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Improving Aussie Economic Environment Impacts AUD positively

Apr 17, 2015 06:37 am UTC| Economy

It has been noted with a keen observation that Australian macros are outperforming among major Asia Pacific (APAC) economies in the recent past. As a result, Australian economy headed into perfect boom in 2015.In the last...

Fitch: Spain Faces Slow, Uneven Housing Market Recovery

Mar 23, 2015 10:33 am UTC| Economy

Recent data suggests that Spains protracted house price correction is coming to an end, in line with Fitch Ratings forecasts. Improving credit supply will support the housing market, but weak fundamentals, particularly in...

Japanese government to raise is economic assessment report in March report - Nikkei

Mar 19, 2015 23:18 pm UTC| Economy

This (March assessment) will be the first upgrade since July of 2014 The assessment was downgraded in September and October due to slower consumption and has since remained unchanged since...

AUD/USD headwind strengthens

Mar 13, 2015 04:38 am UTC| Economy

Outbreak of offers slid AUD to fresh intraday low of 0.7674 c-0.40% USD strength weighs on disinterested pre-weekend market Below average turnover worsens slippage 0.7661 5-DMA slated technical ...

WSJ: Japan Has Plenty of Jobs, but Workers Still Struggle

Mar 13, 2015 00:32 am UTC| Economy

Notes from WSJ: Japans unemployment rate now sits near a 17-year low at 3.6%-a level that nearly qualifies as full employment, which traditionally would make wages rise But nonregular jobs have grown to 19.9 million...

Australia NAB: Conditions Stable,Confidence Down to 2013 Level

Mar 10, 2015 00:40 am UTC| Economy

Comments from NAB: Up to a 40% chance the Reserve Bank of Australia cash rate goes below 2% The capex subindex points to moderate expansion in non mining "Confidence also fell across all industries except...

Highlights from India budget 2015/16 that begins on April 1

Feb 28, 2015 10:25 am UTC| Economy

FISCAL DEFICIT Fiscal deficit seen at 3.9 percent of GDP in 2015/16 Will meet the challenging fiscal target of 4.1 percent of GDP Remain committed to meeting medium term fiscal deficit target of 3 percent of...

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Economy

Japanese Chemical Stocks Slide as China Launches Anti-Dumping Probe into Chipmaking Material

Shares of major Japanese chemical manufacturers declined sharply on Thursday after China announced the launch of an anti-dumping investigation into imports of dichlorosilane, a critical material used in semiconductor and...

Trump Proposes $1.5 Trillion U.S. Military Budget for 2027, Fueling Defense Stock Rally and Fiscal Concerns

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he wants the 2027 U.S. military budget to reach $1.5 trillion, a dramatic increase from the $901 billion defense budget approved by Congress for 2026. The proposal immediately...

Asian Currencies Trade Mixed as Dollar Firms Ahead of Key U.S. Jobs Data

Asian currencies traded in a narrow, mostly weaker range on Thursday as the U.S. dollar found modest support ahead of a closely watched U.S. labor market report due later this week. Investors across the foreign exchange...

Asian Stock Markets Slip as Wall Street Weakness Weighs, South Korea Hits Record on Samsung Rally

Most Asian stock markets moved lower on Thursday, tracking a weaker overnight close on Wall Street, as investors engaged in profit-taking after recent global equity record highs. However, South Korean equities stood out,...

RBA Deputy Governor Says November Inflation Slowdown Helpful but Still Above Target

A senior official at the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has said the recent slowdown in consumer price inflation is a positive development, but stressed that inflation remains uncomfortably high and above the central...

Politics

Steny Hoyer Announces Retirement, Ending Historic Career in U.S. House

Democratic Congressman Steny Hoyer has announced that he will not seek reelection, bringing an end to a distinguished career in the U.S. House of Representatives that has spanned more than four decades. The Washington Post...

Trump to Attend World Economic Forum in Davos with Senior U.S. Officials

U.S. President Donald Trump is set to attend the 2026 World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, marking his first in-person appearance at the annual global gathering since returning to the White House for a second...

Chevron Seeks Expanded U.S. License to Boost Venezuelan Oil Exports Amid Sanctions Talks

U.S. oil major Chevron is reportedly in discussions with the U.S. government to expand a crucial license that would allow it to increase crude oil exports from Venezuela, according to sources close to the negotiations. The...

U.S. DOT Withholds $160 Million From California Over Commercial Driver’s License Dispute

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced it is withholding $160 million in federal transportation funding from California, citing the states failure to cancel more than 17,000 improperly issued commercial...

Trump Administration Eyes Control of Venezuela’s Oil Industry to Push Prices Toward $50 a Barrel

The Trump administration is reportedly developing a far-reaching plan to exert long-term influence over Venezuelas oil industry, with the strategic goal of lowering global crude prices to around $50 per barrel, according...

Science

Neuralink Plans High-Volume Brain Implant Production and Fully Automated Surgery by 2026

Elon Musks brain-computer interface company Neuralink is preparing for a major expansion, announcing plans to begin high-volume production of its brain implant devices and transition to a fully automated surgical procedure...

Jared Isaacman Confirmed as NASA Administrator, Becomes 15th Leader of U.S. Space Agency

The U.S. Senate has officially confirmed billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as the new NASA administrator, making him the 15th leader in the agencys history. The confirmation, which took place on Wednesday, marks...

Senate Sets December 8 Vote on Trump’s NASA Nominee Jared Isaacman

The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee announced it will vote on December 8 on President Donald Trumps renewed nomination of private astronaut and tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman to lead NASA. Isaacman, known for his...

NASA Cuts Boeing Starliner Missions as SpaceX Pulls Ahead

NASA has significantly scaled back Boeings Starliner program after years of technical issues and delays, announcing that the next Starliner mission to the International Space Station (ISS) will fly without astronauts. The...

Blue Origin’s New Glenn Achieves Breakthrough Success With First NASA Mission

Blue Origins massive New Glenn rocket marked a major milestone as it completed its first mission for paying customers, sending two NASA satellites toward Mars and successfully landing its reusable booster at sea. The...

Technology

SK Hynix Shares Hit Record High as AI Memory Demand Fuels Semiconductor Rally

Shares of South Korean memory chip giant SK Hynix surged to a fresh all-time high on Thursday, reflecting growing investor optimism around booming demand for artificial intelligence (AI) memory products and a strengthening...

OpenAI Sets $50 Billion Stock Grant Pool, Boosting Employee Equity and Valuation Outlook

OpenAI has reportedly established a massive $50 billion employee stock grant pool, a move that underscores the companys aggressive strategy to attract, retain, and reward top talent as it continues to scale its artificial...

Ford Targets Level 3 Autonomous Driving by 2028 with New EV Platform and AI Innovations

Ford Motor Company has announced plans to bring Level 3 driver-assistance technology to market by 2028, marking a significant step toward hands-free and eyes-off driving on select highways. The advanced system will allow...

Samsung Forecasts Strong Q4 Profit on AI-Driven Memory Chip Boom

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (KS:005930) surprised markets by forecasting a stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter operating profit, driven by surging global demand for memory chips fueled by artificial intelligence. The...

FCC Exempts Select Foreign-Made Drones From U.S. Import Ban Until 2026

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced on Wednesday that it will exempt certain foreign-made drones and critical drone components from a broad import ban that was adopted in December, easing concerns...