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Europe Roundup: Sterling rises on better-than-expected manufacturing PMI, dollar steadies as U.S.-China trade concern ease, European shares trade in red - Tuesday, April 3rd, 2018

Apr 03, 2018 11:39 am UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup EUR/USD 0.1%, USD/JPY 0.24%, GBP/USD 0.16%, EUR/GBP -0.09% DXY -0.1%, DAX -1.04%, FTSE -0.32%, Brent 0.46%, Gold -0.21% EZ Mar IHS Markits Final Manufacturing PMI, 56.6, 56.6 forecast, 58.6...

Asia Roundup: Aussie steadies as RBA stands pat, dollar index eases amid U.S.-China trade dispute fears, Asian shares slump - Tuesday, April 3rd, 2018

Apr 03, 2018 06:35 am UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup China hits U.S. goods with tariffs as sparks of trade war fly China diplomat says any new U.S. tariffs to draw same proportion response - state TV Trump declares DACA dead, urges Congress to...

Europe Roundup: Sterling gains amid holiday-thinned trading, dollar eases as China imposes tariff on U.S. goods, crude oil rallies on lower U.S. drilling and Iran sanctions - Monday, April 2nd, 2018

Apr 02, 2018 11:12 am UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup China hammers U.S. goods with tariffs as sparks of trade war fly China tariffs on U.S. ethanol to cut off imports in short-term Russian manufacturing growth in March capped by a drop in new...

Asia Roundup: Antipodeans ease on downbeat Chinese manufacturing PMI, dollar steadies against yen as global trade tensions recede, Asian shares decline - Monday, April 2nd, 2018

Apr 02, 2018 06:52 am UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup Chinas March Caixin manufacturing PMI at 51.0 vs. 51.7 expected, 51.6 last Japan Taikan Manufacturing Outlook: 20 actual, 22 expected, 21 previous Japan Taikan Manufacturing Index: 24 actual,...

Asia Roundup: Japanese yen trades marginally higher after mixed economic data, Asian markets flat on holiday thinned mood - Friday, March 30, 2018

Mar 30, 2018 06:44 am UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup Australia-New Zealand, Hong Kong, UK, Europe closed for Good Friday. Japan Fin Min Aso Reiterates must avoid bilateral FTA with US. BoJ DepGov Amamiya Counters view BoJ tapering, can...

Americas Roundup:Dollar flat as rally fizzles ahead of Easter weekend,U.S. stocks end rocky week in positive territory,Gold slips,Oil prices rise as OPEC seen continuing supply cuts through 2018-March 30th, 2018

Mar 29, 2018 21:03 pm UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup Harker gets more hawkish, sees 2 more Fed rate hikes this year. China warns U.S. not to open Pandoras Box, unleash trade ills on world. U.S. Feb Core PCE Price Index YY, 1.600%, 1.600% forecast,...

Europe Roundup: Sterling hits 1-week low as UK Q4 GDP misses forecast, euro rallies on upbeat German jobless rate, European shares rebound - Thursday, March 29th, 2018

Mar 29, 2018 11:32 am UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup EUR/USD -0.02%, USD/JPY -0.22%, GBP/USD -0.13%, EUR/GBP 0.11% DXY 0.03%, DAX 0.92%, FTSE 0.42%, Brent -0.19%, Gold -0.08% China warns U.S. not to open Pandoras Box, unleash trade ills on...

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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...

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...

What if the Reserve Bank itself has been feeding inflation? An economist explains

Heres something for the board of the Reserve Bank of Australia to ponder as it meets next month to set interest rates. It has pushed up rates on 13 occasions since it began its attempt to restrain inflation in May...

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

SHIB Burn Rate Soars 88% Following Major Shibarium Upgrade Announcement

Following a crucial upgrade announcement for Shibarium, Shibburn reports a dramatic 88.32% increase in the SHIB burn rate, removing millions from circulation and significantly boosting Shiba Inu coin holders. SHIB...

Solana Co-Founder Clashes with Vitalik Buterin, Champions Meme Coin Culture

In a bold social media move, Solanas co-founder Raj Gokal defended meme coins and subtly critiqued Ethereums Vitalik Buterin, stirring controversy in the crypto community. Solanas Gokal Defends Meme Coins, Warns...

Tesla Model 3 Performance Price Surges Days After Debut, Cybertruck Powershare Costs Skyrocket

Just days after Tesla released its Model 3 Performance, the company increased its price by $1,000. Meanwhile, a Tesla Cybertruck owner faces a staggering $30,000 quote for a Powershare installation, which would enable his...

Apple Partners with OpenAI for On-Device AI in iOS 18, Enhancing Privacy

Apple Inc. has reignited discussions with OpenAI to integrate advanced AI features into iOS 18, utilizing large language models entirely on-device. According to a Bloomberg report, this move promises to significantly...

Republic First Bank Shut Down by Regulators, Crypto Prices Tumble

In a significant regulatory move, the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities has closed Republic First Bank, marking the first major U.S. bank collapse of 2024. The closure has sparked heated reactions within...