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Australian economy likely to continue expansion in line with potential growth rate in 2017–18, says Scotiabank

May 04, 2017 06:50 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Australias near-term economic growth prospects are favourable, yet activity is partially supported by transitory factors in the external sector. The mining boom has moved from an investment phase to a production phase,...

New Zealand bonds close flat in subdued trading session

May 04, 2017 06:09 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The New Zealand bonds remained flat at the time of closing Thursday as investors remain sidelined amid a muted trading session that witnessed data of least economic significance. At the time of closing, the yield on the...

Australian bonds plunge despite RBA Governor Lowe’s cautious comments; investors shrug-off weaker trade surplus

May 04, 2017 05:20 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The Australian government bonds plunged Thursday as investors booked profits towards the end of the trading week despite comments by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Governor Philip Lowe, who remained cautious in his...

FxWirePro: The Day Ahead- 4th May 2017

May 04, 2017 04:44 am UTC| Commentary Economy Central Banks

Not many economic data and events scheduled for today and some with high volatility risks associated. Data released so far: Australia: HIA new home sales declined by 1.1 percent in March. Trade balance for March...

Asian markets mixed, gold hits fresh 2-month low at $1,235

May 04, 2017 04:09 am UTC| Commentary

All the major Asian indices were trading on a mixed note on Thursday. Gold hits fresh 2-month low after hawkish FOMC meeting. Fed kept funds rate stable at 1.00 pct. Silver hits fresh 4-month low at $16.37 mark. Hong...

South Korea records current account surplus of USD 5.93 billion in March

May 03, 2017 23:16 pm UTC| Commentary

The South Korean current account recorded a surplus of USD 5.93 billion in March 2017, showed the preliminary data released by the Bank of Korea. The country has recorded a USD 19.61 billion surplus for the first quarter...

ANZ New Zealand job ads rise strongly in April, suggests ongoing solid employment growth

May 03, 2017 23:01 pm UTC| Commentary

The ANZ New Zealand job ads rose strongly in April on a seasonally adjusted basis. The job ads rose robustly by 2.8 percent, the strongest rise in five months. On a year-on-year basis, job ads were up 18.2 percent. The...

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Economy

Asian Currencies Trade Flat as Dollar Weakens in Thin New Year Trading

Most Asian currencies traded near flatline levels on Friday as the U.S. dollar edged lower in thin holiday trading at the start of the new year. Reduced market participation across the region kept trading volumes subdued,...

South Korean Won Slides Despite Government Efforts to Stabilize Currency Markets

South Koreas won weakened on the first trading day of the year, slipping against the U.S. dollar despite renewed commitments from monetary and fiscal authorities to stabilize foreign exchange markets. The move highlights...

Asian Stock Markets Start New Year Higher as Tech and AI Shares Drive Gains

Asian stock markets opened the new year on a positive note on Friday, with technology and semiconductor stocks leading gains across the region, despite subdued trading volumes caused by holiday closures in major markets....

Oil Prices Stabilize at Start of 2026 as OPEC+ Policy and Geopolitical Risks Shape Market Outlook

Oil prices edged slightly higher on Friday, marking a steadier start to 2026 after suffering their steepest annual decline since 2020. Investors are cautiously balancing renewed geopolitical tensions with expectations that...

Asia Manufacturing PMI Rebounds as Exports and Tech Demand Drive Growth into 2026

Asias major manufacturing economies ended 2025 on a stronger note, as factory activity rebounded across several key markets, supported by rising export orders, renewed global demand, and new product launches. Purchasing...

Politics

Zohran Mamdani Sworn In as New York City Mayor, Pledges Bold Progressive Agenda

Democrat Zohran Mamdani was officially sworn in as New York Citys mayor on Thursday, marking the beginning of a new political era focused on affordability, social equity, and progressive reform in the nations largest city....

Xi Jinping to Host South Korean President Lee Jae Myung as China Seeks to Strengthen Seoul Ties

Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to host South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on a state visit beginning Sunday, highlighting Beijings strategic push to strengthen relations with Seoul amid heightened regional tensions...

Russia and Ukraine Trade Accusations Over New Year Attacks as Peace Talks Intensify

Russia and Ukraine accused each other of targeting civilians during New Year attacks, as the nearly four-year-old war continues amid renewed diplomatic efforts led by U.S. President Donald Trump. The latest exchange of...

Venezuela Frees More Detainees After 2024 Election Protests Amid Rising U.S. Pressure

Venezuelas government has released 88 additional people who were detained following protests that erupted after the countrys disputed July 2024 presidential election, marking the second large-scale release of detainees in...

Bolsonaro Discharged From Hospital and Transferred to Prison After Medical Treatment

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was discharged from a hospital in Brasília on Thursday and transferred back into custody to continue serving his prison sentence, according to local media and Reuters...

Science

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...

Senate Sets December 8 Vote on Trump’s NASA Nominee Jared Isaacman

The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee announced it will vote on December 8 on President Donald Trumps renewed nomination of private astronaut and tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman to lead NASA. Isaacman, known for his...

NASA Cuts Boeing Starliner Missions as SpaceX Pulls Ahead

NASA has significantly scaled back Boeings Starliner program after years of technical issues and delays, announcing that the next Starliner mission to the International Space Station (ISS) will fly without astronauts. The...

Blue Origin’s New Glenn Achieves Breakthrough Success With First NASA Mission

Blue Origins massive New Glenn rocket marked a major milestone as it completed its first mission for paying customers, sending two NASA satellites toward Mars and successfully landing its reusable booster at sea. The...

Technology

Starlink Plans Satellite Orbit Reconfiguration in 2026 to Boost Space Safety

SpaceXs Starlink is preparing a major reconfiguration of its satellite constellation in an effort to improve space safety and reduce the risk of orbital collisions. According to Michael Nicolls, SpaceXs vice president of...

Samsung Signals Comeback With HBM4 Chips as AI Market Heats Up

Samsung Electronics is signaling a strong comeback in the high-bandwidth memory (HBM) market, as customers praise the competitiveness of its next-generation HBM4 chips. In a New Year address, co-CEO and head of the...

Google Accelerates AI Infrastructure With Ironwood TPU Expansion in 2026

Google (NASDAQ: GOOGL) is preparing for a major expansion of its AI infrastructure in 2026 as it moves its seventh-generation Tensor Processing Unit (TPU), known as Ironwood, into mass deployment. This next phase marks a...

Trump Administration Lifts Sanctions on Three Intellexa-Linked Executives

The administration of President Donald Trump has lifted U.S. sanctions on three executives previously linked to the controversial spyware consortium Intellexa, according to a notice published on the U.S. Treasury...

Neuralink Plans Automated Brain Implant Surgeries and Mass Production by 2026

Elon Musks brain-computer interface startup Neuralink is preparing for a major expansion, with plans to begin high-volume production of its brain implant devices and transition to fully automated surgical procedures in...