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Canadian manufacturing sales likely fell sharply in March

May 13, 2020 18:30 pm UTC| Commentary

Canadian manufacturing sales data for the month of March is set to release tomorrow. According to a TD Economics research report, manufacturing sales are likely to have dropped 6 percent, consistent with the softness in...

Mexican peso likely to rebound moderately against USD, central bank likely to further cut interest rates

May 13, 2020 18:03 pm UTC| Commentary

The Mexican peso has been strongly impacted from the outbreak of the corona pandemic. The high risk aversion and the fall in oil price also contributed to the pesos depreciation, noted Commerzbank in a research report....

Euro area’s industrial production fell sharply in March, to decline further in April

May 13, 2020 16:47 pm UTC| Commentary

Euro areas industrial production fell a record 11.3 percent sequentially and 12.9 percent year-on-year in March. Todays data is the lowest level seen since November 2009 as restrictions on economic activity and soft demand...

Swedish CPIF inflation falls sharply in April on energy prices, Riksbank likely to leave repo rate on hold

May 13, 2020 16:23 pm UTC| Commentary

Swedens CPIF inflation dropped 0.4 percent year-on-year in April, much below the Riksbanks forecast. The central bank projected CPIF at +0.4 percent year-on-year average in the second quarter. Excluding energy, CPIF came...

U.S. producer prices fall more than expectations in April on large decline in energy prices

May 13, 2020 15:26 pm UTC| Commentary

The U.S. producer price index data for April came in weaker than expectations. The headline index came in at -1.2 percent year-on-year, as compared with consensus expectations of -0.5 percent. This is only slightly better...

Malaysian economic growth decelerates sharply y/y in Q1 2020, further weakness likely in Q2

May 13, 2020 14:56 pm UTC| Commentary

Malaysian economy slowed down sharply in the first quarter of 2020. On a year-on-year basis, the economy grew 0.7 percent, a sharp slowdown from 3.9 percent recorded in the fourth quarter of 2019. However, it is slightly...

U.K. economic growth shrinks sharply in Q1 2020, likely to fall further in coming months

May 13, 2020 12:39 pm UTC| Commentary

U.K. economic activity saw a record monthly fall in March as lockdown measures took effect. On a month-on-month basis, the economic growth shrank 5.8 percent in March. This is a smaller contraction than consensus...

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Economy

Tesla Rolls Out Mobile Megapack Chargers for Holidays Across the US, Find Out the Locations Here

Tesla has introduced mobile Megapack chargers at major U.S. travel hotspots to support increased holiday traffic. Travelers can find these high-speed chargers in locations like Bakersfield, Primm, El Centro, and Cambridge,...

UK Business Confidence Hits 2024 Low as Pay Growth Climbs Ahead of Christmas Hiring Surge

UK business confidence fell to its lowest level in 2024 during December, Lloyds Bank reported, despite a notable rise in hiring and strong pay growth ahead of the Christmas season, offering mixed signals for the economy...

Honda and Nissan Ready to Kick Off Integration Talks to Counter Tesla and Chinese Auto Giants

Honda and Nissan are preparing to announce the launch of integration talks, marking a critical moment in the global automotive industry. The discussions, likely involving Mitsubishi Motors, aim to create the worlds...

Trump Teases TikTok’s Fate in the US as ByteDance Faces a Critical Supreme Court Battle

President-elect Donald Trump hinted that TikTok could remain operational in the US, citing its immense popularity during his campaign, even as ByteDance braces for a Supreme Court showdown over its ownership. Trump...

'Santa Claus' Rally in Doubt as S&P Stumbles and Fed Signals Trouble for Year-End Gains

Hopes for a Santa Claus rally are fading as the SP 500 battles December losses and rising Treasury yields. With 2024 up 24%, investors question if the year will close on a high note or end with a whimper. Santa Claus Rally...

Politics

Katie Miller Joins DOGE Sparking Buzz Over Trump's New 'Government Efficiency' Team Appointment

Katie Miller, a seasoned communications professional and longtime supporter of President-elect Donald Trump, has been named a key member of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Trump announced the appointment on...

Trump's Incoming National Security Adviser Vows 'Severe Consequences' for Hostage-Takers

President-elect Donald Trumps designated National Security Adviser, Representative Mike Waltz, has issued a stern warning to any entity considering the detention of American citizens. In a recent statement, Waltz...

Trump’s Crypto Council Appointment Sparks Debate as Bo Hines Joins Digital Assets Team

President-elect Donald Trump has named Bo Hines as the executive director of the Presidential Council of Advisers for Digital Assets. This announcement highlights the incoming administrations focus on regulating the...

Trump's 'Tech Dream Team' Appointments Spark Debate Over Administration's Digital Strategy

President-elect Donald Trump has unveiled a series of high-profile appointments to his technology team, signaling a robust commitment to advancing the United States position in artificial intelligence (AI) and digital...

Science

Missing Radioactive Material in New Jersey Sparks Panic — Are Drones ‘Hunting for It’?

A small amount of radioactive material went missing in New Jersey earlier this month, raising concerns over public safety and potential security risks. The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) confirmed on December 2,...

Some black holes at the centers of galaxies have a buddy − but detecting these binary pairs isn’t easy

Every galaxy has a supermassive black hole at its center, much like every egg has a yolk. But sometimes, hens lay eggs with two yolks. In a similar way, astrophysicists like us who study supermassive black holes expect to...

Astronomers have pinpointed the origin of mysterious repeating radio bursts from space

Slowly repeating bursts of intense radio waves from space have puzzled astronomers since they were discovered in 2022. In new research, we have for the first time tracked one of these pulsating signals back to its...

How is Donald Trump prioritizing funding for cancer research in 2025?

President-elect Donald Trump has announced a major initiative to prioritize funding for cancer research in 2025, pledging billions in federal support to combat one of the worlds leading causes of death. The plan includes...

Technology

China’s Nio Brings Firefly EV to Europe in 2025 to Challenge Mini and Smart

Chinas Nio is preparing to launch its Firefly EV in Europe by early 2025, aiming to rival Mini and Smart. As the company expands its presence, its also addressing tariff challenges with innovative battery-swapping stations...

Soaring EV Sales Spark Scramble for Lithium and Graphite as 2030 Supply Pinch Looms

A booming market could drive electric vehicle sales from 4.5 million this year to nearly 28 million by 2030, pressuring scarce battery resources. A new McKinsey analysis highlights looming shortages in lithium, manganese,...

Samsung Plans Ultra-Thin Galaxy S25 Slim to Rival iPhone 17 Air in 2025 Flagship Battle

Samsung is reportedly preparing to unveil its thinnest flagship yet, the Galaxy S25 Slim, early next year. The device, with a rumored sub-7mm thickness, is aimed at challenging Apples iPhone 17 Air while pushing the...

Tesla Addresses 'Cell Dent' Issues in Cybertruck Batteries, Sends Units Back to Gigafactory Texas

Tesla has discovered cell dent problems in its Cybertruck battery packs, prompting the automaker to send affected vehicles back to Gigafactory Texas for replacement. The issue affects inventory vehicles and highlights...
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