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FxWirePro: Will ECB deliver to satisfy hawks? Is OTC pricing in sync with the consensus of QE extension?

Oct 23, 2017 13:06 pm UTC| Central Banks Research & Analysis Insights & Views

This week, weve got one of the most anticipated ECB policy meetings to look forward to. Given the weight of expectations, the risks are skewed against the euro this week. Mario Draghis task at the ECB meeting this week...

Fundamentals to watch out for this week

Oct 23, 2017 11:35 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks Economy

This week is a quite heavy with volatility risks, both in terms of data and events. What to watch for over the coming days: Central banks: Bank of Canada (BoC) will announce monetary policy decision on...

Fed Hike aftermath Series: Hike probabilities over next 12 months

Oct 23, 2017 09:20 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks

Hike probability sharply spiked after last FOMC meeting, where projection material showed that the U.S. Federal Reserve is still projecting one more hike for 2017, which is likely to be December. Before the meeting, the...

FxWirePro: The Day Ahead- 23rd October 2017

Oct 23, 2017 04:36 am UTC| Commentary Economy Central Banks

Few economic data and events scheduled for today and all with low to medium volatility risks associated. Data released so far: China: House price index is up 6.3 percent y/y in...

FxWirePro: The Day Ahead- 20th October 2017

Oct 20, 2017 04:47 am UTC| Commentary Economy Central Banks

Not many economic data and events scheduled for today and all with low to medium volatility risks associated. Upcoming: Germany: Producer price inflation report for September will be published at 6:00...

Bank of Korea stands pat, likely to hike in coming months

Oct 19, 2017 14:14 pm UTC| Commentary Central Banks

The South Korean central bank, Bank of Korea, stood pat this morning. But it seems that a hike in interest rate is looming on the horizon, given the rebounding economic fundamentals and gradually rising inflation, noted...

RBI October meeting minutes underline cautious tone, likely to cut rate again in December

Oct 19, 2017 12:42 pm UTC| Commentary Central Banks

The Indian central bank, Reserve Bank of India, released its October Monetary Policy Committee meeting minutes that highlighted a cautious tone with all the members acknowledging the higher-than-expected acceleration in...

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Economy

IMF Maintains 2027 Global Growth Forecast at 3.4% Amid Rising Risks

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) maintained its 2027 global economic growth forecast at 3.4%, warning that escalating Middle East tensions, rising government debt and persistent inflation could threaten the global...

Philippines Current Account Deficit Seen at $19.1 Billion in 2026

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) expects the Philippines current account deficit to reach $19.1 billion in 2026, equivalent to 3.8% of the countrys gross domestic product (GDP), according to projections announced by...

RBA Signals More Rate Hikes as Inflation Risks Rise

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has indicated that further interest rate hikes remain possible as policymakers confront persistent inflation pressures and rising global costs, according to minutes from its September...

Gold Prices Rebound as Dollar Weakens Ahead of US Inflation Data

Gold prices rose on Tuesday as a softer U.S. dollar supported precious metals, although escalating Middle East tensions and expectations of further Federal Reserve interest-rate hikes continued to limit gains. Spot gold...

Asian Currencies Steady as Dollar Nears 18-Month High Ahead of US CPI

Asian currencies traded in narrow ranges on Tuesday as investors remained cautious ahead of crucial U.S. inflation data, while the U.S. dollar stayed near an 18-month high amid geopolitical tensions and sustained demand...

Politics

US Condemns China Sanctions on Taiwan Allies Belize and Paraguay

The Trump administration has criticized China for imposing sanctions on government ministers from Belize and Paraguay over their diplomatic relations with Taiwan, accusing Beijing of using coercion to undermine the...

Kim Jong Un Showcases ICBM Ahead of Possible Trump Meeting

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited a newly opened military museum showcasing advanced weapons, including an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) capable of striking the United States, according to state media...

Trump Denies Russia and China Are Helping Iran in U.S. Conflict

U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday evening that he does not believe Russia or China is providing significant assistance to Iran in its ongoing conflict with the United States, despite reports suggesting both countries...

Most Americans Oppose Election Betting on Prediction Markets, Poll Finds

A majority of Americans oppose betting on US elections, military operations and government decisions through prediction markets, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll, highlighting public concerns as regulators consider new...

Elon Musk Donates $366 Million to 2026 US Midterms

Elon Musk has poured approximately $366 million into the 2026 US midterm elections, making the Tesla and SpaceX CEO potentially the largest individual political donor of the election cycle as Republicans fight to retain...

Science

Blue Origin New Glenn Explosion Could Delay Launch Operations Until 2028

Blue Origin is facing a significant setback after a dramatic explosion involving its New Glenn rocket severely damaged a launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida. According to NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, repairs to the...

Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket Explodes During Launch Pad Test, Delaying Space Ambitions

Blue Origin suffered a major setback after its uncrewed New Glenn rocket exploded during a launch pad test in Florida on Thursday, raising new challenges for Jeff Bezos space company as it competes with Elon Musks SpaceX...

SpaceX Delays Starship V3 Launch Ahead of Potential Record IPO

SpaceX on Thursday postponed the highly anticipated launch of its 12th Starship rocket test from Texas after technical issues interrupted the final countdown. The company now plans to attempt the Starship V3 launch again...

Trump Administration Releases New UFO Files and Apollo Mission Records

The U.S. Defense Department has released dozens of previously classified UFO-related files following an order from President Donald Trump, sparking renewed debate over unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and government...

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...

Technology

Citi Upgrades Galaxy Digital Stock, Raises Price Target to $28

Citigroup has upgraded Galaxy Digital (GLXY) stock from Neutral to Buy, raising its price target from $26 to $28 as confidence grows in the companys artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure business. The revised target...

Trezor Cuts Reseller Network After Ledger Security Breach

Hardware wallet manufacturer Trezor is reducing its authorized reseller network following a major supply-chain security incident involving rival Ledger, introducing stricter distribution controls to protect cryptocurrency...

NEAR Protocol Leads AI Crypto Rally Amid Fed Rate Hike Fears

NEAR Protocol (NEAR) has emerged as a leading performer in the artificial intelligence (AI) cryptocurrency sector as hawkish signals from the US Federal Reserve triggered widespread selling across digital asset markets,...

MNX Crypto Exchange Launches Futures for OpenAI, Anthropic Valuations

MNX, a new cryptocurrency exchange, has launched futures contracts allowing traders to speculate on the valuations of major private artificial intelligence companies, including OpenAI, Anthropic, DeepSeek and Moonshot,...

Nvidia’s China AI Chip Market Share Falls to 34% as Huawei Gains Ground

Nvidias share of Chinas artificial intelligence chip market declined sharply during the first half of 2026 as U.S. export restrictions and growing competition from domestic semiconductor manufacturers reshaped the...