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Russian bonds rally on strong oil prices

Apr 12, 2016 12:08 pm UTC| Commentary

The Russian 10-year bonds gained on Tuesday, following strong cues emerging from crude oil prices, pushing the yield of 10-year bonds down 1 bp. The Brent crude oil, a global benchmark for Russias main export, was lifted...

FX Hedging Strategy Series

FxWirePro: Brazilian political, fiscal and economical consolidation fuel BRL momentum - stay hedged for USD/BRL downside risks

Apr 12, 2016 12:07 pm UTC| Commentary Economy

USD/BRL Increased odds of a presidential impeachment pushed USD/BRL below 3.60 for the first time since August. A change in administration, however, does not guarantee new policies to address Brazils fiscal and economic...

Emerging Market Crisis Series

RUB more vulnerable to further tightening of US Fed policy in 2016

Apr 12, 2016 10:44 am UTC| Commentary

Since February, the USD/RUB pair has moved 13% lower and has closely tracked the move higher in crude oil. However, this correlation is expected to slightly wane even if the Brent crude price increases more than USD 50/bbl...

Emerging Market Crisis Series

Brazil’s economic activity likely improved in February, but economy to worsen in 2016

Apr 12, 2016 10:09 am UTC| Commentary

In February, Brazils trend pace of industrial output contraction rebounded, declining 9.8% as compared with Januarys fall of 13.6%, in spite of a sharp drop on seasonally adjusted and sequential basis. Also, the country...

Currency snapshot (major pairs)

Apr 12, 2016 09:59 am UTC| Commentary

Dollar index trading at 93.84 (-0.14%) Strength meter (today so far) Euro +0.11%, Franc +0.18%, Yen -0.35%, GBP +0.48% Strength meter (since last week) Euro +0.25%, Franc -0.11%, Yen -0.30%, GBP +1.27% EUR/USD...

Currency snapshot (commodity pairs)

Apr 12, 2016 09:45 am UTC| Commentary

Dollar index trading at 93.83 (-0.14%) Strength meter (today so far) Aussie +0.86%, Kiwi +0.53%, Loonie +0.40% Strength meter (since last week) Aussie +1.50%, Kiwi +1.46%, Loonie +0.93% AUD/USD Trading at...

UK headline and core CPI inflation accelerate above expectations in March, but Brexit blurs outlook

Apr 12, 2016 09:39 am UTC| Commentary

UKs core CPI and headline inflation rose unexpectedly in March, likely stimulated by an early Easter, according to Nordea Bank. Headline inflation in the UK accelerated to 0.5% on an annual basis, the most rapid pace since...

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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

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....

Medicare to Cover GLP-1 Weight-Loss and Diabetes Drugs Starting July 1

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Friday that the federal government is taking steps to expand access to GLP-1 medications for seniors enrolled in Medicare, with coverage expected to begin on July 1. This move could...

US Gaza Coordination Overhaul Raises Concerns Over Ceasefire and Aid Efforts

A U.S.-led coordination body operating near Gaza may soon undergo a major restructuring, raising fresh concerns about the effectiveness of international efforts to monitor the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and deliver...

U.S. Fast-Tracks $8.6 Billion Arms Sales to Middle East Allies Amid Rising Tensions

The Trump administration has approved over $8.6 billion in military sales to key Middle East allies, including Israel, Qatar, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates, bypassing the usual congressional review process. This...

Judge Rules Use of Military Lawyers in Civilian Prosecutions Is Lawful

A federal judge in Minnesota has ruled that the Trump administrations decision to assign military lawyers to assist in prosecuting civilians does not violate federal law. The decision comes from U.S. Magistrate Judge...

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

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...

Amazon Stock Dips Despite Record Earnings as AI Infrastructure Spending Surges

Amazon (AMZN) shares slipped 2.6% in after-hours trading on Wednesday, even after the company delivered record-breaking quarterly earnings that exceeded Wall Street expectations. The decline reflects investor concerns over...