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U.S. FHFA home prices index in April, likely to continue appreciating at stable rate through 2017

Jun 22, 2017 17:46 pm UTC| Commentary

The U.S. FHFA purchase-only House Price Index rose in April and came in above the consensus expectations. The index was up 0.7 percent on a sequential basis, as compared with the consensus expectations of a rise of 0.5...

U.S. initial jobless claims rise slightly in mid-June, but continue to signal healthy labor market

Jun 22, 2017 16:55 pm UTC| Commentary

U.S. initial jobless claims rose slightly in mid-June. The initial and continuing jobless claims continue to hint at a healthy labor market. The initial jobless claims for the week ended 17 June rose by 3000 to 241k from...

Canadian retail sales continue to rise in April, likely to hold up well in months ahead

Jun 22, 2017 16:24 pm UTC| Commentary

Canadian retail sales continued to grow strongly in April. The first quarters momentum was carried into April. Retail sales rose 0.8 percent sequentially, coming in above consensus expectations of a rise of 0.2 percent and...

EUR/USD likely to reach 1.06 by end-2018, says Commerzbank

Jun 22, 2017 10:33 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The EUR/USD is expected to reach a level of 1.06 by the end of next year, having downside potential. Most of the analysts arguing for 1.20-ish levels simply extrapolate the medium-term upward trend in EUR/USD. Even the...

UK gilts jump on safe-haven demand, rising political instability

Jun 22, 2017 10:12 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The UK gilts rallied Thursday as investors poured into safe-haven instruments ahead of the Brexit negotiations in Brussels with an unstable political situation. The yield on the benchmark 10-year gilts, slumped 3 basis...

Commodities snapshot (energy)

Jun 22, 2017 09:05 am UTC| Commentary

Energy pack is mixed in todays trading. Weekly performance at a glance in chart table, Oil (WTI) Oil price remains under selling pressure for a fourth consecutive day, dogged by a supply glut in the market...

Currency snapshot (commodity pairs)

Jun 22, 2017 09:01 am UTC| Commentary

Dollar index trading at 97.53 (-0.02%) Strength meter (today so far) Aussie -0.03%, Kiwi +0.19%, Loonie +0.07% Strength meter (since last week) Aussie -0.88%, Kiwi +0.26%, Loonie -0.83% AUD/USD Trading at...

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Economy

ECB Expands Euro Liquidity Backstop to Strengthen Global Role of the Euro

The European Central Bank (ECB) has unveiled plans to permanently expand access to its euro liquidity backstop, opening the facility to central banks worldwide in a strategic move to reinforce the euros international...

U.S. Inflation Cools in January as Gas Prices Fall, Core CPI Signals Sticky Price Pressures

U.S. consumer prices rose less than expected in January, offering modest relief to households as gasoline and rental costs eased. However, persistent increases in service-related expenses suggest the Federal Reserve may...

U.S. Stocks End Mixed as January CPI Cools, Treasury Yields Slide

U.S. stocks closed mixed on Friday after a volatile trading session, as investors reacted to softer-than-expected January CPI data and falling Treasury yields. The SP 500 finished flat at 6,835.08, while the Dow Jones...

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...

Politics

Canada Calls for Regime Change in Iran Amid Rising U.S. Military Tensions

Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand has stated that Canada is seeking a change of government in Iran, underscoring Ottawas firm stance on Tehrans human rights record and diplomatic conduct. Speaking to The Globe...

Gideon Saar to Join Trump’s Gaza Peace Board Meeting as U.S. Unveils Reconstruction Plan

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar is set to attend U.S. President Donald Trumps first formal Board of Peace meeting on February 19 in Washington, according to two Israeli officials. The high-level summit is expected to...

Anduril Eyes $60 Billion Valuation in New Funding Round to Expand Defense Manufacturing and Autonomous Fighter Jet Development

U.S. defense technology firm Anduril Industries is reportedly in discussions to raise billions of dollars in fresh funding at a valuation of at least $60 billion, according to a recent report by The Information citing...

Trump Maritime Action Plan Targets U.S. Shipbuilding Revival and Port Fee Funding

The Trump administration has unveiled a sweeping Maritime Action Plan aimed at rebuilding U.S. shipbuilding and strengthening the nations broader maritime industry. The more than 30-page strategy outlines a long-term...

Peru Congress Schedules Debate on Motion to Remove President Jose Jeri Amid Scandal

Perus Congress has scheduled a key debate for Tuesday on a motion to remove President Jose Jeri, intensifying political uncertainty in the country. Congressional leader Fernando Rospigliosi announced the decision on social...

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

Grok AI Market Share Surges as xAI Faces Scrutiny Over Image Generation Controversy

Elon Musks AI chatbot Grok is rapidly gaining traction in the U.S., even as it faces mounting global criticism over the generation of non-consensual and sexualized AI images. According to data from app intelligence firm...

Lockheed Martin Secures $101M in U.S. Defense Contracts for AEGIS, F-35, and Missile Systems

Lockheed Martin has been awarded three U.S. Department of Defense contracts worth approximately $101 million, reinforcing its role as a leading defense contractor in advanced military systems, fighter jet support, and...

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...