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Jennifer Weeks

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Jennifer Weeks has worked for a decade as a freelance journalist covering environment, science and health. Previously she was a Congressional aide, public-interest lobbyist and policy analyst in Washington, DC and Boston. Weeks graduated from Williams College and earned master's degrees at the University of North Carolina (political science) and the Harvard Kennedy School (public administration).

Adapting cities to a hotter world: 3 essential reads

Jul 21, 2019 11:48 am UTC| Insights & Views Nature

Heat waves can be deadly, especially when they combine high temperatures with elevated humidity levels that make the air feel even hotter. The impacts can be especially strong in cities, which often are several degrees...

Economy

U.S. Treasuries suffer ahead of FOMC’s July meeting minutes, Fed Chair Powell’s Jackson Hole speech

The U.S. Treasuries suffered during Wednesdays afternoon session ahead of the Federal Open Market Committees (FOMC) end-July monetary policy meeting minutes, scheduled to be released today by 18:00GMT. Also, Fed Chair...

German bunds slump ahead of August manufacturing PMI, ECB’s account of July MPM

The German bunds slumped during European trading session Wednesday ahead of the countrys manufacturing PMI for the month of August, scheduled to be released on August 22 by 07:30GMT and the European Central Banks (ECB)...

BoC likely to adopt rate cut in autumn, CAD seen easing in short-term: Commerzbank

The Bank of Canada (BoC) is expected to adopt a rate cut in autumn so that markets would not be surprised if the central bank were to adjust its wording next week, with CAD easing short term, according to the latest...

JGBs remain flat at close ahead of July national CPI, August manufacturing PMI

The Japanese government bonds closed flat Wednesday as investors keep a close eye on the countrys national consumer price inflation (CPI) for the month of July, scheduled to be released on August 22 by 23:30GMT and the...

Australian bonds jump tracking U.S. Treasuries as investors eye stimulus from major economies

The Australian government bonds jumped during Asian session Wednesday following investors improved appetite after global recession fears eased, tracking hopes of stimuli from major economies like China and Germany to...

Politics

Emmanuel Macron, Vladimir Putin argue over their response to massive protests

French President Emmanuel Macron is the latest world leader to meet with Russias Vladimir Putin. He arrived in France on Monday for an official state visit. While in the country, Putin and Macron are expected to hold a...

Trevor Noah’s satirical theory suggests Donald Trump wants to get rid of Melania Trump

Both critics and supporters of Melania Trump and Donald Trump had recently been talking about one thing. It was Trevor Noahs theory that the President is allegedly weaving his immigration policies with the endgame of...

Donald Trump loves that Melania Trump agrees with him about the prenup

The marriage of United States President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump is possibly one of the most followed subjects in the media today. Since Mr. Trump is known for being a wealthy man, many might be wondering...

Prototype of a nuclear missile that Vladimir Putin bragged about allegedly failed

This month marks the 20-year milestone of Russian President Vladimir Putins political career. However, it has been marred with a series of pro-democracy protests in Moscow as well as the death of five scientists from a...

To restore trust in government, we need to reinvent how the public service works

Around the world, the most informed and effective public servants are changing the way they develop policy and services. Australian public servants are eager to do the same, but their leaders are not supporting them to do...

Science

Cryptic genetic variation: the hidden changes in your DNA that could produce new diseases

Rarely has our environment changed so quickly. On top of climate change, were exposing ourselves to air pollutants, microplastics and unprecedented levels of fat, salt and sugar in our food. Environmental change is one...

Lab studies suggest medicinal plants can help repair human bone and tissue

Theres been a rise in recent years of biomedical engineering techniques that can restore lost tissue and bone. If youve been in a car crash, for instance, there are ways to restore or repair the lost body part or damaged...

Environmental destruction is a war crime, but it's almost impossible to fall foul of the laws

An open letter from 24 scientists published in Nature last month calls on governments to draft a new Geneva Convention dedicated to protecting the environment during armed conflict. This inspired a number of headlines...

HIV/AIDS deaths drop despite lack of complete cure

The HIV and AIDS epidemic has been a global challenge for decades. Unfortunately, a complete cure that would kill HIV and AIDS from a patients body is still unavailable. But that does not mean there is no other way to...

Donald Trump’s cancer cure promise still needs proof

Scientists around the world have reported strides in developing more advanced treatments for cancer while the complete cure is still unavailable. Illnesses like cancer are some of the major concerns for many households,...

Technology

AMD Ryzen 3950x details to know

AMD Ryzen 9 3950x is part of the Ryzen 3000-series family and the latest to be added in the group. So far, it has six members, and the Ryzen 9 3950X 16-core chip has been dubbed as the fastest processor in the 3000 Ryzen...

Microsoft Surface Book 3 details to know

Microsoft Surface Book 3 is set to arrive soon, and tech enthusiasts are expecting it to come with multiple new functions that will take advantage of the newest technology available today. As suggested by its name, this is...

iPhone 11 is coming earlier as expected according to leaked reports

iPhone 11 started off a rumor and now tech lovers may be seeing the actual unto soon. Apple was said to be unveiling several units and the previously leaked information about the phones could be correct after all. It...

Tesla Model 3 customers in Australia get delivery confirmation throughout September

Following Teslas massive success in North America, the company is on a roll in expanding its business to other continents. In the latest updates about the worldwide release of Tesla Model 3, customers in Australia and...

Google Pixel 4 is rumored to arrive with advanced new features

The Google Pixel 4 mobile phone was just a rumor but now it can be confirmed that it exists. The American tech company admitted that the fourth-gen of the Pixel phone is indeed in the works and will be released at some...

Digital Currency

Crypto Technicals: Major Cryptocurrency Daily Technical Outlook

Digital Currency Revolution Series: Crucial Cryptocurrency Events and Announcements in H2’2019

Crypto Technicals: Major Cryptocurrency Support Resistance Levels

Law

New laws give victims more time to report rape or sexual assault – even Jeffrey Epstein's

Dismissal of directors: South Africa's law needs clarity on the role of courts

Hong Kong fears losing its rule of law; the rest of the world should worry too

Life

Queenslanders are among our heaviest drinkers on nights out, and changing that culture is a challenge

The past stinks: a brief history of smells and social spaces

If you have a low ATAR, you could earn more doing a VET course than a uni degree – if you're a man

Nature

Animals will struggle to adapt fast enough to cope with climate change, study finds

Sharks: one in four habitats in remote open ocean threatened by longline fishing

2,000 years of records show it's getting hotter, faster

Sports

Dwight Howard, Mo Speights, Joakim Noah to have an individual workout session with the Lakers

Chris Paul rumored to be signing with Miami Heat

Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather fight rumored to be back on the table

Technical Analysis

FxWirePro: Aussie trades almost flat against major peers after manufacturing PMI, services PMI data

FxWirePro: South Korean won rises gradually against euro, sustained close below 1,332 targets 1,311 mark

FxWirePro: Interim Bears Hamper Gold’s 6-1/2 Year Highs, But Hammer Counters Double Top Pattern in Major Trend

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J.P. MORGAN: 2M GBPAUD - EURGBP V OL SPREAD; P/L: -0.8 VOL

J.P. MORGAN: BUY A 76.63 STRIKE 2Y EUR PUT /INR CALL (SPOT REF. 76.94); P/L: -16 BP EUR

J.P. MORGAN: BUY USD 33.33MIO EACH OF 7.05 STRIKE USD/CNH CALL, 31.70 STRIKE USD/TWD CALL AND 1215 STRIKE USD/KRW CALL V S. SELL USD 75MIO OF 70.50 STRIKE USD/INR CALL; P/L : -53 BP USD

J.P. MORGAN: BUY A 6M NZDJPY BEAR PUT SPREAD (35D/15D STRIKES) (SPOT REF.: 70.8466); P/L: 0.49%

J.P. MORGAN: BUY A 2M GBP/USD BEAR (1.1950-1.15) PUT SPREAD (30D/10D) (SPOT REF: 1.2152); P/L: 0.07%

J.P. MORGAN: LONG 6M USD/JPY ATM/25 DELTA PUT SPREAD V S SHORT AUD/USD ATM/30 DELTA CALL SPREAD -; P/L: 26 BP USD

J.P. MORGAN: WE ADD SHORT 2M2M XAU/USD FVA VS LONG 2M $1,600/OZ STRIKE ONE-TOUCH CALL, AT NOTIONALS SIZED AS 100K V EGA FVA V S 1-MIO OF PAY OUT ON OT; P/L: -0.5 VOL

J.P. MORGAN: OPENED A SHORT 2M EUR CALL/USD PUT – SHORT 2M USD CALL/INR PUT – LONG EUR CALL/INR PUT CORRELATION TRIANGLE; P/L: 57 BP USD

J.P. MORGAN: BUY 3M USD/CLP 682 STRIKE - USD/SGD 31.40 STRIKE, NOT DELTA-HEDGED; P/L: 1 BP USD

J.P. MORGAN: SHORT 3M 25D USD/BRL STRANGLE VS LONG 12M STRADDLE, DELTA-HEDGED, EQUAL VEGA; P/L: -0.3 VOL

J.P. MORGAN: 2M GBPAUD - EURGBP VOL SPREAD; P/L: -0.4 VOL

J.P. MORGAN: BUY A 6M NZDJPY BEAR PUT SPREAD (35D/15D STRIKES) (SPOT REF.: 70.8466); P/L: -0.56%

J.P. MORGAN: BUY 1M NOK/SEK CALL (STRIKE = 1.0980). SELL 2M NOK/SEK PUT (STRIKE = 1.08). PAID 5.9BP. SPOT REF: 1.0960; P/L: 0.03%

ALERT: ECONOBRIEF WILL NOT BE PUBLISHED ON 4TH JULY, 2019 AS U.S. MARKETS REMAIN CLOSED ON ACCOUNT OF INDEPENDENCE DAY

U.S. 30-YEAR TREASURY BONDS RISE 1 POINT IN PRICE, 30-YEAR YIELD LAST AT 2.512%

FED'S MESTER - A FURTHER DECLINE IN INFLATION WOULD BE PROBLEMATIC

PUTIN TO MEET HIS DEFENCE MINISTER VERY SOON - TASS QUOTES KREMLIN

EU SUMMIT CHAIRMAN TUSK SAYS DEAL ON TOP JOBS GETTING CLOSER ANDCLSOER

S.AFRICA'S FTSE/JSE TOP 40 CLOSED AT 52,134.95, DOWN -0.63%

PORTUGAL’S PSI20 DOWN 0.76 PERCENT AT 5,149.16 POINTS

German bunds slump ahead of August manufacturing PMI, ECB’s account of July MPM

Cryptocurrency Derivatives Series: Mounting Crypto-Derivatives Sentiments In 2019

Australian bonds jump tracking U.S. Treasuries as investors eye stimulus from major economies

Crypto Technicals: ETH/USD struggles to extend gains beyond $200 mark, bias turning bearish below 200-DMA

Crypto Technicals: Bitcoin fails to take out $11K mark, tumbles below 55-EMA support (10428)

JGBs remain flat at close ahead of July national CPI, August manufacturing PMI

BoC likely to adopt rate cut in autumn, CAD seen easing in short-term: Commerzbank

FxWirePro: GBPJPY downside capped by 200-H MA, good to buy on dips

FxWirePro: Silver hovers around $17.00 mark, U.S. FOMC meeting minutes in focus

Economics Monitor

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