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Global Geo-political Series: Istanbul Summit over Jerusalem attracts meager response from key players

Dec 13, 2017 09:31 am UTC| Commentary

After U.S. President Donald Trump announced his decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, several Muslim majority countries announced their opposition to the decision. However, no voices were as loud as...

New Zealand’s house prices likely to fall in 2018 in response to rising mortgage rates and regulatory changes: Westpac Research

Dec 13, 2017 08:29 am UTC| Commentary Economy

New Zealands housing market continued its run of the recent improvement in November. REINZ data, seasonally adjusted by Westpac, registered a 4.1 percent lift in house sales in November, after a 3.4 percent lift in...

FxWirePro: UK unemployment report preview

Dec 13, 2017 07:40 am UTC| Commentary

Domestic political trouble: The UK continues to suffer political trouble since the last election, where Prime Minister Theresa Mays Conservative Party fell short of an outright majority in the Parliament and is being...

New Zealand bonds close tad higher in muted trading as investors await Fed’s policy decision

Dec 13, 2017 07:05 am UTC| Commentary Economy

New Zealand government bonds closed tad higher Wednesday as investors remained sidelined in any major trading activity amid a silent session that witnessed no data of major economic significance. Also, investors are now...

Global Geo-political Series: Secretary Tillerson says U.S. ready for talks with North Korea without preconditions

Dec 13, 2017 07:02 am UTC| Commentary

The United States stands ready to talk to North Korea at any time the North is willing to do so, according to the U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson. This is not the first time Mr. Tillerson has suggested direct talks...

U.S. under Trump Series: Legislative challenges rise for Trump and Republicans as Roy Moore loses in Alabama

Dec 13, 2017 06:09 am UTC| Commentary

In a setback for President Donald Trump and the Republican Party, Democratic candidate Doug Jones will be the new US senator from Alabama after defeating Republican Roy Moore in a special runoff election. Jones shocking...

JGBs edge slightly higher on BoJ’s daily market operation; FOMC decision in focus

Dec 13, 2017 05:55 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Japanese government bonds edged higheron Wednesdayfollowing daily debt buying operation conducted by the Bank of Japan ahead of the FOMC last monetary policy decision later in the day. The yield on the benchmark 10-year...

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Economy

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...

AI Stocks Rally in Asia as Oil Surge and Hawkish Central Banks Shake Global Markets

Asian markets showed resilience on Thursday as AI-related stocks climbed following strong earnings from major U.S. tech firms, even as rising oil prices and tightening monetary policy pressured global bonds and currencies....

China Manufacturing PMI Beats Forecasts in April Amid Weak Domestic Demand

Chinas manufacturing sector showed modest growth in April, surpassing expectations, but broader economic momentum remained uneven due to weak domestic demand and slowing non-manufacturing activity. According to data...

Politics

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...

US-China Talks Put Taiwan at Center of Rising Geopolitical Tensions

A high-stakes diplomatic meeting between the United States and China is drawing global attention, with Taiwan emerging as a central issue that could reshape regional stability. As U.S. President Donald Trump prepares for a...

Trump Considers Reducing U.S. Troops in Germany Amid NATO Tensions

U.S. President Donald Trump has signaled that his administration is reviewing a potential reduction of American troops stationed in Germany, a move that could reshape U.S. military presence in Europe and impact NATO...

US Proposes Maritime Freedom Construct to Secure Strait of Hormuz Shipping

The United States is urging allied nations to support a new international initiative aimed at safeguarding navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping route that has recently experienced...

NYC Mayor Urges King Charles to Return Koh-i-Noor Diamond During U.S. Visit

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has called on Britains King Charles III to return the historic Koh-i-Noor diamond to India, bringing renewed attention to long-standing debates over colonial-era artifacts. His remarks...

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

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...

Microsoft Azure Growth Forecast Beats Expectations Amid Rising AI Competition

Microsoft has projected stronger-than-expected growth for its Azure cloud business, signaling continued momentum in the competitive cloud computing and artificial intelligence market. The company announced it expects Azure...