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America’s Roundup: Dollar rebounds off March 2018 low as Georgia elections point to Dem sweep, Wall Street ends mixed, Gold slides more than 2% , Oil rises to 10-month high after Saudi output cut, U.S. inventory draw-January 7th,2021

Jan 06, 2021 22:29 pm UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup US Dec Services PMI 54.8, 55.3 forecast, 58.4 previous US Dec Markit Composite PMI 55.3, 55.7 forecast, 58.6 previous Brazil Foreign Exchange Flows -8.353B,-4.955B previous US Nov Factory...

Europe Roundup: Sterling rises for a second day as dollar falls European stocks rise ,Gold hits 2-month peak, Oil extends gains after surprise Saudi output cut-January 6th,2020

Jan 06, 2021 14:03 pm UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup French CPI (YoY) 0.0%,0.2% forecast French Dec HICP (MoM) 0.2%,0.2% forecast, 0.2% previous French Dec CPI (MoM) 0.2%, 0.2% forecast, 0.2% previous Italian Dec Services PMI 39.7, 45.3 forecast,...

America’s Roundup: Dollar index languishing near 2-1/2-year low ,Wall Street ends higher, Gold gains, Oil prices jump 5% on OPEC+ output talks, Iran tension-January 6th,2020

Jan 05, 2021 23:15 pm UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup Canadian Nov IPPI (MoM) -0.6% , -0.4% previous Canadian Nov IPPI (YoY) 0.0%, 0.7% previous Canadian Nov RMPI (YoY) -1.7% ,-0.3% previous Canadian Nov RMPI (MoM) 0.6% ,0.5% previous US Redbook...

Europe Roundup: Sterling dips as new lockdown weighs on struggling economy European shares inch higher, Gold hits two-month peak, Oil prices up $1 on OPEC output cut talks, Iran tension-January 5th,2021

Jan 05, 2021 13:38 pm UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup German Nov Retail Sales (YoY) 5.6%,3.9% forecast, 8.2% previous German Nov Retail Sales (MoM) 1.9%, -2.0% forecast, 2.6% previous Swiss Dec CPI (MoM) -0.1%,-0.1% forecast, -0.2% previous Swiss...

America’s Roundup: Dollar turns higher as risk sentiment wanes, Wall Street ends lower, Gold gains,Oil slides with U.S. stocks as OPEC+ delays output decision-January 5th,2020

Jan 04, 2021 22:51 pm UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup French 12-Month BTF Auction-0.602%, -0.692% previous French 3-Month BTF Auction -0.620%,-0.743% previous French 6-Month BTF Auction -0.605%,-0.719% previous Canada Dec Manufacturing PMI 57.9,...

Europe Roundup: Euro gains on Brexit and vaccine optimism, European shares rally, Gold gains,Oil prices touch multi-month highs as OPEC+ expected to cap output-January 4th,2021

Jan 04, 2021 12:58 pm UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup Italian Dec Manufacturing PMI 52.8, 53.7 forecast, 51.5 previous French Dec Manufacturing PMI 51.1, 51.1 forecast, 49.6 previous German Dec Manufacturing PMI 58.3, 58.6 forecast, 58.6...

America’s Roundup:Dollar gains at end of tumultuous year,Wall Street ends higher, Gold little changed, Oil edges higher, but posts 20% annual drop in tumultuous 2020-January 1st,2020

Dec 31, 2020 22:06 pm UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup Euro clears $1.2300 to be up 10% for year Sterling climbs as lawmakers approve Brexit deal Russia Central Bank reserves (USD) 592.4B,593.6B previous US Jobless Claims 4-Week Avg 787K, 833k...

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Economy

Nigerians throw naira notes around to show love: but it could land you in jail

The legal implication of physically damaging the naira, Nigerias currency, came into focus recently with the prosecution of at least two celebrities by the countrys Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Nigeria has a...

The US is one of the least trade-oriented countries in the world – despite laying the groundwork for today’s globalized system

Given the spate of news about international trade lately, Americans might be surprised to learn that the U.S. isnt very dependent on it. Indeed, looking at trade as a percentage of gross domestic product a metric...

Beyond the spin, beyond the handouts, here’s how to get a handle on what’s really happening on budget night

Three weeks from now, some of us will be presented with a mountain of budget papers, and just about all of us will get to hear about them on radio, TV or news websites on budget night. The quickest way to find out what...

Johannesburg in a time of darkness: Ivan Vladislavić’s new memoir reminds us of the city’s fragility

Ivan Vladislavić is Johannesburgs literary linkman. He tells us, in the first pages of his new book, The Near North, that before cities were lit, first by gaslight and later electricity, people of means paid torchbearers...

Economist Chris Richardson on an ‘ugly’ inflation result and the coming budget

With Jim Chalmerss third budget on May 14, Australians will be looking for some more cost-of-living relief beyond the tax cuts although they have been warned extra measures will be modest. As this weeks consumer price...

Politics

Sudan’s civil war is rooted in its historical favouritism of Arab and Islamic identity

The current civil war in Sudan goes beyond a simple power struggle between two generals. It reflects a deep-rooted crisis within the countrys governing structure thats been present since it gained independence from the...

South Africa’s youth are a generation lost under democracy – study

South African president Cyril Ramaphosa recently painted a rosy picture in which the countrys youth democracys children had enormous opportunities for advancement, all thanks to successive post-apartheid governments led...

Sadiq Khan on track for third term as London mayor – but nearly half of Londoners dissatisfied with performance

Polls have consistently shown that the incumbent mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, appears to be on track to win a third term in office at the upcoming mayoral elections on May 2. One poll we commissioned as part of our...

The politics stopping the UK from opening a youth mobility scheme with Europe

Earlier this week, it seemed possible that young people in the UK might soon be able to travel freely to work and live in Europe again. The European Commission laid out proposals to open mobility to millions of 18- to...

Biden administration tells employers to stop shackling workers with ‘noncompete agreements’

Most American workers are hired at will: Employers owe their employees nothing in the relationship except earned wages, and employees are at liberty to quit at their option. As the rule is generally stated, either party...

Science

IceCube researchers detect a rare type of energetic neutrino sent from powerful astronomical objects

About a trillion tiny particles called neutrinos pass through you every second. Created during the Big Bang, these relic neutrinos exist throughout the entire universe, but they cant harm you. In fact, only one of them is...

The Mars Sample Return mission has a shaky future, and NASA is calling on private companies for backup

A critical NASA mission in the search for life beyond Earth, Mars Sample Return, is in trouble. Its budget has ballooned from US$5 billion to over $11 billion, and the sample return date may slip from the end of this...

Dark matter: our new experiment aims to turn the ghostly substance into actual light

A ghost is haunting our universe. This has been known in astronomy and cosmology for decades. Observations suggest that about 85% of all the matter in the universe is mysterious and invisible. These two qualities are...

A Nasa rover has reached a promising place to search for fossilised life on Mars

While we go about our daily lives on Earth, a nuclear-powered robot the size of a small car is trundling around Mars looking for fossils. Unlike its predecessor Curiosity, Nasas Perseverance rover is explicitly intended to...

The rising flood of space junk is a risk to us on Earth – and governments are on the hook

A piece of space junk recently crashed through the roof and floor of a mans home in Florida. Nasa later confirmed that the object had come from unwanted hardware released from the international space station. The 700g,...

Technology

Russia's Crypto Clampdown: Tight Regulations Aim to Curb Cryptocurrency Activities

Russia is poised to enact stringent regulations on cryptocurrency trading, aiming to curb the mass trade of digital assets like Bitcoin within its borders. This move, driven by geopolitical tensions and sanctions, signals...

Bitcoin's Ongoing Battle at $64K; Cardano's Hoskinson Ends Ripple Debate

Bitcoin traders are on edge as the cryptocurrency battles to sustain its position above $64,000, with analyst Josh Olszewicz warning of lingering concerns. Meanwhile, Cardanos Charles Hoskinson settles the Ripple and XRP...

Samsung's Galaxy S25 Rumored to Boost Longevity with 'Battery AI'

Samsungs upcoming Galaxy S25 Ultra is poised to incorporate Battery AI, an innovative technology promising to improve battery life by up to 10% through smarter energy management. Unlocking the Potential of Battery AI in...

AI Protocol Render (RNDR) Soars 15% As Bitcoin Fights For Balance

As Bitcoin grapples with market volatility, altcoin Render (RNDR) stands out with a remarkable 15% surge, showcasing its resilience amid the crypto markets tumult. This surge comes as Bitcoin struggles to find stability,...

Huawei's Covert US Funding Scheme Raises Eyebrows Amid Export Ban

The revelation of Huaweis discreet sponsorship of U.S. research through a Washington-based foundation has reignited concerns about the efficacy of the export ban. Despite regulatory hurdles, the tech giant managed to fund...