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Europe Roundup: Sterling off 20-month lows; euro rallies as German economic sentiment improves, European shares rally - Tuesday, December 11th, 2018

Dec 11, 2018 11:38 am UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup United States Nov 2018 NFIB business Optimism index decrease to 104.8 vs previous 107.4 Germany Dec 2018 ZEW current conditions decrease to 45.3 balance (forecast 55.8 balance) vs previous 58.2...

Asia Roundup: Antipodeans rebound amid renewed U.S.-China trade talks, greenback slumps as U.S. Treasury yields plunge, Asian shares steady near 3-week low - Tuesday, December 11th, 2018

Dec 11, 2018 06:42 am UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup China, U.S. discuss next stage of trade talks Trump considering several candidates for chief of staff -sources Brexit in turmoil as UKs May pulls vote to seek changes to EU divorce UK MP...

America's Roundup: Dollar index bounces from biggest weekly drop in three months, Wall Street ends choppy session higher, Gold eases, Oil falls nearly 2 pct on stocks sell-off, pares OPEC deal gains-December 11th, 2018

Dec 10, 2018 21:14 pm UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup Brexit in turmoil as UK PM May pulls vote on her EU divorce deal. EUs Tusk says Brexit deal not up for renegotiation, will hold talks. Pound tumbles to 20-month low after Britains May aborts...

Europe Roundup: Sterling slumps ahead of UK lawmakers' vote on Brexit plan, greenback eases across the board as Fed 2019 rate hike expectations fade, European shares plunge - Monday, December 10th, 2018

Dec 10, 2018 11:50 am UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup UK Oct construction output -0.2 pct mm (poll -0.5 pct mm); +3.8 pct yy (poll +3.2 pct), biggest annual rise since Dec 2017 UK Oct manufacturing output -0.9 pct mm (poll 0.0 pct mm); -1.0 pct yy...

Asia Roundup: Antipodeans rebound, greenback at 2-week lows as soft U.S. payroll report dents Fed tightening outlook; investors eye UK GDP - Monday, December 10th, 2018

Dec 10, 2018 06:58 am UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup U.S. says March 1 hard deadline for trade deal with China Trumps top choice for chief of staff not taking job; other candidates in running Huawei CFO seeks bail on health concerns; Canada...

America's Roundup: Dollar falls as jobs report disappoints, Wall Street tumbles, Gold hits five-month, Oil prices climb on OPEC-led cuts, but off session highs-December 8th, 2018

Dec 07, 2018 21:20 pm UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup Fed policymakers signal turning point on U.S. rate-hike path. Feds Brainard expects solid U.S. growth next year but some tail winds are fading. Feds Bullard says revisions to common monetary...

Cryptocurrency Brief: Bitcoin plunges to 14-month low in major bloodbath, Ethereum down to double digits, Bitcoin Cash SV overtakes Bitcoin Cash ABC – Friday, December 07

Dec 07, 2018 11:48 am UTC| Commentary Digital Currency Economy Market Roundups

BTC/USD: Bitcoin prices continues to be in the bearish zone, plunging to a 14-month low during late European session Friday, with crypto markets crashing to their lowest this year today. According to a report from NewsBTC,...

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Economy

Impact of Iran-Israel conflict on Stocks, Gold and Bitcoin

Disclaimer: This is not investment advice. The information provided is for general purposes only. No information, materials, services and other content provided on this page constitute a solicitation, recommendation,...

Japan Posts 7.7% Growth in Machinery Orders

In a striking development that looks set to invigorate Japans economic prospects, a key gauge of capital spending in the country has seen its most significant jump in over a year. According to Cabinet Office data released...

Digital trade protocol for Africa: why it matters, what’s in it and what’s still missing

In February 2024, African heads of states adopted a draft protocol to regulate digital trade within the continent. This significant yet challenging course for Africas digital economy fits into the broader trade agreement,...

Industry shutdowns are messy and painful: 4 lessons Australia’s coal sector can learn from car-makers about bowing out

Shifting Australias electricity sector to low-carbon technologies and closing coal plants is vital to tackling climate change. But such transitions are easier said than done. People and economies are often deeply...

Food prices will climb everywhere as temperatures rise due to climate change – new research

Climate change, and specifically rising temperatures, may cause food prices to increase by 3.2% per year, according to a new study by researchers in Germany. As climate change continues to worsen, this price inflation will...

Politics

Nvidia RTX 4090D Embroiled in US-China Tech Rivalry; South Korea Navigates Chip Export Dilemma

The U.S. government has tightened export restrictions on high-performance semiconductor chips to China, including the Nvidia RTX 4090D, and is urging South Korea to enforce similar curbs, marking a significant escalation...

Canada needs a national strategy for homeless refugee claimants

One year after the federal government closed Roxham Road, refugee claims in Canada continue to increase: there were 143,785 in 2023 compared to 91,730 in 2022. The surprise announcement in March 2023 to modify Canadas...

US and Japan Boost AI, Semiconductor Alliance; EU Eyes Reduction in China Dependence

Japan and the United States are poised to deepen ties in the high-tech sector, signaling a strategic move to enhance their global partnership with a focus on artificial intelligence and semiconductor...

US Finalizes Ban List for Chinese Chipmakers; Boosts Mexico Semiconductor Ties

The United States is finalizing a list of Chinese chip factories banned from receiving vital technology, aiming to curb Beijings tech advancements amid national security concerns. Concurrently, a US-Mexico semiconductor...

China's Commerce Minister to Advocate EV Sector in Europe Amid Subsidy, Tariff Probe

Chinas Commerce Minister Wang Wentao is set to visit Europe in April to address concerns and advocate for the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) industry amid a European Commission investigation into alleged unfair...

Science

Exploding stars are rare but emit torrents of radiation − if one happened close enough to Earth, it could threaten life on the planet

Stars like the Sun are remarkably constant. They vary in brightness by only 0.1% over years and decades, thanks to the fusion of hydrogen into helium that powers them. This process will keep the Sun shining steadily for...

An eclipse for everyone – how visually impaired students can ‘get a feel for’ eclipses

Many people in the U.S. will have an opportunity to witness nearly four minutes of a total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024, as it moves from southern Texas to Maine. But in the U.S., over 7 million people are blind...

How do airplanes fly? An aerospace engineer explains the physics of flight

Airplane flight is one of the most significant technological achievements of the 20th century. The invention of the airplane allows people to travel from one side of the planet to the other in less than a day, compared...

The mystery of consciousness shows there may be a limit to what science alone can achieve

The progress of science in the last 400 years is mind-blowing. Who would have thought wed be able to trace the history of our universe to its origins 14 billion years ago? Science has increased the length and the quality...

What is minoxidil, the anti-balding hair growth treatment? Here’s what the science says

Hair loss (also known as alopecia) often affects the scalp but can occur anywhere on the body. Its very common and usually nothing to worry about; about half of Australian men show signs of visible baldness at age 50 and...

Technology

CEO Announces JPMorgan's Comprehensive Expansion of AI in Banking Operations

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon has underscored the critical role of artificial intelligence in reshaping the financial industry, detailing plans to integrate AI across various banking functions. In his vision, AI will enhance...

Samsung Touts AI as Game-Changer in Outpacing Apple with Innovative Home Appliances

At EuroCucina 2024, Samsung Electronics Co-CEO Han Jong-hee revealed the companys strategic push into AI-enhanced home appliances, aiming to surpass Apple in market innovation. Highlighting Samsungs integration of advanced...

Microsoft Exposes Early Russian Influence Efforts Ahead of US Elections

Microsoft reported on April 17 that Russian operatives have initiated online campaigns to sway the upcoming US presidential election, albeit at a slower pace than in previous years. These operations focus primarily on...

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's Worldcoin Unveils Human-Centric Blockchain, World Chain

Worldcoin, led by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, unveiled its new blockchain, World Chain, on April 17. Designed to elevate human users over bots, World Chain aims to streamline efficiency and foster practical utility in Web3...

Senators Push for Stablecoin Regulation to Protect US Dollar Dominance

U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Cynthia Lummis have introduced the Lummis-Gillibrand Payment Stablecoin Act. This legislation establishes stringent guidelines for stablecoin issuers to enhance consumer protection and...