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Latest Commitment of Traders positions (Equities and Bonds) as at April 18th 2017

Apr 24, 2017 08:04 am UTC| Commentary

CFTC commitment of traders report was released on Friday (21st April) and cover positions up to Tuesday (18th April). COT report is not a complete presenter of entire market positions; however, it represents a good chunk...

Singapore headline inflation edges higher on increases in energy related costs, administered prices

Apr 24, 2017 07:55 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Headline inflation in Singapore edged higher on the back of increases in energy related costs and administered prices. Core inflation pressures should, however, remain muted given the weakness in the labor market. This...

JGBs slide ahead of BoJ’s monetary policy decision, March consumer inflation

Apr 24, 2017 06:59 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The Japanese government bonds slid Monday as investors remain keen to watch the Bank of Japans (BoJ) monetary policy meeting, scheduled to be held on April 27. Also, markets will be focusing on the countrys March consumer...

Dollar likely to rise modestly against EM Asian currencies post 2nd round of French election, says Scotiabank

Apr 24, 2017 06:13 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The dollar is expected to rise modestly versus the Emerging Market Asian currencies after the second round of the French election and ahead of June Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. The Federal Reserve may...

New Zealand bonds witness losses tracking U.S. Treasuries, drop in global safe-haven demand post French election

Apr 24, 2017 05:36 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The New Zealand bonds witnessed losses on the first trading day of the week Monday, tracking weakness in U.S. Treasuries amid a drop in demand for safe-haven asasets post the first round of French elections held over the...

Asian markets mixed, gold stabilizes above $1,275 mark

Apr 24, 2017 04:43 am UTC| Commentary

All the major Asian indices were trading on a mixed note on the start of a new week. Gold was trading around $1,276 mark while silver was trading around $17.84 mark. Japans Nikkei was trading around 1.29 percent higher...

Australian bonds slump on investors’ rising risk appetite post first round of French elections

Apr 24, 2017 04:36 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The Australian government bonds slumped Monday on rising risk appetite of global investors post the first round of French elections concluded early today. Also, investors unwound hedges following a keenly-watched French...

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Economy

S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit Record Highs as AI Stocks Rally and Strong Jobs Data Boost Confidence

The SP 500 and Nasdaq closed at fresh record highs on Friday as investors poured into AI-related stocks and welcomed stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs data, reinforcing confidence in the resilience of the American economy....

Dollar Slips as Strong U.S. Jobs Data Reduces Fed Rate Cut Expectations

The U.S. dollar weakened on Friday after stronger-than-expected April jobs data reduced speculation about potential Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. Investor sentiment also improved after President Donald Trump stated...

European Stocks Fall as US-Iran Conflict Rekindles Energy Supply Fears

European stock markets closed lower on Friday as renewed military tensions between the United States and Iran rattled investor confidence and intensified concerns about global energy supplies. The escalating conflict...

Gold Prices Rise as Weaker Dollar and Iran Ceasefire Hopes Boost Safe-Haven Demand

Gold prices climbed on Friday and were set for a strong weekly gain as the U.S. dollar weakened following the latest U.S. jobs report. Investors also turned to safe-haven assets amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East and...

Oil Prices Rise Amid Strait of Hormuz Tensions and U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Uncertainty

Global oil prices climbed Friday as escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz continued to disrupt energy markets, despite U.S. President Donald Trump insisting that the ceasefire between Washington and Tehran remains...

Politics

Trump Reportedly Approves Plan to Remove FDA Commissioner Marty Makary Amid Growing Controversies

President Donald Trump has reportedly approved a plan to remove U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Marty Makary, according to sources familiar with discussions inside the White House. While officials say...

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...

US Revises UN Resolution on Iran Strait of Hormuz Attacks Amid Russia-China Opposition

The United States has revised its proposed United Nations Security Council resolution calling on Iran to stop attacks and mining activities in the Strait of Hormuz, but diplomats say the changes are unlikely to prevent...

Judge Delays SEC Settlement With Elon Musk Over Twitter Stock Disclosure Case

A federal judge has declined to immediately approve a proposed $1.5 million settlement between Elon Musk and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) tied to Musks 2022 Twitter stock purchase disclosures. The...

U.S., South Korea Launch Shipbuilding Partnership Initiative

The United States Department of Commerce and South Koreas Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the global shipbuilding...

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

Broadcom Eyes $35 Billion AI Chip Financing Deal With Apollo and Blackstone

Broadcom Inc. is reportedly in discussions with Apollo Global Management and Blackstone Inc. to secure around $35 billion in financing for its expanding artificial intelligence chip business, according to a Bloomberg...

Dell Stock Hits Record High After Trump Endorsement, AI Server Demand Fuels Rally

Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE: DELL) surged to an all-time high on Friday after receiving a public endorsement from President Donald Trump during a White House event. The president encouraged Americans to go out and buy...

TikTok Nears $400 Million Settlement With Trump Administration Over Child Privacy Lawsuit

TikTok and the Trump administration are reportedly close to reaching a $400 million settlement tied to allegations that the popular video-sharing platform violated U.S. child privacy laws. According to ABC News, the...

Trump Invites Top CEOs Including Nvidia, Apple, Boeing to China Summit With Xi Jinping

The Trump administration has reportedly invited executives from some of Americas largest corporations to join President Donald Trump on his upcoming trip to China next week, according to a Semafor report. The visit is...

CoreWeave Q1 2026 Revenue Surges as AI Infrastructure Demand Grows

CoreWeave reported mixed first-quarter 2026 earnings on Thursday, posting massive revenue growth driven by rising demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure, while widening losses reflected aggressive expansion...