consistently promising economic data, including declining inflation, the cut was ultimately more radical than many had expected. Last week, we also witnessed a rate cut in the Eurozone, the second this year. It's evident that inflation in many Western countries is on the retreat, though the risk of its resurgence has not disappeared.

South Africa (SA) is a country that has had its reputation tarnished in recent years. Nevertheless, it can be interesting for financial investors and traders. This is because it is one of the non-European economies that offer some interesting investment opportunities.

European car manufacturers face fundamental changes ahead. The transition to zero-emission transportation is a massive challenge requiring substantial investments in new technological processes. However, these companies are struggling with significantly higher production costs compared to competitors from China. Despite a slowdown, global demand for electric vehicles is growing, yet sales in Europe are declining, according to recent data.

The semiconductor industry is once again navigating uncertain waters as chipmaker stocks have been declining in recent weeks despite positive financial indicators. Investor expectations are high, and failure to meet them often leads to significant stock price drops. One example is Broadcom, which, despite surprising positively with its robust revenue growth, caused uncertainty among investors with its outlook for the next quarter.