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Currency snapshot (major pairs)

Mar 08, 2017 10:15 am UTC| Commentary

Dollar index trading at 101.92 (+0.10%) Strength meter (today so far) Euro -0.16%, Franc -0.01%, Yen -0.10%, GBP -0.33% Strength meter (since last week) Euro -0.62%, Franc -0.78%, Yen -0.06%, GBP -1.03% EUR/USD...

Briferendum Aftermath Series

Briferendum Aftermath Series: Second defeat for UK government at House of Lords

Mar 08, 2017 10:01 am UTC| Commentary

Prime Minister Theresa Mays Brexit bill suffered a second defeat at the House of Lordsafter the lawmakers rejected last week an amendment with regard to the rights of the people of the European Union who are staying in the...

FxWirePro: Is it time to long loonie?

Mar 08, 2017 09:41 am UTC| Commentary

Since late February this year, the financial market has increasingly priced a faster rate hikes from the United States, the oil price remained below $60 per barrel and has barely moved much after its mega spike post-OPEC...

German bunds slide ahead of ECB’s monetary policy decision

Mar 08, 2017 09:18 am UTC| Commentary

The German government bunds slid Wednesday as investors remain keen to watch the European Central Banks (ECB) monetary policy decision scheduled to be held on March 9. The yield on the benchmark 10-year bond, which...

Fed Hike Aftermath Series

Fed hike Aftermath Series: Faster rate hikes could spark dangers for foreign fixed exchange rates

Mar 08, 2017 08:39 am UTC| Commentary Economy Central Banks

Last December, policymakers at US Federal Reserve forecasted three rate hikes in 2017, however, the financial markets was in no mood to price them seriously, as in the past, two years prior to 2016 Fed didnt hike rates as...

EUR/USD likely to hit 1.02 in next few months, says Scotiabank

Mar 08, 2017 08:24 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The EUR/USD pair is expected to hit 1.02 level in the next few months. However, the EUR rallied through the start of the year on short-covering. Higher inflation, driven in part by rising fuel costs, prompted market...

Oil in Global Economy Series

Oil in Global Economy Series: Oil deal may not get renewed amid Saudi-skepticism

Mar 08, 2017 07:37 am UTC| Commentary

Will the OPEC deal be renewed in June? That is one question, which is still and likely to be debated over and over until we reach the date of the meeting. One positive thing about the OPEC deal has been the ability and...

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Economy

Indian Cotton Yarn Exports Surge as China Demand Rises Amid Global Supply Disruptions

Global supply chain challenges and fuel disruptions caused by the ongoing Middle East conflict have negatively impacted many Indian manufacturing sectors. However, Indias cotton yarn industry is experiencing a significant...

European Car Sales Surge in March as EV and Hybrid Demand Accelerates

European car sales recorded a strong rebound in March, driven largely by rising demand for electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid cars. According to data released by the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA),...

Foreign Investors Drive Surge in Japanese Stocks Amid AI Rally and Improved Risk Sentiment

Japanese stocks experienced a strong wave of foreign investor inflows in the week ending April 18, supported by a rally in artificial intelligence-related companies and improving global risk sentiment. Optimism surrounding...

Nikkei Retreats After Brief 60,000 Break as Profit-Taking and Geopolitical Risks Weigh

Japans Nikkei 225 share average reversed gains on Thursday after briefly surpassing the key 60,000 level, as investors moved to lock in profits following an early surge fueled by technology stocks and optimism surrounding...

Bank of Japan Signals Potential Rate Hike as Inflation Risks Rise Amid Energy Shock

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is widely expected to keep its interest rates unchanged at its upcoming April 2728 policy meeting, while signaling a possible rate hike as early as June or July. With global markets already pricing...

Politics

Taiwan Coast Guard Conducts Rare Drill on Disputed South China Sea Island

Taiwan has carried out a rare high-level visit and military-style exercise on Itu Aba, a Taiwan-controlled island in the contested South China Sea, highlighting growing regional tensions. The visit was led by Ocean Affairs...

Zelensky Warns Ukraine Could Face Patriot Missile Supply Risks Amid Prolonged Iran Conflict

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has raised concerns that Ukraines access to critical U.S. anti-missile defense systems, particularly Patriot missiles, could be at risk if tensions in the Middle Eastespecially...

Navy Secretary John Phelan Fired Amid Pentagon Leadership Shakeup and Shipbuilding Concerns

Navy Secretary John Phelan has been dismissed from his role, according to U.S. officials, marking another major leadership change within the Pentagon during a period of heightened military tension. The Pentagon confirmed...

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Law Restricting DEI Programs and Climate Initiatives

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a new law that restricts local governments from funding or promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, marking a significant shift in state policy. The legislation...

Senate Republicans Push $70B Immigration Funding Plan Amid DHS Shutdown Standoff

U.S. Senate Republicans moved forward Wednesday with a $70 billion funding proposal aimed at supporting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Border Patrol operations over the next three years, intensifying a...

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

Microsoft Commits $18 Billion to Expand AI and Cloud Infrastructure in Australia

Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) has unveiled a major investment plan worth A$25 billion (approximately $18 billion) in Australia, signaling a significant push to strengthen its artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing...

Elon Musk Signals Intel 14A Chips for Tesla’s Terafab AI Semiconductor Venture

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) CEO Elon Musk revealed new details about the companys ambitious semiconductor plans, confirming that the Terafab joint venture intends to leverage Intels advanced 14A chip manufacturing process....

Tesla Earnings Beat Expectations as EV Growth Holds Amid Robotics and AI Shift

Tesla reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter 2026 earnings, driven largely by resilience in its core electric vehicle business, even as the company continues shifting focus toward artificial intelligence, robotics,...

SK Hynix Reports Record Q1 Profit Surge Driven by AI Memory Chip Demand

SK Hynix Inc. (KS:000660) delivered a standout performance in the first quarter, reporting a dramatic surge in operating profit that exceeded market expectations. The South Korean semiconductor giant benefited...

Florida Launches Criminal Probe Into OpenAI Over FSU Shooting Incident

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced Tuesday that the state has opened a criminal investigation into OpenAI and its AI chatbot, ChatGPT, following a deadly shooting at Florida State University last year. The...