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Asia Roundup: Aussie rebounds as unemployment rate declines, greenback rallies on hawkish Fed minutes, sterling bulls' eye EU summit - Thursday, October 18th, 2018

Oct 18, 2018 06:26 am UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup Trump reluctant to abandon Riyadh over missing journalist, wants evidence Despite Trump criticism, Fed sees need for more rate hikes U.S. government refrains from calling China a currency...

America's Roundup: Dollar gains as Fed minutes show further rate hikes likely, Wall Street falls, Gold edges lower, U.S. crude slumps below $70/bbl after large stock build-October 18, 2018

Oct 17, 2018 21:54 pm UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup Every Fed policymaker was on board for Sept rate hike minutes. Policymakers cited economic, policy divergence with other countries as a downside risk as it could further strengthen the U.S....

Europe Roundup: Sterling slumps on weaker-than-expected UK CPI, dollar gains against yen as geopolitical tensions ease, investors eye FOMC meeting minutes - Wednesday, October 17th, 2018

Oct 17, 2018 11:34 am UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup EUR/USD -0.08%, USD/JPY -0.08%, GBP/USD -0.31%, EUR/GBP 0.21% DXY 0.09%, DAX -0.47%, FTSE 0.16%, Brent -0.23%, Gold 0.24% Dollar gains for a second day as markets eye Fed minutes EZ Sep...

Asia Roundup: Yen plunges as investors' risk appetite improves, euro struggles to hold ground amid Italian budget concerns, Asian shares rally - Wednesday, October 17th, 2018

Oct 17, 2018 06:34 am UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup Trump gives Saudi Arabia benefit of doubt in journalists disappearance Trump administration says to open trade talks with EU, UK, Japan Trump widens Fed critique, calls it my biggest...

America's Roundup: Dollar steady as stock gains show improving risk sentiment, Wall Street rallies, Gold Flat, Oil up, Iran, Saudi supply worries offset U.S. supply growth-October 17th 2018

Oct 16, 2018 20:47 pm UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup US Sep Industrial Production m/m, 0.3%, 0.2% forecast, 0.4% previous. US Sep Industrial Production y/y, 5.14%, 4.86% previous. US Aug JOLTS Job Openings, 7.136M, 6.945M forecast, 6.939M previous,...

Europe Roundup: Sterling rallies over 1.3200 on robust UK labour data, euro slumps as German investor morale deteriorates, European shares advance - Tuesday, October 16th, 2018

Oct 16, 2018 11:18 am UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup EUR/USD -0.04%, USD/JPY 0.3%, GBP/USD 0.34%, EUR/GBP -0.43% DXY 0.05%, DAX 0.22%, FTSE -0.28%, Brent -0.77%, Gold 0.14% Under growing EU pressure, May meets her ministers on...

Asia Roundup: Kiwi rallies as better-than-expected CPI slashes rate cut speculation, euro eases on Italy's deficit-widening budget plans, investors eye UK employment data - Tuesday, October 16th, 2018

Oct 16, 2018 06:18 am UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup Trump sends Pompeo to Riyadh over Khashoggi; Saudis may blame official May says Irish backstop cant derail deadlocked Brexit talks Japan says U.S. has not raised FX manipulation in trade...

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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....