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Norges Bank keeps interest rate on hold, likely to hike in June

May 09, 2019 12:57 pm UTC| Commentary Central Banks

The Norwegian central bank, Norges Bank, kept the interest rates on hold today, as was expected and in line with the March rate path. Furthermore, the central bank stated that the current assessment of the outlook and...

BSP likely to cut policy rate by 50bps this year, given lacklustre growth and soft inflation: DBS Group Research

May 09, 2019 08:42 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks Economy

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is expected to cut policy rate by 50bps this year, given lacklustre growth and soft inflation, according to the latest report from DBS Group Research. Philippines growth fell short to 5.6...

FxWirePro: BCB on focus among LatAm FX – Spot on BRL calls

May 08, 2019 14:22 pm UTC| Research & Analysis Central Banks

The Brazilian central bank should again leave its key interest rate unchanged today. Inflation climbed to 4.6% in March. The increase is likely to have continued in April. In our opinion, this speaks against a rate cut...

FxWirePro: BoC and USMCA continue to drive loony - Optionality for encouraging USD/CAD longs

May 08, 2019 13:25 pm UTC| Research & Analysis Central Banks

The USDCAD longs are adjusted, stopped higher on account of the range-break higher following the BoCs abandonment of its hiking bias. The new stop could not withstand the torrid drop in US short-end rates that ensued in...

Bank of Thailand stands pat, likely to stay on hold throughout 2019

May 08, 2019 12:04 pm UTC| Commentary Central Banks

The Bank of Thailand kept the policy rate on hold at 1.75 percent today, as expected, in a unanimous decision. Since the 25 basis point hike last December, this is the third straight meeting where the policy rate is kept...

FxWirePro: RBNZ stimulates Kiwis bears, NZD/JPY IV skews in sync with hopes of further cuts - ‘Debit Put Spreads’ best hedging vehicle

May 08, 2019 07:46 am UTC| Research & Analysis Central Banks

The RBNZ today cut the OCR 25bps to 1.50%. Both the market and analysts were divided on what action the RBNZ would take today, meaning a market reaction was guaranteed either way. Consequently, the majority ofNZD pairs...

RBNZ likely to cut OCR again in November, one more to follow early next year: ANZ Research

May 08, 2019 04:56 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks Economy

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) is expected to adopt a cut in the Overnight Cash Rate (OCR) at its moentary policy meeting in November, after having done so today, with one more to follow by early next year,...

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Economy

Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz Again After Brief Reopening, Rattling Global Energy Markets

Hopes for a restoration of normal energy shipping through the Strait of Hormuz collapsed within hours on Saturday after Iran reimposed tight restrictions on the vital maritime corridor, just a day after declaring it open....

Uranium Bull Market Gains Momentum Amid Supply Deficits and Geopolitical Tensions

The uranium market is entering a powerful new phase, with structural supply shortfalls and rising energy security concerns driving long-term bullish momentum. A recent special report from BCA Research confirms that the...

Energy Price Spike Won't Trigger Lasting Inflation, Analysts Say

A new report from BCA Research suggests that the recent surge in energy prices, driven by ongoing Middle East tensions, is unlikely to spark a prolonged period of runaway inflation in major global economies. According to...

Australia Extends Fuel Sulphur Relaxation Amid Iran War Supply Disruptions

Australia has extended its temporary easing of fuel-quality standards through September, as ongoing disruptions from the Iran war continue to strain the countrys fuel supply chains. Energy Minister Chris Bowen confirmed...

IMF Warns Middle East War to Deepen Economic Divide Across Latin America and Caribbean

The ongoing Middle East conflict is expected to widen economic inequality across Latin America and the Caribbean, according to the International Monetary Fund. While oil-exporting nations stand to gain short-term...

Politics

North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile Eastward Amid Rising Global Tensions

South Koreas Yonhap news agency reported on Saturday that North Korea launched an unidentified ballistic missile in an easterly direction. Military officials in Seoul are still analyzing the missiles type and flight...

U.S.-Iran Tensions Escalate as Hormuz Crisis Deepens Amid Ceasefire Strains

Fragile ceasefire negotiations between the United States and Iran are facing serious pressure after a dramatic weekend of escalating confrontations in and around the Strait of Hormuz. New reporting from the Wall Street...

Brazil, Spain, and Mexico Unite to Support Cuba Amid U.S. Blockade

During a high-profile international summit held in Barcelona, the leaders of Brazil, Spain, and Mexico came together to announce a strengthened commitment to providing coordinated humanitarian aid to Cuba. The meeting,...

UNICEF Condemns Killing of Aid Workers Delivering Water in Gaza

The United Nations childrens agency UNICEF has expressed outrage following the fatal shooting of two contracted truck drivers who were delivering clean water to families in the Gaza Strip. The deadly incident occurred on...

Iran Reopens Strait of Hormuz Amid Fragile Ceasefire and Ongoing Nuclear Tensions

Iran has temporarily reopened the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping following a U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, sparking cautious optimism in global markets. However, Tehran issued a stark warning...

Science

China vs. NASA: The New Moon Race and What's at Stake by 2030

The space race is back and this time, its a direct competition between the United States and China for dominance on the lunar surface. NASAs Artemis II mission recently made history when four astronauts flew farther into...

NASA Artemis II: First Crewed Moon Mission Since Apollo Takes Four Astronauts on 10-Day Lunar Journey

NASAs Artemis II mission launched Wednesday, marking humanitys return to crewed lunar exploration for the first time since the Apollo era. Carrying four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft, this historic 10-day mission...

NASA's Artemis II Mission: First Crewed Lunar Journey Since Apollo

NASA's Artemis II Crew Arrives in Florida for Historic Moon Mission

The four astronauts chosen for NASAs Artemis II mission have touched down at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, marking the beginning of final launch preparations for the first crewed lunar journey in over 50 years. NASA...

SpaceX Pivots Toward Moon City as Musk Reframes Long-Term Space Vision

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has revealed a significant shift in the companys near-term space exploration strategy, announcing that SpaceX is now prioritizing the development of a self-growing city on the Moon rather than focusing...

Technology

Iran’s AI memes are reaching people who don’t follow the news – and winning the propaganda war

A Lego-style Iranian military commander raps over a gangster beat: Our inbox is flooded with Americans saying they dont watch the news. They listen to our songs instead since your media is full of shit. This is the opening...

OpenAI's $20 Billion Cerebras Deal Signals Massive AI Infrastructure Push

OpenAI is reportedly set to spend over $20 billion with AI chip startup Cerebras over the next three years, marking a significant expansion of an already substantial computing partnership. According to The Information, the...

Tesla's Terafab: AI Chip Factory Eyes Taiwan's Semiconductor Talent

Tesla is actively recruiting semiconductor engineers in Taiwan for its ambitious Terafab project a fully vertically integrated AI chip manufacturing facility that aims to consolidate logic, memory, packaging, testing, and...

Japan to Subsidize Sony's Image Sensor Plant in Kumamoto with $380 Million

The Japanese government has announced plans to provide Sony with subsidies of up to 60 billion yen, equivalent to approximately $380 million, to support the construction of an image sensor manufacturing facility in...

NiSource Signs Long-Term Energy Deals with Alphabet and Amazon to Power Indiana Data Centers

NiSource, a U.S. utility company, has secured a long-term energy supply agreement with an Alphabet subsidiary to power a major data center in northern Indiana. The announcement also included an expanded partnership with...