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Asia Roundup: Kiwi eases as trade war concerns weigh on commodity prices, dollar index slumps on tension over North Korea, Asian shares trade in red - Thursday, March 29th, 2018

Mar 29, 2018 06:53 am UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup China warns U.S. not to open Pandoras Box, unleash trade ills on world China still considering curbs on U.S. soybean imports -U.S. soybean council Japans Aso rules out bilateral trade deal...

Americas Roundup: Dollar extends rebound from 5-week low, Wall Street closes lower, Gold falls further, Oil falls about 1 pct after surprise U.S. crude build-March 29th, 2018

Mar 28, 2018 21:20 pm UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup U.S. optimistic about quick NAFTA deal, Canada more downbeat. Feds Bostic: time for interest rates to rise to neutral rate. U.S. Q4 GDP Final, 2.9%, 2.7% forecast, 2.5% previous. U.S. Q4 GDP...

Europe Roundup: Sterling steadies on Irish border report, euro eases on ECB Ewald Nowotny's warning, investors eye U.S. Q4 GDP - Wednesday, March 28th, 2018

Mar 28, 2018 11:30 am UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup EUR/USD -0.07%, USD/JPY 0.41%, GBP/USD -0.06%, EUR/GBP -0.02% DXY 0.13%, DAX -0.95%, FTSE -0.4%, Brent -0.48%, Gold -0.36% France Consumer Confidence Mar, 100, 100 forecast, 100...

Asia Roundup: Kiwi declines as business confidence eases, dollar steadies against yen as trade war concerns recede, Asian shares slump - Wednesday, March 28th, 2018

Mar 28, 2018 07:00 am UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup China says N.Korea pledges denuclearisation during friendly visit U.S., S.Korea to revise trade pact with currency side-deal, autos concessions China preparing list of retaliatory tariffs on...

America's Roundup: Dollar recovers versus currency basket, Wall Street closes sharply lower, Gold falls from near six-week high, Oil drops on equity weakness, surprise API build-March 28th, 2018

Mar 27, 2018 21:08 pm UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup Trump discusses China trade practices with Macron, Merkel. In call with Trump, Merkel urges EU-US dialogue on trade. U.S. Mar Consumer Confidence, 127.7, 131.0 forecast, 130.8 previous, 130.0...

Europe Roundup: Sterling eases on cross-selling, euro slumps on downbeat economic sentiment, European shares surge amid receding U.S.-China trade war fears - Tuesday, March 28th, 2018

Mar 27, 2018 11:51 am UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup EUR/USD -0.21%, USD/JPY 0.26%, GBP/USD -0.72%, EUR/GBP 0.53% DXY 0.34%, DAX 1.99%, FTSE 1.93%, Brent 0.24%, Gold -0.34% EU Consumer Confidence Final Mar, 0.1, 0.1 forecast, 0.1...

Asia Roundup: USD/JPY remains well supported above 105.00 mark, Asian markets remarkably up, gold – silver higher - Tuesday, March 27, 2018

Mar 27, 2018 07:09 am UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup U.S. seeks China trade moves on autos, financials, chips. China sets yuan mid-point at 6.2816 per dollar, highest since 2015 devaluation. Chinas Jan-Feb industrial profits rise 16.1 pct...

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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

DOJ Counters Dismissal Bid in Tornado Cash Co-founder's Legal Battle

In a recent legal development, the DOJ firmly opposed a motion to dismiss charges against Roman Semenov, co-founder of Tornado Cash, highlighting potential jury issues over the crypto mixers operations and sanction...

Shiba Inu on Edge: 69 Trillion Coins Test Market's Resolve as Prices Wobble

Shiba Inu (SHIB) confronts a critical juncture as its price teeters, driven by a broader market downturn and intense scrutiny over its ability to maintain crucial support levels amid a 69 trillion SHIB battle. Shiba Inu...

Huawei Leaks: Next-Gen Kirin CPU to Rival Apple's M3 Processor

Huaweis chip development team is rumored to be working on a next-generation Kirin CPU that could give Apples M3 a run for its money. The chip is expected to leverage the innovative Taishan V130 architecture, focusing on...

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...