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Currency snapshot (major pairs)

Sep 01, 2016 13:16 pm UTC| Commentary

Dollar index trading at 96.1 (+0.11%) Strength meter (today so far) Euro -0.14%, Franc -0.15%, Yen -0.52%, GBP +0.99% Strength meter (since last week) Euro -0.46%, Franc -0.74%, Yen -2.00%, GBP +1.09% EUR/USD...

Canadian bonds trade slightly lower following US Treasuries; weak crude limit yields growth

Sep 01, 2016 13:07 pm UTC| Commentary

The Canadian government bonds traded modestly lower Thursday following the losses in US Treasuries. Also, tumbling crude oil prices limited the growth in bond yields. The yield on the benchmark 10-year bond rose more...

US Government bonds plunge on marginal rise in initial jobless claims

Sep 01, 2016 12:54 pm UTC| Commentary

The US Treasuries saw downward pressure across the curve as fewer Americans filed applications for unemployment benefits last week, highlighting that the countrys job market remains healthy. Markets now look ahead to ISM...

Japan’s Q2 capital expenditure grows slowest in 18 months, company profits fall

Sep 01, 2016 12:51 pm UTC| Commentary

Japans capital expenditure grew at the slowest pace in 18 months during the second quarter, undershooting market expectations and adding fresh pressures on the central bank policymakers for additional steps to boost the...

FxWirePro: Buy Natural gas at dips and at breakout above $3

Sep 01, 2016 12:42 pm UTC| Commentary

The weekly natural gas inventory report will be released at 14:30 GMT today from U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). The inventory data has so far revealed that the weekly growth in inventory during the typical...

ECB unlikely to make any changes to monetary policy stance in September

Sep 01, 2016 12:36 pm UTC| Commentary Central Banks

The European Central Bank Governing Council is unlikely to make any alterations to the monetary policy stance during its meeting next week, noted Nordea Bank in a research report. Even if very low inflation might warrant...

U.K. construction sector likely contracted in August, albeit at slower pace

Sep 01, 2016 12:23 pm UTC| Commentary

Post the Brexit vote and under the uncertainty climate, the U.K. business investment and property stand out as the areas that have been impacted. The construction PMI for the nation had fallen sharply in June to 46 from...

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Economy

Copper Prices Hold Near Three-Week Low Amid Strong Dollar and Global Slowdown Fears

London copper prices stabilized on Tuesday after earlier slipping to a three-week low, as market sentiment remained pressured by a strengthening U.S. dollar and growing concerns over a potential global economic slowdown....

RBA Raises Interest Rates to 4.35% Amid Rising Inflation Risks and Middle East Tensions

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) increased its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 4.35% on Tuesday, a move widely anticipated by markets. The decision reflects growing concerns over inflation, particularly as...

Asian Currencies Hold Steady as RBA Rate Hike and Middle East Tensions Shape Market Sentiment

Asian currencies traded in a narrow range on Tuesday as investors remained cautious amid escalating geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran, while also focusing on central bank policy signals. Market...

European Stocks Volatile as U.S.-Iran Tensions Threaten Oil Supply and Global Markets

European stock markets showed volatility on Tuesday as escalating tensions between the United States and Iran raised concerns about global oil supply disruptions and economic stability. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index...

Iran Warns No Military Fix for Hormuz Crisis as Talks Show Progress

Irans Foreign Minister Seyed Araghchi has cautioned that escalating military actions will not resolve the ongoing Hormuz crisis, emphasizing instead the importance of diplomatic negotiations. In a recent statement,...

Politics

NATO Tensions Rise as Trump Reduces U.S. Troops in Germany

European leaders are intensifying diplomatic efforts to keep the United States committed to NATO as tensions escalate following President Donald Trumps controversial decision to withdraw 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany....

Dominican Republic Halts GoldQuest Mining Project Amid Environmental Protests

The Dominican Republic has ordered the suspension of all activities tied to GoldQuest Minings proposed gold and copper development, following large-scale protests driven by environmental concerns. President Luis Abinader...

South Korea Probes Explosion on HMM Vessel in Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Tensions

South Korea announced an investigation into the cause of an explosion and fire aboard a South Korean-operated cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping route. The incident, which occurred on Monday,...

Armed Suspect Shot Near White House After Firing at Secret Service Officers

A tense security incident unfolded near the White House on Monday when U.S. Secret Service officers confronted an armed and suspicious individual, leading to an exchange of gunfire and a brief lockdown of the area....

Rudy Giuliani Hospitalized in Critical but Stable Condition After Pneumonia

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani is recovering in a Florida hospital after being diagnosed with pneumonia, according to his spokesperson. The 81-year-old political figure remains in critical but stable condition,...

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

Intel Emerges as Key Contender in Apple’s Chip Manufacturing Strategy Shift

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) is reportedly exploring new partnerships with Intel Corp. (NASDAQ: INTC) and Samsung Electronics (KS: 005930) to manufacture its main processors, signaling a potential shift in its long-standing...

Palantir Reports Record Growth, Raises 2026 Revenue Outlook Above Expectations

Palantir Technologies delivered its strongest sales growth since going public, reporting impressive first-quarter 2026 results that exceeded Wall Street expectations and boosted investor confidence. The company announced...

Anthropic Secures $1.5B AI Venture Backed by Wall Street Giants, Shaking Software Sector

Anthropic has reportedly secured $1.5 billion in funding for a new artificial intelligence joint venture backed by major Wall Street firms, signaling a significant shift in the AI and enterprise software landscape....

Meta Plans $13B AI Data Center Financing in Texas Amid Surging Big Tech Investment

Meta Platforms is reportedly partnering with Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan Chase to secure a massive $13 billion financing package for its planned data center in El Paso, Texas. According to sources cited by Reuters, the...

Anthropic’s $1.5B AI Venture with Wall Street Firms Targets Private Equity Market

Anthropic is reportedly nearing completion of a major $1.5 billion joint venture with leading financial institutions, including Blackstone and Goldman Sachs, aimed at expanding the use of artificial intelligence tools...