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China's Deflation Deepens: CPI and PPI Plunge

Jun 09, 2025 10:06 am UTC| Insights & Views

May 2025 saw a decline of 0.1% year-on-year for the fourth consecutive month in Chinas Consumer Price Index (CPI). It mirrored the 0.1% decline recorded in April and slightly exceeded analyst estimates of a 0.2% fall....

Morgan Stanley Stays Bullish on Tesla Despite Musk-Trump Clash

Jun 09, 2025 05:18 am UTC| Business Technology Insights & Views

Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) reiterated its Overweight rating on Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) with a $410 price target, signaling a potential 39% upside despite recent volatility fueled by a public feud between Elon Musk and President...

Trump Signals Shift in Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Policy, But Reform Unlikely Soon

Jun 08, 2025 13:31 pm UTC| Politics Economy Insights & Views

Bank of America analysts say President Donald Trumps recent comments on Truth Social indicate a potential shift in housing finance policy if he returns to office. Trumps messaging appears to favor a recap and keep approach...

ECB’s Vujcic Urges Caution Amid Slight Dip in Eurozone Inflation

Jun 08, 2025 08:15 am UTC| Central Banks Economy Insights & Views

European Central Bank (ECB) policymaker Boris Vujcic cautioned against overreacting to eurozone inflation briefly dipping below the 2% target, noting it is likely to rebound. Speaking after the ECBs recent interest rate...

Copper Mining Boom Set to Boost Equipment Orders by 2025, Says UBS

Jun 08, 2025 00:27 am UTC| Economy Insights & Views

UBS forecasts a surge in copper mining equipment orders as early as 2025, with activity accelerating through 2026 and beyondcreating strong tailwinds for European mining equipment manufacturers. The investment bank singled...

USDA Faces Scrutiny Over Trade Report Delay, Tariff Impact Omission

Jun 07, 2025 06:25 am UTC| Economy Insights & Views

Concerns are mounting over the credibility of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) trade data following a delayed quarterly report and the omission of key explanatory content, according to Reuters interviews with four...

Gold Dips Despite Weak Jobs Data: Buy the Dip or Brace for a Plunge?

Jun 06, 2025 13:00 pm UTC| Insights & Views

Golds Subdued Reaction: $3343 Low Despite Disappointing Jobs Report Gold declined slightly despite a weak US nonfarm payroll. It hit an intraday low of $3343 and is currently trading around...

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Economy

Oil Prices Climb on Venezuela Blockade, Russia Sanctions Fears, and Supply Risks

Oil prices extended their gains during Asian trading on Thursday as geopolitical tensions involving Venezuela and Russia heightened concerns over global crude supply. Market sentiment was boosted after U.S. President...

Asian Stocks Slide as AI Spending Fears and Global Central Bank Decisions Weigh on Markets

Asian shares fell sharply on Thursday as technology stocks came under renewed pressure, driven by growing investor concerns over heavy artificial intelligence spending and its impact on corporate balance sheets. Market...

Dollar Holds Firm Ahead of Global Central Bank Decisions as Yen, Sterling and Euro React

The U.S. dollar remained steady against major global currencies on Thursday as investors positioned themselves ahead of key central bank decisions in the United Kingdom, Europe and Japan. Currency markets showed cautious...

BoE Set to Cut Rates as UK Inflation Slows, but Further Easing Likely Limited

The Bank of England is widely expected to cut interest rates on Thursday as signs mount that UK inflation is easing and economic growth is weakening. Financial markets anticipate a 25-basis-point reduction, bringing the...

U.S. Stock Futures Edge Higher as Micron Earnings Boost AI Sentiment Ahead of CPI Data

U.S. stock index futures inched higher on Wednesday evening, supported by blowout earnings and strong guidance from Micron Technology, although broader gains remained limited as investors stayed cautious ahead of key U.S....

Politics

Trump Announces $1,776 Cash Bonus for U.S. Military Personnel Ahead of Christmas

U.S. President Donald Trump announced Wednesday evening that eligible U.S. military personnel will receive a one-time cash payment of $1,776, a move he described as a special warrior dividend timed ahead of Christmas. The...

U.S. House Advances GOP Healthcare Bill as ACA Subsidies Near Expiration

A major U.S. federal healthcare subsidy expanded during the COVID-19 pandemic is set to expire at the end of the year after the House of Representatives narrowly advanced a Republican healthcare bill that does not renew...

U.S. Initiates $11.1 Billion Arms Sale to Taiwan Amid Rising China Tensions

Taiwans defence ministry announced on Thursday that the United States government has formally initiated the congressional notification process for a proposed $11.1 billion arms sale to Taiwan, underscoring Washingtons...

Union-Aligned Investors Question Amazon, Walmart and Alphabet on Trump Immigration Policies

A union-aligned investment group has urged major U.S. corporations including Amazon, Walmart and Google-parent Alphabet to explain how President Donald Trumps immigration policies are affecting their finances, workforce...

Venezuela Seeks UN Security Council Meeting Over U.S. Oil Tanker Blockade

Venezuela has formally requested an urgent meeting of the United Nations Security Council to address what it described as ongoing U.S. aggression against the country, according to a letter seen by Reuters. The request...

Science

Jared Isaacman Confirmed as NASA Administrator, Becomes 15th Leader of U.S. Space Agency

The U.S. Senate has officially confirmed billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as the new NASA administrator, making him the 15th leader in the agencys history. The confirmation, which took place on Wednesday, marks...

Senate Sets December 8 Vote on Trump’s NASA Nominee Jared Isaacman

The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee announced it will vote on December 8 on President Donald Trumps renewed nomination of private astronaut and tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman to lead NASA. Isaacman, known for his...

NASA Cuts Boeing Starliner Missions as SpaceX Pulls Ahead

NASA has significantly scaled back Boeings Starliner program after years of technical issues and delays, announcing that the next Starliner mission to the International Space Station (ISS) will fly without astronauts. The...

Blue Origin’s New Glenn Achieves Breakthrough Success With First NASA Mission

Blue Origins massive New Glenn rocket marked a major milestone as it completed its first mission for paying customers, sending two NASA satellites toward Mars and successfully landing its reusable booster at sea. The...

Cogent Biosciences Soars 120% on Breakthrough Phase 3 Results for Bezuclastinib in GIST Treatment

Cogent Biosciences (NASDAQ: COGT) shares skyrocketed over 120% after the biotech company announced groundbreaking results from its Phase 3 PEAK trial evaluating bezuclastinib in combination with sunitinib for patients with...

Technology

Apple Opens iPhone to Alternative App Stores in Japan Under New Competition Law

Apple has announced a major shift in its App Store policies in Japan, opening iPhones and other Apple devices to alternative app stores in order to comply with new competition laws aimed at reshaping the countrys...

Micron Technology Forecasts Surge in Revenue and Earnings on AI-Driven Memory Demand

Micron Technology delivered record first-quarter results and issued a bullish forecast for the current quarter, driven by rising memory prices and strong demand linked to artificial intelligence workloads. The upbeat...

Oracle Stock Slides After Blue Owl Exit Report, Company Says Michigan Data Center Talks Remain on Track

Oracle shares fell more than 4% on Wednesday after a Financial Times report claimed that Blue Owl Capital, Oracles largest U.S. data center partner, decided not to support a planned $10 billion data center project in...

OpenAI Explores Massive Funding Round at $750 Billion Valuation

OpenAI, the company behind the widely used AI chatbot ChatGPT, has reportedly entered preliminary discussions with investors about a potential new funding round that could value the company at approximately $750 billion....

Republicans Raise National Security Concerns Over Intel’s Testing of China-Linked Chipmaking Tools

Republican lawmakers are raising alarms over potential U.S. national security risks after a Reuters report revealed that Intel evaluated advanced chipmaking equipment from ACM Research, a company with significant ties to...