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Currency War Series

Central Bank’s of Hungary and Poland likely to cut rates in March Meeting

Jan 21, 2016 12:02 pm UTC| Commentary Central Banks

Hungarys policymakers have suggested that there is no requirement for further rate cuts, as unconventional easing is unlikely to bring major benefits when it comes to supporting growth. The central bank estimates 1.7%...

South Africa’s GDP likely to grow at 0.7%y/y growth in 2016

Jan 21, 2016 11:15 am UTC| Commentary

South Africas economy growth has slowed down amid declining commodity prices, pressured fiscal consolidation, and credit overhang conditions seen over the previous two years. Deteriorating rand, weak purchasing power and...

Oil in Global Economy Series

Oil markets likely to remain heavily oversupplied in 1H2016

Jan 21, 2016 10:38 am UTC| Commentary

The current oil market conditions continue to deteriorate, further putting downward pressure on spot and forward prices. Oil prices declined over 5 percent today, falling below $30/bbl as U.S. economic data failed to...

Currency War Series

PBoC seen maintaining accommodative monetary policy stance

Jan 21, 2016 10:13 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks

PBoCs recently increased its liquidity as it injected CNY600bn via medium-term lending facility (MLF) on Tuesday, followed by another CNY150bn liquidity injection via short-term liquidity operation (SLO) and CNY400bn via...

UK real wage growth seen weakening towards its 2003-2008 average

Jan 21, 2016 09:08 am UTC| Commentary

The UKs November labor report indicates continued weakness in wage growth amidst more tightening in the labor market. The jobless rate continued to decline, reaching 5.1%. Meanwhile, a continued drop in employment...

BoC cuts growth forecast to 1.4% y/y in 2016 and 2.4% y/y in 2017

Jan 21, 2016 07:55 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks

The Canadian central bank has kept its overnight rate unchanged at 0.5% on balanced inflation risks. According to the bank, the inflation trend has been near to its projections. Canadas headline inflation continues to be...

China Crisis Series

Stock markets turmoil unlikely to affect Chinese economy

Jan 21, 2016 07:45 am UTC| Commentary

Chinese stock market had a disappointing start to 2016 as stock trading was suspended for two days in the opening week itself due to plummeting numbers. After Beijing announced new rules on stock trading and rumoured to...

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Economy

Turkey Vehicle Sales Fall 11.4% in June as Auto Market Weakens

Turkeys automotive market lost momentum in June, with total vehicle sales declining compared to the same period last year, reflecting softer demand across both passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. The latest...

South Korea Warns Won Is Undervalued, Boosts FX Coordination With Japan

South Korea signaled heightened vigilance over its currency market on Thursday, with Vice Finance Minister Huh Chang saying the government is maintaining close communication with Japan and other major partners on foreign...

US Resumes Dollar Shipments to Iraq After Months-Long Suspension

The United States has resumed limited shipments of U.S. dollars to Iraq after a months-long suspension, according to a report by The New York Times citing two senior aides to Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani....

Trump Administration Declines USMCA Renewal, Opens Talks on New Trade Changes

The Trump administration has declined to renew the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) in its current form, triggering a 10-year countdown that keeps the North American trade pact in force while negotiations continue over...

Asian Currencies Stay Under Pressure as Dollar Holds Near 13-Month High Ahead of U.S. Jobs Report

Asian currencies traded in a narrow range on Thursday as the U.S. dollar remained close to a 13-month high, with investors awaiting the closely watched U.S. nonfarm payrolls report for fresh clues on the Federal Reserves...

Politics

OpenAI Proposes 5% U.S. Government Stake Amid AI Policy Talks

OpenAI has reportedly proposed granting the U.S. government a 5% ownership stake in the artificial intelligence company as it seeks to strengthen ties with Washington and address growing political scrutiny over the rapidly...

EU Chip Industry Faces Growing Risks From China Export Controls and U.S. Technology Dependence: Report

Europes semiconductor industry faces mounting challenges from Chinese export controls, heavy reliance on U.S. technology, and persistent structural weaknesses, leaving the region with a difficult outlook unless it...

NRC Proposes Radiation Rule Changes to Boost U.S. Nuclear Power Expansion Under Trump

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) on Wednesday unveiled a proposal to revise long-standing radiation protection rules, a move that aligns with the Trump administrations broader strategy to accelerate nuclear...

Trump Vows U.S. Will Prevent China From Taking Over the Panama Canal

U.S. President Donald Trump declared on Wednesday that the United States will not allow China to take control of the Panama Canal, underscoring Washingtons continued focus on one of the worlds most strategically important...

US Envoy Urges Taiwan to Build ‘Hornet’s Nest’ Drone Defense Against China

Taiwan should rapidly expand its drone capabilities to strengthen deterrence against potential conflict with China, the top U.S. representative to the island said on Thursday, underscoring growing support for Taipeis...

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

Apple Expands iPhone Lineup, Boosts Foldable iPhone Production Plans Through 2027

Apple is reportedly preparing one of its most ambitious iPhone product cycles in years, with plans to significantly expand its smartphone lineup through 2027 while increasing production targets for its highly anticipated...

Samsung to Invest $90 Billion in South Korea to Expand AI Chip, Display, and Battery Production

Samsung Group has unveiled a major investment plan worth 140 trillion won (approximately $90 billion) to strengthen South Koreas technology manufacturing sector, with a strong focus on artificial intelligence (AI),...

Super Micro Employees Detained in Taiwan AI Server Export Investigation

Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI) said two employees at its Taiwan subsidiary have been detained pending a court hearing, while two others were released on bail after being questioned in an investigation into the alleged...

Switch Seeks $2 Billion Funding at Nearly $50 Billion Valuation Ahead of Potential IPO

Data center operator Switch has reportedly launched a private funding round led by venture capital giant Andreessen Horowitz, aiming to raise approximately $2 billion in fresh capital at a valuation approaching $50...

ShareChat Eyes 2027 IPO After Reaching Operational Profitability, Report Says

Indias ShareChat is preparing for a potential initial public offering (IPO) next year that could raise up to $400 million, according to a Bloomberg News report citing the companys chief financial officer. The move would...