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German bunds mixed after June services PMI edge tad up; eyes on eurozone May retail sales

Jul 03, 2019 11:05 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The German bunds remained mixed during European session Wednesday after the countrys services PMI for the month of June edged tad higher, while investors still eye the eurozones retail sales for the month of May, due for...

API reports large draw while market awaits EIA report

Jul 03, 2019 10:16 am UTC| Commentary

Oil benchmarks are moving lower despite larger than expected draw in inventory, OPEC+ agreeing to continue the production cuts, and geopolitical uncertainties surrounding Venezuela, Libya, and Iran. Key factors at play...

FxWirePro: U.S. Natural gas inventory preview

Jul 03, 2019 09:39 am UTC| Commentary

Natural gas is currently trading at $2.25 per MMBtu. Key factors at play in the natural gas market The price has succumbed to the broader down trend, which is targeting $1.6 per MMBtu. Supply bottlenecks remain...

ADP employment report preview

Jul 03, 2019 08:34 am UTC| Commentary

ADP employment data to be released at 12:15 GMT, is todays one of the most vital dockets from the US to be watched by market participants. This report is one of the key data that investors will use to gauge US economic...

FxWirePro: Gold on track to test $1500 resistance area

Jul 03, 2019 08:02 am UTC| Commentary

The yellow metal remains very well bid as it moves higher even as the USD remains strong. Below are the key fundamentals driving the yellow metal higher Recent actions and commentaries strongly suggests that the...

Global Geopolitical Series: U.S. Commerce department cracks down on re-exported steel from Vietnam worth billions of dollars

Jul 03, 2019 06:57 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Yet another signal from the Trump administration that the United States would no longer tolerate malpractices in trade. The latest actions by the U.S. Commerce Department takes on steel exporters from Taiwan, Vietnam, and...

Digital Currency Revolution Series: Prime Factor Capital (Crypto Hedge Fund) Bags License From FCA to Operate as AIFM

Jul 03, 2019 06:52 am UTC| Research & Analysis Digital Currency Insights & Views Commentary

Cryptocurrency has been the center of attraction in the recent past among the wide ranges of the asset class. Cryptocurrency derivatives, including cryptocurrency ETFs, futures, CFDs, and cryptocurrency options) have been...

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Economy

Kremlin Says New EU Sanctions Won’t Hurt Russian Banks

The Kremlin has dismissed concerns over the European Unions latest sanctions proposal, stating that additional restrictions on Russian banks are unlikely to disrupt the countrys financial sector or reduce bank...

Pakistan Economy Grows 3.7% in FY2026 Amid Strong Fiscal Performance

Pakistans economy is projected to expand by 3.7% in the fiscal year ending June 2026, according to the countrys annual economic survey released on Thursday. The report highlights improving macroeconomic indicators, lower...

European Stocks Rise Ahead of ECB Rate Decision as Investors Buy the Dip

European stocks moved higher on Thursday as investors returned to the market to buy undervalued shares following several weeks of pressure caused by persistent higher-for-longer interest rate expectations. Market...

US Stock Futures Rally as U.S.-Iran Peace Talks Boost Market Sentiment Despite Ongoing Strikes

U.S. stock index futures climbed sharply on Thursday as reports of ongoing peace negotiations between the United States and Iran helped ease investor concerns over escalating Middle East tensions. The positive developments...

ECB Set to Raise Interest Rates as Energy Shock Fuels Eurozone Inflation Concerns

The European Central Bank (ECB) is expected to end its year-long pause on interest rate increases this Thursday, signaling a more hawkish stance as rising energy costs and persistent inflation continue to challenge the...

Politics

Xi’s North Korea Visit Strengthens Ties and Elevates Kim Jong Un’s Global Standing

Chinese President Xi Jinpings recent two-day visit to North Korea marked a significant diplomatic milestone, with both Beijing and Pyongyang portraying the trip as a major success. The visit reinforced the growing...

U.S.-Iran Peace Talks Continue Despite Escalating Military Strikes

The United States and Iran continued negotiations over a potential peace agreement overnight, even as both countries exchanged military strikes for a second consecutive day, according to reports from CNN and Reuters....

FBI Faces Historic Security Challenge Ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup

The FBI is preparing for what Director Kash Patel describes as one of the largest security operations in U.S. history as the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off. With 48 teams, 36 base camps, 11 stadiums, and an estimated 3...

G7 Summit 2026 to Focus on Middle East Conflicts, Ukraine War, and Global Economic Challenges

The upcoming G7 Summit, scheduled for June 1517 in Evian-les-Bains, France, is expected to be dominated by discussions on the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, as leaders seek to maintain unity amid growing geopolitical...

Keiko Fujimori Narrowly Leads Peru Presidential Election as Overseas Votes Shift Race

Keiko Fujimori has regained a razor-thin lead in Perus closely contested presidential election, as overseas ballots pushed the conservative candidate ahead of her leftist rival Roberto Sanchez in one of the tightest races...

Science

Blue Origin New Glenn Explosion Could Delay Launch Operations Until 2028

Blue Origin is facing a significant setback after a dramatic explosion involving its New Glenn rocket severely damaged a launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida. According to NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, repairs to the...

Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket Explodes During Launch Pad Test, Delaying Space Ambitions

Blue Origin suffered a major setback after its uncrewed New Glenn rocket exploded during a launch pad test in Florida on Thursday, raising new challenges for Jeff Bezos space company as it competes with Elon Musks SpaceX...

SpaceX Delays Starship V3 Launch Ahead of Potential Record IPO

SpaceX on Thursday postponed the highly anticipated launch of its 12th Starship rocket test from Texas after technical issues interrupted the final countdown. The company now plans to attempt the Starship V3 launch again...

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...

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...

Technology

SK Hynix Stock Rebounds as AI Memory Chip Demand Fuels Expansion Plans

SK Hynix shares recovered from early losses on Thursday after reports revealed the companys ambitious plan to significantly expand its wafer production capacity over the next decade. The South Korean memory chip...

OpenAI May Slash AI Service Prices Amid Growing Rivalry With Anthropic

OpenAI is reportedly considering major price cuts for its artificial intelligence services as competition in the AI industry continues to intensify. According to a Wall Street Journal report citing sources familiar with...

Oracle Stock Falls Despite Earnings Beat as Company Plans $40 Billion Financing for FY2027

Oracle Corporation (NYSE: ORCL) delivered stronger-than-expected fiscal fourth-quarter 2026 results, surpassing Wall Street estimates on both earnings and revenue. Despite the positive performance and improved annual...

SpaceX IPO Demand Surges Past $250 Billion Ahead of Historic Market Debut

SpaceX, the aerospace company founded by Elon Musk, is attracting unprecedented investor interest ahead of what could become the largest initial public offering (IPO) in history. According to a Reuters report, investor...

Trump Administration Defends Anthropic AI Restrictions in Ongoing Federal Lawsuit

The Trump administration has defended its decision to restrict the use of Anthropics artificial intelligence products, arguing in a new court filing that the federal government acted lawfully after the AI company resisted...