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Moody's: Most Canadian spec-grade exploration and production companies set to withstand falling oil prices

Apr 14, 2015 17:51 pm UTC| Research & Analysis

Most of Canadas speculative-grade exploration and production (EP) companies are well positioned to withstand the current slump in oil prices, Moodys investors Service says in a new report. Nevertheless, they must manage...

Moody's: Global speculative-grade default rate rises to 2.3% in first quarter

Apr 14, 2015 15:37 pm UTC| Research & Analysis

The trailing 12-month global speculative-grade default rate finished the first quarter of 2015 at 2.3%, up from 2.1% in the fourth quarter of 2014, Moodys Investors Service says in its latest monthly default report. The...

Fitch: Seeking Growth, Mexican Banks Acquiring Loans

Apr 13, 2015 17:47 pm UTC| Research & Analysis

Two recently announced acquisitions of retail loan portfolios by Mexican banks are notable steps toward achieving some business expansion amid the sluggishness facing the Mexican banking sector, says Fitch Ratings. We...

Fitch: Brazilian Asset Managers Survey Uncovers Range of Front Office Practices

Apr 13, 2015 16:51 pm UTC| Research & Analysis

In a recent report, Fitch Ratings says that the results of its survey of Brazilian asset management front office investment processes indicate that one size does not fit all for local asset managers, much like the results...

Fitch: Robust and Credible Economic Framework Underpin Peru's Policy Flexibility

Apr 13, 2015 14:35 pm UTC| Research & Analysis

Perus macroeconomic and fiscal policies have prudently managed a positive commodity and international financing cycle without accumulating large economic and external imbalances, according to a new Fitch Ratings special...

Fitch's Inside Credit: Improving Economy Brightens Outlook for EMEA Corp Cash Generation

Apr 10, 2015 15:54 pm UTC| Research & Analysis

In the latest edition of Inside Credit, Fitch Ratings says the outlook for EMEA corporate cash generation is brighter but still cautious. Despite the gradual economic recovery in Europe, macro risks remain weighted to the...

FITCH: BOND DEFAULTS A LONG-TERM POSITIVE FOR CHINA MARKET

Apr 10, 2015 01:16 am UTC| Research & Analysis

The default by Chinese computing firm Cloud Live Technology on a CNY400m bond reflects an increasing tolerance for defaults in Chinas onshore corporate debt market. Fitch Ratings believes that allowing for defaults is a...

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Economy

Russian Envoy Dmitriev Heads to US for Ukraine Talks

Russian presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev is traveling to the United States for talks with Trump administration representatives, including Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, as Washington and Moscow continue diplomatic...

U.S. 10-Year Treasury Yield Hits 2007 High as Fed Rate Hike Bets Rise

U.S. Treasury yields surged Wednesday as stronger economic data, renewed inflation concerns and hawkish Federal Reserve comments triggered a sharp bond sell-off. The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield climbed to its highest...

US, China Extend Trade Truce to Jan. 10 Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit

The United States and China have agreed to extend their trade truce, known as the Busan Agreement, until Jan. 10, giving the worlds two largest economies additional time to negotiate a broader economic agreement. U.S....

Wall Street Falls as Treasury Yields Surge, Oil Rebounds on Iran Tensions

Wall Street ended sharply lower Wednesday as surging U.S. Treasury yields pressured technology stocks, while investors monitored renewed U.S.-Iran tensions and Chinese President Xi Jinpings visit to Washington. The SP 500...

Oil Prices Surge as U.S.-Iran Diplomacy Hopes Fade

Oil prices rebounded sharply on Wednesday, snapping a five-session losing streak as renewed tensions between the United States and Iran reduced expectations for a diplomatic breakthrough. Brent crude futures for November...

Politics

US Officials Split Over Response to Israeli West Bank Settlements

A proposed U.S. statement criticizing the UK, France and Canada over restrictions on imports from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank was ultimately shelved amid disagreements within the Trump administration,...

Europe Warns Russia Is Escalating Hybrid Attacks Across NATO

European officials have warned that Russia is intensifying hybrid attacks across Europe, including cyberattacks, sabotage and airspace violations, in an effort to weaken Western support for Ukraine. Speaking during the UN...

Gaza Faces Evacuation Crisis as War-Damaged Buildings Risk Collapse

Gaza authorities are struggling to evacuate residents from hundreds of war-damaged buildings at risk of collapse, citing shortages of heavy equipment, funding and safe land for displaced families. The danger intensified on...

Trump Administration Plans Faster FDA Reviews for Smoke-Free Nicotine Products

The Trump administration is preparing to overhaul the U.S. regulatory process for smoke-free nicotine products, potentially creating a faster route to market for vapes and nicotine pouches, according to The Wall Street...

Venezuela Promises Elections as Delcy Rodriguez Pledges Democratic Transition

Venezuela will hold elections as part of a transition toward what interim President Delcy Rodriguez described as full democracy, although she did not provide a specific date for the vote. Speaking at the United Nations...

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

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...

Anthropic’s Claude Discovers CRISPR-Like Enzyme System

Anthropic has launched a new life sciences research group and laboratory focused on fundamental biology, with its Claude AI model already contributing to the discovery of a previously unknown enzyme system that shares...

Microsoft Stock Upgraded as Stifel Sees Stronger Azure Growth

Stifel upgraded Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) to Buy from Hold and lifted its price target to $575 from $530, citing stronger confidence in the technology giants ability to maintain mid-to-upper-teens revenue growth. Analysts...

Scott Bessent Eyed as Trump’s New AI Czar

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is under consideration to become President Donald Trumps new artificial intelligence czar as Washington intensifies its focus on AI development, safety and national security. A source...

China Reviews Broadcom Switch Use in State Data Centres

China is reviewing the use of Broadcom switches in state-backed data centres as Beijing intensifies efforts to reduce dependence on foreign technology and promote domestic semiconductor and networking equipment suppliers,...