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Fed’s Powell increasingly worried on secular stagnation

Aug 08, 2016 08:21 am UTC| Commentary Economy Central Banks

Former treasury secretary Larry Summers, who has been warning along with other economists that the U.S. economy may be stuck in astate called secular stagnation may have found a worrying fellow at the U.S. Federal Reserve....

Imprudent to solely blame Brexit for BOE cuts; UK fundamentals to divulge intricacies of British business

Aug 08, 2016 07:36 am UTC| Insights & Views Central Banks

The divergence in theUK and US monetary policy expectations drove GBP/USD lower over the past week. Having briefly touched above 1.3350, the pair tumbled below 1.31 on Friday following the US data. The Bank of Englands...

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Chart of the Day: Kiwi hurts

Aug 05, 2016 14:50 pm UTC| Commentary Central Banks

The price of dairy in global auctions has risen more than 25 percent after bottoming in late 2015. The rise has been relatively steeper this year. But since the rise, the price has dropped more than 17 percent in New...

RBA wants currency to weaken; may slash rates if AUD upswings

Aug 05, 2016 12:45 pm UTC| Commentary Central Banks

The Reserve Bank of Australia has taken action in May as well as in August and cut its benchmark rate by 25 basis points each time to a historic low of current 1.5 percent. The central banks move to lower the rate was due...

Aussie strength remains a concern for the RBA

Aug 05, 2016 11:19 am UTC| Insights & Views Central Banks

In reaction to the notable appreciation of AUD since the start of the year, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has reacted in May and as recently as in August and lowered its key rate by 25bp respectively to a historic...

FX Hedging Strategy Series

FxWirePro: Bidding 3m cable risk reversals to arrest tail risks of Brexit and BOE easing

Aug 05, 2016 10:50 am UTC| Central Banks Research & Analysis Insights & Views

Yesterday saw the BoE deliver comprehensive easing including, a 25bp cut in Base Rate, 60bn in additional gilt purchases, 10bn of corporate bond purchases and introduce a new Term Funding Scheme. The total package exceeded...

Bank of England’s (BoE) balance sheet expansion will be larger than it meets the eye

Aug 05, 2016 10:18 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks

Yesterday, the Bank of England (BoE) delivered a comprehensive package of measures to address the weakness in the UK economy after the June referendum that could result in an eventual Brexit from the European Union. It...

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Economy

Bank of England Set to Hold Interest Rates as Inflation Risks and Iran War Impact Loom

The Bank of England (BoE) is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged this week as policymakers assess the growing economic risks tied to the ongoing Iran war and rising inflation pressures. After maintaining...

Chinese Chip Stocks Surge on AI Boom and Domestic Tech Push

Chinese semiconductor stocks rallied sharply on Monday, driven by continued optimism around the countrys artificial intelligence (AI) sector and renewed momentum from the launch of new AI models. Investors showed strong...

U.S. and EU Strengthen Critical Minerals Partnership to Reduce China Dependence

The United States and the European Union have taken a major step toward strengthening their supply chains for critical minerals, aiming to reduce reliance on China and boost advanced manufacturing capabilities. On Friday,...

Oil Price Forecasts Rise for 2026 as Middle East Supply Risks Persist

Global investment banks are raising their oil price forecasts for 2026 as ongoing supply disruptions in the Middle East continue to tighten the market. Goldman Sachs recently increased its outlook for crude oil, projecting...

Global PCB Prices Surge Amid Middle East Conflict and Supply Chain Disruptions

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is sending shockwaves through the global electronics industry, driving up prices of printed circuit boards (PCBs) and disrupting the supply of critical raw materials. PCBs are...

Politics

Russian Drone Strike on Odesa Injures Civilians and Damages Key Infrastructure

An overnight Russian drone strike on the southern Ukrainian city of Odesa injured at least 10 people, including two children, according to Ukrainian officials on Monday. The attack caused significant damage to residential...

Trump Urges Iran to Call for Talks as War Stalemate Disrupts Oil Markets

U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran can initiate negotiations to end the ongoing two-month conflict simply by making contact, even as diplomatic efforts show little progress. His remarks came as Irans Foreign Minister...

US Envoy Urges Taiwan to Approve Defense Budget Amid Rising China Tensions

The United States top diplomat in Taiwan has called on the islands opposition-led parliament to approve a comprehensive defense budget, emphasizing the urgent need for advanced military systems such as integrated air and...

Erdogan Condemns White House Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting, Voices Support for Trump

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed strong support for former U.S. President Donald Trump following a shocking shooting incident at the White House Correspondents Association dinner. According to an official...

Trump Gala Security Scare: Suspect Arrested After Attempted Attack on U.S. Officials

A dramatic security incident at a high-profile Washington gala has raised serious concerns about the safety of U.S. officials and the growing threat of political violence. Authorities arrested a 31-year-old suspect,...

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

DeepSeek Slashes AI Model Pricing to Boost Adoption and Challenge Global Rivals

Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek has significantly reduced pricing for its latest AI models, signaling a more aggressive push in the rapidly evolving AI services market. The company announced that it has...

U.S. Demand for Alternative Satellite Providers Remains Strong Amid SpaceX Regulatory Push

Demand for alternative satellite services in the United States continues to grow, even as SpaceX pushes regulators to tighten market access for foreign competitors. According to Eutelsat CEO Jean-Francois Fallacher, U.S....

SMC Corp Stock Surges as Palliser Capital Pushes for Major Share Buyback

Shares of SMC Corp (TYO:6273) surged sharply on Monday following news that activist investor Palliser Capital has taken a significant stake in the Japanese industrial automation company and is urging aggressive shareholder...

Taiwan Court Fines Tokyo Electron Unit $4.78M in Major TSMC Trade Secrets Case

A Taiwan court has imposed a significant penalty on the local subsidiary of Japan-based Tokyo Electron, highlighting the islands strict stance on protecting critical semiconductor technologies. The court fined the company...

DeepSeek V4 Launch Signals China’s Growing AI Independence with Huawei Chips

DeepSeek, a fast-rising Chinese AI startup, has unveiled a preview of its highly anticipated V4 model, marking a major step toward Chinas technological independence. The new model, optimized for Huaweis Ascend chips,...