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Norges Bank to deliver a 25bp rate cut on 19 March: Danske Bank

Feb 19, 2015 07:25 am UTC| Commentary

Quotes from Danske Bank: -While we see limited downside risk to the oil price, we - like the speculators - do not expect triple-digit oil prices any time soon and forecast Brent crude to only gradually recover towards...

Pace of oil price recovery will be important for Norges Bank's monetary policy in 2015: Danske Bank

Feb 19, 2015 07:23 am UTC| Commentary

Quotes from Danske Bank: -Norges Bank figures released yesterday showed that foreign banks (proxy for speculative flows) net bought NOK in the week to 15 February worth a total amount of NOK40m. -While this completes a...

Daily outlook for global fixed income markets

Feb 19, 2015 07:21 am UTC| Commentary

Quotes from Danske Bank: -The minutes from the January FOMC meeting had a dovish twist as many members were inclined to keep the fed funds rate at the lower bound for longer, citing weak inflation and other risks. The US...

One data point will be enough to change FOMC's view: Danske Bank

Feb 19, 2015 07:19 am UTC| Commentary

Quotes from Danske Bank: -US data received since the January FOMC meeting includes the January employment report, which was very strong. However, we doubt that one data point will be enough to change the Committees view,...

Market movers today

Feb 19, 2015 07:17 am UTC| Commentary

Quotes from Danske Bank: -The first ECB accounts (minutes) are published today, covering the 22 January meeting where the ECB announced its QE programme. Based on president Mario Draghis comments during the press...

Pressure on EUR/DKK remains on the downside: Danske Bank

Feb 19, 2015 07:15 am UTC| Commentary

Quotes from Danske Bank: -Pressure on EUR/DKK remains on the downside and despite Danmarks Nationalbank (DN) surprising the market last week by keeping its key policy rate unchanged at minus 0.75%, there is still...

Next support in EUR/NZD is 1.5010/1.4990: Lloyds Bank

Feb 19, 2015 07:13 am UTC| Commentary

Quotes from Lloyds Bank: -The stand out in the last 24 hours has been GBP, getting support from better than expected UK employment numbers and should keep the pound supported further into the weekend with 1.55-1.5550 the...

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Economy

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...

Italy's Meloni Warns EU of Russia’s Hidden Tactics Undermining Borders and Democracy

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has urged the EU to tackle Russias evolving security threats, citing illegal migration, public influence, and resource control. Speaking at a Finland summit, she emphasized that these...

Politics

Elon Musk Sparks Outrage Claiming 'Newsrooms Illegal for Republicans' in Wake of Shocking Journalist Data

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and X (formerly Twitter), has stirred debate once again by criticizing mainstream media. Citing recent data, Musk asserted that only 3% of journalists identify as Republican, calling it borderline...

Trump's 'Historic' 2025 Tax Cuts Promise the 'Largest' Reduction in U.S. History

President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to implement what he describes as the largest tax cuts in the history of the country upon taking office in 2025. This ambitious agenda aims to extend and expand the 2017 Tax Cuts...

Trump's 'Day One' WHO Exit Plan Sparks Debate as U.S. Set to Leave Global Health Body

President-elect Donald Trumps transition team intends to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO) on January 20, the day of his inauguration, according to reports from the Financial Times. This...

Trump's 'Two Genders' Policy Promotes Official Recognition of Only Male and Female by U.S. Government

President-elect Donald Trump has announced plans to establish an official U.S. government policy recognizing only two genders: male and female. This initiative is part of a broader agenda to reverse policies supporting...

Trump's 'Child Sexual Mutilation' Ban Promises Executive Orders to End Gender-Affirming Care Nationwide

President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to sign executive orders aimed at prohibiting gender-affirming medical treatments for minors, referring to such procedures as child sexual mutilation. This initiative is part of a...

Science

Emergency Declared as Bird Flu 'Spreads' to California Dairy Cows

California Governor Gavin Newsom has officially declared a state of emergency in response to the rapidly escalating bird flu outbreak. The declaration comes after avian influenza was detected in dairy cows, a rare and...

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

Apple Releases 'Urgent' Warning as iPhone Users Targeted by 'Mercenary' Spyware Attacks

Apple has issued an urgent alert to iPhone users, warning of sophisticated spyware attacks orchestrated by private entities targeting high-profile individuals. These mercenary spyware tools, notably Pegasus, can infiltrate...

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...