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RBA Holds Rates Steady as Services Inflation and Consumer Spending Remain Key Concerns

Oct 14, 2025 01:28 am UTC| Central Banks Economy

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) decided against an immediate interest rate cut at its September policy meeting, emphasizing that future moves will depend on upcoming economic data. Minutes released on Tuesday revealed...

Wall Street Surges as Trump Softens Tone on China; Gold Hits Record Highs

Oct 14, 2025 00:29 am UTC| Economy

U.S. stocks surged Monday, bouncing back from Fridays sharp selloff as investors welcomed signs of easing tensions between Washington and Beijing. The SP 500 jumped 1.6%, the Nasdaq Composite soared 3.2%, and the Dow Jones...

European Stocks Rebound as Tech and Mining Sectors Boost Market Sentiment

Oct 13, 2025 08:49 am UTC| Economy

European shares stabilized on Monday after a turbulent end to the previous week, supported by gains in technology and mining stocks. The pan-European STOXX 600 index climbed 0.6% by 0719 GMT, recovering from a 1.3% drop on...

South Korea and U.S. Explore Currency Swap Deal Amid Trade Talks

Oct 13, 2025 08:47 am UTC| Politics Economy

South Korea is in discussions with the United States to establish a bilateral foreign exchange swap line as part of ongoing trade negotiations. The move comes amid growing concerns that proposed U.S. investment levels...

Gold Rally Shows Signs of Peaking as Deutsche Bank Warns of Slowing Momentum

Oct 13, 2025 08:38 am UTC| Economy

Golds recent rally may be nearing its peak, according to Deutsche Bank analysts, who note that the SeptemberOctober surge has lasted 29 trading dayswell beyond the historical median of 1819 days. Analyst Michael Hsueh...

China’s Foreign Trade Surges in September Despite Global Tensions

Oct 13, 2025 05:03 am UTC| Economy

Chinas foreign trade delivered an unexpected boost in September, with both exports and imports surpassing market expectations, underscoring the countrys resilience amid global headwinds and soft domestic demand. According...

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Oct 13, 2025 02:42 am UTC| Economy

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Economy

Trump Threatens 200% Tariff on French Wine Over Macron’s Refusal to Join Peace Board

U.S. President Donald Trump has sparked fresh controversy after saying he would impose a 200% tariff on French wines and champagnes, linking the move to French President Emmanuel Macrons refusal to join his proposed Board...

Asian Stocks Slide as Trump-Greenland Tensions and Japan Election Jitters Rattle Markets

Asian stocks declined broadly on Tuesday, extending sharp losses from the previous session as investors remained cautious amid rising geopolitical tensions and political uncertainty. Regional markets were unsettled by...

Bank of Japan Signals Cautious Path Toward Further Rate Hikes Amid Yen Weakness

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is widely expected to raise its economic growth forecast this Friday and signal its readiness to tighten monetary policy further, as persistent yen depreciation and expectations of solid wage growth...

China Holds Loan Prime Rates Steady in January as Market Expectations Align

China kept its benchmark lending rates unchanged for the eighth consecutive month in January, signaling a continued cautious approach to monetary policy amid a fragile economic recovery. The decision, announced on Tuesday,...

Dollar Slides to One-Week Low as White House Threats Spark ‘Sell America’ Trade

The U.S. dollar weakened to its lowest level in a week during early trading on Monday as renewed geopolitical tensions involving the White House and the European Union triggered a broad selloff across U.S. financial...

Politics

Trump Says Greenland Is Key to Global Security After Call With NATO Chief

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he held a very good telephone conversation with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, during which they discussed issues of global security, including the strategic importance...

Minnesota U.S. Citizen Detained by ICE in Armed Raid Sparks Outrage and Civil Rights Concerns

A Minnesota mans traumatic encounter with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has ignited renewed debate over immigration enforcement practices and civil rights under the Trump administration. ChongLy Thao, 56, a...

Russian Drone and Missile Attack Disrupts Power and Water in Kyiv

Russian forces carried out a large-scale combined drone and missile attack on Ukraines capital, Kyiv, early Tuesday, causing significant disruptions to essential infrastructure and injuring at least one person, according...

Trump Administration Appeals Judge’s Order Limiting ICE Tactics in Minneapolis

The Trump administration has filed an appeal against a federal judges ruling that restricts certain tactics used by U.S. immigration agents during enforcement operations in Minneapolis, escalating tensions surrounding...

Syrian Government Consolidates Control as Kurdish Forces Withdraw from Key Regions

Syrian government troops tightened their control over large parts of northern and eastern Syria on Monday after Kurdish-led forces abruptly withdrew, marking a major shift in the countrys balance of power. The pullback by...

Science

NASA and SpaceX Target Crew-11 Undocking From ISS Amid Medical Concern

NASA has confirmed that the agency, in coordination with SpaceX, is targeting no earlier than 5 p.m. Eastern Time (2200 GMT) on Wednesday, January 14, for the undocking of the SpaceX Crew-11 mission from the International...

Neuralink Plans High-Volume Brain Implant Production and Fully Automated Surgery by 2026

Elon Musks brain-computer interface company Neuralink is preparing for a major expansion, announcing plans to begin high-volume production of its brain implant devices and transition to a fully automated surgical procedure...

Jared Isaacman Confirmed as NASA Administrator, Becomes 15th Leader of U.S. Space Agency

The U.S. Senate has officially confirmed billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as the new NASA administrator, making him the 15th leader in the agencys history. The confirmation, which took place on Wednesday, marks...

Senate Sets December 8 Vote on Trump’s NASA Nominee Jared Isaacman

The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee announced it will vote on December 8 on President Donald Trumps renewed nomination of private astronaut and tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman to lead NASA. Isaacman, known for his...

NASA Cuts Boeing Starliner Missions as SpaceX Pulls Ahead

NASA has significantly scaled back Boeings Starliner program after years of technical issues and delays, announcing that the next Starliner mission to the International Space Station (ISS) will fly without astronauts. The...

Technology

Micron to Buy Powerchip Fab for $1.8 Billion, Shares Surge Nearly 10%

Shares of Taiwans Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp jumped nearly 10% on Monday following news that U.S. memory chip giant Micron Technology plans to acquire one of Powerchips fabrication facilities in Taiwan,...

Tesla Revives Dojo Supercomputer Project With AI5 Chip at the Core

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) is set to restart development of its next-generation supercomputer, Dojo3, marking a renewed push into artificial intelligence infrastructure. Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirmed on Sunday that work on...

South Korea Seeks Favorable U.S. Tariff Terms on Memory Chip Imports

South Korea is moving to secure favorable treatment from the United States on tariffs affecting memory chip imports, following recent trade actions announced by the U.S. government. A spokesperson from South Koreas...

South Korea Sees Limited Impact From New U.S. Tariffs on Advanced AI Chips

South Koreas trade minister said a newly announced U.S. tariff on certain advanced computing chips is expected to have only a limited short-term impact on South Korean companies, while cautioning that future measures could...

Elon Musk Seeks $134 Billion in Lawsuit Against OpenAI and Microsoft Over Alleged Wrongful Gains

Elon Musk has escalated his legal battle against OpenAI and Microsoft, seeking up to $134 billion in damages over what he claims are wrongful gains stemming from his early involvement in the artificial intelligence...

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