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U.K. budget deficit narrows in Nov, public sector net borrowing above forecasts

Dec 21, 2016 15:59 pm UTC| Commentary

Data released by Office for National Statistics on Wednesday showed that United Kingdom budget deficit narrowed in November. ONS reported UK ran a budget deficit of 12.6bn in November. United Kingdom public sector net...

PBoC infuses cash through X-Repo to snap bond markets out of sharp declines

Dec 21, 2016 15:24 pm UTC| Commentary Central Banks Economy

The Peoples Bank of China (PBoC) had been trying to suppress growing risks in the domestic bond market, which was seen as overheated and displaying characteristics of a bubble by many analysts, citing high leverages in the...

UK long-term inflation expectations above 2-year high in Dec - Citi/YouGov survey

Dec 21, 2016 14:49 pm UTC| Commentary Economy

A survey by conducted jointly by Citi bank and YouGov showed on Wednesday that UKs long-term inflation expectations hit a more than two-year high in December, as consumers braced for a bout of higher prices after the...

Central Banking Series

PBoC to tighten supervision of shadow banking businesses; aims to prevent asset bubbles in 2017

Dec 21, 2016 14:33 pm UTC| Commentary Central Banks Economy

The Peoples Bank of China is set to tighten supervision of shadow banking businesses in an effort to prevent asset bubbles in 2017 and to place greater importance on managing financial risk. The PBOC also urged financial...

Commodities snapshot (energy)

Dec 21, 2016 14:12 pm UTC| Commentary

Energy pack is mixed in todays trading. Weekly performance at a glance in chart table. Oil (WTI) WTI is remains well bid compared to Brent but oil might head for a correction. Todays range $53.4-53.8 With a...

Commodities snapshot (precious & industrial)

Dec 21, 2016 13:25 pm UTC| Commentary

Metal pack is up today. Performance this week at a glance in chart table - Gold: Gold is marginally higher as the dollar retreats. Likely to slide towards $1090 per troy ounce. Todays range $1137-1129 Gold is...

Currency snapshot (commodity pairs)

Dec 21, 2016 13:18 pm UTC| Commentary

Dollar index trading at 102.95 (-0.29%) Strength meter (today so far) Aussie -0.01%, Kiwi -0.03%, Loonie +0.02% Strength meter (since last week) Aussie -0.59%, Kiwi -0.56%, Loonie -0.26% AUD/USD Trading at...

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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...