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JGBs lose ground as investors await BoJ’s monetary policy decision, March consumer inflation

Apr 25, 2017 06:17 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The Japanese government bonds lost ground Tuesday as investors remain keen to watch the Bank of Japans (BoJ) monetary policy meeting, scheduled to be held on April 27. Also, markets will be focusing on the countrys March...

Taiwan Q1 GDP likely to register 2.5 pct y/y on improvement in trade flows, says DBS Bank

Apr 25, 2017 05:40 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Taiwans first quarter gross domestic product (GDP), due to be released on April 28 is expected to register 2.5 percent y/y, down from the peak of 2.9 percent in Q4 2016 but close to the average levels seen in H2 2016. In...

ECB likely to maintain slightly dovish tone at this week’s meeting, says ANZ Research

Apr 25, 2017 05:00 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks Economy

The European Central Bank (ECB) is expected to maintain a slightly dovish tone at its monetary policy meeting scheduled to be held on April 27. Governor Mario Draghi has recently said a reassessment of the current monetary...

FxWirePro: The Day Ahead- 25th April 2017

Apr 25, 2017 04:54 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Not many economic dockets and events scheduled for today but some with high volatility risks associated. Upcoming: France: April business climate report will be released at 6:45 GMT. United Kingdom: Public...

Fundamentals to watch out for this week

Apr 24, 2017 09:24 am UTC| Commentary Economy Central Banks

This week is filled with risk heavy data and events. What to watch for over the coming days: Central Banks: The bank of Japan (BoJ) will announce interest rate decision on Thursday. The European Central Bank...

Indian inflation likely to rise above the RBI’s target to 5.4 pct in FY2018, says ANZ Research

Apr 24, 2017 08:48 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Inflation in India is expected to rise above the Reserve Bank of Indias (RBI) targeted goal of 5.4 percent in the fiscal year 2017-18, given the more hawkish stance of most Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) members in the...

Singapore headline inflation edges higher on increases in energy related costs, administered prices

Apr 24, 2017 07:55 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Headline inflation in Singapore edged higher on the back of increases in energy related costs and administered prices. Core inflation pressures should, however, remain muted given the weakness in the labor market. This...

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Economy

Rotting sargassum is choking the Caribbean’s white sand beaches, fueling an economic and public health crisis

The Caribbeans sandy beaches, clear turquoise water and vibrant coral reefs filled with an amazing variety of sea creatures have long been the pride of the islands. The big three sun, sea and sand have made this...

Sierra Leone’s bushmeat markets pose serious health hazards – we studied two for six months to find solutions

You are walking through the bustling centre of Bo, Sierra Leones third largest city. Following the crowd, you turn off the main road onto a narrower thoroughfare and find yourself in an open-air market. Shelters...

Africa doesn’t have a choice between economic growth and protecting the environment: how they can go hand in hand

Heathrow Airport in the UK currently uses more energy than the entire west African country of Sierra Leone. Despite Africa accounting for less than 4% of all global greenhouse gas emissions, many of its countries face...

Spare us the talk about a wages explosion. There’s nothing wrong with lifting Australia’s lowest wages in line with inflation

What is it with the Coalition and wages? When, in the final days of the 2022 election campaign, the then opposition leader Anthony Albanese backed an increase in award wages to keep pace with inflation, his opposite...

Net zero is not just good science – it’s also a good deal for ordinary people

As the UK moves into a general election, a misinformed debate over the countrys climate transition and legally binding net zero targets risks further dividing people. Much of this debate in the UK focuses on the cost of...

Politics

Unmarred by Russian spying scandal, Austria’s far-right expected to cruise to victory in European elections

For the Freedom Party of Austria (FP), the weeks are going by like clockwork. The far-right party continues to top the polls. It is expected to clinch a comfortable victory in the European elections on 9 June with almost...

Indian election: Narendra Modi hasn’t delivered the expected landslide – where the BJP may have gone wrong

Narendra Modi may have led his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) to a historic third term, but the landslide victory that many had expected failed to materialise. With half of the 640...

Iran: president’s death has set hardliners jostling for position to replace ageing supreme leader

The death of Irans president, Ebrahim Raisi, in a helicopter crash in May plunged Iran into political uncertainly. Raisis death has set off an intense power struggle within the Islamic Republic. Irans consitution...

Modi’s narrow win suggests Indian voters saw through religious rhetoric, opting instead to curtail his political power

Indias ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, or BJP, had hoped for a landslide victory in the countrys six-week general election the largest display of democracy, by far, in a year of voting around the world. But with results...

Trump’s lawyers in lawsuits claiming he won in 2020 are getting punished for abusing courts and making unsupported claims and false statements

Over the past four years, U.S. courts and state bar associations have taken action to protect the integrity of the U.S. judicial system by penalizing attorneys who filed meritless lawsuits claiming without evidence that...

Science

Eye exercises to improve sight – is there any science behind them? An ophthalmologist explains why you shouldn’t buy the hype

You may have seen advertisements claiming to eliminate the need for eyeglasses through vision therapy or vision training basically, eye exercises. These exercises include putting pressure on or palming the eye; eye...

The universe’s biggest explosions made some of the elements we are composed of. But there’s another mystery source out there

After its birth in the Big Bang, the universe consisted mainly of hydrogen and a few helium atoms. These are the lightest elements in the periodic table. More-or-less all elements heavier than helium were produced in the...

Engineering cells to broadcast their behavior can help scientists study their inner workings

Waves are ubiquitous in nature and technology. Whether its the rise and fall of ocean tides or the swinging of a clocks pendulum, the predictable rhythms of waves create a signal that is easy to track and distinguish from...

If an asteroid hit Earth and all the humans died, would the dinosaurs come back?

Many, many years ago dinosaurs roamed the Earth. Six-year-old Aga knows that a meteorite wiped them out… but could another meteorite bring them back? You can read a print version of this story...

Ancient DNA from an extinct native duck reveals how far birds flew to make New Zealand home

Ask a bird lover if they have heard of the extinct giant moa or its ancient predator, Haasts eagle, and the answer will likely be yes. The same cant be said of New Zealands extinct, but equally unique, mergansers a group...

Technology

Mike Novogratz Highlights SHIB, DOGE, and PEPE Memecoins' Longevity in Crypto Market

Galaxy Digitals Mike Novogratz asserts that SHIB, DOGE, and PEPE memecoins will maintain relevance, emphasizing their role in cryptocurrency. Economic Significance of Memecoins Mike Novogratz, an executive of Galaxy...

Shiba Inu Exec Unveils Essential Guide for Navigating Bearish Market Days

Shiba Inus Marketing Lead, Lucie, shares crucial strategies for investors to manage bearish market days and focus on long-term goals, despite the ongoing downturn. Lucie, Shiba Inus Marketing Lead, Shares Strategic Tips...

Altcoin Prices Decline Amid Market Volatility: Recovery Timeline Uncertain

Altcoin prices, including Ethereum and Solana, have dropped significantly due to various economic factors and market sentiment shifts, prompting speculation on recovery timelines. Examining the Causes Behind the Recent...

Trump Advocates for Bitcoin ‘Made in the USA’ After Meeting Mining Industry Heads

After meeting with cryptocurrency mining company leaders, Donald Trump stressed the need for all Bitcoin to be produced in the USA, highlighting its role in energy dominance. Trumps Call for Domestic Bitcoin...

Shiba Inu Burn Rate Jumps 3010%; 232M SHIB Tokens Reduced from Circulation

Shiba Inu (SHIB) token burn rate surged by 3010% on June 12, resulting in 232 million tokens being burned, a notable rise during the market downturn. Unprecedented SHIB Burn Rate Increase The Shiba Inu (SHIB) meme...