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Europe Roundup: Sterling steadies as UK government tries to break Brexit impasse, euro rebounds from 2-week low on EZ CPI, European shares plunge - Thursday, January 17th, 2019

Jan 17, 2019 11:32 am UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup Eurozone Dec 2018 inflation ex-tobacco idx stays flat at 104.1 vs previous 104.1 Eurozone Nov 2018 construction output mm increase to -0.09 % vs previous -1.63 % Eurozone Dec 2018 HICP-x...

Asia Roundup: Antipodeans at 1-week low amid concerns over China's economic outlook, yen off lows as U.S government shutdown lingers, Asian shares decline - Thursday, January 17th, 2019

Jan 17, 2019 06:49 am UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup UK PM May seeks to end Brexit stalemate after winning confidence vote As shutdown lingers, Pelosi pushes Trump to delay State of Union speech U.S. lawmakers introduce bipartisan bills...

America's Roundup: Dollar up on bleak EU outlook, Wall Street hits four-week highs, Oil gains with Wall Street, but rising U.S. fuel stocks weigh-January 17th,2019

Jan 16, 2019 21:10 pm UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup UK PM May wins confidence vote; now to search for brexit consensus. Businesses cry out for Brexit clarity, warn of no-deal chaos. As shutdown lingers, Pelosi asks Trump to delay State of Union...

Europe Roundup: Sterling steadies after PM May's Brexit deal defeat, euro eases on EZ's economic outlook concerns, European shares nudge higher - Wednesday, January 16th, 2019

Jan 16, 2019 11:32 am UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup Italy Dec 2018 CPI excl tobacco decrease to 102.1 vs previous 102.2 Italy Dec 2018 CPI excl tobacco m/m decrease to 1 % vs previous 1.4 % Italy Dec 2018 consumer prices final yy stays flat at...

Asia Roundup: Antipodeans gain as China injects record fund, dollar eases against yen amid global political crises, Asian shares slump - Wednesday, January 16th, 2019

Jan 16, 2019 05:59 am UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup Brexit bedlam: Mays EU divorce deal crushed by 230 votes in parliament Shutdown bites economy, U.S. Coast Guard, as talks to end impasse stall China c.bank injects record net $83 bln in open...

America's Roundup: Sterling rebounds after parliament votes down PM May's Brexit deal, Wall Street rises, Gold dips, Oil rises about 3 pct on economic stability hopes-January 16th, 2019

Jan 15, 2019 21:27 pm UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup UK Parliament concludes and votes on PM May s Brexit deal. Shutdown bites economy, U.S. Coast Guard as Washington talks stall. Feds George turns dovish, makes case for pause on rate hikes. ...

Europe Roundup: Sterling slumps ahead of Brexit parliamentary vote, euro at 1-week low as German GDP eases, European shares rally - Tuesday, January 15th, 2019

Jan 15, 2019 11:34 am UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup Eurozone Dec 2018 reserve assets total increase to 719.05 eur vs previous 700.36 eur (revised from 700.27 eur) Eurozone Nov 2018 eurostat trade nsa, eur increase to 19 eur vs previous Germany...

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Economy

Interest rates: the ugly dilemma facing Europe’s central banks – and why it’s a mistake to cut too soon

Central banks in Europe are discovering an old dilemma: when they lower interest rates because inflation is slowing down, its likely to weaken their currencies. This in turn may delay the fall in inflation towards their...

Europe is still in short-term crisis mode over Ukraine and lacks a vision for its post-war identity

Some believe that the war in Ukraine has fundamentally changed Europe, giving birth to a different kind of European order. That is, it appears to be driving structural shifts in the way Europe is run and organised that...

Mortgage prisoners: regulatory changes and low credit scores have left thousands trapped in a cycle of high payments

There are 8.5 million households in the UK who own a home with a residential mortgage, often with fixed interest rates from two to five years. Usually, when that mortgage deal ends, the borrower will move to another deal...

What should you do if you can’t pay your rent or mortgage?

The cost of living crisis is making it difficult for many people to pay their bills, including housing costs. Private sector rents have increased by an average 9% over the year to February 2024, and rising interest rates...

Reducing energy demand and improving efficiency will help prevent the next gas crisis

Gas prices have relaxed, Europe has come out of the winter with record gas storage levels and a surfeit of liquefied natural gas is set to reach the shores of Europe over the coming years. Many commentators are hopeful...

Politics

Gabon: post-coup dialogue has mapped out path to democracy – now military leaders must act

At the end of April 2024, a long and peaceful process of national dialogue in Gabon between the military junta, presided over by coup leader General Brice Oligui Nguema, and civil society, represented by 580 civilians,...

How German media attention idealises female Ukrainian refugees

According to the latest available data, around 3.7 million Ukrainians are internally displaced, while nearly 6.5 million have registered as refugees globally. With 1.13 million, Germany has taken in the largest...

Over 26 million South Africans get a social grant. Fear of losing the payment used to be a reason to vote for the ANC, but no longer – study

Social grants to reduce poverty feature prominently in the campaign promises of political parties in South Africas 2024 national and provincial general elections, set for 29 May. The countrys social grants system is one...

Donald Trump Allegedly Offers Oil Execs a Deal to Scrap EV Incentives for $1B Donation

Former President Donald Trump reportedly proposed a $1 billion deal to oil executives, offering to end electric vehicle (EV) subsidies in return for campaign funding, according to The Washington Post. This move underscores...

US Supreme Court upended decades of precedent in 2022 by allowing voters to vote with gerrymandered maps instead of fixing the congressional districts first

For the 2022 midterm elections, the U.S. Supreme Court allowed Alabama to use congressional districts that violated the law and diluted the voting power of Black citizens. A 5-4 vote by the Supreme Court in February...

Science

Is dark matter’s main rival theory dead? There’s bad news from the Cassini spacecraft and other recent tests

One of the biggest mysteries in astrophysics today is that the forces in galaxies do not seem to add up. Galaxies rotate much faster than predicted by applying Newtons law of gravity to their visible matter, despite those...

Why are algorithms called algorithms? A brief history of the Persian polymath you’ve likely never heard of

Algorithms have become integral to our lives. From social media apps to Netflix, algorithms learn your preferences and prioritise the content you are shown. Google Maps and artificial intelligence are nothing without...

IceCube researchers detect a rare type of energetic neutrino sent from powerful astronomical objects

About a trillion tiny particles called neutrinos pass through you every second. Created during the Big Bang, these relic neutrinos exist throughout the entire universe, but they cant harm you. In fact, only one of them is...

The Mars Sample Return mission has a shaky future, and NASA is calling on private companies for backup

A critical NASA mission in the search for life beyond Earth, Mars Sample Return, is in trouble. Its budget has ballooned from US$5 billion to over $11 billion, and the sample return date may slip from the end of this...

Dark matter: our new experiment aims to turn the ghostly substance into actual light

A ghost is haunting our universe. This has been known in astronomy and cosmology for decades. Observations suggest that about 85% of all the matter in the universe is mysterious and invisible. These two qualities are...

Technology

Tron Founder Justin Sun's $2.5 Billion Ethereum Stash Sparks Investor Interest

Tron founder Justin Suns $2.5 billion Ethereum investment is stirring significant market interest, highlighting his confidence in the cryptocurrencys future. Justin Suns Ethereum Holdings Explained Tron founder...

Ethereum Price Target Reaches $4,000; Altcoins Gain 20% Amid Market Rally

Ethereums price target has climbed to $4,000, reflecting market momentum. Meanwhile, altcoins have gained 20%, contributing to the market rally. SEC Decision Could Propel Ethereum Price Beyond $4,000 On Monday, the...

Shibarium BONE Token Set for Potential Binance Listing, Price Up by 5%

Binances recent request for project proposals has ignited the Shiba Inu community, fueling a 5% surge in BONE token price amid speculation of a potential listing. Binances New Strategy Supports Small-to-Medium...

Wendy’s Launches $3 Breakfast Deal as McDonald’s Tests Limited $5 Value Meal in June

Wendys will offer a $3 breakfast deal starting May 20, while McDonalds plans a $5 value meal for June, reflecting a strategic push to attract budget-conscious consumers amid high inflation. Wendys $3 Breakfast Deal...

Ethereum Trends Amid SEC ETH ETF Speculation and $341M Whale Purchases

Ethereum has become the top trending asset, driven by SEC ETH ETF speculation and massive whale purchases totaling $341 million in the past 24 hours. Ethereum Whales Boost Holdings by $341M as SEC ETH ETF Decision...