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Carole Mundell

Mundell - Professor of Extragalactic Astronomy - is an observational astrophysicist who specialises in astrophysical phenomena outside of our own galaxy, including gamma ray bursts and active galactic nuclei.

Space Science Series

Astronomers to peer into a black hole for the first time with new Event Horizon Telescope

Mar 18, 2017 06:54 am UTC| Insights & Views Science

Ever since first mentioned by Jon Michell in a letter to the Royal Society in 1783, black holes have captured the imagination of scientists, writers, filmmakers and other artists. Perhaps part of the allure is that these...

Space Science Series

Are aliens trying to tell us something? Brightest burst of radio waves detected

Nov 18, 2016 09:54 am UTC| Science

The search for mysterious fast radio bursts very brief but intense pulses of radio waves from outer space is heating up. Nobody knows what causes these powerful bursts, but some have even speculated that the signals...

Message from aliens or colliding objects? The hunt for engimatic radio bursts is about to get real

Mar 09, 2016 22:31 pm UTC| Science

Astronomers are getting ever closer to understanding the origin of mysterious fast radio bursts very brief but intense pulses of radio waves from outer space after a series of recent contradictory findings. While the...

Economy

ECB likely to cut deposit rate by 10bp in September meeting; prepares new stimulus: says Rabobank

Finally, the speculation that Lagarde might lose her ECB nomination should Von der Leyen have failed to cross the line can also be put to rest, even though the European Parliament still has to official confirm her as ECB...

U.S. Treasury yields continue upswing ahead of FOMC’s July policy meeting minutes

The U.S. Treasury yields continued upswing during Mondays afternoon session ahead of few notable releases this week, with the main focus on the Federal Open Market Committees (FOMC) end-July monetary policy meeting...

UK gilt yields jump ahead of 10-year auction amid uncertainties over Brexit deal

The United Kingdoms gilt yields jumped during European trading hours Monday, ahead of the countrys 10-year auction, scheduled to be held on August 20 amid hovering uncertainties over a Brexit deal, to be wrapped up by...

German bunds suffer despite lower-than-expected rise in Eurozone July CPI; eyes on August manufacturing PMI

The German bunds suffered during European trading session Monday even after eurozones consumer price inflation (CPI) for the month of July rose lower than market expectations, with eyes still on the Germanys manufacturing...

China pledges to keep yuan exchange rate basically stable, easing market fears over competitive devaluation: Scotiabank

China has pledged to keep the yuan exchange rate basically stable, easing market fears over competitive devaluation and mitigating implied vols (risks) of EM Asian currencies including the Indonesia Rupiah, according to...

Politics

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...

Why we can't just blame rising inequality for the growth of populism around the world

The idea is now commonplace that income inequality is inexorably on the rise. The US experience in particular has become central to a new grand narrative prominent in public debate and taken to apply across rich countries:...

Russian protests highlight how authorities crackdown on activists – by targeting their families

When Dmitri Prokazov and his wife Olga Prokazov recently found themselves caught up in an unsanctioned demonstration in Moscow, while out with their one-year-old son, they didnt expect it to end with prosecutors...

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

‘Cyberpunk 2077’ release date: What are the mini-games that the developers have created inside the title?

Cyberpunk 2077 will be an emotional journey as confirmed by lead quest designer Pawel Sasko. But apart from the storyline, one of the things that are attracting attention is the mini-games that the developers have given...

‘The Last of Us Part 2’ release date: Is Troy Baker dead in the sequel?

There are a lot of speculations surrounding The Last of Us Part 2 as Naughty Dog is maintaining its silence about the sequel. The latest of which is revolving around Joel after the characters voice actor, Troy Baker, said...

‘GTA 6’ rumor originating from 4chan likely a fake

Another GTA 6 speculation is circulating online after Rockstar North took down the massive banner of Red Dead Redemption 2 that adorned its front building. The gaming studio is responsible for creating the GTA series, so...

Developers promise the series will not end in ‘Borderlands 3’

Borderlands 3 will be released in less than a month and fans of the series are looking forward to it, especially for its new co-op gameplay. On the other hand, some gamers are wondering whether it is going to be the...

South Korea’s generous incentives might boost Tesla Model 3’s sales

Tesla has become a household name in North America, especially in the United States, where more and more consumers are choosing to get electric vehicles that can drive itself. This year, the company is seeing major...

Digital Currency

Crypto Technicals: Major Cryptocurrency Daily Technical Outlook

Digital Currency Revolution Series: Lisk hard-fork in action – LSK/BTC dragonfly doji and hammer cushions with mild rallies

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

Michael Schumacher's health recovery update

Carmelo Anthony could be the Lakers’ go-to option in the fourth quarter, Gilbert Arenas claims

Floyd Mayweather Jr wanting to fight Manny Pacquiao is still slim despite recent viral video claiming otherwise

Technical Analysis

FxWirePro: USD/THB rejects key resistance at 30.94 mark, good to sell on rallies

FxWirePro: Singapore dollar trades marginally higher in early Asia, bias remains slightly bearish

FxWirePro: USD/TWD moves in rigid boundaries, Taiwan’s economic data in focus

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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

Cryptocurrency Derivatives Series: Bakkt's BTC Futures All Set To Go Live, Is It Compatible With Ethereum Too?

China pledges to keep yuan exchange rate basically stable, easing market fears over competitive devaluation: Scotiabank

FxWirePro: USDCAD forms double top around 1.3350, good to sell on rallies

UK gilt yields jump ahead of 10-year auction amid uncertainties over Brexit deal

Digital Currency Revolution Series: Lisk hard-fork in action – LSK/BTC dragonfly doji and hammer cushions with mild rallies

FxWirePro: Sell Gold on rallies (Chart of the day US session)

German bunds suffer despite lower-than-expected rise in Eurozone July CPI; eyes on August manufacturing PMI

JGBs mixed after July trade balance shrinks into deficit; national CPI data in focus

ECB likely to cut deposit rate by 10bp in September meeting; prepares new stimulus: says Rabobank

Economics Monitor

July 2 15:00 UTC Released

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449.6 Stale

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451.7 Stale

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