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Australia’s trade deficit likely to have narrowed in April

Jun 01, 2016 12:45 pm UTC| Commentary

Trade deficit of Australia has been on a downward trend since January due to a mixture of strong growth in volume and a rebound in prices of export. The trend is likely to have continued in April; although at a slower...

Blackrock warns on equity valuations

Jun 01, 2016 12:41 pm UTC| Commentary

Worlds biggest asset manager BalckRock is warning against equities, calling the valuations do not look cheap given the risks ahead. Equities no longer look cheap. The MSCI World Index is up 14% from its mid-February...

US Treasuries rise on weak risk sentiment

Jun 01, 2016 12:35 pm UTC| Commentary

The U.S. Treasuries pushed higher across the curve on Wednesday alongside equity market weakness in the wake of weaker than expected Chicago PMI and Conference Board consumer confidence releases that showed continued...

Currency snapshot (commodity pairs)

Jun 01, 2016 12:24 pm UTC| Commentary

Dollar index trading at 95.67 (-0.13%) Strength meter (today so far) Aussie +0.44%, Kiwi +0.56%, Loonie +0.17% Strength meter (since last week) Aussie +1.35%, Kiwi +1.96%, Loonie -0.34% AUD/USD Trading at...

Japan’s sales tax hike postponed to Oct 2019; private consumption likely to grow

Jun 01, 2016 12:16 pm UTC| Commentary

Japan Premier Abe today stated that the hike in sales tax to 10% will be postponed to October 2019 from April 2017, in line with market expectations. This is the second time the hike in sales tax has been delayed....

Strong demand boosts German engineering orders for the 3rd straight month

Jun 01, 2016 12:11 pm UTC| Commentary

Germanys engineering orders rose for the third straight month in April on strong domestic demand that bolstered factory orders amid political and economic uncertainty over the Euro area. Engineering orders in Eurozones...

Spain’s rate of unemployment likely to have dropped in May

Jun 01, 2016 11:54 am UTC| Commentary

Recent indicators of the Spanish labor markets have hinted at a decelerating momentum from 2015. This trend is expected to be affirmed by the number of unemployed people in May. But the number of unemployed people is still...

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Economy

Fed’s Goolsbee Warns Inflation Remains Elevated, Signals Caution on Rate Cuts

Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee has cautioned that recent inflation data presents a challenge for the U.S. central bank, reinforcing a cautious stance on potential interest rate cuts. Speaking in a recent...

Trump Rejects Iran Proposal as Tensions Persist Amid Fragile Ceasefire

U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed dissatisfaction with Irans latest proposal for renewed talks, signaling continued deadlock in efforts to resolve the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict. Despite a ceasefire reached on...

EU Warns of Response as U.S. Considers 25% Tariffs on Car Imports

The European Commission signaled it is prepared to defend its economic interests after the United States threatened to impose new tariffs on European vehicles, raising concerns over a potential escalation in transatlantic...

Wall Street Mixed as Apple Earnings Boost Nasdaq and Oil Prices Ease

U.S. stock market performance ended mixed on Friday, with major indices showing resilience despite ongoing geopolitical tensions and fluctuating oil prices. The SP 500 and Nasdaq Composite posted gains, while the Dow Jones...

Gold Prices Slip Amid Iran Tensions and Rising Rate Concerns

Gold prices edged slightly lower on Friday, hovering near one-month lows after a volatile trading session. The precious metal continues to face pressure following consecutive monthly declines, as global economic...

Politics

Trump Signals Major U.S. Troop Reduction in Germany Amid NATO Tensions and Trade Disputes

U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to significantly reduce the American military presence in Germany, going well beyond the previously proposed withdrawal of 5,000 troops. Speaking briefly to reporters before...

Peru Election Results Under Scrutiny as JNE Calls for Comprehensive IT Audit

Perus National Jury of Elections (JNE) has officially requested a comprehensive and exhaustive IT audit of the ongoing general election results, intensifying focus on transparency and electoral integrity in the country....

Trump Signals Possible Renewal of U.S. Strikes on Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Saturday that the United States could potentially resume military strikes on Iran, highlighting ongoing tensions between the two nations. Speaking to reporters in West Palm Beach,...

Kim Jong Un Highlights Youth Role in North Korea’s Military and Political Agenda

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un recently met with delegates from the ruling partys youth league congress in Pyongyang, reinforcing the governments focus on young people as a driving force behind national development and...

Russian Forces Advance Toward Kostiantynivka as Fighting Intensifies in Eastern Ukraine

Russian troops are steadily advancing toward the strategic city of Kostiantynivka in Ukraines eastern Donetsk region, signaling a renewed push to gain ground near one of Ukraines most heavily fortified defensive zones....

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

U.S. Cybersecurity Pushes Faster Patch Deadlines Amid Rising AI-Driven Threats

U.S. cybersecurity officials are exploring significantly shorter deadlines for fixing critical vulnerabilities in government IT systems, driven by growing concerns that hackers are leveraging advanced artificial...

Apple Q2 2026 Earnings Surge as iPhone 17 Sales Drive Record Revenue

Apple delivered a strong fiscal Q2 2026 performance, reporting record-breaking revenue and profit growth fueled by robust iPhone sales and expanding services. The tech giant posted earnings of $2.01 per share on $111.18...

FBI Warns of China’s Expanding Hack-for-Hire Network Amid Extradition Case

The Chinese governments alleged hack-for-hire ecosystem is rapidly expanding and becoming increasingly difficult to control, according to a senior FBI official. Speaking on Thursday, FBI Assistant Director Brett Leatherman...

Taiwan Activates Backup Communications After Undersea Cable Break on Dongyin Island

Taiwan has activated emergency backup communications for Dongyin, its northernmost and strategically important island, after an undersea cable was damaged due to shifting shipwreck debris caused by severe weather. The...

Meta Raises 2026 Capex Outlook Amid AI Spending Surge, Shares Drop After Earnings

Meta Platforms has increased its full-year capital expenditure guidance for 2026, signaling continued aggressive investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure despite rising costs and market concerns. The company...