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Australian 10-year bond yield hits over 26-month low amid concerns over global growth slowdown

Jan 03, 2019 03:51 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Australian government bonds gained across the curve during early Asian session Thursday as investors moved to safe-haven buying amid rising concerns of a global growth slowdown. Also, demand for U.S. Treasuries and German...

UK gilts climb despite better-than-expected December manufacturing PMI; construction PMI in focus

Jan 02, 2019 09:53 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The UK gilts climbed during Wednesdays afternoon session after the countrys manufacturing PMI for the month of December, released today, beat market expectations, also higher than the previous reading in November....

German bunds jump after December manufacturing PMI remains unchanged; eyes on December unemployment change

Jan 02, 2019 09:21 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The German bunds jumped during European session Wednesday after the countrys manufacturing PMI for the month of December, released today, remained unchanged, also meet market expectations. Investors will now look...

Singaporean economy expands slower by 2.2 pct y/y in Q4 2018; 2019 GDP forecast at 2.7 pct y/y

Jan 02, 2019 07:32 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The Singaporean economy expanded by a slower 2.2 percent y/y (1.6 percent q/q saar) in Q4 2018, marking a modest slowdown from 2.3 percent y/y (3.5 percent q/q saar) in Q3 2018 but also the slowest y/y growth since 3Q16...

JGBs remain flat in muted trading week amid New Year holidays

Jan 02, 2019 06:52 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The Japanese government bonds remained flat during Wednesday, as investors remained sidelined amid a series of government holidays, following the long weekend-off on account of New Year. The yield on the benchmark...

Geopolitical risks likely to remain speedbumps through 2019 on global economic growth, says OCBC Bank

Jan 02, 2019 05:55 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Geopolitical risks are expected to remain speedbumps throughout this year in the way of global economic growth, with the United States potentially running out of steam in 2020, according to the latest research report from...

FxWirePro: Key risks facing Japan in 2019

Dec 31, 2018 12:31 pm UTC| Commentary Central Banks Economy

As 2018 comes to an end, Japan and its economy are facing several key risks heading into 2019. Lets have a look at those key factors, One of the major risks facing Japan in 2019 is monetary policies pursued by the...

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BCA Research Warns U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Could Collapse, Maintains Cautious Equity Outlook

BCA Research is cautiously optimistic about the recently announced U.S.-Iran ceasefire but is warning investors that the truce remains highly unstable. The firms chief geopolitical strategist, Matt Gertken, puts the odds...

U.S. Natural Gas Market Faces Short-Term Pressure but Long-Term Demand Surge

Wall Street analysts remain divided on the U.S. natural gas outlook, citing near-term price weakness alongside robust long-term demand fundamentals driven by LNG exports and growing global power consumption. Benchmark...

Chinese Brands Are Taking Over Brazil — And It's Just Getting Started

Chinese businesses are making bold moves into Brazil, marking a significant shift in how China is expanding its global footprint. Leading the charge is Mixue, the ice cream and beverage giant that already operates more...

Bank of America Maintains Forecast for Two Fed Rate Cuts in 2026 Despite Inflation Risks

Bank of America is holding firm on its prediction that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates twice in 2026, even as inflation concerns linger. In a note to clients, U.S. economist Aditya Bhave outlined why the bank...

Trump Claims Oil Tankers Heading to U.S. Amid Iran War and Strait of Hormuz Crisis

President Donald Trump announced Saturday that a large number of empty oil tankers are currently sailing toward the United States, intending to load American crude oil and natural gas. Trump made the claim via Truth...

Politics

U.S.-Iran Peace Talks in Islamabad Pause With Key Differences Unresolved

High-stakes diplomatic negotiations between the United States and Iran wrapped up in Islamabad, Pakistan on Sunday after roughly 14 hours of intense discussion, marking the first direct engagement between the two nations...

Islamabad at a Standstill as U.S.-Iran Peace Talks Take Center Stage

Islamabad has been transformed into a virtual ghost town as high-stakes direct negotiations between the United States and Iran got underway for the first time in years. Pakistani authorities imposed a citywide lockdown,...

Costa Rica Receives First Wave of U.S.-Deported Migrants Under New Bilateral Agreement

Costa Rica officially welcomed its first group of U.S.-deported migrants on Saturday, marking a significant milestone in a bilateral deportation agreement signed between the two nations in March. The group comprised 25...

U.S.-Iran Nuclear Talks Resume in Islamabad Amid Strait of Hormuz Standoff

High-stakes diplomatic negotiations between the United States and Iran entered their second day in Islamabad on Sunday, with both sides still far apart on key issues particularly American demands over the Strait of...

Trump Warns China Over Iran Arms as Diplomatic Talks Intensify

U.S. President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to China on Sunday, cautioning that Beijing would face serious consequences if it were to supply weapons to Iran. The statement, delivered to reporters outside the White...

Science

China vs. NASA: The New Moon Race and What's at Stake by 2030

The space race is back and this time, its a direct competition between the United States and China for dominance on the lunar surface. NASAs Artemis II mission recently made history when four astronauts flew farther into...

NASA Artemis II: First Crewed Moon Mission Since Apollo Takes Four Astronauts on 10-Day Lunar Journey

NASAs Artemis II mission launched Wednesday, marking humanitys return to crewed lunar exploration for the first time since the Apollo era. Carrying four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft, this historic 10-day mission...

NASA's Artemis II Mission: First Crewed Lunar Journey Since Apollo

NASA's Artemis II Crew Arrives in Florida for Historic Moon Mission

The four astronauts chosen for NASAs Artemis II mission have touched down at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, marking the beginning of final launch preparations for the first crewed lunar journey in over 50 years. NASA...

SpaceX Pivots Toward Moon City as Musk Reframes Long-Term Space Vision

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has revealed a significant shift in the companys near-term space exploration strategy, announcing that SpaceX is now prioritizing the development of a self-growing city on the Moon rather than focusing...

Technology

OpenAI Addresses Security Vulnerability in macOS App Certification Process

OpenAI disclosed a security concern on Friday involving a third-party developer tool known as Axios, which is connected to the process used to verify the authenticity of its macOS applications. The company confirmed it has...

San Francisco Suspect Arrested After Molotov Cocktail Attack on OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's Home

San Francisco police arrested a 20-year-old suspect Friday following a pre-dawn attack on OpenAI CEO Sam Altmans residence in the citys North Beach neighborhood. According to the San Francisco Police Department, an...

SanDisk Joins Nasdaq-100, Replacing Atlassian on April 20

Nasdaq Inc. confirmed late Friday that SanDisk Corporation will enter the Nasdaq-100 Index, taking the spot previously held by Atlassian Corp Plc when markets open on Monday, April 20, 2026. The change signals a broader...

TSMC Posts Strong Q1 2025 Revenue, Riding AI Chip Demand Wave

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the worlds leading contract chipmaker, has reported first-quarter revenue of T$1.134 trillion (approximately $35.71 billion USD), surpassing analyst expectations and...

Lumentum Holdings Rides AI Wave With Order Book Filled Through 2028

Lumentum Holdings Inc (NASDAQ: LITE) is experiencing a surge in demand from the artificial intelligence sector, with its order pipeline now fully booked through 2028, according to a Bloomberg report published Thursday. The...