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Higher property prices linked to income inequality: study

Nov 22, 2016 01:42 am UTC| Research & Analysis Real Estate

Higher property prices are not only associated with higher income inequality but also with a higher inequality in household spending, our research shows. We examined three decades of data from 1982 to 2012 in Iran, where...

FX Hedging Strategy Series

FxWirePro: Many fundamental reasons to keep foreign traders' urge to hedge NZD/CAD exposures

Nov 21, 2016 13:10 pm UTC| Research & Analysis

We know that the extent of damage from last weeks earthquakes, and the economic impact itself, remain highly uncertain, though we are erring towards the higher side, with major questions surrounding the extent of damage in...

FX Hedging Strategy Series

FxWirePro: NZD/CAD smart hedge via Reverse Ratio Put Spreads – Bid 10D IVs on put writing and capitalize on rising crude prices and prospects

Nov 21, 2016 13:00 pm UTC| Research & Analysis

The current prices of this pair are sensing pressure at stiff resistances of 0.96-97 levels on various fundaments factors, we reckon ongoing upswings could be optimally utilized in order for reducing hedging cost. Crude...

FX Hedging Strategy Series

FxWirePro: Key drivers to stem in KRW auxiliary bearish streaks – FX derivatives combinations for hedging

Nov 21, 2016 12:13 pm UTC| Research & Analysis

As weve consistently been urging for bullish streaks of USDKRW contemplating various fundamental factors, the pair has shown a recent highof 1187 levels. For now, we would still maintain a bearish stance on account of...

FX Hedging Strategy Series

FxWirePro: AUD/JPY rising 1w IVs unjustifiable but bid 1m HY IVs that encompass flurry of data streaks to deploy diagonal straps

Nov 21, 2016 11:38 am UTC| Research & Analysis

It seems rational that antipodeans currency crosses as high yielding avenues that suffer more as a result of the USD strength than most other G10 currencies. After all the USD strength is based on rising US rate...

FX Hedging Strategy Series

FxWirePro: EUR/JPY bulls bet ahead of Draghi’s speech, surveys gain solid momentum but skepticism still lingers – Rosy times for hedgers to bid put writings

Nov 21, 2016 07:52 am UTC| Central Banks Research & Analysis

Euro area composite PMI post a solid gain in October, signaling 1.8% ar GDP growth. Improvement was broad-based by sector and countryand was reinforced by IFO and EC surveys Last weeks Q316 flash GDP prints an...

Moody's: Asian corporate credit quality stable on steady macro conditions and recovering commodity prices

Nov 21, 2016 02:42 am UTC| Research & Analysis

Moodys Investors Service says that the credit quality of the Asian (ex-Japan) non-financial corporates that it rates will remain stable in 2017, supported by steady macro conditions, a recovery in commodity prices and...

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Economy

China Extends Gold Buying Streak as Reserves Surge Despite Volatile Prices

Chinas central bank has continued to strengthen its gold reserves, extending its buying streak to a 15th consecutive month in January, according to the latest data released by the Peoples Bank of China (PBOC). The move...

Trump Lifts 25% Tariff on Indian Goods in Strategic U.S.–India Trade and Energy Deal

President Donald Trump has signed a landmark executive order removing the 25% penalty tariff on Indian goods, signaling a major shift in U.S.India trade relations and global geopolitical alignment. The move functions as...

Trump Signs Executive Order Threatening 25% Tariffs on Countries Trading With Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order that could impose tariffs of up to 25% on countries that continue to do business with Iran, marking a significant escalation in Washingtons pressure campaign...

U.S.-India Trade Framework Signals Major Shift in Tariffs, Energy, and Supply Chains

The United States and India have taken a significant step toward a long-anticipated bilateral trade agreement by releasing an interim trade framework aimed at lowering tariffs, reshaping energy ties, and strengthening...

Dow Hits 50,000 as U.S. Stocks Stage Strong Rebound Amid AI Volatility

U.S. stocks surged on Friday, posting their strongest session since May 2025, as investors regained confidence following a turbulent week marked by sharp losses in technology shares and uncertainty around the artificial...

Politics

Ohio Man Indicted for Alleged Threat Against Vice President JD Vance, Faces Additional Federal Charges

A federal grand jury has returned an indictment against a 33-year-old Ohio man accused of threatening to kill U.S. Vice President JD Vance during the vice presidents visit to the Ohio region in January, according to the...

New York Legalizes Medical Aid in Dying for Terminally Ill Patients

New York has officially joined a growing number of U.S. states allowing medical aid in dying after Governor Kathy Hochul signed landmark legislation into law on Friday. The new New York medical aid in dying law permits...

Trump Says “Very Good Talks” Underway on Russia-Ukraine War as Peace Efforts Continue

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that very good talks are ongoing regarding Russias war in Ukraine, signaling potential movement in long-running diplomatic efforts to end the conflict. Speaking briefly to...

China Warns US Arms Sales to Taiwan Could Disrupt Trump’s Planned Visit

China has issued a strong warning to the United States, signaling that any additional arms sales to Taiwan could seriously jeopardize U.S. President Donald Trumps planned visit to China in April. According to a report...

Trump Allows Commercial Fishing in Protected New England Waters

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation permitting commercial fishing in a previously restricted marine protected area off the coast of New England, a move that has sparked renewed debate over ocean...

Science

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...

Jared Isaacman Confirmed as NASA Administrator, Becomes 15th Leader of U.S. Space Agency

The U.S. Senate has officially confirmed billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as the new NASA administrator, making him the 15th leader in the agencys history. The confirmation, which took place on Wednesday, marks...

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...

Technology

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Says AI Investment Boom Is Just Beginning as NVDA Shares Surge

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) CEO Jensen Huang reaffirmed his bullish stance on artificial intelligence, calling the massive capital expenditure flowing into AI infrastructure both appropriate and necessary as the industry...

Amazon Stock Rebounds After Earnings as $200B Capex Plan Sparks AI Spending Debate

Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) delivered a mixed but closely watched earnings report, beating Wall Street expectations on revenue while unveiling a massive long-term investment plan that unsettled investors. The e-commerce and...

Global PC Makers Eye Chinese Memory Chip Suppliers Amid Ongoing Supply Crunch

Major PC manufacturers including HP, Dell, Acer, and Asus are reportedly exploring the option of sourcing memory chips from Chinese semiconductor companies for the first time, as a prolonged global supply crunch continues...

OpenAI Expands Enterprise AI Strategy With Major Hiring Push Ahead of New Business Offering

OpenAI is significantly accelerating its enterprise AI strategy by hiring hundreds of new employees for its technical consulting division, according to a report by The Information, citing a person familiar with the...

SoftBank Shares Slide After Arm Earnings Miss Fuels Tech Stock Sell-Off

SoftBank Group Corp. (TYO:9984) shares tumbled sharply on Thursday, tracking a steep decline in Arm Holdings (NASDAQ:ARM) after the UK-based chip designer reported weaker-than-expected earnings for the December quarter....