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Low commodity prices, weak Chinese demand to continue to impact Australia’s economic performance

Apr 13, 2016 11:05 am UTC| Commentary

In the fourth quarter of 2015, the Australian economy expanded 0.6% q/q and 3% y/y. For the entire 2015, the economy expanded 2.5%. Weaker demand from China and low commodity prices are expected to negatively impact the...

Future of Coal Series

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Oil in Global Economy Series: Future of oil can be seen in present of coal

Apr 13, 2016 11:04 am UTC| Commentary

If I would have told you back in 2008, a company whose share price was trading at $1260, would go to zero in next eight years, you would have called me crazy, if I would have told you again in 2011 the same thing, when...

European bonds climb on weak industrial output, IMF’s growth outlook

Apr 13, 2016 10:57 am UTC| Commentary

The European bond prices edged higher on Wednesday after reading weak February Eurozone industrial production figures. Also, the International Monetary Fund lowered its world growth estimates for 2016 and 2017 on Tuesday...

BCB to lower interest rates in 2016 on stabilizing inflation, modest uptrend in USD/BRL likely

Apr 13, 2016 10:38 am UTC| Commentary

Inflation in Brazil has ultimately stabilized around the levels of 10% and is expected to decelerate in the following months because of base effects, according to Commerzbank. According to the Brazilian central bank, the...

UK economic growth to remain strong but slowdown a little in 2016, 2017

Apr 13, 2016 09:59 am UTC| Commentary

In 2015, the UK economy expanded strongly by 2.3%, mainly driven by business investment and private consumption that countered a continued drag from net exports. Even though the economic growth decelerated from 2014s...

German Bunds climb as institutions lower growth outlook

Apr 13, 2016 09:51 am UTC| Commentary

The German bonds gained on Wednesday as International Monetary Fund and German leading economic institute cuts 2016 economic growth outlook. The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note, which moves inversely to its...

FX Hedging Strategy Series

FxWirePro: How do currency baskets and CNY respond to Chinese trade balance?

Apr 13, 2016 09:45 am UTC| Commentary

China trade surplus came in at USD29.86 billion in March of 2016, up significantly from USD3.08 billion reported a year earlier but slightly less than market consensus, as exports rose while imports fell. A little point...

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Economy

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...

Dollar Gains Slightly as Yen Volatility Continues After Japan Intervention

Currency markets closely monitored the Japanese yen on Friday after suspected intervention by Tokyo triggered significant volatility, while the U.S. dollar began May with a modest rebound following April losses. The U.S....

Politics

Cuba Condemns New U.S. Sanctions, Calls Measures “Collective Punishment”

Cuba has strongly rejected the latest sanctions imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, describing them as unjust and harmful to its citizens. The response came from Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez, who...

Rising Tensions in US-Europe Relations Amid Trump Policies and Iran War

Recent developments in US-Europe relations have raised concerns among global leaders as tensions escalate due to policy disagreements and political rhetoric. European officials are increasingly uneasy following a series of...

Trump Expands Cuba Sanctions Targeting Key Sectors and Foreign Entities

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a sweeping executive order expanding sanctions against Cuba, intensifying pressure on the islands government and its international partners. According to White House officials, the...

US to Withdraw 5,000 Troops from Germany Amid Growing Rift with European Allies

The United States is set to withdraw approximately 5,000 troops from Germany, signaling rising tensions between Washington and its European allies amid the ongoing Iran conflict. The Pentagon confirmed the move, which will...

U.S. Weapons Delays Raise Concerns Among European Allies Amid Iran Conflict

The United States has reportedly warned several European allies to prepare for delays in the delivery of military equipment, as ongoing tensions and conflict involving Iran continue to strain American weapons stockpiles....

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...