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Asia Roundup: Antipodeans ease on downbeat Chinese data, dollar declines on heightened U.S.- N. Korea tensions and fading prospects of Fed rate hike, Asian shares rebound - Monday, August 14th, 2017

Aug 14, 2017 06:25 am UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup Japan EconMin Motegi No need for new stimulus steps now Reuters Japan Q2 GDP +1.0% q/q, +4.0% annualized, +0.6% and +2.5% eyed Robust domestic demand, consumption +0.9% q/q, CAPEX +2.4%,...

Americas Roundup: Dollar slips after U.S. consumer price data misses expectations, Wall Street ends up slightly, Oil prices up amidst higher global demand, Nigeria instability-August 12th 2017

Aug 11, 2017 20:27 pm UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup US Core CPI MM, SA Jul 0.1%, 0.2% forecast, 0.1% previous. US Core CPI YY, NSA Jul 1.7%, 1.7% forecast, 1.7% previous. US CPI Index, NSA Jul 244.79, 244.90 forecast, 244.96 previous. US Core...

Europe Roundup: Sterling hits 3-week lows, dollar near 8-week trough against yen on escalating U.S.-North Korea tensions, markets eye U.S. CPI figures and FOMC speeches - Friday, August 11th, 2017

Aug 11, 2017 11:23 am UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup EUR/USD -0.12%, USD/JPY -0.13%, GBP/USD -0.11%, EUR/GBP -0.02% DXY +0.08%, DAX -0.34%, FTSE -1.06%, Brent -0.58%, Gold +0.12% EUR 2.5 billion vanilla option expiries 1.1750-65...

Asia Roundup: Aussie eases on RBA Lowe’s comments, dollar index steadies ahead of U.S. CPI data, Asian shares slump amid risk-off sentiment - Friday, August 11th, 2017

Aug 11, 2017 07:25 am UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup Australias central bank governor signals steady rates for a while yet China should be neutral if N. Korea fires first on U.S. - Global Times Central bank lending rules in question as NZ house...

Americas Roundup: Dollar hits eight-week low vs yen, gold hits two-month high, Wall Street dips, Oil slides on worries about global crude glut-August 11th 2017

Aug 10, 2017 20:06 pm UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup US PPI Final Demand YY Jul 1.9%, 2.2% forecast, 2.0% previous. US PPI Final Demand MM Jul -0.1%, 0.1% forecast, 0.1 previous. US Initial Jobless Claims w/e 244k, 240k forecast, 241k previous. ...

Europe Roundup: Sterling steadies on mixed UK economic data, dollar near multi-week lows against yen on rising geopolitical tensions, European shares slump - Thursday, August 10th, 2017

Aug 10, 2017 11:46 am UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup EUR/USD -0.43%, USD/JPY -0.17%, GBP/USD -0.12%, EUR/GBP -0.29% DXY +0.25%, DAX -0.68%, FTSE -1.05%, Brent +0.99%, Gold +0.17% Great Britain Jun Construction output vol y/y, 0.9% vs forecast...

Asia Roundup: Kiwi hits 3-week lows after RBNZ stands pat, dollar below 110 against yen on lingering N. Korea tensions, Asian shares tumble - Thursday, August 8th, 2017

Aug 10, 2017 06:21 am UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup N. Korea details Guam missile plan, calls Trumps warning a load of nonsense RBNZ less dovish on rates than expected, favours lower NZ$ UK house price growth weakest in over 4 years - RICS, +1...

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Economy

Impact of Iran-Israel conflict on Stocks, Gold and Bitcoin

Disclaimer: This is not investment advice. The information provided is for general purposes only. No information, materials, services and other content provided on this page constitute a solicitation, recommendation,...

Japan Posts 7.7% Growth in Machinery Orders

In a striking development that looks set to invigorate Japans economic prospects, a key gauge of capital spending in the country has seen its most significant jump in over a year. According to Cabinet Office data released...

How cuts to marginal income tax could boost the UK’s stagnant economic growth

The British prime minister recently claimed the UK economy has turned a corner. Rishi Sunak said inflation figures were encouraging, and proclaimed that 2024 would be the year Britain bounces back. According to his...

A sustainable future begins at ground level

In 2015, the United Nations adopted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a call to action in global partnership. By 2023 it appears that our progress has been far from satisfactory in achieving these...

Digital trade protocol for Africa: why it matters, what’s in it and what’s still missing

In February 2024, African heads of states adopted a draft protocol to regulate digital trade within the continent. This significant yet challenging course for Africas digital economy fits into the broader trade agreement,...

Politics

Nvidia RTX 4090D Embroiled in US-China Tech Rivalry; South Korea Navigates Chip Export Dilemma

The U.S. government has tightened export restrictions on high-performance semiconductor chips to China, including the Nvidia RTX 4090D, and is urging South Korea to enforce similar curbs, marking a significant escalation...

Canada needs a national strategy for homeless refugee claimants

One year after the federal government closed Roxham Road, refugee claims in Canada continue to increase: there were 143,785 in 2023 compared to 91,730 in 2022. The surprise announcement in March 2023 to modify Canadas...

Who will Trump pick as his running mate?

Being second in line for leadership of the most powerful country in the world is not an easy job. But for Mike Pence, vice president under Donald Trump, things were even harder than usual. As insurrectionists descended...

US and Japan Boost AI, Semiconductor Alliance; EU Eyes Reduction in China Dependence

Japan and the United States are poised to deepen ties in the high-tech sector, signaling a strategic move to enhance their global partnership with a focus on artificial intelligence and semiconductor...

US Finalizes Ban List for Chinese Chipmakers; Boosts Mexico Semiconductor Ties

The United States is finalizing a list of Chinese chip factories banned from receiving vital technology, aiming to curb Beijings tech advancements amid national security concerns. Concurrently, a US-Mexico semiconductor...

Science

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...

If life exists on Jupiter’s moon Europa, scientists might soon be able to detect it

Europa is one of the largest of more than 90 moons in orbit around the planet Jupiter. It is also one of the best places to look for alien life. Often termed an ocean world by scientists, observations to date strongly...

Exploding stars are rare but emit torrents of radiation − if one happened close enough to Earth, it could threaten life on the planet

Stars like the Sun are remarkably constant. They vary in brightness by only 0.1% over years and decades, thanks to the fusion of hydrogen into helium that powers them. This process will keep the Sun shining steadily for...

An eclipse for everyone – how visually impaired students can ‘get a feel for’ eclipses

Many people in the U.S. will have an opportunity to witness nearly four minutes of a total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024, as it moves from southern Texas to Maine. But in the U.S., over 7 million people are blind...

Technology

Tesla Cybertruck Recall: NHTSA Flags 3,878 Units for Pedal Issue

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has ordered a recall for Teslas Cybertruck, citing a severe pedal issue that necessitated temporarily halting deliveries to address potential safety...

ShibArmy Issues Critical Alert: No BONE Airdrops, Beware of Scams

The Shiba Inu community is on high alert as ShibArmy Scam Alerts warns against phishing emails falsely promising BONE airdrops. These fraudulent communications are designed to steal personal information and digital assets...

Michael Saylor Nets $370 Million from MicroStrategy Shares Amid Crypto Surge

Michael Saylor, the prominent bitcoin advocate and chairman of MicroStrategy, has capitalized on the companys robust stock performance this year, selling shares worth nearly $370 million. His strategic stock sales coincide...

Bitcoin Braces for $35 Trillion Market Shift With Upcoming Halving

As Bitcoin approaches its pivotal fourth halving today, experts forecast a dramatic surge in value, potentially reaching a $35 trillion market cap. This significant reduction in Bitcoin mining rewards from 6.25 to 3.125...

Shiba Inu Coin Shows Signs of Recovery: Factors Fueling Its Recent Rise

Shiba Inu, the self-proclaimed Dogecoin killer, stoked investor excitement today, April 19, as its price resumed upward. As the broader crypto market prepares for the impending BTC halving, the crypto market had a price...