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French January INSEE business climate indicator likely to be strong

Feb 22, 2016 09:05 am UTC| Commentary

Frances INSEE business climate indicator is expected to be 102 in February, unchanged from January. The details point towards upside risks. The construction indicator is expected to continue rebalancing. The indicator has...

UK economy likely slowed down more than forecast in Q4 2015

Feb 22, 2016 08:04 am UTC| Commentary

The December 2015 Turnover and Orders in Production and Services Industries (TOPSI) services component posted at 1.5% m/m, resulting in the decline of 1.9% q/q in Q4 2015 in non-seasonally adjusted nominal terms after...

FxWirePro: S&P 500 at critical juncture- a look at short term opportunities

Feb 22, 2016 07:35 am UTC| Commentary

SP 500 is trading at critical juncture and bulls and Bears are having quite a fight. While one might point out that Bulls and Bears are always in fight but fight at this juncture is critical and result of the battle could...

Briferendum Series

Briferendum series: Pound up with deal on Friday, down with Boris on Monday

Feb 22, 2016 07:12 am UTC| Commentary

Pound suffered heavy swings over Britains deal with European Union, which got finalized on Friday among British Prime Minister David Cameron and 27 other members of European Union. On announcement of the deal, On Friday,...

Mexico’s real GDP likely grew in Q4 and FY2015 on stronger consumption growth

Feb 22, 2016 06:56 am UTC| Commentary

Mexicos supply-side data releases imply that the Mexican economy expanded 2.5% in Q4 2015 and FY2015. The nominal GDP is expected to have grown 5.1% y/y in Q4 and 5.1% in the entire 2015. Meanwhile, as the real GDP is...

Fundamentals to watch out for this week

Feb 22, 2016 06:52 am UTC| Commentary

Despite being risk heavy (FOMC minutes, US inflation) last week, last weeks trading was relatively directionless and can be best described as choppy. This week is equally risk heavy, if not more. What to watch out...

Emerging Market Crisis Series

Inflation in Brazil likely to moderate slightly in mid-February, food inflation likely to be major challenge in 2016

Feb 22, 2016 06:32 am UTC| Commentary

Brazils inflation in January was more than expectations at 10.71% y/y, as compared with Decembers 10.67% y/y, disproving the long-held opinion that inflation will moderate in 2016 with just the help of base effect. Indeed,...

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Economy

Tokyo Inflation Slows Despite Energy Pressures and BOJ Policy Outlook

Tokyos latest inflation data showed mixed signals in April, highlighting the complex balance between rising global energy costs and domestic government intervention. Japan inflation trends remain a key focus for investors,...

US Stock Futures Rise as S&P 500 and Nasdaq Hit Record Highs Amid Earnings Optimism and Iran Tensions

U.S. stock futures edged higher বৃহস্পতিবার evening following record-breaking performances from the SP 500 and Nasdaq Composite, as investors weighed strong corporate earnings against ongoing geopolitical uncertainty...

US Dollar Weakens as Yen Surges Amid Japan Intervention and Central Bank Moves

The U.S. dollar declined notably in global forex markets, with the Japanese yen emerging as a key beneficiary following reports of currency intervention by Japans authorities. The dollar index, which measures the greenback...

Markets Stay Strong Despite Oil Shock Concerns as Earnings Drive Investor Confidence

Global financial markets continue to show resilience despite ongoing geopolitical tensions and disruptions in oil supply. Analysts note that while the conflict involving Iran raised fears of a major oil shock, energy...

WTI Crude Oil Prices Rise Amid Iran Conflict Uncertainty

U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices edged higher at market open, gaining 41 cents or 0.43% to reach $105.50 per barrel. The increase follows heightened volatility driven by ongoing geopolitical tensions,...

Politics

U.S. Flags Vietnam as “Priority Foreign Country” Over Intellectual Property Concerns

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has officially designated Vietnam as a Priority Foreign Country in its latest annual intellectual property (IP) report, signaling heightened concern over the...

Japan Eases Arms Export Rules, Opening Door for Potential Ukraine Defense Support

Japans recent relaxation of its weapons export rules could pave the way for future discussions on supplying military equipment to Ukraine, according to Kyivs ambassador to Tokyo. The policy shift, led by Prime Minister...

FEMA Reinstates Employees After Dissent Letter, Signaling Shift in Workforce Stability

The U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has reinstated more than a dozen employees who were placed on administrative leave in August 2025 after signing a public letter criticizing agency leadership and...

Iran Threatens Prolonged Strikes as Strait of Hormuz Crisis Drives Global Oil Surge

Iran has warned it will launch long and painful strikes against U.S. positions if Washington escalates military action, intensifying tensions in the ongoing U.S.-Israeli conflict with Tehran. The situation has...

Lula Plans New Supreme Court Nomination After Historic Senate Rejection

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is preparing to submit a new nominee for the Supreme Federal Court after the Senate rejected his initial choice, marking a historic political setback. According to...

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...