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BSP likely to hike 25 bps each in both Q2 2017 and Q1 2018, says DBS Research

Sep 15, 2017 04:52 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks Economy

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is scheduled to next week and markets are looking for cues on the policy trajectory going forward. BSP has kept rates steady so far this year. We remain of the view that the central bank...

Asian markets mixed, gold hovers around $1,330 mark

Sep 15, 2017 04:30 am UTC| Commentary

All the major Asian indices were trading on a mixed note on Friday. Gold was trading around $1,330 mark while silver was trading around $17.75 mark. Japans Nikkei was trading 0.53 pct higher at 19,908.50 points. Hong...

Global Geo-political Series: Market reacts calmly as North Korea’s IRBM flies through Japan

Sep 15, 2017 04:18 am UTC| Commentary

The financial market is reacting calmly to the latest provocation from North Korea, which fired an Intermediate range ballistic missile (IRBM) through the airspace of Japan. According to reports, the missile reached an...

Australian bonds ease losses in muted trading after U.S. CPI inflation trigger December rate hike hopes

Sep 15, 2017 03:26 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The Australian bonds continued to incur losses, albeit at a slower pace after U.S. Treasury yields rose in the overnight session, with the two-year yield hitting a seven-week peak as domestic consumer prices rose,...

New Zealand’s annual current account deficit likely unchanged at 3.1 pct of GDP in Q2 - Westpac

Sep 14, 2017 22:58 pm UTC| Commentary

New Zealands annual current account deficit is expected to have remained the same in the second quarter. According to a Westpac research report, the current account deficit is likely to have stayed at 3.1 percent of the...

New Zealand housing turnover bounces in August, but overall trends remain weak

Sep 14, 2017 22:44 pm UTC| Commentary

Housing turnover in New Zealand managed to bounce in August in seasonally adjusted terms. Housing sales volume rose 4.7 percent sequentially after falling consecutively in the prior two months. However, on a year-on-year...

Hungarian central bank’s monetary policy likely to stay dovish in medium term – Erste Group

Sep 14, 2017 22:26 pm UTC| Commentary

In September 2016, the overhaul of the Hungarian monetary framework reached a new milestone as the 3M deposit was capped and would be lowered to HUF 300 billion by end-September. According to an Erste Group research...

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Economy

Asian Currencies Slip as Dollar Stabilizes Ahead of U.S. CPI Data

Asian currencies edged lower on Friday as the U.S. dollar steadied, with traders closely monitoring upcoming U.S. consumer price index (CPI) data for signals on the Federal Reserves interest rate outlook. Despite the daily...

Oil Prices Steady but Head for Weekly Loss as Supply Glut Concerns Weigh

Oil prices were mostly steady during Asian trading on Friday, yet both benchmark crude contracts remained on track for weekly losses after a sharp selloff in the previous session. Brent crude futures for April delivery...

Fed Governor Stephen Miran Warns Tight Monetary Policy Threatens U.S. Economic Growth

Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran cautioned that the central banks current monetary policy stance could pose a significant risk to U.S. economic growth. Speaking at a Dallas Fed event on Thursday, Miran argued that...

Japan, U.S. Speed Up Talks on $550 Billion Investment Deal Amid Tariff Pressure

Japan and the United States have agreed to accelerate negotiations on the first round of projects under Tokyos $550 billion investment package, as both sides work to resolve outstanding issues. Japanese Trade Minister...

Yen Surges After Takaichi Election Win as Markets Eye U.S. Inflation Data

The Japanese yen is on track for its strongest weekly performance in nearly 15 months after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichis historic election victory eased investor concerns about Japans fiscal stability. The currency has...

Politics

Munich Security Conference 2026: Transatlantic Tensions, Ukraine War and Europe’s Strategic Shift

One year after U.S. Vice President JD Vance sharply criticized European allies at the Munich Security Conference, transatlantic relations remain under intense strain. As global leaders gather again in Munich, Washingtons...

US Lawmakers Urge Taiwan to Boost Defence Spending Amid Rising China Threat

A bipartisan group of 37 U.S. lawmakers has urged senior Taiwanese political leaders to move forward with a stalled defence spending proposal, warning that the threat from China is intensifying. In a letter addressed to...

Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s $600 Million Public Health Funding Cuts to Democratic-Led States

A federal judge in Chicago has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from moving forward with $600 million in proposed public health funding cuts affecting four Democratic-led states. The ruling marks the latest...

U.S.–Taiwan Trade Agreement Sets 15% Tariff, Boosts Energy and Semiconductor Investment

The United States and Taiwan have finalized a reciprocal trade agreement that sets a 15% U.S. tariff rate on imports from Taiwan while paving the way for lower Taiwanese tariffs on nearly all American goods. The deal,...

Trump Ends Minnesota Deportation Surge After Protests and Political Backlash

President Donald Trump has agreed to wind down the controversial immigration enforcement effort known as Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota, marking a rare policy reversal amid mounting protests and bipartisan criticism....

Science

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...

SpaceX Prioritizes Moon Mission Before Mars as Starship Development Accelerates

Elon Musks SpaceX is shifting its near-term space exploration strategy, choosing to prioritize a return to the Moon before pursuing missions to Mars, according to a recent Wall Street Journal report citing sources familiar...

NASA and SpaceX Target Crew-11 Undocking From ISS Amid Medical Concern

NASA has confirmed that the agency, in coordination with SpaceX, is targeting no earlier than 5 p.m. Eastern Time (2200 GMT) on Wednesday, January 14, for the undocking of the SpaceX Crew-11 mission from the International...

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...

Technology

GE Aerospace Expands Singapore Engine Repair Hub with Automation and AI to Tackle Aviation Bottlenecks

GE Aerospace is accelerating automation and AI-driven innovation at its Singapore engine repair hub as global airlines grapple with maintenance delays, parts shortages, and extended turnaround times. At the center of this...

U.S. Commerce Department Reaches $252 Million Settlement With Applied Materials Over China Exports

The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced a $252 million settlement with Applied Materials, resolving allegations that the semiconductor equipment maker illegally exported U.S. chip manufacturing technology to China....

Russia Moves to Fully Block WhatsApp as Kremlin Pushes State-Backed MAX App

Russia has reportedly attempted to fully block WhatsApp, the popular messaging service owned by Meta Platforms, as part of its broader efforts to tighten control over the countrys digital space. According to a company...

Instagram CEO Defends Platform in Youth Mental Health Lawsuit Over Social Media Addiction Claims

Adam Mosseri, head of Meta Platforms Instagram, defended the companys product decisions during a high-profile trial in Los Angeles centered on allegations that social media addiction has contributed to a youth mental...

FTC Questions Apple News Over Alleged Bias Against Conservative Media

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has raised concerns about Apple News following allegations that the platform favors left-leaning media outlets while excluding conservative publications. In a letter addressed to...