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FxWirePro: The Day Ahead- 12th July 2016

Jul 12, 2016 03:38 am UTC| Commentary

Few economic dockets scheduled for today and only a few with high volatility risks associated. Data released so far Australia: National Australia Banks business confidence rose to 12 from 10 and conditions...

G20 ministers vow to improve international trade governance

Jul 11, 2016 15:44 pm UTC| Commentary

In a statement released following the two-day G20 Trade Ministers Meeting in Shanghai, G20 economies vowed to improve international trade governance in view of the global slowdown due to increasing anti-trade measures that...

Chart of the Day Series

Chart of the Day: Not everyone worrying the same in Europe

Jul 11, 2016 15:02 pm UTC| Commentary

This fantastic chart from Deloitte survey, shared by World Economic Forum says a lot about key 16 countries in Europe and their risks perception from thebusiness point of view as 1500 CEOs participate in this...

Turnbull's coalition may clinch enough seats to form majority government in Australia

Jul 11, 2016 14:54 pm UTC| Commentary

Australian Electoral Commission wont declare a definitive tally before July 15, when all the postal votes would have been received. But Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull on Sunday declared victory in Australias election,...

IMF lowers South Africa 2016 growth forecast to 0.1 percent, could trigger a rating downgrade

Jul 11, 2016 14:47 pm UTC| Commentary

The International Monetary Fund cut its forecast for 2016 economic growth in South Africa to 0.1 percent from 0.6 percent in the previous estimate. The forecast compared with 1.3 percent forecast in the month of October....

Hungarian CPI in line with expectations, central bank to keep base lending rate on hold

Jul 11, 2016 14:02 pm UTC| Commentary

Official data released by Hungarian Central Statistical Office showed on Friday that Hungarian CPI data for June continued to depict headline deflation and low core inflation. Hungarys headline CPI was up 0.2 percent m/m,...

China's June inflation remain soft, gives PBoC more leeway to ease policy

Jul 11, 2016 13:55 pm UTC| Commentary

Data released by the National Bureau of Statistics on Sunday showed that Chinas June inflation figures remain soft in general. CPI inflation declined to 1.9 percent y/y in June, lower than 2.0 percent in the prior month....

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Economy

Instacart Lowers Q4 Forecasts as Holiday Spending Softens, Intensifying Online Delivery Competition

Instacart has reduced its fourth-quarter outlook, forecasting lower gross transaction value and core profit amid cooling consumer demand and stiffening competition in the online delivery market. The company now anticipates...

COP29 Summit: Azerbaijan Hosts Critical Talks on Climate Finance and Trade Disputes

Azerbaijan Hosts COP29 Summit Amid Climate Urgency The U.N. climate summit, COP29, opens in Baku, Azerbaijan, with countries aiming to reach a crucial deal for $1 trillion in annual climate finance for developing...

Public-Sector Pay Rises Outpace Private Sector for the First Time Since 2020

Public-Sector Pay Rises Outpace Private Sector In a shift from previous trends, British public-sector employers are now planning to increase pay faster than private-sector employers. According to the Chartered Institute...

China's CPI and PPI Fall in October Despite Major Stimulus Efforts

Chinas Inflation Remains Weak in October Amidst New Stimulus Measures October CPI and PPI Overview In October, Chinas Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rose 0.3% year-on-year, marking a slowdown from Septembers 0.4%...

China’s Sluggish Inflation and Deepening Deflation Spur New Stimulus Measures

Chinas October Inflation Slowdown and New Stimulus: What to Expect Overview In October, Chinas consumer prices rose at the slowest pace in four months, while producer price deflation worsened, underscoring ongoing...

Politics

Donald Trump Appoints Elon Musk to Lead D.O.G.E—Is Dogecoin Price Headed to $2.40?

President Donald Trump has appointed Elon Musk and Ramaswamy to spearhead the new Department of Government Efficiency (D.O.G.E), aiming to streamline federal agencies by 2026. Following the announcement, Dogecoin rallied...

Anthony Pompliano Claims Donald Trump Owns Bitcoin, Hinting at BTC's Future as a US Reserve

Anthony Pompliano, a prominent Bitcoin advocate, has revealed Donald Trumps Bitcoin ownership, suggesting it could shape U.S. economic policies. Trumps pro-Bitcoin stance may propel BTC to a strategic position within the...

Italy’s Crypto Tax Cut to 28% Gains Momentum as Detroit Embraces Digital Tax Payments

With Italy moving toward a 28% crypto tax cap, the government seeks to maintain competitiveness while balancing revenue. Meanwhile, Detroit announced plans to accept cryptocurrency for tax payments by 2025, marking a step...

El Salvador’s $100 Million Bitcoin Surge Ignites National Reserves Amid Soaring Market Rally

El Salvadors Bitcoin holdings saw a stunning $100 million boost in one week as the cryptocurrencys price climbed to $89,700. The soaring market cap, approaching $2 trillion, underscores Bitcoins growing influence on...

Trump’s Border Czar Declares: ‘If You’re Here Illegally, Don’t Get Comfortable!’—Homan’s Bold Warning Ignites Controversy

Tom Homan, recently appointed by President-elect Donald Trump as the nations Border Czar, has made headlines with his blunt and uncompromising stance on immigration. In a statement that underscores the incoming...

Science

Blue Origin Prepares to Test New Glenn Rocket, Set to Rival SpaceX's Falcon Rockets

Blue Origin is making significant strides toward testing its New Glenn rocket, designed to compete with SpaceXs Falcon lineup. With seven BE-4 engines producing 3.8 million pounds of thrust, the New Glenn is set to test...

SpaceX’s $2.9 Billion Moon Ship Reveals Spacious Design for Future Lunar Missions

SpaceXs latest prototype of its Starship Human Landing System (HLS) offers an inside look at the spacious, two-story design that could soon carry astronauts to the Moon. A central feature in NASAs Artemis program, this...

CDC Urges Second COVID-19 Vaccine for Seniors: ‘Protect Your Health This Season!’ Experts Say It’s Critical

In a recent public health announcement, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended that individuals aged 65 and older receive a second dose of the 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine. This additional dose, the...

Breakfast Secrets: 'Fiber-rich Foods Are the Key to Weight Loss!' Experts Reveal Shocking Truth

Health experts often emphasize the importance of a balanced diet combined with regular exercise for weight management. However, for many, achieving these goals can be a daunting challenge. Instead of drastic food...

Scabies Surge Sparks Alarm: Doctors Warn Brits, 'Don't Ignore That Rash!'

Doctors in the United Kingdom are sounding the alarm over a dramatic rise in scabies cases, urging residents not to dismiss any signs of the itchy skin condition. Recent data shows that hospitals detected approximately...

Technology

Shiba Inu Jumps 81% to Break Into Top 10 Cryptos, But Market Pullback Hits Fast

After a remarkable 81% climb in under two weeks, Shiba Inu (SHIB) broke into the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market cap, reaching a peak valuation of $17.4 billion. However, a quick market pullback caused SHIB to lose...

XRP Price Goes 'Nutty': Top Trader Highlights 17% Surge Amid Market Rally

XRP has skyrocketed more than 17% to reach $0.70, stealing the spotlight in the crypto market. A prominent trader highlighted the nutty price movement as XRP outpaces major cryptocurrencies amid growing optimism around ETF...

Shiba Inu's Shibarium Skyrockets to 500M Transactions—Is a SHIB Price Surge Next?

The Shibarium layer-2 solution, powered by Shiba Inu, crossed an incredible 500 million transactions, signaling robust network adoption. This milestone, however, has yet to impact SHIBs price significantly, with hopes...

Tesla Tests Cybercab Robotaxi at Gigafactory Texas Amid Push for Unsupervised Self-Driving

Teslas Cybercab robotaxi has been spotted on private roads at Gigafactory Texas, marking a significant step in the companys autonomous vehicle testing. This test comes as Tesla pushes toward its goal of launching an...

BofA: AMD Continues to Outpace Intel with Market Share Gains in 2024

Bank of Americas latest analysis reveals AMD has significantly outpaced Intel, gaining 15% in market share in Q3 2024. While Intel struggles with declining PC shipments, AMD thrives with a stronger presence in the Western...