Four flagship measurements of the GDPR for the economy
Numerous scandals concerning data theft or misuse that have shaken the media in recent years have highlighted the importance of data protection. The implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in Europe...
Bank of Korea likely to continue with pro-growth stance
16:51 PM|
Commentary
The Bank of Korea is likely to continue with its pro-growth stance given mounting risks of disinflation/deflation, supportive of local financial markets, noted Scotiabank in a research report. South Korean consumer price...
U.K. employment rises in Q4 2018, jobless rate remains stable at 4 pct
14:15 PM|
Commentary
The latest report from the ONS showed that the U.K. labor market ended 2018 on a strong footing. In the fourth quarter of last year, employment rose 167k from the third quarter, while the jobless rate remained stable at 4...
FxWirePro: CBT Drives USD/TRY Uptrend Resumption – Uphold Debit Call Spreads bidding 3m skews
14:08 PM|
Research & Analysis
Central Banks
Insights & Views
Last weekend, the Turkish central bank (CBT) cut reserve requirements on lira deposits by 100bps for short-term deposits (up to one year) and by 50bps for the longer duration. CBT also increased the share of the reserve...
FxWirePro: Sharp breakout awaits silver
13:18 PM|
Commentary
Silver is likely to follow gold higher.
The price of silver continues its gradual rise even as sellers continue to bombard the white metal around the key resistance zone of $15.8-$15.9 per troy ounce.
Our...
Hong Kong labor market likely to remain tight, jobless rate to have stayed at 2.8 pct in Jan
12:41 PM|
Commentary
Hong Kongs economy grew 3.5 percent year-on-year in the first nine months. Thanks to the economic growth, the labor market is likely to remain tight, noted DBS Bank in a research report. Recovery in inbound tourism and...
FxWirePro: Gold edges higher to test $1360 resistance area
12:37 PM|
Commentary
The yellow metal continues to shine brightly.
The price of gold has declined steadily after failing to breach the key $1365-85 resistance area in 2018 but started recovering grounds fast since November last year. It...
Swedish inflation decelerates in January, imported inflation likely to bounce in months ahead
11:27 AM|
Commentary
Swedish CPIF inflation came in much below forecasts in January. On a year-on-year basis, the CPIF inflation slowed to 2 percent in the month, as compared with consensus expectations of 2.3 percent. Stripping energy, CPIF...
FxWirePro: Chinese stocks to rise further on trade optimism
05:14 AM|
Commentary
Chinese stocks are on the rise,
After bottoming around 10200 area, Chinese stocks are on the rise, riding on optimism over de-escalation of trade tensions between the worlds two largest economies. Chinas SGX FTSE A50...
FxWirePro: Asian markets marginally higher, gold remains well supported above $1,320 mark
04:31 AM|
Commentary
All the major Asian indices were trading on ahigher note on Tuesday. Gold was trading around $1,324 mark while silver was trading around $15.76 mark.
Tokyos Nikkei was trading 0.14 pct higher at 21,311.55...
Total OPEC oil production likely to fall to around 29.9mbd by end of Q1 2018
19:17 PM|
Commentary
Total OPEC oil production is likely to fall further by March. In spite of the -797kbd fall in production from OPEC on a month-on-month basis, there is still further room for supply cuts in the next two months, noted OCBC...
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FxWirePro: A Run Through on Underlying Security Outlook Ahead of BTCG19 CME Futures Expiry
10:58 AM|
Research & Analysis
Digital Currency
Technicals
Insights & Views
This 22nd February, the latest round ofBTCG19 CME futures(contract started on December 3rd2018) expires.
BTCUSDprice has surpassed $4k mark today to extend bullish streaks and hit 6-weeks highs. The current price spikes...
Bitcoin price on verge of extending 6-weeks' highs amid global central banks' hovering optimism and pessimism on cryptocurrencies
08:54 AM|
Research & Analysis
Digital Currency
Insights & Views
Commentary
BTCUSDprice has surpassed $4k mark today to extend bullish streaks and hit 6-weeks highs. The current price spikes above 7-DMAs with bullish crossovers and intensified buying momentum.
Thecryptocurrencybubble continues...
Cancer Cure 2019: Antibody-Drug Attacking Tumors From the Inside Shows Positive Results on Multiple Patients
09:07 AM|
Science
Part of the continuing efforts to find the cure for cancer, a team of researchers has developed an antibody-drug that attacks fatal tumors from the inside. Because of how the drug works, it is being likened to a Trojan...
Is an HIV/AIDS Cure Within Humanity’s Reach?
09:07 AM|
Science
The first cases of human immunodeficiency virus infection and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) were identified in the 1980s. Unfortunately, the world has yet to find a cure that will ultimately remove the...
Melania Trump 2019: Why a British Publication Paid FLOTUS ‘Substantial Damages’
09:07 AM|
Entertainment
Politics
The First Lady of the United States, Melania Trump, has been going after various news outlets for running stories that her camp claims are riddled with inaccurate details. And, earlier this year, she won over the British...
What we risk as humans if we allow gene-edited babies: a philosopher's view
By Janna Thompson -
16:57 PM|
Insights & Views
Health
A second woman is said to be pregnant with a gene-edited baby in China, according to reports this year. It follows revelations last November that gene-edited twins had been born, which caused much debate.
One of the...
How Canadians are buying cannabis and getting high now that it's legal
By Michael J. Armstrong -
16:57 PM|
Insights & Views
Law
Health
There was much speculation throughout 2018 about Canadas soon-to-be-legal cannabis market. But only recently has data become available that shows what cannabis consumers really want and actually buy.
For example,...
Revolut: could allegations of Russian involvement sidetrack a fintech revolution?
By Gerda Zigiene Et Al -
16:57 PM|
Insights & Views
Technology
Revolut has been one of the biggest disruptors to the banking industry in recent years. The fintech company is intent on revolutionising international payments and it has.
With traditional banks, international payments...
Both democracy and authoritarianism are on the rise in Africa
By Nic Cheeseman -
16:58 PM|
Insights & Views
Politics
Is democracy in Africa in retreat? Or is it simply suffering growing pains? The last 12 months have seen a great deal of controversy and debate on these important questions.
There have been some bright spots, like the...