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Binance's Investment Flow To Acquire Minority Stake In Crypto-Derivative Exchange, ‘FTX’

Dec 20, 2019 07:38 am UTC| Research & Analysis Digital Currency Insights & Views Commentary

Cryptocurrency derivatives market has continued to fetch numerous interests after the recent trends in the recent past. The renowned cryptocurrency exchange, Binance which happens to be the largest exchange in the...

German bunds flat in silent session after January GfK consumer climate index disappoints investors

Dec 20, 2019 07:31 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The German bunds remained flat during early European session of the last trading day of the week Friday amid a silent trading day that witnessed data of little economic significance after the countrys GfK consumer climate...

Malaysian headline inflation eases in November, BNM likely to remain on hold in 2020

Dec 20, 2019 07:05 am UTC| Commentary

Malaysian headline inflation came in below market expectations in November. On a year-on-year basis, the consumer price inflation came in at 0.9 percent, as compared with consensus expectations of 1.1 percent. This is a...

Yield on 10-year JGB hits 1-week high as BOJ’s Kuroda keeps upbeat view on growth

Dec 20, 2019 05:37 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The yield on 10-year Japanese government bonds hit 1-week high on Friday following upbeat comments from Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda. He said that global outlook has brightened somewhat due to preliminary...

Australian 10-year bond yield hits 5-week high on Sino-U.S. trade deal optimism

Dec 20, 2019 05:06 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The Australian 10-year bond yield hit 5-week high during early Asian session on Friday as the U.S.-China trade deal optimism flooded investor positive sentiments. However, no domestic data out in Australia today, markets...

FxWirePro: Asian markets flat, gold hovers around $1,480 mark

Dec 20, 2019 04:20 am UTC| Commentary

All the major Asian indices were trading on a flat note on Friday. Gold was trading around $1,478 mark while silver was trading around $17.02 mark. Japans Nikkei was trading 0.06 pct higher at 23,870.20...

Canadian retail sales likely to have rebounded in October on stronger auto sales

Dec 19, 2019 13:54 pm UTC| Commentary

Canadian retail sales data for the month of October is set to release tomorrow. According to a TD Economics research report, the retail sales are likely to have grown 0.5 percent in the month, owing to stronger auto sales...

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Economy

US Dollar Edges Higher as Inflation Data and Middle East Tensions Shape Market Sentiment

The U.S. dollar posted modest gains on Wednesday as investors weighed mixed signals from inflation data alongside escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the...

Gold Prices Drop as Strong Dollar, Rising U.S.-Iran Tensions Weigh on Market Sentiment

Gold prices fell sharply on Wednesday, declining more than 4% as investors reacted to a stronger U.S. dollar, heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, and changing expectations for Federal Reserve interest...

Oil Prices Surge Above $93 as Trump Escalates Iran Pressure and Strait of Hormuz Tensions Deepen

Global oil prices climbed sharply on Wednesday as U.S. President Donald Trump intensified pressure on Iran, raising concerns over prolonged disruptions in the Middle East and tightening global energy supplies. Brent crude...

Wall Street Slides as U.S.-Iran Tensions Escalate; Tech Stocks Extend Losses in 2026

Wall Street ended sharply lower on Wednesday as growing tensions between the United States and Iran overshadowed inflation data that largely met market expectations. Investors moved away from risk assets amid concerns...

New Zealand Unemployment and Inflation Debate Intensifies Ahead of 2026 Election

New Zealands economic outlook has become increasingly complicated as rising inflation and elevated unemployment place the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) under growing pressure ahead of the closely contested 2026...

Politics

Randy Villegas Advances to Face David Valadao in Key California Congressional Race

Democratic challenger Randy Villegas, an educator and community advocate, is projected to advance to the November general election following Californias open primary election held on Tuesday. According to U.S. media...

US Voters Prioritize Party Loyalty Over Candidate Controversies, Reuters/Ipsos Poll Finds

A new Reuters/Ipsos poll suggests that most American voters are unlikely to abandon their preferred political partys candidate, even when serious controversies surround them. The findings highlight the growing political...

Trump Nears Decision on Permanent U.S. Intelligence Chief as FISA Renewal Faces Senate Resistance

President Donald Trump is reportedly close to selecting a permanent Director of National Intelligence (DNI), according to U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson, as lawmakers debate the future of a key U.S. surveillance law set...

Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra Advance to California Governor Election After Primary Results

Republican political commentator Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra have officially advanced to Californias November 3, 2026, gubernatorial election after emerging as the top two candidates in the states June 2 open...

LePage Wins GOP Nomination in Key Maine House Race Ahead of 2026 Election

Former Maine Governor Paul LePage has secured the Republican nomination for Maines 2nd Congressional District, setting the stage for a closely watched showdown in the 2026 U.S. House election. The race is expected to draw...

Science

Blue Origin New Glenn Explosion Could Delay Launch Operations Until 2028

Blue Origin is facing a significant setback after a dramatic explosion involving its New Glenn rocket severely damaged a launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida. According to NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, repairs to the...

Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket Explodes During Launch Pad Test, Delaying Space Ambitions

Blue Origin suffered a major setback after its uncrewed New Glenn rocket exploded during a launch pad test in Florida on Thursday, raising new challenges for Jeff Bezos space company as it competes with Elon Musks SpaceX...

SpaceX Delays Starship V3 Launch Ahead of Potential Record IPO

SpaceX on Thursday postponed the highly anticipated launch of its 12th Starship rocket test from Texas after technical issues interrupted the final countdown. The company now plans to attempt the Starship V3 launch again...

Trump Administration Releases New UFO Files and Apollo Mission Records

The U.S. Defense Department has released dozens of previously classified UFO-related files following an order from President Donald Trump, sparking renewed debate over unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and government...

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...

Technology

Oracle Stock Falls Despite Earnings Beat as Company Plans $40 Billion Financing for FY2027

Oracle Corporation (NYSE: ORCL) delivered stronger-than-expected fiscal fourth-quarter 2026 results, surpassing Wall Street estimates on both earnings and revenue. Despite the positive performance and improved annual...

SpaceX IPO Demand Surges Past $250 Billion Ahead of Historic Market Debut

SpaceX, the aerospace company founded by Elon Musk, is attracting unprecedented investor interest ahead of what could become the largest initial public offering (IPO) in history. According to a Reuters report, investor...

Trump Administration Defends Anthropic AI Restrictions in Ongoing Federal Lawsuit

The Trump administration has defended its decision to restrict the use of Anthropics artificial intelligence products, arguing in a new court filing that the federal government acted lawfully after the AI company resisted...

OpenAI Files Confidential IPO Draft as AI Giants Race Toward Public Markets

OpenAI has confidentially submitted a draft S-1 registration statement to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), taking a major step toward a potential initial public offering (IPO). The move positions the...

Apple Unveils Enhanced Apple Intelligence and Next-Generation Siri at WWDC 2026

Apple has introduced the latest version of its Apple Intelligence platform at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2026, signaling a stronger push into the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence market. The...