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Downside risks to Chinese growth this year another headwind for a number of emerging markets: TD Economics

Mar 05, 2015 19:24 pm UTC| Commentary

Quotes from TD Economics:- Yesterday evening, China lowered its economic growth target for 2015 to "around 7.0%" as it heads for a "new normal" for growth. This is the first time since 2005 that the target falls below...

Second estimate of euro-zone Q4 GDP likely to confirm EZ expanded by 0.3% q/q: Capital Economics

Mar 05, 2015 18:56 pm UTC| Commentary

Quotes from Capital Economics:- Second estimate and breakdown of euro-zone Q4 GDP (10.00 GMT) is likely to confirm that the euro-zone expanded by 0.3% q/q.- The country breakdowns already published suggest that household...

ECB QE will in the most likely scenario stop in September 2016: UniCredit

Mar 05, 2015 18:39 pm UTC| Commentary

Quotes from UniCredit Research:- After Decembers flat reading, we see eurozone industrial production rebounding in January. Factory activity will continue to benefit from falling oil prices and a depreciating EUR. The...

Gold to base ahead of 1169: BofA Merrill Lynch

Mar 05, 2015 18:26 pm UTC| Commentary

Quotes from BofA Merrill Lynch:- We remain medium term gold bulls, targeting 1345 (Jul14 high) and potentially as far as 1433 (Aug13 high) before the long-term bear trend emerges.- Now, preliminary evidence says that that...

ESH5 probes the pivot: BofA Merrill Lynch

Mar 05, 2015 18:22 pm UTC| Commentary

Quotes from BofA Merrill Lynch:- ESH5 continues to correct lower. The break of 2099.50 clears the way for 2082.50/62.50 before renewed basing potential.- Bigger picture, we remain bullish with a break of the Feb-09 low at...

US-GER 10yr spread to widen: BofA Merrill Lynch

Mar 05, 2015 18:20 pm UTC| Commentary

Quotes from BofA Merrill Lynch:- Looking at that US-GER 10yr spread, we reiterate our widening view.It remains on track to test 2.7yr channel resistance at...

Daily outlook for USD/TRY: BofA Merrill Lynch

Mar 05, 2015 18:17 pm UTC| Commentary

Quotes from BofA Merrill Lynch:- USD/TRY continues to accelerate higher after its closing break of 15yr channel resistance at 2.5350.- Upside targets are seen to 2.6133 (YTD channel high) before 2.6597 (2yr channel high) ...

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Economy

Australia Unemployment Hits Five-Year High Despite Strong Jobs Growth

Australias labour market delivered mixed signals in August as employment growth comfortably exceeded expectations, while the unemployment rate climbed to its highest level in nearly five years amid increased participation...

Asian Stocks Fall as Bond Yields Surge Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit

Asian stocks mostly declined on Thursday as surging global bond yields weighed on risk appetite, while investors awaited a closely watched meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping....

Gold Prices Fall as Treasury Yields Rise on Fed Rate Hike Bets

Gold prices edged lower on Thursday, extending pressure from the previous session as rising Treasury yields, stronger oil prices and a firm U.S. dollar fueled expectations that the Federal Reserve may continue raising...

Asian Currencies Mixed as Dollar Holds Near Two-Month High

Asian currencies traded mixed on Thursday as the U.S. dollar hovered near a two-month high, supported by stronger U.S. economic data, renewed inflation concerns and growing expectations for another Federal Reserve rate...

RBI Uses $10 Billion Currency Swaps to Drain Excess Rupee Liquidity

The Reserve Bank of India has conducted at least $10 billion worth of currency swaps in recent weeks as it moves to absorb excess liquidity from the countrys financial system and contain potential inflation risks,...

Politics

Taiwan Thanks US for Support Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit

Taiwans government on Thursday expressed gratitude for continued US support and said it remains in close communication with Washington as President Donald Trump prepares to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in the US...

Netanyahu Takes Aim at Mamdani as Israel Election Nears

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to use his United Nations address on Thursday to criticize New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, as the Israeli leader faces international pressure and a closely watched...

Russian Missile and Drone Attack on Kyiv Kills Two, Damages Maternity Hospital

Russia launched a major missile and drone attack on Kyiv early Thursday, killing two people and damaging residential buildings, medical facilities and other infrastructure across the Ukrainian capital, according to...

Judge Orders Trump to Restore White House Access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico

A federal judge on Thursday ordered President Donald Trumps administration to temporarily restore White House press access for journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico, ruling that the administrations ban on the three...

Ghana Says Western Support Growing for Slave Trade Reparations

Ghana says Western support is increasing for its campaign seeking reparations for the trans-Atlantic slave trade, with the initial effort focused on securing the return of African artifacts taken during the colonial era....

Science

Blue Origin New Glenn Explosion Could Delay Launch Operations Until 2028

Blue Origin is facing a significant setback after a dramatic explosion involving its New Glenn rocket severely damaged a launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida. According to NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, repairs to the...

Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket Explodes During Launch Pad Test, Delaying Space Ambitions

Blue Origin suffered a major setback after its uncrewed New Glenn rocket exploded during a launch pad test in Florida on Thursday, raising new challenges for Jeff Bezos space company as it competes with Elon Musks SpaceX...

SpaceX Delays Starship V3 Launch Ahead of Potential Record IPO

SpaceX on Thursday postponed the highly anticipated launch of its 12th Starship rocket test from Texas after technical issues interrupted the final countdown. The company now plans to attempt the Starship V3 launch again...

Trump Administration Releases New UFO Files and Apollo Mission Records

The U.S. Defense Department has released dozens of previously classified UFO-related files following an order from President Donald Trump, sparking renewed debate over unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and government...

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...

Technology

Tencent Launches TenPayGo Payment App for Foreign Tourists in China

Tencent has launched TenPayGo, a new mobile payment app designed to make digital transactions easier for international travelers visiting China, as the technology giant looks to benefit from growing inbound tourism ahead...

China’s ‘Lipstick King’ Says AI Won’t Replace Livestream Hosts

Chinas livestream shopping industry is entering a slower phase, but Li Jiaqi, the influential presenter known as the Lipstick King, believes artificial intelligence will complement rather than replace human hosts. Li, who...

Meta Unveils Muse Charm AI Device, Expands Smart Glasses Lineup

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) unveiled a palm-sized device designed specifically for its Muse artificial intelligence agent on Wednesday, alongside an expanded lineup of smart glasses and new AI capabilities. CEO Mark...

SoftBank Raises $11.1 Billion in Bond Sale to Fund OpenAI Investment

SoftBank Group has raised $11.1 billion through a major dollar- and euro-denominated bond offering as the Japanese technology investment giant builds up cash to finance its expanding artificial intelligence investments,...

Meta Connect Spotlights Camera-Free Smart Glasses Amid Privacy Concerns

Meta Platforms opened its annual Connect conference on Wednesday, with the technology giant expected to introduce new smart glasses as it seeks to expand its lead in AI-powered wearable devices while addressing mounting...