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Currency snapshot (major pairs)

Dec 12, 2018 14:47 pm UTC| Commentary

Dollar index trading at 97.19 (-0.27%) Strength meter (today so far) Euro +0.23%, Franc -0.06%, Yen +0.01%, GBP +1.05% Strength meter (since last week) Euro -0.36%, Franc -0.57%, Yen -0.60%, GBP -0.81% EUR/USD...

Swedish inflation slows down in November, Riksbank likely to hike rates next week

Dec 12, 2018 14:10 pm UTC| Commentary

Swedish inflation decelerated in November. CPIF inflation came in at 2.1 percent in the month, 0.3 percentage point below the central banks forecast. Excluding energy, CPIF inflation came in at 1.4 percent year-on-year,...

Global geopolitical Series: U.S. trade commission imposes additional duties on Aluminum alloy from China

Dec 12, 2018 14:07 pm UTC| Commentary Economy

The United States International Trade Commission (ITC) has decided to impose additional duties in the form of Countervailing and anti-dumping duties on imports of Aluminum Alloy Sheet from China to counter Chinas alleged...

Brazilian central bank likely to keep key interest rate on hold

Dec 12, 2018 13:39 pm UTC| Commentary

The Brazilian central bank is set to meet later today. According to a Commerzbank research report, the central bank is expected to keep its key interest rate on hold again. Inflation dropped surprisingly sharply to 4.1...

US inflation preview:

Dec 12, 2018 13:02 pm UTC| Commentary

After three hikes in 2017, the U.S. Federal Reserve forecasted four more rate hikes in 2018. FOMC has hiked thrice and the last hike is priced in December. In 2019, FOMC forecasted two more rate hikes. However, the actual...

BNC collaborates Chainlink to aid institutional clients with sophisticated crypto-tools

Dec 12, 2018 12:09 pm UTC| Research & Analysis Digital Currency Commentary

Brave New Coin (BNC), a leading provider of high-value cryptocurrency market data, has announced that its data integration with Chainlink, a decentralized oracle network that connects smart contracts with real-world data,...

FxWirePro short-term call: Sell Nikkei225 targeting 18200

Dec 12, 2018 11:54 am UTC| Commentary

Over the past three months or so, the Japanese stock index Nikkei225 has declined almost 5 percent as it declined from around 24500 area (JPN225 - CFD of Nikkei 225) in October to 21700 as of today. The geopolitical...

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Economy

Japan's Business Confidence Rises Despite Iran War Uncertainty, BOJ Rate Hike Expected

Japans large manufacturers reported improved business sentiment in the three months to March, according to the Bank of Japans closely watched Tankan survey released Wednesday. The headline index for big manufacturers...

South Korea Manufacturing PMI Hits 4-Year High in March 2025 Driven by Semiconductor Demand

South Koreas manufacturing sector delivered a standout performance in March, with factory activity accelerating to its strongest level in over four years. Data from SP Globals Purchasing Managers Index showed a reading of...

Gold Prices Rebound But Head for Worst Month Since 2008 Amid Iran War Uncertainty

Gold prices climbed on Tuesday as investors returned to safe-haven assets during a brief equity market rally, though the precious metal remained on course for its steepest monthly decline in nearly 17 and a half years....

Oil Prices Climb as Middle East Conflict Keeps Supply Risks Elevated

Oil prices edged higher in early Wednesday trading as ongoing Middle East instability continued to rattle energy markets, even as diplomatic efforts between the U.S. and Iran showed tentative signs of progress. Brent crude...

South Korea's Exports Hit Record High in March on AI-Driven Chip Demand

South Koreas exports surged to an all-time high in March, beating analyst forecasts and recording their fastest annual growth in nearly four decades. Driven by booming global demand for semiconductors tied to artificial...

Politics

U.S. Senator Pushes to Permanently Block Chinese Automakers from American Market

Republican Senator Bernie Moreno announced plans to introduce legislation next month that would permanently and comprehensively ban Chinese automakers from the U.S. automotive market. The proposed bill would expand on an...

Trump Threatens Federal Intervention in Los Angeles Ahead of 2026 World Cup

President Donald Trump signaled on Tuesday that the federal government is prepared to assert authority over Los Angeles when the city hosts matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing concerns over public safety and...

Syria Vows Neutrality Amid U.S.-Israeli Conflict With Iran

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa reaffirmed on Tuesday that Syria intends to remain neutral in the ongoing U.S.-Israeli military conflict against Iran, unless the country itself becomes a direct target with no remaining...

Rubio Directs U.S. Diplomats to Use X and Military Psyops to Counter Foreign Propaganda

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has instructed American diplomats to leverage social media platform X and collaborate with Pentagon psychological operations units as part of a broader strategy to combat foreign...

Trump Signals U.S. Military Exit From Iran Within Weeks After Declaring Nuclear Mission Accomplished

President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that U.S. military forces are expected to withdraw from Iran within two to three weeks, declaring that the mission to neutralize the countrys nuclear threat has been successfully...

Science

NASA's Artemis II Crew Arrives in Florida for Historic Moon Mission

The four astronauts chosen for NASAs Artemis II mission have touched down at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, marking the beginning of final launch preparations for the first crewed lunar journey in over 50 years. NASA...

SpaceX Pivots Toward Moon City as Musk Reframes Long-Term Space Vision

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has revealed a significant shift in the companys near-term space exploration strategy, announcing that SpaceX is now prioritizing the development of a self-growing city on the Moon rather than focusing...

SpaceX Prioritizes Moon Mission Before Mars as Starship Development Accelerates

Elon Musks SpaceX is shifting its near-term space exploration strategy, choosing to prioritize a return to the Moon before pursuing missions to Mars, according to a recent Wall Street Journal report citing sources familiar...

NASA and SpaceX Target Crew-11 Undocking From ISS Amid Medical Concern

NASA has confirmed that the agency, in coordination with SpaceX, is targeting no earlier than 5 p.m. Eastern Time (2200 GMT) on Wednesday, January 14, for the undocking of the SpaceX Crew-11 mission from the International...

Neuralink Plans High-Volume Brain Implant Production and Fully Automated Surgery by 2026

Elon Musks brain-computer interface company Neuralink is preparing for a major expansion, announcing plans to begin high-volume production of its brain implant devices and transition to a fully automated surgical procedure...

Technology

Apple Turns 50: From Garage Startup to AI Crossroads

In early 1976, engineer Steve Wozniak finished designing a computer circuit board he planned to share with fellow hobbyists at a local California tech club. His friend Steve Jobs recognized a commercial opportunity, and...

Microsoft Eyes $7B Texas Energy Deal to Power AI Data Centers

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) is reportedly in exclusive negotiations with Chevron Corp (NYSE: CVX) and investment firm Engine No. 1 to develop a massive energy complex in West Texas dedicated to powering its...

California's AI Executive Order Pushes Responsible Tech Use in State Contracts

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a landmark executive order Monday, setting new standards for artificial intelligence governance in state contracting. The directive requires companies seeking government contracts to...

Cybersecurity Stocks Tumble After Anthropic's Claude Mythos AI Leak Sparks Market Fears

Major cybersecurity stocks took a sharp hit Friday following reports that Anthropic accidentally exposed details about its next-generation AI model before its official launch. CrowdStrike fell 7%, Palo Alto Networks...

Chinese Universities with PLA Ties Found Purchasing Restricted U.S. AI Chips Through Super Micro Servers

Procurement records reveal that four Chinese universities, two of which have direct ties to the Peoples Liberation Army, acquired Super Micro Computer servers loaded with restricted Nvidia AI chips over the past year. The...