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Eurozone economic growth likely to pick up in Q4 as employment, domestic demand lend support

Dec 30, 2016 06:06 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Economic growth in the eurozone is expected to show upward momentum in the last quarter of this year on substantial support from labor market as well as domestic demand. Although, the euro area unemployment rate remains...

Singapore’s bank lending modestly rises in November, pace remains slower than before

Dec 30, 2016 05:53 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Total lending by Singaporean commercial banks modestly rose during the month of November, albeit at a slower pace than before, following rise in general commerce loans. However, growth in business and consumer lending...

JGBs slide as investors book profits ahead of long New Year holidays

Dec 30, 2016 05:34 am UTC| Commentary

The Japanese government bonds snapped previous gains on Friday as investors booked profits ahead of long New Year holidays. We foresee that bond prices will keep drifting between small gains and losses in quiet next weeks...

Chinese 10-year sovereign bond yields slide to lowest in December on economic growth angst

Dec 30, 2016 05:01 am UTC| Commentary

The Chinese 10-year sovereign bond yields hit lowest in December as investors poured into safe-haven instruments amid rising concerns that the country may witness subdued GDP growth with the country unwilling to raise more...

South Korean inflation rises in December, remains in line with market expectations

Dec 30, 2016 04:48 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Consumer inflation in South Korea rose during the month of December, remaining in line with what markets had initially anticipated. South Korean consumer prices were up 1.3 percent on year in December, data released by...

New Zealand bonds close higher following firmness in global debt market; likely to waver next week in thin trade

Dec 30, 2016 04:25 am UTC| Commentary

The New Zealand government bonds closed higher Friday, following a recovery in the global debt market. Also, weak United States equities and higher U.S. Treasury prices boosted demand for safe-haven assets. We foresee...

Asian markets mixed, Gold jumps above $1,160

Dec 30, 2016 04:23 am UTC| Commentary

All the major Asian indices were trading on a mixed note on the last working day of the week. Gold as silver were also trading higher in early hours of Asia. Gold was trading around $1,160 mark while silver was trading...

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Economy

European Markets Mixed as Pound Weakens and Major Corporate Deals Emerge

European financial markets opened the week on a cautious note as investors returned after the long Christmas holiday weekend. British stocks were largely flat at Mondays open, while the pound sterling weakened against the...

Silver Prices Hit Record Highs: How Silver Is Traded and Why Demand Is Surging

Silver prices surged past $80 an ounce for the first time on Monday, driven by a powerful combination of industrial demand, investor interest, persistent supply shortages, and momentum-based trading. The rally briefly...

Gold Prices Ease After Record Highs as Dollar Firms, Broader Bullish Outlook Intact

Gold prices edged lower on Monday after reaching record highs in the previous session, as some investors opted to lock in profits and the U.S. dollar strengthened modestly. Despite the pullback, gold continues to draw...

China to Cut Import Tariffs on Key Commodities and Medical Products From Next Year

China has announced a new round of tariff adjustments set to take effect next year, signaling continued efforts to support domestic industries, enhance supply chains, and promote economic stability. According to a...

European Defense Stocks Slide as Trump Signals Progress in Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks

European defense stocks moved lower on Monday after comments from U.S. President Donald Trump suggested renewed momentum in peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia, dampening near-term expectations for sustained...

Politics

Trump and Zelenskiy Signal Progress Toward Ukraine Peace Deal, Donbas Still Unresolved

U.S. President Donald Trump said he and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy are moving very close to a potential agreement to end the war in Ukraine, following high-level talks at Trumps Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida....

Trump–Netanyahu Talks Aim to Revive Gaza Ceasefire and Address Iran, Hezbollah Tensions

U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to push for progress on the stalled Gaza ceasefire when he meets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday, according to statements from Israeli officials. The high-level...

FBI Surges Resources to Minnesota Amid Fraud Investigations Linked to Somali Community

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has surged additional investigative resources and personnel to Minnesota, according to FBI Director Kash Patel, marking a significant escalation in federal fraud investigations that have...

Australia Orders Independent Review After Bondi Mass Shooting, Albanese Resists Royal Commission Calls

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced an independent review into the countrys law enforcement and security agencies following the deadly Bondi mass shooting, as pressure mounts on the government to...

South Korea Prosecutor Alleges Former First Lady Kim Keon Hee Abused Power for Bribes

A special prosecutor in South Korea has concluded that Kim Keon Hee, the wife of former President Yoon Suk Yeol, interfered in state affairs in exchange for expensive gifts and money, according to findings announced on...

Science

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...

Cogent Biosciences Soars 120% on Breakthrough Phase 3 Results for Bezuclastinib in GIST Treatment

Cogent Biosciences (NASDAQ: COGT) shares skyrocketed over 120% after the biotech company announced groundbreaking results from its Phase 3 PEAK trial evaluating bezuclastinib in combination with sunitinib for patients with...

Technology

China’s LandSpace Takes Aim at SpaceX With Reusable Rocket Ambitions

Chinas private rocket startup LandSpace is rapidly emerging as a key challenger in the global commercial space race, openly drawing inspiration from Elon Musks SpaceX while reshaping Chinas traditionally state-led space...

China Proposes Stricter Rules for AI Services Offering Emotional Interaction

Chinas top internet regulator has released draft regulations aimed at tightening oversight of artificial intelligence services that simulate human personalities and engage users emotionally, signaling a stronger push to...

Nvidia and Groq Strike Strategic AI Inference Licensing Deal

Reports earlier this week suggested that Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) had agreed to acquire AI chip startup Groq in a $20 billion all-cash transaction. However, updated details clarify that the arrangement is not a traditional...

TSMC Honors Japanese Chip Equipment Makers With 2025 Supplier Awards

Several leading Japanese semiconductor equipment manufacturers have been recognized with 2025 Supplier Awards from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), highlighting their growing importance in the global chip...

Nvidia to Acquire Groq in $20 Billion Deal to Boost AI Chip Dominance

NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) has reportedly agreed to acquire Groq, a fast-growing designer of high-performance artificial intelligence accelerator chips, in a $20 billion all-cash transaction, according to a CNBC report. The...