FxWirePro: Scenario analysis for EUR/USD hedges amid French polls
Mar 01, 2017 07:45 am UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views
It seems that regional politics would imply a weaker euro, the forecast for EURUSD is unchanged with a decline to 1.04 in Q1end on regional political risks (greater in H1 due to the French elections) and optimism on Trumps...
Want a stronger economy? Give immigrants a warm welcome
Mar 01, 2017 07:41 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy
Immigrants have long been a scapegoat when economies are sputtering, jobs are being lost or security is a concern. President Donald Trumps planned wall along the Mexican border, for example, is premised on the notion...
Who exactly are 'radical' Muslims?
Mar 01, 2017 07:36 am UTC| Insights & Views Life
The Trump administration has been using the phrase radical Islam when discussing the war on terror. From his inauguration address to remarks to military leaders, President Trump has been warning against Islamic...
Uber's dismissive treatment of employee's sexism claims is all too typical
Mar 01, 2017 07:32 am UTC| Insights & Views Law
Uber has suffered a spate of bad publicity in recent days after allegations of harassment and discrimination from a former software engineer. In a blog post, Susan Fowler described being propositioned by her supervisor...
Some brain training programs are backed by evidence. Here's how to pick them
Mar 01, 2017 00:15 am UTC| Insights & Views Health
Brain training has been touted as a way to prevent age-related cognitive decline. Many products are available for purchase. But are any actually effective? We reviewed the merits of peer-reviewed clinical intervention...
WA's decision to allow Internet voting in state election is a very positive step
Mar 01, 2017 00:07 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics
The WA Electoral Commission has made a significant move towards internet voting for all by allowing people with an incapacity or disability making it difficult to vote, or vote in secret, to vote in the upcoming state...
How Brexit put the brakes on LSE-Deutsche Börse mega merger
Feb 28, 2017 14:52 pm UTC| Insights & Views Business
The mega merger of London and Frankfurts stock exchanges looks in doubt after the London Stock Exchange said the deal was unlikely to be approved by the European Commission. There were a number of reasons why this 29...
South Africa’s plan to move away from coal: 8 steps to make it succeed
Germany lowers voting age to 16 for the European elections
IceCube researchers detect a rare type of energetic neutrino sent from powerful astronomical objects