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U.S. under Trump Series: Key highlights from Trump’s 2019 budget proposal

Feb 13, 2018 13:20 pm UTC| Commentary

The White House has unveiled President Trumps budget proposal on Monday, which widely dubbed as Trump and his allies as an American budget. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) said the proposal reflects the Trump...

Australian business conditions, sentiment rise in January

Feb 13, 2018 13:03 pm UTC| Commentary

Businesses in Australia have reported that conditions were very buoyant in January. Business conditions in January rose sharply, reaching the second highest level since the GFC. Business sentiment also increased further,...

FxWirePro Call Review: Correction likely in Bund but maintain short positions

Feb 13, 2018 12:04 pm UTC| Commentary Central Banks

This is our longest active open call; short 10-year bund. In October 2016, we urged our readers to go short in 10-year bund, at the breakout of 162.5 with an initial target of 160 area and subsequent longer-term target...

FxWirePro Call Review: DAX outlook revised from bullish to bearish

Feb 13, 2018 11:36 am UTC| Commentary

Last two weeks selloff in the global stock markets have badly hit our bullish call on DAX/ GER30 (for CFDs). The index (GER30) has declined from 13600, in less than three weeks ago to 12220 as of today. In little more than...

U.S. Treasuries jump ahead of January CPI, FOMC member Mester’s speech

Feb 13, 2018 10:59 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The U.S. Treasuries jumped Tuesday in what looks set to be another relatively uneventful day for major economic news in the US, with the only data release of note being the NFIB small business sentiment survey. Perhaps...

U.S. Treasuries jump ahead of January CPI, FOMC member Mester’s speech

Feb 13, 2018 10:59 am UTC| Commentary Economy

UK gilts tad lower after January consumer price inflation surpasses market expectations

Feb 13, 2018 10:13 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The UK gilts traded slightly on the downside Tuesday after the countrys consumer price inflation came in higher than expected in January, adding further pressure for policymakers to hike interest rates again, possibly as...

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Economy

Oil Prices Surge Amid U.S.-Iran Tensions and Supply Disruption Fears

Global oil prices climbed sharply on Thursday as escalating geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran fueled concerns about further supply disruptions in the Middle East. Brent crude oil prices surged by as...

Asian Stocks Slip as Oil Prices Surge and Fed Signals Inflation Risks

Asian stock markets declined on Thursday as investors reacted to a sharp rise in oil prices, mixed corporate earnings, and a cautious outlook from the U.S. Federal Reserve. The combination of geopolitical tensions, energy...

Dollar Holds Near Two-Week High as Fed Hawkish Shift Lifts Yields, Yen Near Intervention Zone

The U.S. dollar remained close to its strongest level in more than two weeks on Thursday, supported by a hawkish shift from Federal Reserve policymakers that pushed Treasury yields to a one-month high. Currency markets are...

US Stock Futures Mixed as Fed Holds Rates, Oil Prices Surge, and Big Tech Earnings Drive Market Moves

U.S. stock index futures traded mixed on Wednesday evening as investors reacted to the Federal Reserves latest policy decision, rising oil prices, and a fresh round of earnings from major technology companies. Market...

China Factory Activity Extends Growth in April Despite Global Pressures

Chinas manufacturing sector continued to expand for a second consecutive month in April, signaling resilience in the worlds second-largest economy despite ongoing global uncertainties. According to official data from the...

Politics

Aung San Suu Kyi Moved to House Arrest Amid Myanmar Political Crisis

Myanmars detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi is set to be transferred to house arrest, according to state media reports, marking a significant development more than five years after the military coup that removed her...

Israel Expands Gaza Restricted Zones, Raising Concerns for Civilians and Aid Access

Israels newly updated Gaza maps have significantly expanded restricted military zones, placing thousands of displaced Palestinians at increased risk and limiting humanitarian access. The revised maps, quietly shared with...

Sheinbaum Questions U.S. Charges Against Sinaloa Governor Rocha, Calls for Clear Evidence

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has challenged recent charges filed by the United States against Sinaloa Governor Ruben Rocha, stating that any accusations must be backed by clear evidence or risk being seen as...

UN Chief Says U.S. UN Funding Obligations Are Non-Negotiable Amid Reform Demands

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has firmly stated that the financial obligations owed by the United States to the United Nations are non-negotiable, responding to reports that Washington is attaching...

Russian Drone Strikes Hit Odesa Again, Injuring Civilians and Damaging Infrastructure

Russian drone attacks targeted the southern Ukrainian city of Odesa overnight, marking the second assault this week and leaving at least 18 people injured, according to local officials. The latest strike adds to the...

Science

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...

SpaceX Pivots Toward Moon City as Musk Reframes Long-Term Space Vision

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has revealed a significant shift in the companys near-term space exploration strategy, announcing that SpaceX is now prioritizing the development of a self-growing city on the Moon rather than focusing...

Technology

Taiwan Activates Backup Communications After Undersea Cable Break on Dongyin Island

Taiwan has activated emergency backup communications for Dongyin, its northernmost and strategically important island, after an undersea cable was damaged due to shifting shipwreck debris caused by severe weather. The...

Meta Raises 2026 Capex Outlook Amid AI Spending Surge, Shares Drop After Earnings

Meta Platforms has increased its full-year capital expenditure guidance for 2026, signaling continued aggressive investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure despite rising costs and market concerns. The company...

Amazon Stock Dips Despite Record Earnings as AI Infrastructure Spending Surges

Amazon (AMZN) shares slipped 2.6% in after-hours trading on Wednesday, even after the company delivered record-breaking quarterly earnings that exceeded Wall Street expectations. The decline reflects investor concerns over...

Alphabet Earnings Surge on AI Growth, Cloud Revenue, and Strong Search Performance

Alphabet Inc. delivered an impressive first-quarter performance, surpassing Wall Street expectations with strong growth driven by its Cloud division and core Search business. The tech giant reported adjusted earnings per...

Qualcomm Stock Surges Despite Weak Guidance After Q2 2026 Earnings Beat

Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ: QCOM) shares climbed sharply on Wednesday, closing up 9% after a volatile trading session triggered by its fiscal second-quarter 2026 earnings report and softer-than-expected forward guidance. The...