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Americas Roundup: Euro pares losses on report ECB may taper bond purchases, Sterling hits 31-year low, Oil ends down-October 5th,2016

Oct 04, 2016 22:13 pm UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup ECB Said to Build Taper Consensus as QE Decision Time Nears-BBG. Fed hawk Lacker: strong case to hike, preemptive rises likely needed. Euro zone bond yields, euro jump on report of ECB plan for...

Europe Roundup: Sterling hits 31-year low on growing Brexit concerns, dollar gains on revived rate hike expectations, European shares rise as Deutsche Bank shares rebound - Tuesday, October 4th, 2016

Oct 04, 2016 12:05 pm UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup USD/JPY +0.75%, EUR/USD -0.5%, GBP/USD -0.65% EUR/GBP 0.8765 38-month high: GBP/USD 31-yr low of 1.2737 DXY +0.5%, DAX +0.6%, Brent -0.65%, Gold +0.6% EZ Aug Producer Prices -2.1% y/y vs...

Asia Roundup: Aussie gains as RBA stands pat, dollar near 2-week high against yen on upbeat U.S manufacturing data, crude oil off-highs - Tuesday, October 4th, 2016

Oct 04, 2016 06:21 am UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup RBA leaves OCR as is at 1.5%, global economy growing at below-average pace, steady OCR consistent with growth-inflation targets, China growth moderating, rising AUD could complicate economic...

Americas Roundup: Dollar firms on U.S. data, oil climbs on Iran comments, US stocks tick down-October 4th, 2016

Oct 03, 2016 21:44 pm UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup US ISM September Manufacturing PMI 51.5 vs forecast 50.3, 49.4 previous. US ISM new orders rebound, employment beats but still contracting. Colombia peso pummeled after voters reject peace...

Europe Roundup: Sterling hits 3-year low against euro as Theresa May to trigger Article 50 by end of March, crude oil rises above 1 pct, U.S. manufacturing PMI in focus - Monday, October 3rd, 2016

Oct 03, 2016 12:06 pm UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup USD/JPY -0.04%, EUR/USD -0.08%, GBP/USD -0.0109% DXY -0.04%, Brent +1.12%, Gold +0.14%, FTSE +1.12% Switzerland Sep Retail Sales -3.0% vs -2.2% previous Switzerland Sept Mfg PMI 53.2 vs...

Asia Roundup: Dollar gains against yen as Deutsche Bank worries ease, sterling hits 7-week low on renewed Brexit fears, markets eye RBA policy review - Monday, October 3rd, 2016

Oct 03, 2016 06:32 am UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup CFTC IMM CTA data Specs boost US bets to highest since mid-August but JPY net longs to five-month peak, 68.8k contracts, EUR shorts off to 76k, GBP up to 87.7k, market now net short CHF, CAD, AUD...

Americas Roundup: Euro edges higher against dollar on reduced Deutsche Bank fears,oil up second straight month on OPEC-fueled rally-October 1st, 2016

Sep 30, 2016 23:17 pm UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup Stocks, EUR rise, USTs hit, as Deutsche Bank (DB.N) shares rebound (+15%), Risk on. U.S. Aug personal consumption -0.1% v +0.3% previous, Core Inflation + 1.7% y/y vs 1.6% previous. US Chicago...

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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...

How cuts to marginal income tax could boost the UK’s stagnant economic growth

The British prime minister recently claimed the UK economy has turned a corner. Rishi Sunak said inflation figures were encouraging, and proclaimed that 2024 would be the year Britain bounces back. According to his...

A sustainable future begins at ground level

In 2015, the United Nations adopted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a call to action in global partnership. By 2023 it appears that our progress has been far from satisfactory in achieving these...

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,...

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...

Who will Trump pick as his running mate?

Being second in line for leadership of the most powerful country in the world is not an easy job. But for Mike Pence, vice president under Donald Trump, things were even harder than usual. As insurrectionists descended...

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...

Science

Could a telescope ever see the beginning of time? An astronomer explains

The James Webb Space Telescope, or JWST for short, is one of the most advanced telescopes ever built. Planning for JWST began over 25 years ago, and construction efforts spanned over a decade. It was launched into space on...

US media coverage of new science less likely to mention researchers with African and East Asian names

When one Chinese national recently petitioned the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to become a permanent resident, he thought his chances were pretty good. As an accomplished biologist, he figured that news...

If life exists on Jupiter’s moon Europa, scientists might soon be able to detect it

Europa is one of the largest of more than 90 moons in orbit around the planet Jupiter. It is also one of the best places to look for alien life. Often termed an ocean world by scientists, observations to date strongly...

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...

Technology

Tesla Cybertruck Recall: NHTSA Flags 3,878 Units for Pedal Issue

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has ordered a recall for Teslas Cybertruck, citing a severe pedal issue that necessitated temporarily halting deliveries to address potential safety...

ShibArmy Issues Critical Alert: No BONE Airdrops, Beware of Scams

The Shiba Inu community is on high alert as ShibArmy Scam Alerts warns against phishing emails falsely promising BONE airdrops. These fraudulent communications are designed to steal personal information and digital assets...

Michael Saylor Nets $370 Million from MicroStrategy Shares Amid Crypto Surge

Michael Saylor, the prominent bitcoin advocate and chairman of MicroStrategy, has capitalized on the companys robust stock performance this year, selling shares worth nearly $370 million. His strategic stock sales coincide...

Bitcoin Braces for $35 Trillion Market Shift With Upcoming Halving

As Bitcoin approaches its pivotal fourth halving today, experts forecast a dramatic surge in value, potentially reaching a $35 trillion market cap. This significant reduction in Bitcoin mining rewards from 6.25 to 3.125...

Shiba Inu Coin Shows Signs of Recovery: Factors Fueling Its Recent Rise

Shiba Inu, the self-proclaimed Dogecoin killer, stoked investor excitement today, April 19, as its price resumed upward. As the broader crypto market prepares for the impending BTC halving, the crypto market had a price...