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FxWirePro: Asian markets soar, gold stabilizes above $1,320 mark

Feb 13, 2018 05:19 am UTC| Commentary

All the major Asian indices were trading on a higher note on Tuesday. Gold was trading around $1,325 mark while Silver was trading around $16.58 mark. Shanghai as well as Chinas CSI300 index up over 2 pct. Japans...

FxWirePro: Asian markets soar, gold stabilizes above $1,320 mark

Feb 13, 2018 05:19 am UTC| Commentary

FxWirePro: The Day Ahead- 13th February 2018

Feb 13, 2018 04:57 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks

Not many economic data and events scheduled for today, but some with high volatility risks associated. Data released so far: China: 2.9 trillion yuan loans were created in January. M2 money supply rose by 8.6...

JGBs trade tad higher on expectations of decline in Q4 GDP

Feb 13, 2018 04:45 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Japanese government bonds remained tad higher Tuesday, following expectations of a decline in the countrys fourth-quarter gross domestic product (GDP), scheduled to be released today by 23:50GMT. The yield on the...

Australian bonds sharply rally on short-covering ahead of January employment report

Feb 13, 2018 03:31 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Australian bonds sharply rallied during early Asian session Tuesday as invetsors covered previous short positions ahead of the employment report for the month of January, scheduled to be released on February 15 by 00:30GMT...

Japanese economy likely to have grown 1.2 pct sequentially in Q4 2017 – DBS Bank

Feb 12, 2018 20:31 pm UTC| Commentary

Japanese economic growth data for the fourth quarter of 2017 is set to be released this week. According to a DBS Bank research report, Japans GDP is likely to have grown 1.2 percent sequentially in the December quarter....

Indonesian trade balance likely to have recorded deficit in January, BI likely to stay on hold

Feb 12, 2018 20:03 pm UTC| Commentary

Indonesian trade balance data is set to be released this week. According to a DBS Bank research report, the trade balance is likely to have come in deficit again in January at around USD 300 million. Growth in imports is...

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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...