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Australian bonds gain tracking firm U.S. Treasuries; investors eye May employment report

Jun 13, 2017 05:08 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The Australian bonds gained Tuesday tracking firmness in the U.S. Treasuries and as investors wait to watch the countrys employment report for the month of May, scheduled to be released on June 15. Also, market...

Australian economy likely to have added 10,000 jobs in May

Jun 12, 2017 23:04 pm UTC| Commentary

The data released last week indicated that the Australian economy grew at an annualized rate of 1.7 percent in the first quarter. Even with subdued growth, the labor market added 37,400 jobs in April. Most of the...

Central Banking Series

Bank of England likely to keep policy rate unchanged in June

Jun 12, 2017 23:03 pm UTC| Commentary

The Bank of England is set to meet this week for monetary policy meeting. According to a Wells Fargo research report, the central bank is expected to stand pat this week. In May, the BoE had voted 7-1 to keep the main...

Hungarian economy likely to expand 3.7 pct in 2017, internal demand to major drive growth

Jun 12, 2017 23:02 pm UTC| Commentary

The Hungarian economy is likely to be majorly driven by internal demand in 2017. In the first quarter of this year, the GDP growth expanded to 4.2 percent year-on-year. Investments rose 28.4 percent, strongly aided by low...

Central Banking Series

Bank of Japan likely to keep policy rate unchanged in June

Jun 12, 2017 23:01 pm UTC| Commentary

The Japanese central bank, Bank of Japan, is set to hold its monetary policy meeting this week. According to a DBS Bank research report, the central bank is likely to stand pat, maintaining its policy rate at -0.1 percent...

China’s industrial production growth likely slowed further in May

Jun 12, 2017 22:33 pm UTC| Commentary

In April, Chinas industrial production came below expectations, growing only 6.5 percent on a year-on-year basis, falling from Marchs 7.6 percent. The deceleration in production was because of weakness in overseas demand...

U.S. housing starts likely to have bounced back in May

Jun 12, 2017 21:07 pm UTC| Commentary

In April, the U.S. housing starts had dropped 2.6 percent to an annualized rate of 1.172 million units, coming in opposite to the consensus expectations of a modest rise. Multifamily starts dropped 9.2 percent, accounting...

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Economy

MOEX Russia Index Closes Flat as Gold Surges and Ruble Strengthens

Russian stocks ended Saturdays session little changed, with the MOEX Russia Index closing flat at 0.00% on the Moscow Exchange. Market activity remained subdued, reflecting a balanced performance across major sectors as...

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...

Politics

European Leaders Welcome Marco Rubio’s Munich Security Conference Speech, Stress Strong Transatlantic Alliance

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio struck a conciliatory yet candid tone at the Munich Security Conference, describing the United States as the child of Europe and calling for renewed unity within the transatlantic...

Trump’s Bad Bunny Super Bowl Criticism Sparks Concern Among Latino Republicans Ahead of Midterms

President Donald Trumps criticism of Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunnys Super Bowl halftime show is raising concerns among Republican strategists and Latino leaders as the party heads into crucial congressional elections....

Vietnam Approves SpaceX Starlink Satellite Internet Service Amid U.S. Trade Talks

Vietnam has officially granted SpaceX permission to deploy its Starlink satellite internet service in the country, marking a significant step in expanding high-speed connectivity across Southeast Asia. According to state...

Reza Pahlavi Urges U.S. Military Intervention as Iran Nuclear Talks Continue

Iranian opposition figure Reza Pahlavi has called for potential U.S. military intervention in Iran, arguing that decisive action could save lives and accelerate political change. Speaking to Reuters on the sidelines of the...

Zelenskiy Urges Serious U.S.-Brokered Peace Talks as Ukraine Faces Pressure Over Concessions

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he hopes upcoming U.S.-brokered peace talks in Geneva will deliver meaningful progress toward ending the war, while raising concerns that Ukraine is being asked too frequently...

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

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...

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....