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Europe Roundup: Cable pauses downside on upbeat UK Q3 Final GDP data, focus on Brexit vote; DXY extends gains ahead of US GDP and Core PCE Price index; Gold muted; European stocks resume rally - Friday, December 20th 2019

Dec 20, 2019 12:04 pm UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup Oil declines but set for third weekly rise Global outlook sombre for late-cycle expansion despite market joy - Reuters poll UK economys growth in third-quarter revised up, smallest current...

Asia Roundup: Japanese yen remains almost unchanged after national CPI data, Asian markets flat, gold hovers around $1,480 mark - Friday, December 20, 2019

Dec 20, 2019 06:35 am UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup Japans national CPI y/y stands at 0.5 pct vs 0.2 pct previous release. Japans national core CPI y/y stands at 0.5 pct vs 0.4 pct previous release (expected 0.5 pct). U.K.s GFK consumer...

America's Roundup: Dollar on hold ahead of U.S. GDP data, Wall Street gains. Gold eases, Oil reaches three-month highs-December 20th,2019

Dec 19, 2019 20:56 pm UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup Russia Central Bank reserves (USD) 548.7B, 546.6B previous US Continuing Jobless Claims 1,722K, 1,681K forecast, 1,671K previous US Current Account (Q3) -124.1B, -122.1B forecast, -125.2B...

Europe Roundup: Euro maintains bid tone, Pound erases gains on unexpected drop in UK Retail Sales, DXY pauses two-day winning streak, European stocks largely muted - Thursday, December 19th 2019

Dec 19, 2019 11:58 am UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup UK retail sales growth weakest since April 2018 before Black Friday Asian shares retreat from highs, markets take Trump impeachment in stride Dollar unhurt by Trump impeachment; Swedish crown...

Asia Roundup: Japanese yen remains almost unchanged after BOJ’s policy rate decision, Asian markets noticeably down, gold consolidates around $1,475 mark - Thursday, December 19, 2019

Dec 19, 2019 06:28 am UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup BOJ keeps policy rate unchanged at -0.10 pct. Kiwis GDP q/q stands at 0.7 vs 0.1 previous release (expected 0.5). Kiwis trade balance stands at -753M vs -1039M previous release (expected...

America’s Roundup: Dollar gains on Fed rates view,Wall Street hovers at record highs, Gold dips, Oil steadies-December 19th,2019

Dec 18, 2019 21:54 pm UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup SP 500, Nasdaq hit new record highs U.S. President Trump faces impeachment vote Russian Oct Real Wage Growth (YoY) 3.8%,3.5%forecast, 3.1%previous Russian Retail Nov Sales (YoY) 2.3%,1.2%...

Europe Roundup: Euro unimpressed by upbeat German IFO data, renewed fears of a no-deal Brexit dent Sterling, Gold edges higher amid cautious market sentiment, European shares mixed - Wednesday, December 18th 2019

Dec 18, 2019 11:43 am UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup Strong German business morale signals modest growth in Q4: Ifo UK inflation holds below BoE target Euro zone inflation confirmed at 1% as food prices rise Oil falls as U.S. inventories...

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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....