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UK gilts slump after July employment report cheers investors; BoE policy decision in focus

Sep 11, 2018 09:00 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The United Kingdoms gilts slumped during European session Tuesday after the countrys employment report for the month of July cheered market participants. Investors will now remain focussed on the Bank of Englands (BoE)...

Hungary 2018 GDP forecast revised upwards to 4.3 pct y/y from 2 pct y/y: ERSTE Group

Sep 11, 2018 08:25 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Hungarys GDP forecast for this year has been revised upwards from 4 percent y/y to 4.3 percent y/y. Strengthening of household demand and investments should further contribute positively to this years GDP growth, according...

Australia ANZ-Roy Morgan weekly consumer confidence eases, still above average

Sep 11, 2018 07:11 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Australias ANZ-Roy Morgan consumer confidence eased 1.3 percent last week, after two straight weekly rises. Improvements in sentiment toward future finances and current economic conditions were not strong enough to offset...

USD/CNY likely to fluctuate within range of 6.70-6.90 in weeks ahead, says Scotiabank

Sep 11, 2018 05:35 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The USD/CNY currency pair is expected to fluctuate within a range of 6.70-6.90 over the coming months, with the USD/CNH pair trading at a premium to the former, with the central banks efforts managing market expectations...

Australian bonds trade nearly flat in subdued session; August employment report in focus

Sep 11, 2018 03:50 am UTC| Economy Commentary

Australian bonds traded nearly flat on Tuesday as investors remained sidelined amid a muted trading day that is scheduled to witness data of little economic significance. However, traders will eye the August employment...

Cryptocurrency Brief: Crypto pairs remain mixed, U.S. SEC announces to suspend two ETNs, Citigroup plans to launch DAR for less riskier investment in crypto – Monday, September 10th, 2018

Sep 10, 2018 12:56 pm UTC| Commentary Digital Currency Market Roundups Economy

BTC/USD: Bitcoin prices snapped losses during late European session Monday as investors sentiments started to recover after a hectic last week; however, the pessimism is still not over yet. After having touched the $7,000...

UK gilts narrowly mixed after July manufacturing production disappoints investors, trade balance improves

Sep 10, 2018 11:20 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The United Kingdoms gilts traded mixed during European session Monday after the countrys manufacturing production for the month of July disappointed market participants, missing expectations as well as down from the...

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Economy

What should you do if you can’t pay your rent or mortgage?

The cost of living crisis is making it difficult for many people to pay their bills, including housing costs. Private sector rents have increased by an average 9% over the year to February 2024, and rising interest rates...

Some experts say the US economy is on the up, but here’s why voters don’t think so

Many Americans are gloomy about the economy, despite some data saying it is improving. The Economist even took this discussion to TikTok. When its US editor John Prideaux examined inflation, wage and employment numbers,...

Electric air taxis are on the way – quiet eVTOLs may be flying passengers as early as 2025

Imagine a future with nearly silent air taxis flying above traffic jams and navigating between skyscrapers and suburban droneports. Transportation arrives at the touch of your smartphone and with minimal environmental...

Electricity from farm waste: how biogas could help Malawians with no power

In sub-Saharan Africa, over 600 million people (more than 50% of the population) are without access to electricity. Malawi has one of the worlds lowest electricity access rates just 14.1% of the total population have...

High interest rates aren’t going away anytime soon – a business economist explains why

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at its May 1, 2024, policy meeting, dashing the hopes of potential homebuyers and others who were hoping for a cut. Not only will rates remain at their current level a...

Politics

Donald Trump Allegedly Offers Oil Execs a Deal to Scrap EV Incentives for $1B Donation

Former President Donald Trump reportedly proposed a $1 billion deal to oil executives, offering to end electric vehicle (EV) subsidies in return for campaign funding, according to The Washington Post. This move underscores...

Taiwan is experiencing millions of cyberattacks every day

Taiwan stands out as a beacon of democracy, innovation and resilience in an increasingly autocratic region. But this is under growing threat. In recent years, China has used a variety of grey zone tactics to pressure...

What the Supreme Court is doing right in considering Trump’s immunity case

Following the nearly three-hour oral argument about presidential immunity in the Supreme Court on April 25, 2024, many commentators were aghast. The general theme, among legal and political experts alike, was a...

US student Gaza protests: five things that have been missed

Coverage of the recent student encampments at more than 50 universities across the United States has focused on confrontations between opposing groups of protesters or between protesters and police. The spectacle of...

Will Solomon Islands’ new leader stay close to China?

Former foreign minister Jeremiah Manele has been elected the next prime minister of Solomon Islands, defeating the opposition leader, Matthew Wale, in a vote in parliament. The result is a mixed bag for former prime...

Science

IceCube researchers detect a rare type of energetic neutrino sent from powerful astronomical objects

About a trillion tiny particles called neutrinos pass through you every second. Created during the Big Bang, these relic neutrinos exist throughout the entire universe, but they cant harm you. In fact, only one of them is...

The Mars Sample Return mission has a shaky future, and NASA is calling on private companies for backup

A critical NASA mission in the search for life beyond Earth, Mars Sample Return, is in trouble. Its budget has ballooned from US$5 billion to over $11 billion, and the sample return date may slip from the end of this...

Dark matter: our new experiment aims to turn the ghostly substance into actual light

A ghost is haunting our universe. This has been known in astronomy and cosmology for decades. Observations suggest that about 85% of all the matter in the universe is mysterious and invisible. These two qualities are...

A Nasa rover has reached a promising place to search for fossilised life on Mars

While we go about our daily lives on Earth, a nuclear-powered robot the size of a small car is trundling around Mars looking for fossils. Unlike its predecessor Curiosity, Nasas Perseverance rover is explicitly intended to...

The rising flood of space junk is a risk to us on Earth – and governments are on the hook

A piece of space junk recently crashed through the roof and floor of a mans home in Florida. Nasa later confirmed that the object had come from unwanted hardware released from the international space station. The 700g,...

Technology

Apple Nearing OpenAI Deal, Bringing ChatGPT to iPhone in iOS 18

Apple Inc. is on the brink of a breakthrough agreement with OpenAI, as sources reveal plans to incorporate the latters ChatGPT technology into the upcoming iOS 18. This move signals Apples robust stride into artificial...

Starlink Satellites Withstand 2024's Strongest Geomagnetic Storm

Starlinks satellite service withstood the most intense geomagnetic storm observed since 2003, maintaining connectivity amid widespread service disruptions. Starlinks Robust Network Tested by Geomagnetic...

Tesla Cybertruck Warranty Woes: Owner Shocked as Coolant Leak Not Covered After 35 Miles

In a stunning revelation, a Tesla Cybertruck owner found themselves embroiled in a warranty nightmare when their vehicle developed a coolant leak a mere 35 miles after purchase. Despite the truck being brand new, Tesla...

SHIB Surges in Token Burns; $0.00003 Price Target Grows Likely

This week, Shiba Inu burned a massive 175 million tokens, stoking optimism among holders despite a price retreat. The surge in token burns could pave the way for SHIB to reach the anticipated $0.00003 mark amid fluctuating...

Render (RNDR) Price Dips 3% After Recent 27% Surge: Key Factors Explained

In a surprising market shift, Render (RNDR) slipped by 3% today, cooling off from last weeks 27% rally. This dip follows significant whale transactions and heightened market volatility, spotlighting the fragile balance of...