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IDR likely to advance further on more downside potential for Indonesian government bond yields, says Scotiabank

Feb 07, 2020 06:39 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The Indonesian rupiah is expected to advance further on more downside potential for Indonesian government bond yields, particularly if the coronavirus situation in China improves in the next one to two weeks, according to...

Australian bonds remain flat in muted trading amid rise in China’s death tolls

Feb 07, 2020 05:21 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The Australian bonds remained flat during Asian session of the last trading day of the week Friday amid a muted trading session that witnessed data of little economic significance amid rise in Chinas death tolls from the...

Blockchain Revolution Series

US Navy & Air Force Eye On Blockchain Platforms For Maintenance Of Messaging Confidentiality & Weapon Data

Feb 07, 2020 05:20 am UTC| Research & Analysis Digital Currency Commentary

Our reiteration continues as the lucrative panoramas among the Blockchain/FinTech space has led the mounting interests everywhere across all industries, including reputed institutions from Big 4 auditing firms to the...

U.S. productivity growth rebounds in Q4 2019

Feb 06, 2020 17:36 pm UTC| Commentary

U.S. productivity rose 1.4 percent quarter-on-quarter and 1.8 percent year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2019. This is a rebound from the third quarter due to slower growth in hours worked. Non-farm business output grew...

German industrial orders fall significantly in December

Feb 06, 2020 16:57 pm UTC| Commentary

German industrial orders for December disappointed with a considerable fall of 2.1 percent. Even if the data at the turn of the year are always to be interpreted with caution, this considerable decline implies that...

Thai consumer price inflation accelerates in January, BoT likely to adopt wait-and-see stance

Feb 06, 2020 13:46 pm UTC| Commentary

Thai consumer price inflation returns to the central banks target band in January. On a year-on-year basis, the headline inflation accelerated to 1.05 percent. Sequentially, the inflation accelerated a bit to 0.16 percent...

U.S. Treasuries gain ahead of weekly initial jobless claims, FOMC member Kaplan’s speech

Feb 06, 2020 13:23 pm UTC| Commentary Economy

The U.S. Treasuries gained during Thursdays afternoon session ahead of the countrys weekly initial jobless claims, scheduled to be released today by 13:30GMT, besides, FOMC member Kaplans speech, also due today by...

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Economy

BYD Factory in Brazil Faces Investigation as Chinese Workers Found in 'Slavery-like Conditions'

Brazilian officials discovered 163 Chinese workers in slavery-like conditions at a BYD factory construction site in Bahia. Workers faced withheld passports, long hours, and unsafe environments, sparking an ongoing...

Toyota Targets BYD and Chinese Rivals with Shanghai EV Factory for Lexus Production by 2027

Toyota is reportedly planning a new EV factory in Shanghai to independently produce Lexus models, starting in 2027. The move comes as the automaker faces stiff competition from Chinese rivals like BYD in the worlds largest...

Honda and Nissan Push 2026 Merger as Ex-CEO Ghosn Criticizes Bold Move

Honda and Nissan announced a groundbreaking 2026 merger that could reshape the global auto industry. While the move aims to rival Tesla and Chinese EV giants, ex-CEO Carlos Ghosn expressed skepticism about the partnerships...

Biden Hands China Chip Tariff Probe to Trump as Trade War Heats Up Over Semiconductor Dominance

The U.S. has opened a trade investigation into Chinese legacy semiconductors, aiming to curb Beijings state-driven chip buildup. The probe, announced just weeks before Donald Trumps inauguration, could lead to additional...

Musk’s X Raises Premium-Plus Plan to $22 With Creator Payouts and AI Features in Focus

X, the platform owned by Elon Musk, raised its premium-plus subscription to $22 in the U.S., emphasizing enhanced creator payouts and advanced AI-driven features like the Grok chatbot. The updated pricing takes effect for...

Politics

Biden’s ‘Shocking’ Clemency Frees Florida Killers in Escobedo Family Slaying, Sparks Outrage Nationwide

President Joe Bidens commutation of death sentences for two men convicted in the 2006 murder of a Florida family has ignited a firestorm of criticism across the country. Bidens decision, part of a broader clemency...

Biden's 'Secret' Meetings with Hunter's Chinese Associates Exposed in New Photos

Newly released photographs have surfaced, shedding light on then-Vice President Joe Bidens interactions with his son Hunter Bidens Chinese business associates during a 2013 trip to Beijing. These images, obtained by...

Biden's Clemency Sparks Outrage Over 'Kids-for-Cash' Judge and $54 Million Fraudster

President Joe Bidens latest clemency decisions have ignited bipartisan criticism, particularly over the commutation of sentences for two high-profile offenders. Among the nearly 1,500 individuals granted clemency this...

DeSantis Faces 'Critical Decision' on Rubio's Senate Successor Amid Trump's Cabinet Picks

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to assume office, his selection of Senator Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) for Secretary of State has prompted Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to identify a suitable replacement for Rubios...

Greene Warns 'Assassin's Actions' Could Lead to 'Single-Payer Healthcare' in America

In the aftermath of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompsons assassination, Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) has voiced concerns about potential political repercussions. She fears that the actions of the suspected...

Science

Philippines' 'Missile Acquisition' Plan Provokes China's 'Arms Race' Warning

The Philippines has announced plans to acquire the U.S.-developed Typhon missile system to bolster its maritime defense capabilities. This decision has elicited strong reactions from China, which warns that such a move...

Christmas Eve Asteroid' to Skim Past Earth at 14,743 mph Tonight, NASA Warns

NASA has announced that an asteroid, comparable in size to a 10-story building, will make a close approach to Earth on Christmas Eve. The space rock, designated 2003 SD220, is expected to pass by our planet at a speed of...

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...

Technology

'Drones Plummet onto Crowd' at Orlando Holiday Show, Prompting NTSB Investigation

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has initiated an investigation into a malfunction involving unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) that resulted in drones falling into the audience during a holiday show at Lake...

Apple Nears $4 Trillion Valuation as AI Momentum Fuels Investor Optimism

Apple is closing in on a historic $4 trillion market valuation as investor enthusiasm for its AI strategy and expected iPhone supercycle drive a 16% share surge since November. Apple Nears $4 Trillion Market Cap Amid AI...

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...

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,...

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...