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German economy likely to expand 2.5 pct in 2018 - Commerzbank

Jan 11, 2018 13:42 pm UTC| Commentary

The German Federal Statistical Office had indicated that the German economy expanded by a good 0.5 percent in the fourth quarter on a sequential basis. Thus, the starting point for 2018 continues to be quite robust, noted...

Currency snapshot (major pairs)

Jan 11, 2018 13:41 pm UTC| Commentary

Dollar index trading at 92.10 (-0.27%) Strength meter (today so far) Euro +0.60%, Franc +0.13%, Yen -0.01%, GBP -0.06% Strength meter (since last week) Euro +0.04%, Franc -0.32%, Yen +1.44%, GBP -0.44% EUR/USD...

FxWirePro: Key charts explaining crude oil inventories and production report of EIA

Jan 11, 2018 13:28 pm UTC| Commentary

Here are some key charts based on data from United States Energy Information Agency (EIA) that explains the level of inventories, refinery demand, and production. Chart 1 shows crude oil production in the United...

PBoC likely to inject liquidity to banking system, to hike money market rates again in 2018 - Scotiabank

Jan 11, 2018 12:58 pm UTC| Commentary

The Peoples Bank of China stated that it conducted CNY 60 billion of seven-day reverse repos and another CNY 60 billion of 14-day reverse repo on Wednesday after skipping its daily open market operations for 12 consecutive...

Global Geopolitical Series: Russia to stand by Iran on nuclear agreement

Jan 11, 2018 12:57 pm UTC| Commentary

As the deadline to save the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), better known as Iran nuclear agreement looms ahead, Russia has announced that it is going to stand by Iran and stand up for the viability of Irans...

Global Geopolitical Series: SAFE counters Bloomberg report on China’s trimming of U.S. treasuries as ‘fake’

Jan 11, 2018 12:29 pm UTC| Commentary Economy Central Banks

Yesterday, a report from Bloomberg that suggested that Chinese government officials, who are reviewing the countrys vast forex reserves of more than $3 trillion have made a comment suggesting that China might reevaluate...

U.S. Treasuries climb ahead of 30-year auction, FOMC member Dudley’s speech

Jan 11, 2018 11:28 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The U.S. Treasuries climbed Thursday ahead of the 30-year auction, scheduled to be held today at 18:00GMT. Also, investors are eyeing the release of initial jobless claims and the producer price index inflation, today at...

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Economy

Oil Prices Edge Higher as US-Iran Tensions and Strong Payroll Data Shape Market Sentiment

Oil prices moved higher in Asian trading on Thursday as ongoing geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran kept a risk premium firmly embedded in crude markets. Investors closely monitored developments in the...

Gold and Silver Prices Slip After Strong U.S. Jobs Data, Fed Rate Cut Bets Fade

Gold and silver prices edged lower in Asian trading on Thursday after stronger-than-expected U.S. nonfarm payrolls data reduced expectations of aggressive Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. However, ongoing geopolitical...

Asian Stocks Hit Record High as Strong U.S. Jobs Data Tempers Fed Rate Cut Hopes

Asian stocks surged to fresh record highs on Thursday, supported by a rally in technology shares and renewed investor confidence across the region. South Korean and Japanese equities led gains in early trading, pushing...

RBA Signals Further Interest Rate Hikes if Inflation Persists, Says Governor Michele Bullock

Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Governor Michele Bullock has warned that additional interest rate hikes remain possible if inflation in Australia becomes entrenched, underscoring the central banks firm commitment to...

U.S. Stock Futures Steady as Strong Jobs Data Clouds Fed Rate Cut Outlook

U.S. stock futures were little changed Wednesday evening following a muted session on Wall Street, as investors weighed a stronger-than-expected jobs report that dampened expectations for near-term Federal Reserve rate...

Politics

Trump Ends Minnesota Deportation Surge After Protests and Political Backlash

President Donald Trump has agreed to wind down the controversial immigration enforcement effort known as Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota, marking a rare policy reversal amid mounting protests and bipartisan criticism....

Zelenskiy Signals Support for U.S. Peace Plan as Trump Pushes Russia-Ukraine War Deal

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has reaffirmed Kyivs willingness to support U.S.-led peace proposals aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine war, as President Donald Trump intensifies efforts to broker a resolution...

Australian Liberal Party to Elect New Leader After Sussan Ley Loses Party Room Vote

Australias Liberal Party is set to elect a new leader after opposition leader Sussan Ley lost a crucial party room vote, according to a report by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) on Friday. The leadership...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Announces Key Leadership Changes at HHS in Major Department Restructuring

U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has announced significant changes to his management team as part of a broader restructuring effort within the department. The leadership updates,...

Tarique Rahman Poised to Become Bangladesh Prime Minister After Landmark Election Victory

Tarique Rahman is on the brink of becoming Bangladeshs next prime minister, marking a dramatic political comeback less than two months after returning from nearly 20 years in self-imposed exile in London. According to...

Science

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...

SpaceX Prioritizes Moon Mission Before Mars as Starship Development Accelerates

Elon Musks SpaceX is shifting its near-term space exploration strategy, choosing to prioritize a return to the Moon before pursuing missions to Mars, according to a recent Wall Street Journal report citing sources familiar...

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...

Technology

U.S. Commerce Department Reaches $252 Million Settlement With Applied Materials Over China Exports

The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced a $252 million settlement with Applied Materials, resolving allegations that the semiconductor equipment maker illegally exported U.S. chip manufacturing technology to China....

Russia Moves to Fully Block WhatsApp as Kremlin Pushes State-Backed MAX App

Russia has reportedly attempted to fully block WhatsApp, the popular messaging service owned by Meta Platforms, as part of its broader efforts to tighten control over the countrys digital space. According to a company...

Instagram CEO Defends Platform in Youth Mental Health Lawsuit Over Social Media Addiction Claims

Adam Mosseri, head of Meta Platforms Instagram, defended the companys product decisions during a high-profile trial in Los Angeles centered on allegations that social media addiction has contributed to a youth mental...

FTC Questions Apple News Over Alleged Bias Against Conservative Media

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has raised concerns about Apple News following allegations that the platform favors left-leaning media outlets while excluding conservative publications. In a letter addressed to...

Pentagon Seeks Broader Access to AI Tools on Classified Military Networks

The Pentagon is accelerating efforts to deploy advanced artificial intelligence tools across both unclassified and classified military networks, signaling a major shift in how the U.S. Department of Defense plans to...