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Norges Bank likely to keep sight deposit rate unchanged at 0.50 pct, says Danske Bank

Dec 11, 2017 07:10 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks Economy

Norges Bank (NB) is expected to keep the sight deposit rate unchanged at 0.50 percent at Thursdays meeting. While developments since September have been roughly as expected, the combination of a weaker NOK and higher oil...

FxWirePro: Capitalize on EUR/CAD lackluster IVs for short legs in call ladder to hedge ahead of ECB

Dec 08, 2017 08:07 am UTC| Research & Analysis Central Banks

EURCAD, on a broader perspective, has been drifting in the range between 1.5372 - 1.4442 from the last couple of months. Last month, we witnessed stern bullish rallies but for now, the trend is foreseen to hover in the...

Bank of Canada keeps key policy rate unchanged at 1 pct

Dec 06, 2017 19:32 pm UTC| Commentary Central Banks

The Bank of Canada kept its key policy rate on hold today at 1 percent, as widely expected, with the accompanying statement striking a dovish tone. The economic backdrop seems to be evolving consistent with the central...

RBI stands pat in December, likely to reduce repo rates by 25 bps in February 2018 - ANZ

Dec 06, 2017 13:24 pm UTC| Commentary Central Banks

The Reserve Bank of India kept its repo rate on hold at 6 percent today, as expected, with a neutral stance. Five members voted in favor of keeping the rate unchanged, while one member voted for a reduction of 25 basis...

Bank of Canada monetary policy preview

Dec 06, 2017 12:45 pm UTC| Commentary Central Banks

Today Bank of Canada (BoC) is to provide further guidance in policy meet. The result of the monetary policy meeting is scheduled to be announced at 15:00 GMT. Current policy measures Stronger economic rebound and...

FxWirePro: USD/JPY Option Knock-in set-up ahead of BoJ and Fed

Dec 06, 2017 12:30 pm UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views Central Banks

The Japanese yen has vented higher more recently than that (up 16% vs USD and 25% against GBP in 1H 2016 for example). Thats a reminder that when a currency is as cheap as the yen (USDJPY PPP is at 103 according to the...

FxWirePro: Avoid exaggeration in Scandis, welcome EUR/SEK correction but load up NOK/SEK longs

Dec 06, 2017 11:35 am UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views Central Banks

Dear reader, lets not blow out of the proportion in EURSEK. Yes, the psychological mark of 10 is indeed luring factor. And yes, real interest rates in Sweden are very low. However, the economy is humming and the Riksbank...

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Economy

China Pledges $17 Billion in U.S. Agricultural Purchases Through 2028

China has agreed to purchase at least $17 billion worth of U.S. agricultural products annually in 2026, 2027, and 2028, according to a White House fact sheet released on Sunday. The announcement followed high-level...

China vs U.S. AI Race Shifts Toward Robotics and Manufacturing Power in 2026

The global competition for artificial intelligence dominance is no longer driven solely by computing power and advanced chips. A new Alpine Macro report released on May 12, 2026, argues that industrial scale, manufacturing...

Sterling Slides as UK Political Uncertainty Sparks Market Volatility

The British pound came under heavy selling pressure on Thursday after rising political uncertainty in the United Kingdom triggered a sharp increase in forex market volatility. Investors reacted swiftly to reports...

Fed Rate Hike Fears Return as Inflation Risks Reshape Global Market Sentiment

Institutional investors are becoming increasingly worried about rising inflation risks in the United States, while concerns over slowing economic growth continue to fade. A new Bank of America global FX and Rates Sentiment...

Samsung Strike Talks Resume as South Korea Weighs Emergency Action

South Korea is considering all available measures, including emergency arbitration, to prevent a potential labor strike at Samsung Electronics, according to Prime Minister Kim Min-seok. The government is aiming to minimize...

Politics

Cuba Denies U.S. Drone Threat Claims Amid Rising Tensions

Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez has rejected accusations that Cuba is preparing military aggression against the United States, calling the allegations a fraudulent case designed to justify tougher economic sanctions...

Russia Downs Over 3,100 Ukrainian Drones in One Week Amid Escalating Attacks

Russia claimed it intercepted and destroyed at least 3,124 Ukrainian drones over the past week, according to data released by the countrys Defence Ministry and reported by the state-run RIA news agency. The reported surge...

Trump Envoy Jeff Landry Visits Greenland Amid U.S. Push for Stronger Arctic Influence

U.S. special envoy Jeff Landry arrived in Nuuk, Greenland, on Sunday as the Trump administration continues efforts to strengthen American influence in the Arctic region. Landry, who currently serves as governor of...

Russia Downs Hundreds of Ukrainian Drones in Largest Moscow Attack in Over a Year

Russia reported one of the largest Ukrainian drone attacks on Moscow and surrounding regions in more than a year, leaving at least four people dead and several others injured. The large-scale overnight assault targeted...

Colombia Election Violence: Two Campaign Workers for Abelardo De La Espriella Killed Ahead of Presidential Vote

Political violence in Colombia has intensified after two campaign workers supporting right-wing presidential candidate Abelardo De La Espriella were killed just weeks before the countrys 2026 presidential election. The...

Science

Trump Administration Releases New UFO Files and Apollo Mission Records

The U.S. Defense Department has released dozens of previously classified UFO-related files following an order from President Donald Trump, sparking renewed debate over unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and government...

China vs. NASA: The New Moon Race and What's at Stake by 2030

The space race is back and this time, its a direct competition between the United States and China for dominance on the lunar surface. NASAs Artemis II mission recently made history when four astronauts flew farther into...

NASA Artemis II: First Crewed Moon Mission Since Apollo Takes Four Astronauts on 10-Day Lunar Journey

NASAs Artemis II mission launched Wednesday, marking humanitys return to crewed lunar exploration for the first time since the Apollo era. Carrying four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft, this historic 10-day mission...

NASA's Artemis II Mission: First Crewed Lunar Journey Since Apollo

NASA's Artemis II Crew Arrives in Florida for Historic Moon Mission

The four astronauts chosen for NASAs Artemis II mission have touched down at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, marking the beginning of final launch preparations for the first crewed lunar journey in over 50 years. NASA...

Technology

Samsung Union Talks Enter Final Stage as Strike Threat Looms

Samsung Electronics and its largest labor union are set to resume critical wage negotiations on Monday as both sides race to prevent a major strike that could disrupt South Koreas economy and global semiconductor supply...

SpaceX Shareholders Approve 5-for-1 Stock Split Ahead of Potential IPO

A majority of SpaceX shareholders have reportedly approved a 5-for-1 stock split proposed by the companys board, according to a Bloomberg News report published Friday. The decision comes as interest continues to grow...

FTC Antitrust Probe Targets Arm Holdings Over Chip Licensing Practices

Arm Holdings Plc (NASDAQ: ARM) is reportedly under formal investigation by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over concerns tied to its semiconductor licensing business, according to Bloomberg. The probe marks a...

Applied Materials Forecasts Strong Q3 Revenue as AI Chip Demand Accelerates

Applied Materials posted record fiscal second-quarter revenue on Thursday and issued a stronger-than-expected forecast for the third quarter, fueled by rising global investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure and...

Anthropic Nears $30 Billion Funding Round at $900 Billion Valuation

AI startup Anthropic is reportedly close to securing a massive $30 billion fundraising deal that would value the company at approximately $900 billion, according to a Financial Times report published Friday. The new...