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Americas Roundup: Dollar gains, euro at lowest since July, Gold slips, Oil eases from 2-1/2 year highs, focus on Saudi tensions-November 8th, 2017

Nov 07, 2017 21:01 pm UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup At N.Koreas doorstep, Trump warns of U.S. power while also striking conciliatory note. House Republicans seek U.S. tax vote next week; Fitch warns on deficit. OPEC sees slower growth in demand...

Europe Roundup: Sterling eases on Brexit talk concerns, euro hits multi-month low after ECB Draghi's comments, greenback gains as U.S. Treasury yields rise - Tuesday, November 7th, 2017

Nov 07, 2017 12:11 pm UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup EUR/USD -0.44%, USD/JPY 0.39%, GBP/USD -0.23%, EUR/GBP -0.19% DXY 0.36, DAX -0.01%, FTSE -0.23%, Brent -0.37%, Gold -0.39% Germany Sept Industrial Output MM -1.6% vs 2.6%, forecast...

Asia Roundup: Aussies eases post-RBA policy statement, dollar index off highs amid U.S. tax plan uncertainty, Asian shares at decade peak - Tuesday, November 7th, 2017

Nov 07, 2017 06:35 am UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup Australias central bank upbeat on growth, cautious on low inflation New Zealand PM Ardern: not concerned by fall in NZ dollar New Zealand launches cen bank review with eye on lifting...

Americas Roundup: Dollar falls slightly after biggest weekly gain this year, Sterling recovers ground, Gold jumps more than 1 percent, Oil surges 3 pct-November 7th 2017

Nov 06, 2017 21:02 pm UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup Trumps Seoul visit to put him at heart of North Korea nuclear standoff. Facing pockets of dissent, Republicans begin revising U.S. tax bill. Vital that UKs Brexit deal is in U.S. interests, says...

Europe Roundup: Sterling rebounds from multi-week lows, dollar trims gains against the yen as U.S. Treasury yields ease, oil prices hit 2-year peak - Monday, November 6th, 2017

Nov 06, 2017 12:14 pm UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup EUR/USD -0.11%, USD/JPY 0%, GBP/USD 0.27%, EUR/GBP -0.37% DXY flat, DAX -0.22%, FTSE -0.1%, Brent 0.55%, Gold 0.18% EZ Nov Sentix Index 34 vs 29.7, forecast 30.8 EZ Oct Markit Comp Final...

Asia Roundup: Aussie steadies ahead of RBA decision outcome, dollar hits 8-month high against yen on Fed tightening view, Asia shares off decade highs - Monday, November 6th, 2017

Nov 06, 2017 06:42 am UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup Trump says to push Japan for freer trade; calls ties better than ever Japan Oct services PMI, 53.4, 26-month high, last 51.0, sharp rise in new orders Japan Oct composite PMI, 53.4, 5-month...

Americas Roundup: Dollar rises after strong U.S. services, factory data, US indexes closes up, Gold hits one-week, U.S. crude touches two-year high after rig count drops-November 4th 2017

Nov 03, 2017 20:03 pm UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup US Oct Non-farm payrolls, 261k, 310k forecast, -33k previous 18k revised. US Oct Private payrolls, 252k, 303k forecast, -40k prev 15k revised. US Oct Unemployment rate, 4.1%, 4.2% forecast, 4.2%...

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Economy

Beyond the spin, beyond the handouts, here’s how to get a handle on what’s really happening on budget night

Three weeks from now, some of us will be presented with a mountain of budget papers, and just about all of us will get to hear about them on radio, TV or news websites on budget night. The quickest way to find out what...

Johannesburg in a time of darkness: Ivan Vladislavić’s new memoir reminds us of the city’s fragility

Ivan Vladislavić is Johannesburgs literary linkman. He tells us, in the first pages of his new book, The Near North, that before cities were lit, first by gaslight and later electricity, people of means paid torchbearers...

Economist Chris Richardson on an ‘ugly’ inflation result and the coming budget

With Jim Chalmerss third budget on May 14, Australians will be looking for some more cost-of-living relief beyond the tax cuts although they have been warned extra measures will be modest. As this weeks consumer price...

Inflation is slowly falling, while student debt is climbing: 6 graphs that explain today’s CPI

Australias inflation rate has fallen for the fifth successive quarter, and its now less than half of what it was back in late 2022. The annual rate peaked at 7.8% in the December quarter of 2022 and is now just 3.6%, in...

Why is the London Stock Exchange losing out to the US

London Stock Exchange (LSE), which can trace its heritage to the coffee houses of the 17th century, is failing. The volume of shares traded is sharply declining, and some UK companies are swiftly moving to the US...

Politics

Labour can afford to be far more ambitious with its economic policies – voters are on board

To say that the Labour party is flying high in the polls is something of an understatement. But despite its consistent lead against the Tories, the opposition finds itself in a rather odd position: on the cusp of power but...

History for sale: what does South Africa’s struggle heritage mean after 30 years of democracy?

One of my favourite statues is the one of Nelson Mandela at the Sandton City shopping centre in Johannesburg. Larger than life, its oversized bronze shoes shimmer in the evening light, polished by the hands of many...

Sudan: civil war stretches into a second year with no end in sight

In the early hours of April 15 2023, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) a Sudanese paramilitary force attacked the military airstrip in the town of Merowe and deployed troops across strategic locations in Sudans capital,...

Military conscription is returning to Europe, but is it really a more equal way of mobilising? What history tells us

The idea that conscription, defined as the compulsory enlistment of citizens for military service, can increase equality and instil a sense of solidarity that transcends traditional societal divides has echoed throughout...

Joe Biden Proposes Record 44.6% Capital Gains Tax in Latest Budget Plan That May Favor Cryptocurrencies

President Joe Biden has proposed raising the capital gains tax to an unprecedented 44.6% in a bold fiscal move, targeting the wealthiest Americans. This hike is part of his 2025 budget proposal to reduce income...

Science

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,...

Peter Higgs was one of the greats of particle physics. He transformed what we know about the building blocks of the universe

Peter Higgs, who gave his name to the subatomic particle known as the Higgs boson, has died aged 94. He was always a modest man, especially when considering that he was one of the greats of particle physics the area of...

Could a telescope ever see the beginning of time? An astronomer explains

The James Webb Space Telescope, or JWST for short, is one of the most advanced telescopes ever built. Planning for JWST began over 25 years ago, and construction efforts spanned over a decade. It was launched into space on...

US media coverage of new science less likely to mention researchers with African and East Asian names

When one Chinese national recently petitioned the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to become a permanent resident, he thought his chances were pretty good. As an accomplished biologist, he figured that news...

Technology

MicroStrategy Acquires 122 More Bitcoins, Total Holdings Soar to 214,400 BTC

In a bold move underscoring its commitment to digital currency, MicroStrategy announced the acquisition of an additional 122 bitcoins this April, taking its total holdings to 214,400 BTC. This acquisition, valued at...

Spot Bitcoin ETFs Begin Trading in Hong Kong, Marking New Investment Era

In a significant development, Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) commenced trading today in Hong Kong. This launch, eagerly anticipated by domestic and international investors, positions Hong Kong as a key hub for...

Tesla Clears Regulatory Hurdles for FSD Launch in China with Baidu's Help

Tesla and Baidu have joined forces to tackle Chinas rigorous FSD regulations, ensuring all Tesla operational data is stored in Shanghai, thereby adhering to strict data compliance measures. According to Reuters, a...

Samsung Teams With eSports Icon 'Faker' to Boost Odyssey Sales in China

Samsung Electronics has intensified its efforts in China by aligning with Lee Faker Sang-hyeok and the powerhouse T1 eSports team to promote their Odyssey gaming monitors. The collaboration was highlighted during an...

Ethereum Whales Sell Off 56K Coins, Fueling Fears of Further Price Drops

Whales have shaken the Ethereum market by dumping 56,000 coins, leading to widespread speculation about further price corrections amid the crypto markets broader instability. Impact of Whale Transactions on...