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US stocks at risk of earnings decline

Jun 16, 2015 13:35 pm UTC| Insights & Views

With US Federal Reserve looking to hike rates, investors and companies have postponed their investments unsure of what a first rate hike might bring. So it is likely that US earnings might suffer in the second quarter...

FxWirePro: Speculate EUR/GBP with futures, hedge with put spreads

Jun 16, 2015 13:26 pm UTC| Insights & Views

Germans ZEW sentiment index negative numbers today have set the tone sending yields lower, unless a Greek solution presents itself.ZEW index disappointed the streets by flashing at 31.5 which is a way below forecasts at...

Gold investment demand might have bottomed, ETF demand hasn’t

Jun 16, 2015 12:44 pm UTC| Insights & Views

First quarter report from World Gold Council (WGC) after many quarters of outflow money flew back into Gold investment assets. However, only 9.2% of all the gold investment demand in first quarter of 2015. Outflow from...

Europe needs policies to battle unemployment more than deflation

Jun 16, 2015 12:04 pm UTC| Insights & Views

With European Central Bank (ECB) providing the necessary support, European Government and European investment banks should deploy policies, which would bring back Europeans back into jobs. Inflation through monetary...

FxWirePro: AUD/USD straddle likely to fetch assured gains around 200 pips

Jun 16, 2015 12:02 pm UTC| Insights & Views

FX option strategy: Long Straddles (AUD/USD)With a view of non-directional trend is anticipated in medium term backed by RBAs lackluster comments on exchange rate, we recommend this currency option strategy.Buy 30D...

Aussie dollar edgy on RBA’s lackluster comments

Jun 16, 2015 11:58 am UTC| Insights & Views

The RBA seems to be slightly constructive on trades with China; the rhetoric on the exchange rate if Aussie dollar was similar, with emphasis that it needs to be lower for a "sustained period".There was further discussion...

Surge in dollar likely to impact US current account adversely

Jun 16, 2015 10:51 am UTC| Insights & Views

The mining sectors contraction and the stronger US dollar factored in the fall of 0.2% in US industrial production for May month.The bright note was NAHB homebuilder sentiment, which rose to 59 matching Septembers...

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Economy

Investors have bid against each other to buy Australia’s first green bond. Here’s why that’s a great sign

You might think government debt is bad, but it actually plays a crucial role in modern finance. Back when he was treasurer, Peter Costello famously declared that April 21 2006 would be known as Australias Debt Free Day....

Meet the ‘new consumer’: How shopper behaviour is changing in a post-inflation world

After a long anticipated wait, the Bank of Canada has finally decided to cut interest rates by 25 basis points. The decision marks a departure from the series of interest rate hikes that were previously implemented to curb...

Yes, carbon capture and storage is controversial – but it’s going to be crucial

Renewable energy sources such as wind and solar are vital tools to help us make cuts to the 36 billion tonnes of greenhouse gases we emit each year. But renewables alone cant get us to net zero. Sectors such as cement,...

The UK’s nature restoration plans have some big holes – here’s how to fill them

Have you heard anything about nature as a political priority in the upcoming UK general election? We havent. And as biodiversity researchers, that troubles us. The UK is already one of the worlds most nature-depleted...

Rotting sargassum is choking the Caribbean’s white sand beaches, fueling an economic and public health crisis

The Caribbeans sandy beaches, clear turquoise water and vibrant coral reefs filled with an amazing variety of sea creatures have long been the pride of the islands. The big three sun, sea and sand have made this...

Politics

Trump's 'Huge Fan' Status of Tesla Cybertruck Fuels Growing Alliance with Elon Musk

Elon Musk, during Teslas shareholder meeting, disclosed his growing alliance with Donald Trump, emphasizing Trumps admiration for the Cybertruck. CEO Elon Musk spoke about his relationship with former President Trump...

Why spending time and money creating TikToks probably won’t pay off for Labour and Conservatives

In a few short years, TikTok has moved from being an app for teens doing dance routines in their bedroom to a key part of political campaigning. Both Labour and the Conservatives are on the app (with 191,000 and 58,000...

2024 European elections: Who are young Europeans voting for?

Over the last five European Parliament elections, young peoples participation and preferences have changed significantly in response to various socio-economic, political and cultural factors. Of course, the European Union...

EU elections: far-right parties surge, but less than had been expected

The results of the 2024 European elections have confirmed the surge of far-right parties in EU member states. However, while many recorded significant scores, the wave was not a groundswell, and the shifts vary from...

Does voting help the climate?

The worlds biggest election took place in heat so severe it claimed the lives of several poll workers. Nearly one billion people were eligible to vote in the election that returned Narendra Modi to power in India, but...

Science

Eye exercises to improve sight – is there any science behind them? An ophthalmologist explains why you shouldn’t buy the hype

You may have seen advertisements claiming to eliminate the need for eyeglasses through vision therapy or vision training basically, eye exercises. These exercises include putting pressure on or palming the eye; eye...

The universe’s biggest explosions made some of the elements we are composed of. But there’s another mystery source out there

After its birth in the Big Bang, the universe consisted mainly of hydrogen and a few helium atoms. These are the lightest elements in the periodic table. More-or-less all elements heavier than helium were produced in the...

Engineering cells to broadcast their behavior can help scientists study their inner workings

Waves are ubiquitous in nature and technology. Whether its the rise and fall of ocean tides or the swinging of a clocks pendulum, the predictable rhythms of waves create a signal that is easy to track and distinguish from...

If an asteroid hit Earth and all the humans died, would the dinosaurs come back?

Many, many years ago dinosaurs roamed the Earth. Six-year-old Aga knows that a meteorite wiped them out… but could another meteorite bring them back? You can read a print version of this story...

Ancient DNA from an extinct native duck reveals how far birds flew to make New Zealand home

Ask a bird lover if they have heard of the extinct giant moa or its ancient predator, Haasts eagle, and the answer will likely be yes. The same cant be said of New Zealands extinct, but equally unique, mergansers a group...

Technology

Tesla Model 3 LR AWD Now Qualifies for $7,500 Point of Sale EV Tax Credit

The IRS has included Teslas Model 3 LR AWD in the $7,500 EV tax credit list, allowing buyers to benefit from the new Point of Sale system. Tesla Model 3 LR AWD Now Eligible for EV Tax Credit Under New Point of Sale...

US Supreme Court to Hear Nvidia Crypto Mining Revenue Fraud Appeal

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear Nvidias appeal in a securities fraud lawsuit alleging the company misled investors about its cryptocurrency mining revenue. Supreme Court to Review Nvidias Appeal in Securities Fraud...

Former SEC Official David Hirsch Refutes Claims of Joining Memecoin Platform Pump.fun

David Hirsch, former chief crypto officer of the SEC, has denied reports of joining the memecoin platform Pump.fun, stating he has not announced his next role. Former SEC Official Refutes Claims of Joining Pump.fun as...

Ethereum (ETH) to Hit $5,000 After Major Move, Says Top Analyst

In a daring prediction that has captivated the attention of the cryptocurrency world, noted analyst Jelle has predicted that Ethereum (ETH) will achieve an all-time high of $5,000 by the end of the year. This prediction...

SHIB Sees Major Metric Drop as Price Dips Below Crucial $0.00002 Threshold

Shiba Inus burn rate has plummeted by over 62% as the SHIB price falls below the critical $0.00002 level, raising concerns among investors. Shiba Inu Burn Rate Plummets Amid Price Decline Below $0.00002 A significant...