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Denmark policy rate likely to stay below that of ECB into 2018 and beyond

Nov 18, 2016 16:39 pm UTC| Commentary

Denmarks growth outlook has improved as evidenced by a major data revision to last years GDP which now shows 1.6 percent rise last year instead of 1.0 percent reported earlier. Outlook has improved going forward....

Chart of the Day Series

Chart of the Day: policy uncertainty at highest

Nov 18, 2016 16:04 pm UTC| Commentary Economy

The chart, shared by Jamie Murry Chief Economist (EMEA), Bloomberg is the gauge of daily economic uncertainty in the United States. Republican candidate Donald Trumps win naturally clouded the outlook on the policy...

Eurozone current account surplus narrows in September

Nov 18, 2016 15:57 pm UTC| Commentary

First estimate for September 2016 Eurozone current account surplus released by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union showed on Friday that Eurozone current account surplus narrowed in September. Data...

ECB's gloomy assessment of economic prospects point to further stimulus

Nov 18, 2016 15:51 pm UTC| Economy Commentary

Minutes of the European Central Banks (ECB) 17 October meeting, published on Thursday showed that policymakers were ready to boost their 1.7 trillion stimulus again, if needed to ensure that Euro-zones economy remains on...

FxWirePro: Record gains for dollar in 9 days of consecutive bull-run

Nov 18, 2016 15:39 pm UTC| Commentary

Over the past 9 days, the dollar had an amazing run, which we believe will continue. This is a beginning of a new trend in dollar, a trend that is in line with the broader trend that began back in 2011, on the onset of the...

No rolling back on eurozone bank sector regulation – ECB’s Draghi

Nov 18, 2016 14:33 pm UTC| Commentary Central Banks

At his speech at the European Banking Congress, Mario Draghi, President of the European Central Bank, said the time has come to end the regulatory bank agenda, adding that there should be no rolling back on bank...

FX Hedging Strategy Series

FxWirePro: EUR/USD hedgers seem dubious to add shorts despite luring RRs in 1w IV skews versus longer tenors

Nov 18, 2016 13:29 pm UTC| Commentary

As you could make out from the IV nutshell of ATM contracts of 6m tenors, the implied volatilities of ATM contracts of this the pair are flashing at around 9.85% for 1w expiries and hovering above 11% across longer...

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Economy

Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz Again After Brief Reopening, Rattling Global Energy Markets

Hopes for a restoration of normal energy shipping through the Strait of Hormuz collapsed within hours on Saturday after Iran reimposed tight restrictions on the vital maritime corridor, just a day after declaring it open....

Uranium Bull Market Gains Momentum Amid Supply Deficits and Geopolitical Tensions

The uranium market is entering a powerful new phase, with structural supply shortfalls and rising energy security concerns driving long-term bullish momentum. A recent special report from BCA Research confirms that the...

Energy Price Spike Won't Trigger Lasting Inflation, Analysts Say

A new report from BCA Research suggests that the recent surge in energy prices, driven by ongoing Middle East tensions, is unlikely to spark a prolonged period of runaway inflation in major global economies. According to...

Australia Extends Fuel Sulphur Relaxation Amid Iran War Supply Disruptions

Australia has extended its temporary easing of fuel-quality standards through September, as ongoing disruptions from the Iran war continue to strain the countrys fuel supply chains. Energy Minister Chris Bowen confirmed...

IMF Warns Middle East War to Deepen Economic Divide Across Latin America and Caribbean

The ongoing Middle East conflict is expected to widen economic inequality across Latin America and the Caribbean, according to the International Monetary Fund. While oil-exporting nations stand to gain short-term...

Politics

North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile Eastward Amid Rising Global Tensions

South Koreas Yonhap news agency reported on Saturday that North Korea launched an unidentified ballistic missile in an easterly direction. Military officials in Seoul are still analyzing the missiles type and flight...

U.S.-Iran Tensions Escalate as Hormuz Crisis Deepens Amid Ceasefire Strains

Fragile ceasefire negotiations between the United States and Iran are facing serious pressure after a dramatic weekend of escalating confrontations in and around the Strait of Hormuz. New reporting from the Wall Street...

Brazil, Spain, and Mexico Unite to Support Cuba Amid U.S. Blockade

During a high-profile international summit held in Barcelona, the leaders of Brazil, Spain, and Mexico came together to announce a strengthened commitment to providing coordinated humanitarian aid to Cuba. The meeting,...

UNICEF Condemns Killing of Aid Workers Delivering Water in Gaza

The United Nations childrens agency UNICEF has expressed outrage following the fatal shooting of two contracted truck drivers who were delivering clean water to families in the Gaza Strip. The deadly incident occurred on...

Iran Reopens Strait of Hormuz Amid Fragile Ceasefire and Ongoing Nuclear Tensions

Iran has temporarily reopened the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping following a U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, sparking cautious optimism in global markets. However, Tehran issued a stark warning...

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

Iran’s AI memes are reaching people who don’t follow the news – and winning the propaganda war

A Lego-style Iranian military commander raps over a gangster beat: Our inbox is flooded with Americans saying they dont watch the news. They listen to our songs instead since your media is full of shit. This is the opening...

OpenAI's $20 Billion Cerebras Deal Signals Massive AI Infrastructure Push

OpenAI is reportedly set to spend over $20 billion with AI chip startup Cerebras over the next three years, marking a significant expansion of an already substantial computing partnership. According to The Information, the...

Tesla's Terafab: AI Chip Factory Eyes Taiwan's Semiconductor Talent

Tesla is actively recruiting semiconductor engineers in Taiwan for its ambitious Terafab project a fully vertically integrated AI chip manufacturing facility that aims to consolidate logic, memory, packaging, testing, and...

Japan to Subsidize Sony's Image Sensor Plant in Kumamoto with $380 Million

The Japanese government has announced plans to provide Sony with subsidies of up to 60 billion yen, equivalent to approximately $380 million, to support the construction of an image sensor manufacturing facility in...

NiSource Signs Long-Term Energy Deals with Alphabet and Amazon to Power Indiana Data Centers

NiSource, a U.S. utility company, has secured a long-term energy supply agreement with an Alphabet subsidiary to power a major data center in northern Indiana. The announcement also included an expanded partnership with...