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Currency snapshot (major pairs)

Nov 15, 2017 12:16 pm UTC| Commentary

Dollar index trading at 93.55 (-0.30%) Strength meter (today so far) Euro +0.45%, Franc +0.36%, Yen +0.62%, GBP +0.02% Strength meter (since last week) Euro +0.52%, Franc +0.09%, Yen -0.20%, GBP -0.71% EUR/USD...

FxWirePro: USD/CNH to range trade 6.71-6.53 band as bulls & bears fight to take control

Nov 15, 2017 11:56 am UTC| Commentary

Since topping around 6.43 per dollar in September, Chinese yuan has weakened. However, despite several attempts since then, yuan bears have so far failed to push the yuan beyond 6.7 per dollar. The very last attempt failed...

Warning Signs Series: China’s rising yield might spark trouble for indebted corporate sector

Nov 15, 2017 11:18 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks Economy

As of 2017, China has around $1.5 trillion worth of external debt, which is not very large when compared to Chinas $11.9 trillion GDP, however, Chinas trouble lies in the domestic debt market, where total debt has reached...

Warning Signs Series: China’s rising yield might spark trouble for indebted corporate sector

Nov 15, 2017 11:18 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks Economy

U.S. Treasuries climb ahead of October CPI, retail sales

Nov 15, 2017 10:44 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The U.S. Treasuries climbed Wednesday as investors wait to watch the countrys consumer price-led inflation index (CPI) for the month of October, scheduled to be released today by 10:00GMT. Also, retail sales for the month...

FxWirePro: S&P 500 likely to decline 2 percent to 2500 support area

Nov 15, 2017 10:43 am UTC| Commentary

The selloff in the global stock market has entered into its second week, and for the first time this year, bears are showing some considerable strength, though not enough to reverse the course of the global bull market...

FxWirePro: Bears eyeing 9-10 percent drop in Nikkei 225

Nov 15, 2017 10:13 am UTC| Commentary

After rising for an eight consecutive week, the Japanese benchmark stock index Nikkei 225 is down for a second straight week. After reaching around 23,400 area (JPN225), which was the highest level for Nikkei since 1991,...

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Economy

Gold Prices Dip Ahead of Fed Decision Amid Rising Middle East Tensions

Gold prices slipped on Wednesday as investors weighed ongoing geopolitical risks in the Middle East alongside expectations surrounding the Federal Reserves upcoming interest rate decision. Spot gold declined by 0.5% to...

Kevin Warsh Advances Toward Fed Chair Role Amid Political Tensions

Kevin Warsh, former Federal Reserve governor and U.S. President Donald Trumps nominee to lead the Federal Reserve, is expected to clear a critical step in the confirmation process as the Senate Banking Committee prepares...

Trump Urges Iran to Sign Nuclear Deal Amid Ongoing Conflict and Port Blockade

U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified pressure on Iran, urging its leadership to get smart soon and agree to a deal as tensions remain high following weeks of stalled negotiations. In a recent Truth Social post,...

Asian Markets Mixed as Fed Decision, Iran Tensions, and Inflation Data Weigh on Sentiment

Asian stock markets showed mixed performance on Wednesday as investors remained cautious ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserves policy decision and ongoing geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran. Market...

Trump Signals Prolonged Blockade Strategy Against Iran Amid Rising Tensions

U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly directed his advisers to prepare for a long-term blockade of Iran, marking a strategic shift toward sustained economic pressure as Washington evaluates its next moves in the...

Politics

King Charles Reaffirms UK-US Alliance Amid Global Tensions

King Charles III delivered a historic speech to the U.S. Congress, emphasizing the enduring strength of the UK-US alliance during a period marked by geopolitical uncertainty and strained relations. Addressing lawmakers,...

White House Defends Trump’s FIFA Peace Prize Amid Global Criticism

The White House has strongly defended the decision to award U.S. President Donald Trump the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize, pushing back against growing criticism from human rights organizations, athletes, and international...

Trump Meets King Charles: “Two Kings” Moment Sparks Debate on Presidential Power

U.S. President Donald Trump drew attention during a White House event welcoming King Charles and Queen Camilla, making remarks that blended history, symbolism, and political messaging. Reflecting on the shared heritage of...

U.S. Envoy Julie Davis to Retire Amid Ukraine War Diplomacy Challenges

Acting U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Julie Davis is set to step down from her role in Kyiv and retire from the State Department in June 2026, according to U.S. officials. Her departure comes at a critical moment, as...

Trump-Iran Conflict Escalates as Nuclear Talks Stall and Oil Prices Surge

Efforts to resolve the ongoing Iran conflict have reached a critical deadlock, with U.S. President Donald Trump rejecting Tehrans latest proposal aimed at ending the two-month war. The geopolitical tensions between 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

TSMC Exits Arm Holdings with $231 Million Share Sale Amid Strategic Portfolio Shift

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the worlds leading contract chipmaker, has officially divested its remaining stake in Arm Holdings, marking the end of its investment in the UK-based chip designer....

T-Mobile Beats Q1 Earnings Expectations on Strong Postpaid Growth

T-Mobile US Inc. (NASDAQ: TMUS) delivered a strong first-quarter performance, surpassing analyst expectations thanks to robust postpaid subscriber growth and rising service revenues. The wireless carrier reported adjusted...

Seagate Stock Surges After Strong Q3 Earnings Beat and Bullish Outlook

Seagate Technology PLC (NASDAQ: STX) delivered impressive third-quarter results that surpassed Wall Street expectations, driving a sharp rise in its stock price. The data storage leader reported adjusted earnings per share...

Australia Targets Meta, Google, and TikTok With New News Payment Tax Proposal

The Australian government has announced a new plan that could impose multimillion-dollar charges on major tech platforms like Meta, Google, and TikTok if they fail to compensate local media companies for news content...

Lightelligence IPO Soars Over 400% in Hong Kong Debut Amid Rising AI Investment Demand

Shares of Lightelligence, the Shanghai-based optical computing company formerly known as Shanghai Xizhi Technology, delivered an explosive performance during their Hong Kong stock market debut, underscoring strong investor...