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Elevated Stock Valuations and Rising Treasury Yields Pose Risks to US Equities

Jan 11, 2025 12:54 pm UTC| Economy Investing Business

US equities face increasing risks as elevated stock valuations meet a less resilient economy, according to BCA Research analysts led by Peter Berezin. The SP 500 surged 23.3% in 2024, marking its strongest two-year...

Wall Street Analysts Weigh in on Latest NFP Data

Jan 11, 2025 04:56 am UTC| Economy Research & Analysis Investing

Wall Street analysts are closely analyzing the latest Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) data, which offers crucial insights into the U.S. labor market. The report revealed a robust job creation figure, exceeding economists...

Stocks Slide as Strong Jobs Report Sparks Fed Rate Pause Concerns

Jan 11, 2025 04:39 am UTC| Economy Business Investing

The SP 500 plunged 1.6% on Friday after a stronger-than-expected December jobs report heightened fears of a prolonged Federal Reserve rate pause. The Dow Jones dropped 707 points (1.7%), while the NASDAQ Composite also...

Dollar Extends Weekly Gains Amid Strong U.S. Economic Data

Jan 10, 2025 08:46 am UTC| Economy Investing

The U.S. dollar is poised to extend its longest weekly winning streak in over a year, driven by rising bond yields and expectations of robust non-farm payroll data. The dollar index is on track for its sixth consecutive...

Wall Street Awaits Q4 Earnings Amid High Expectations for Tech and Financials

Jan 10, 2025 08:11 am UTC| Economy Market Roundups Investing

Investors are closely monitoring Q4 2024 earnings as corporate America prepares to report. Technology giants and financials are in the spotlight, with expectations high for strong results and insights into potential...

Bitcoin’s Support Levels Signal Potential Recovery Amid Volatility

Jan 10, 2025 08:08 am UTC| Digital Currency Investing

Bitcoins recent dip to $93,224 has reignited debates about whether the market has hit bottom. Key indicators, such as shifts in Binances spot order book, suggest rising demand despite the sell-off. Significant bids at...

Michael Saylor Sparks Bitcoin Buzz Amid US Government BTC Sale Concerns

Jan 10, 2025 08:05 am UTC| Economy Digital Currency Investing

Michael Saylor, Bitcoin advocate and MicroStrategys executive chairman, recently shared a bold message with the BTC community on X: Bitcoin is the right move. Accompanying his post was an AI-generated image featuring...

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Economy

Asian Currencies Steady as Rupee Hits Record Low Amid Fed Rate Cut Bets

Most Asian currencies held steady on Thursday after modest gains, as markets continued to price in the possibility of a Federal Reserve rate cut next week. The US Dollar Index edged 0.1% higher following an overnight dip...

Asian Markets Mixed as Fed Rate Cut Bets Grow and Japan’s Nikkei Leads Gains

Asian stock markets traded mostly subdued on Thursday, mirroring the modest uptick seen on Wall Street as investors positioned themselves ahead of next weeks Federal Reserve meeting. Market sentiment remained cautiously...

China Urged to Prioritize Economy Over Territorial Ambitions, Says Taiwan’s President Lai

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te has urged Chinese President Xi Jinping to direct his focus toward revitalizing Chinas weakening economy rather than pursuing territorial expansion, highlighting widening economic contrasts...

IMF Deputy Dan Katz Visits China as Key Economic Review Nears

International Monetary Fund Deputy Managing Director Dan Katz is making his first trip to China since leaving his position as chief of staff to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, marking a significant moment ahead of...

Dollar Slides to Five-Week Low as Asian Stocks Struggle and Markets Bet on Fed Rate Cut

The U.S. dollar fell to a five-week low on Thursday as Asian stocks opened the trading day with muted performance, reflecting growing expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates at its meeting next week....

Politics

Cuba Reaffirms Anti-Drug Cooperation as Tensions Rise in the Caribbean

Cuban authorities announced that the island is intensifying its fight against narcotics trafficking in the Caribbean, emphasizing ongoing cooperation with the U.S. Coast Guard despite heightened political tensions and an...

Drones Spotted Near Zelenskiy’s Flight Path in Ireland Trigger Security Alert

An Irish naval vessel detected as many as five drones operating close to the flight path of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiys aircraft as he arrived in Ireland for a state visit, according to local media reports on...

Australia Progresses AUKUS Review as U.S. Affirms Strong Support

Australia is moving forward with the newly received United States review of the AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine partnership, signalling renewed confidence in the trilateral defence pact with the U.S. and the United...

Trump Administration Tightens H-1B Visa Vetting With New Focus on Free Speech and Censorship

The Trump administration has introduced stricter vetting measures for H-1B visa applicants, targeting professionals in highly skilled fields often recruited by major U.S. tech companies. According to an internal State...

California Launches Portal for Reporting Alleged Misconduct by Federal Immigration Agents

California has introduced a new online portal that enables the public to submit videos, photos, and other evidence of potential misconduct by federal immigration agents. The initiative comes as immigration enforcement...

Science

Senate Sets December 8 Vote on Trump’s NASA Nominee Jared Isaacman

The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee announced it will vote on December 8 on President Donald Trumps renewed nomination of private astronaut and tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman to lead NASA. Isaacman, known for his...

NASA Cuts Boeing Starliner Missions as SpaceX Pulls Ahead

NASA has significantly scaled back Boeings Starliner program after years of technical issues and delays, announcing that the next Starliner mission to the International Space Station (ISS) will fly without astronauts. The...

Blue Origin’s New Glenn Achieves Breakthrough Success With First NASA Mission

Blue Origins massive New Glenn rocket marked a major milestone as it completed its first mission for paying customers, sending two NASA satellites toward Mars and successfully landing its reusable booster at sea. The...

Cogent Biosciences Soars 120% on Breakthrough Phase 3 Results for Bezuclastinib in GIST Treatment

Cogent Biosciences (NASDAQ: COGT) shares skyrocketed over 120% after the biotech company announced groundbreaking results from its Phase 3 PEAK trial evaluating bezuclastinib in combination with sunitinib for patients with...

Trump and Merck KGaA Partner to Slash IVF Drug Costs and Expand Fertility Coverage

U.S. President Donald Trump and German pharmaceutical company Merck KGaA have announced a groundbreaking deal aimed at lowering the cost of in-vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments while boosting access to fertility care in...

Technology

EU Prepares Antitrust Probe Into Meta’s AI Integration on WhatsApp

The European Commission is reportedly preparing to launch a new antitrust investigation into Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ: META) over the companys recent rollout of artificial intelligence features within WhatsApp....

Sam Altman Reportedly Explored Funding for Rocket Venture in Potential Challenge to SpaceX

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman reportedly explored raising significant capital to acquire or partner with a rocket company, a move that could have created direct competition with Elon Musks SpaceX. According to a report from the...

Wikipedia Pushes for AI Licensing Deals as Jimmy Wales Calls for Fair Compensation

Wikipedia is seeking additional licensing deals with major technology companies to address the growing financial burden caused by artificial intelligence firms heavily scraping its platform, according to co-founder Jimmy...

Firelight Launches as First XRP Staking Platform on Flare, Introduces DeFi Cover Feature

Firelight reaches 25M XRP deposit cap within hours of launch; ushers in a new era for decentralized XRP staking. A new XRP staking platform, Firelight, has officially launched on the Flare blockchain, marking the first...

OpenAI Moves to Acquire Neptune as It Expands AI Training Capabilities

OpenAI has confirmed plans to acquire Neptune, a startup known for its advanced tools that help companies track, monitor, and optimize AI model training workflows. Although the company did not release the financial details...