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Digital Marketing Summit (DMS) 2019 to discuss future of digital marketing in Seoul on March 6-8.

Feb 12, 2019 15:42 pm UTC| Business

The Digital Marketing Summit (DMS) 2019, a global marketing conference on the future of digital marketing, will be held at COEX, Seoul from March 6 to 8. The three-day event will host leading local and global experts in...

Amazon HQ2: Texas experience shows why New Yorkers should be skeptical

Feb 10, 2019 10:41 am UTC| Insights & Views Business

New York offered Amazon close to US$3 billion to build a second headquarters in Long Island City on the promise of 25,000 jobs. Since the deal was joyfully announced in November, however, many local residents and some...

Why the US has higher drug prices than other countries

Feb 10, 2019 10:39 am UTC| Insights & Views Health Business

Spending on pharmaceuticals is on the rise worldwide. And it well should be. Today, we are able to cure some diseases like hepatitis C that were virtual death sentences just a few years ago. This progress required...

Journalism needs an audience to survive, but isn't sure how to earn its loyalty

Feb 08, 2019 12:10 pm UTC| Insights & Views Business

Journalism is in the midst of an existential crisis: the profession has undergone decades of declines in readership, revenue and public trust, with no obvious end in sight. Many in the industry believe that the best way...

Don't overlook residents' role in apartment building safety

Feb 08, 2019 11:49 am UTC| Insights & Views Business

For many of us, the reality of Australian homes now sits many storeys up in the sky. High-rise apartment buildings have sprouted across the nations cities. In recent weeks on Christmas Eve at the Opal Tower building in...

What has Australia learned from Black Saturday?

Feb 07, 2019 14:45 pm UTC| Insights & Views Business

Black Saturday was a day like no other; it will be forever remembered in the history of bushfire disasters in Australia. The fires burned about 300,000 hectares in a single day; 173 human lives were lost and more than...

Green buildings must do more to fix our climate emergency

Feb 06, 2019 23:35 pm UTC| Business Nature

After more than three decades of talk about the potential of building green, weve still failed to change the way we design and construct buildings so that the built environment stops being a dominant contributor to runaway...

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Economy

UK gilts gain after January consumer inflation disappoints investors; 10-year auction in focus

The United Kingdoms gilts gained during Wednesdays afternoon session, after the countrys consumer price inflation (CPI) data for the month of January, disappointed market participants, also down from the previous reading...

German bunds remain narrowly ahead of Q4 2018 GDP, Eurozone December trade balance

The German bunds remained narrowly mixed during European session Wednesday ahead of the countrys gross domestic product (GDP) for the fourth quarter of 2018, scheduled to be released on February 14 by 07:00GMT and the...

USD/SGD likely to trade lower in line with rebound in EUR and CNH, says Scotiabank

The USD/SGD currency pair is expected to trade lower in line with a rebound in the EUR and the CNH, according to the latest research report from Scotiabank. The SGD has been running a close correlation with the EUR and the...

JGBs continue mixed trading ahead of Q4’18 GDP data amid lingering hopes of U.S.-China trade deal

The Japanese government bonds continued to trade mixed towards the end of Asian session Wednesday, as investors await the countrys gross domestic product (GDP) for the fourth quarter of this year, scheduled to be released...

Australia 10-year bond yield jumps to 1-week high after Trump softens stance on trade negotiations

Australian government bonds slumped across the curve during Asian trading session Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump softened his stance on trade negotiations overnight, along with tentative progress to avoid...

Politics

Melania Trump 2019: Why a British Publication Paid FLOTUS ‘Substantial Damages’

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...

Donald Trump to Sign Smaller Border Wall Funding to Avoid Another Government Shutdown

After a 35-day shutdown, the government has temporarily reopened but what happens after the Feb. 15 deadline is still quite uncertain. However, there are reports that United States President Donald Trump will most likely...

Vladimir Putin’s Aide Tackles Alleged Russian Interference in 2016 U.S. Presidential Election; Writes Choice Is an ‘Illusion’

The relationship of Russian President Vladimir Putin and United States President Donald Trump has been a highly debated topic. Many critics believe the Russian government interfered with the election that Trump won in...

Melania Trump 2019: ‘Hidden Message’ in First Lady’s Dress at Donald Trump’s State of Union Address Demystified

United States first lady Melania Trumps fashion choices are often interpreted by people on social media and the press as having hidden messages. So Mrs. Trumps stylist, Hervé Pierre, was quick to dismiss any...

Vladimir Putin 2019: Witches Cast Spells to Strengthen the Russian President and Weaken the Country’s Enemies [VIDEO]

Vladimir Putin has the support of witches as dozens of them recently held a ritual to cast spells on the Russian president so he will gain more strength and defeat the nations that will go against him and their country....

Science

Cancer Cure 2019: Antibody-Drug Attacking Tumors From the Inside Shows Positive Results on Multiple Patients

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?

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...

Cancer Cure 2019: Experts Doubt Israeli Company’s Promise of Delivering ‘Complete Cure’ in 1 Year

Scientists from Israel recently announced they are one year away from delivering a complete cure to cancer. But some experts are explaining why the promised time frame is questionable. In late January, scientists and...

HIV/AIDS Cure 2019: Study of HIV ‘Accessory Protein’ Can Lead to Improved Treatment Plans for Patients

Aside from continuously researching for the absolute cure to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), scientists are also working on improving the treatment plans for infected...

Cancer Cure Found in One of World’s Most Rare Elements That Caused Dinosaur’s Extinction?

Iridium is one of the elements believed to have contributed to the extinction of dinosaurs. And, recently, scientists announced it is possible that it could also help them develop a cure for cancer. Scientists from...

Technology

‘AirPods 2’ Release Date, Latest News & Update: Wireless Earphones Speculated to Come Out Alongside AirPower Charger

The release date of AirPods 2 has yet to be announced but the web is rife with rumors that it will drop sometime in the spring. The wireless earphones are speculated to make its first public appearance at Apples special...

‘World of Warcraft Classic’ Release Date, Latest News & Update: The Raid Dungeons that Players Can Tackle in the Rekindling

World of Warcraft Classic will be launching sometime this summer and hardcore fans of the franchise are excited to dive deep into the sea of nostalgia. The developers have already confirmed that the game will be similar to...

‘GTA 6’ Release Date, Latest News & Update: Rumors Suggest Sixth Installment Set in Either London or Vice City

News about GTA 6 is still scarce as Rockstar remain mum about the sixth installment. As such, fans of the franchise have turned to speculation to predict what they can expect for the biggest game of the studio. Among...

‘The Sims 5’ Release Date: Fifth Entry Could Be Hinted in Upcoming E3 Event

News regarding the development of The Sims 5 is still scarce on the web and its expected that EA will remain mum about the future of the next entry. The speculation stems from the recent financial report of the company...

‘The Sims 5’ Release Date, Update: Greedy EA Hints Launch Before 2020 is Impossible, Money Still Top Goal

In a recent financial report by EA, it was hinted that the release of The Sims 5 is not going to be anytime soon since The Sims 4 is still making a lot of money. Therefore, it can be inferred that the next game wont be...

Digital Currency

FxWirePro: A Run Through on Underlying Security Outlook Ahead of BTCG19 CME Futures Expiry

Bitcoin price on verge of extending 6-weeks' highs amid global central banks' hovering optimism and pessimism on cryptocurrencies

Snapshot on Intricacies of Ethereum-Based JPM Coin

Law

Why a government would be mad to advise the refusal of royal assent to a bill passed against its will

How safe is Australia? The numbers show public attacks are rare and on the decline

Animal activists v private landowners: what does the law say?

Life

Maths: should English schools look to Switzerland rather than Shanghai for inspiration?

Two years after Québec mosque killings, Islamophobia continues to rise

Culturally responsive teaching in a globalized world

Nature

The world's shellfish are under threat as our oceans become more acidic

Carbon capture and conversion must not rely on rare metals

To predict droughts, don't look at the skies. Look in the soil... from space

Sports

Michael Schumacher 2019: Mick Schumacher Clarifies Confusion on Twitter Regarding Photos of His Father

Floyd Mayweather Jr., Manny Pacquiao 2019: No Rematch in Sight as Undefeated Boxer Eyes for More Exhibition Fights

Anthony Davis Trade 2019: Pelicans Superstar Unclear to Play All-Star Weekend Due to Shoulder Injury

Technical Analysis

FxWirePro: WTI Crude’s Chartpack and Directional Hedging

FxWirePro: FTSE100 Daily Outlook

FxWirePro: AUD/JPY struggles at 55-EMA, upside only on break above

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FRANCE, GERMANY AGREE ON JOINT MANIFESTO FOR NEW EUROPEAN INDUSTRIAL POLICY - GERMAN ECONOMY MINISTER ALTMAIER

BREXIT: UK JUNIOR BUSINESS MINISTER HARRINGTON SAYS THINKS PARLIAMENT WOULD TAKE CONTROL IF PM MAY CANNOT PASS DEAL

BREXIT: UK JUNIOR BUSINESS MINISTER HARRINGTON SAYS EMERGENCY ACTION WOULD BE NEEDED AFTER NO-DEAL BREXIT, INCLUDING BANK OF ENGLAND STIMULUS

BREXIT: JUNIOR BUSINESS MINISTER HARRINGTON SAYS DOES NOT BELIEVE THERE WILL BE A NO-DEAL BREXIT

RUSSIA'S PUTIN AND ISRAEL'S NETANYAHU WILL HOLD TALKS IN MOSCOW ON FEB 21 - INTERFAX

U.S. SENATOR BERNIE SANDERS SAYS HE WILL SEEK 2020 DEMOCRATIC PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATION

ESM SELLS 6-MONTH BILLS AT 100.236 AND ABOVE, BID/COVER 2.6 - BUBA

ESM SELLS 6-MONTH BILLS AT AVERAGE YIELD OF -0.486 PCT - BUBA

ESM SELLS 1.997 BLN EUROS OF NEW 6-MONTH BILLS - BUBA

EURO FALLS TO DAY'S LOW OF $1.1283, DOWN 0.3 PCT ON DAY

U.S. SENATOR BERNIE SANDERS SAYS HE WILL RUN FOR PRESIDENT IN 2020 ELECTION -CNN

IRAN CRUDE OIL EXPORTS AVERAGE AT LEAST 1.25 MLN BPD SO FAR IN FEB - REFINITIV EIKON DATA, INDUSTRY SOURCE

IRAN CRUDE EXPORTS 1.1-1.3 MBPD IN JAN, UP FROM EARLIER ESTIMATES OF BELOW 1 MBPD - REFINITIV, INDUSTRY SOURCE

BREXIT - EU COMMISSION SAYS EU 27 WIL NOT REOPEN WITHDRAWAL AGREEEMNT WITH BRITAIN, WILL NOT ACCEPT TIME LIMIT TO IRISH BACKSTOP

S&P 500 FUTURES AND DOW FUTURES DOWN ABOUT 0.2 PCT, NASDAQ FUTURES DOWN ABOUT 0.1 PCT

HUNGARY SELLS HUF 25.00 BLN WORTH OF 3-MONTH T-BILLS VS HUF 25.00 BLN OFFER - DEBT AGENCY

HUNGARY SELLS 3-MONTH T-BILLS AT 0.02 PCT AVG YIELD VS 0.03 PCT AT PVS AUCTION - DEBT AGENCY

ECB ALLOTS 5.929 BLN EUROS IN 7-DAY OPERATION

EUROZONE FEB 2019 ZEW SURVEY EXPECTATIONS INCREASE TO -16.6 BALANCE VS PREV -20.9 BALANCE

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Is an HIV/AIDS Cure Within Humanity’s Reach?

Total OPEC oil production likely to fall to around 29.9mbd by end of Q1 2018

Melania Trump 2019: Why a British Publication Paid FLOTUS ‘Substantial Damages’

EUR/SEK pair likely to trade around 9.80 by end-2019, says Lloyds Bank

FxWirePro: WTI edges lower from fresh 3-month highs at 56.24, break above 110-EMA to see further upside

Cancer Cure 2019: Antibody-Drug Attacking Tumors From the Inside Shows Positive Results on Multiple Patients

Swedish home prices fall sequentially in January

FxWirePro: AUD/USD eyes 0.71, Aussie under pressure after RBA minutes reiterate uncertain economic outlook

Economics Monitor

February 19 10:00 UTC Released

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-16.6 Balance

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-20.9 Balance

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