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Asia Roundup: Aussie rallies as RBA stands pat, dollar eases against yen as U.S.-China tensions dent risk sentiment, Asian shares gain - Tuesday, May 5th, 2020

May 05, 2020 07:19 am UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup Oil prices rise on demand prospects Gold slips on easing lockdown measures Economic Data Ahead (0500 ET/0900 GMT) EZ Producer Price Index (YoY)(Mar) (0500 ET/0900 GMT) EZ Producer...

America’s Roundup: Dollar gains on renewed U.S.-China trade tension, Wall street gains ,Gold gains, Oil up 3% as countries ease lockdowns-5th May 2020

May 04, 2020 20:59 pm UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup US All Car Sales 1.95M , 2.86M previous French 12-Month BTF Auction-0.462% , -0.403% previous French 3-Month BTF Auction -0.475%, -0.454% previous French 6-Month BTF Auction-0.455%,-0.427%...

Europe Roundup: Euro falls as dollar strengthens, European stocks tumble, Gold rises, Oil prices fall on U.S.-China tensions-May 4th,2020

May 04, 2020 12:18 pm UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup Italian April Manufacturing PMI 31.1, 30.0 forecast, 40.3 previous French April Manufacturing PMI 31.5, 31.5 forecast, 43.2 previous German April Manufacturing PMI 34.5, 34.4 forecast, 45.4...

Asia Roundup: Aussie hits 1-week low, dollar slumps against yen on risk-off sentiment as U.S.-China tensions resurface, Asian shares plunge - Monday, May 4th, 2020

May 04, 2020 07:37 am UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup Oil prices slide on demand concerns Gold steady as U.S.-China tensions resurface Economic Data Ahead (0400 ET/0800 GMT) EZ Markit Manufacturing PMI(Apr) (0430 ET/0830 GMT) EZ...

America's Roundup: Dollar slips in choppy trading for month-end,Wall Street slides,Gold rises,Oil prices surge on last day of roller-coaster month-April 30th 2020

Apr 30, 2020 18:18 pm UTC| Market Roundups

Gileads remdesivir shows promise in clinical trial US Continuing Jobless Claims 17,992K, 19,238K forecast, 15,976K previous US March Core PCE Price Index (MoM) -0.1%, -0.1% forecast, 0.2% previous US Employment...

Europe Roundup: Sterling stays flat as uncertainty about lockdown measures remains, European shares inch lower, Gold rises, Oil prices rise on some signs of pick up in fuel demand-April 30th 2020

Apr 30, 2020 12:11 pm UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup French GDP (QoQ) (Q1) -5.8% , -3.5% forecast , -0.1% previous German March Retail Sales (MoM) -5.6%,-7.3% forecast, 0.8% previous German March Retail Sales (YoY) -2.8%,1.5% forecast, 6.5%...

Asia Roundup: Aussie at 7-week peak as coronavirus treatment hopes bolster risk appetite, greenback plunges to 2-week low on chances for more Fed easing, investors eye ECB policy meeting outcome - Thursday, April 30th, 2020

Apr 30, 2020 07:24 am UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup Oil prices surge over 10% amid signs of U.S. fuel demand recovery Euro eases as investor await ECB meeting Economic Data Ahead (0500 ET/0900 GMT) EZ Consumer Price Index - Core...

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Economy

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...

Why is the London Stock Exchange losing out to the US

London Stock Exchange (LSE), which can trace its heritage to the coffee houses of the 17th century, is failing. The volume of shares traded is sharply declining, and some UK companies are swiftly moving to the US...

Why Germany ditched nuclear before coal – and why it won’t go back

One year ago, Germany took its last three nuclear power stations offline. When it comes to energy, few events have baffled outsiders more. In the face of climate change, calls to expedite the transition away from fossil...

Politics

Labour can afford to be far more ambitious with its economic policies – voters are on board

To say that the Labour party is flying high in the polls is something of an understatement. But despite its consistent lead against the Tories, the opposition finds itself in a rather odd position: on the cusp of power but...

History for sale: what does South Africa’s struggle heritage mean after 30 years of democracy?

One of my favourite statues is the one of Nelson Mandela at the Sandton City shopping centre in Johannesburg. Larger than life, its oversized bronze shoes shimmer in the evening light, polished by the hands of many...

Sudan: civil war stretches into a second year with no end in sight

In the early hours of April 15 2023, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) a Sudanese paramilitary force attacked the military airstrip in the town of Merowe and deployed troops across strategic locations in Sudans capital,...

Joe Biden Proposes Record 44.6% Capital Gains Tax in Latest Budget Plan That May Favor Cryptocurrencies

President Joe Biden has proposed raising the capital gains tax to an unprecedented 44.6% in a bold fiscal move, targeting the wealthiest Americans. This hike is part of his 2025 budget proposal to reduce income...

Turkey’s suppression of the Kurdish political movement continues to fuel a deadly armed conflict

The world has 91 democracies and 88 autocracies. Yet 71% of the worlds population (some 5.7 billion people) are living under autocratic rule, a big jump from 48% ten years ago. This trend towards authoritarianism can...

Science

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,...

Peter Higgs was one of the greats of particle physics. He transformed what we know about the building blocks of the universe

Peter Higgs, who gave his name to the subatomic particle known as the Higgs boson, has died aged 94. He was always a modest man, especially when considering that he was one of the greats of particle physics the area of...

Could a telescope ever see the beginning of time? An astronomer explains

The James Webb Space Telescope, or JWST for short, is one of the most advanced telescopes ever built. Planning for JWST began over 25 years ago, and construction efforts spanned over a decade. It was launched into space on...

US media coverage of new science less likely to mention researchers with African and East Asian names

When one Chinese national recently petitioned the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to become a permanent resident, he thought his chances were pretty good. As an accomplished biologist, he figured that news...

Technology

Elon Musk Unveils $10 Billion AI Investment to Propel Tesla's Autonomy

In a bold stride towards futuristic transportation, Elon Musk has declared a $10 billion investment in artificial intelligence for Tesla, aiming to enhance its autonomous driving technology and potentially launch a...

OpenAI and Worldcoin Eye Strategic Partnership Amid Regulatory Gaze

Amid escalating regulatory scrutiny, OpenAI, led by Sam Altman, is reportedly discussing a potential partnership with Worldcoin, another venture Altman co-founded. As detailed by Bloomberg, these talks could lead to...

Traders Forecast Best Altseason Since 2017 as Bitcoin Momentum Cools

As Bitcoin stabilizes above $64,000, traders forecast a burgeoning altcoin market that may mirror the explosive growth last seen in 2017. Bitcoin Rebounds Over Weekend, Traders Anticipate Potential Altcoin...

MicroStrategy's Bold Strategy Pays Off: Stock Skyrockets Amid Bitcoin Fluctuations

Despite the cryptocurrencys volatility, MicroStrategys stock soared by an impressive 461.7% over the past year, buoyed by strategic investments in Bitcoin and innovative debt management. MicroStrategy Triumphs: Stock...

Elon Musk in Beijing to Propel Tesla's Self-Driving Tech in China

Tesla CEO Elon Musk unexpectedly visited Beijing on Sunday to discuss launching Teslas Full Self-Driving technology in China and navigate data transfer policies amidst heightened US-China trade collaborations. Elon Musk...