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Zombification causes slow growth rate of Chinese economy

Oct 12, 2015 07:34 am UTC| Commentary

Chinas state-owned banks will support its highly indebted companies. China should thus avoid a recession. However, Japan shows that keeping many seemingly dead companies ("zombies") afloat weighs on the long-term growth...

ECB’s Coeuré says too early to discuss more QE

Oct 12, 2015 07:21 am UTC| Commentary

In an interview with CNBC from Lima where IMF meetings took place last week and over the weekend, ECB board member Coeuré said that the global economy was growing modestly, and the euro area was recovering...

Fed communication failing to work

Oct 12, 2015 07:14 am UTC| Commentary

Fed Vice Chairman Stanley Fischer repeated what his FOMC colleagues have been preaching since the September meeting: lift off will take place before the end of the year. So far the market reaction to the U.S. central banks...

PBoC Deputy Governor reiterates CNY meets requirements for SDR inclusion

Oct 12, 2015 07:03 am UTC| Commentary

The PBoC Deputy Governor Yi Gang in an address to the IMF last Friday reiterated that the yuan fulfils the requirements for inclusion in the SDR (Special Drawing Rights). He sketched out the reforms China has implemented...

Czech Republic inflation surprises to upside in September

Oct 12, 2015 07:00 am UTC| Commentary

Czech CPI inflation was marginally stronger for September at 0.4% yoy, but this is within range of monthly noise. The reading was still 0.2pp lower than the central banks forecast for the month. The 0.1pp upward surprise...

Sweden core inflation to rise in September

Oct 12, 2015 06:48 am UTC| Commentary

The SEK are currently crucial for monetary policy too. At the time of the writing, the trade-weighted exchange rate is almost 2 percent stronger than assumed by the Riksbank. If the Riksbank does not act at the monetary...

Turkish Lira to be hit by biggest terror attack this weekend

Oct 12, 2015 06:45 am UTC| Commentary

Turkeys lira is set to undergo major volatility following the biggest terror attack in Turkish history over the weekend, two bomb blasts in the capital Ankara at a peace rally left at least 95 dead and 246 injured.With...

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Economy

Global Financial Firms Shift Asia Expansion Focus to South Korea as China, India Face Caution

Global financial firms are increasingly directing their Asia-Pacific expansion plans toward South Korea while taking a more cautious approach to China and India, according to a new survey by the Asia Securities Industry ...

Trump Questions Housing Bill as He Prioritizes SAVE America Act

U.S. President Donald Trump has cast doubt on whether he will sign a bipartisan housing affordability bill, describing the legislation as a big yawn while urging Congress to prioritize separate election reforms instead....

Trump Urges Gasoline Retailers to Cut Prices to $2.50 Per Gallon, Warns of Legal Action

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday called on gasoline retailers to immediately lower fuel prices, warning that companies could face serious consequences if they continue charging what he described as excessive prices at...

US Stock Futures Steady as Investors Await Payrolls Data and Monitor Iran Tensions

U.S. stock index futures traded little changed on Monday evening after Wall Street posted a strong rebound, led by technology stocks recovering from last weeks sharp selloff. Investors are now turning their attention to...

Canada Grants C$7 Million to Greenland Molybdenum Mine to Strengthen Critical Minerals Supply

Canada has awarded C$7 million (approximately $4.93 million) in non-repayable funding to support the development of a major molybdenum mining project in Greenland, reinforcing Western efforts to secure critical mineral...

Politics

Supreme Court Backs Lisa Cook, Defends Federal Reserve Independence Against Trump Firing Attempt

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook said the U.S. Supreme Courts decision to block President Donald Trumps attempt to remove her from the central bank reinforces the Federal Reserves independence and protects its ability to...

Australia, Vanuatu Sign Security Pact Amid Pacific Influence Competition

Australia and Vanuatu have officially signed a long-awaited development and security agreement, reinforcing their strategic partnership while highlighting the growing geopolitical competition for influence in the Pacific...

Serbia Protests Continue as Thousands Rally Despite Vucic’s Resignation Plan

Thousands of demonstrators gathered in the central Serbian city of Kraljevo on Sunday, maintaining pressure on President Aleksandar Vucic just one day after he announced plans to resign within weeks and trigger early...

Iran Skips U.S. Technical Talks Over Unmet MoU Conditions and Frozen Funds Dispute

Iran did not participate in the technical talks scheduled for Sunday, citing recent military attacks on the country and unresolved conditions outlined in its memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the United States. The...

Trump Announces September Overhaul of Washington’s East Potomac Golf Links

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that a major renovation of Washingtons historic East Potomac Golf Links will begin on September 1, with plans to transform the century-old public golf course into what he described as...

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

Super Micro Shares Slide After Taiwan Raids Over Alleged Nvidia AI Chip Smuggling Probe

Super Micro Computer Inc. came under renewed scrutiny on Monday after Taiwanese authorities raided its local offices as part of an investigation into the alleged smuggling of Nvidia AI chips to China through the companys...

Australia Sues Amazon Over Prime Video Ads and Subscription Terms

Australias competition watchdog has launched legal action against Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN), alleging the company violated Australian consumer law by using unfair contract terms to introduce advertising on its Prime...

Baige Online Shares Soar 333% in Hong Kong IPO Debut as AI Insurance Demand Lifts Chinese Listings

Chinese insurtech firm Baige Online Digital Technology Co. (HK:2672) delivered an impressive debut on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on Monday, with its shares surging as much as 333% in early trading. The strong performance...

Baidu Shares Rally as Kunlunxin Eyes $50 Billion Hong Kong IPO

Baidu Inc. (HK:9888) shares climbed sharply on Monday after reports indicated that its artificial intelligence chip subsidiary, Kunlunxin, is aiming for a valuation of approximately $50 billion through a planned initial...

Open-Source AI Models Gain Ground as Enterprises Seek Lower-Cost Alternatives, Citi Says

Open-source artificial intelligence (AI) models are rapidly gaining traction as businesses search for cost-effective alternatives to proprietary AI systems, according to a new research note from Citi. The shift comes as...