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Re-entering long NOK (via SEK)

Aug 20, 2015 23:55 pm UTC| Commentary

The double dip in oil prices has given an opportunity to re-establish a core long NOK position, but this time versus SEK, according to RBC Capital Markets. Our reasons for being constructive on NOK are the same today...

USD data held firm in a general risk averse tone overnight

Aug 20, 2015 22:28 pm UTC| Commentary

Equities and fixed income held a general risk averse tone overnight, with the SP500 down 2%-to the lowest level since February-and bonds broadly bid up. In the commodity and FX spaces though, the mood was not the same,...

Eurozone growth loses steam slightly

Aug 20, 2015 16:06 pm UTC| Commentary Economy

Eurozone growth slowed slightly to 0.3% q/q in Q2, from 0.4% q/q in the two previous quarters. This slowdown can be attributed to the backlash in economic growth in France, the Netherlands and Austria. The modest rebound...

Asia currency devaluation spreads to Kazakhstan and Vietnam

Aug 20, 2015 15:58 pm UTC| Commentary

Kazakhstan, Central Asias largest crude oil producer, devalues their currency following Vietnams adjustment of their currency peg lower. This is certainly due to the shock waves being felt from last weeks multiple China...

Mexico GDP: Slower growth path pushes back rate hike expectations

Aug 20, 2015 15:50 pm UTC| Commentary

Mexicos GDP expanded by 0.5% q/q sa in Q2 15. This number was lower than our above-consensus forecast (0.9%, consensus: 0.4%) on the back of a strong performance in services (0.9%) offset by a flat print in industrial...

US existing home sales rise more than expected, Q3 GDP tracking unchanged

Aug 20, 2015 15:09 pm UTC| Commentary

Existing home sales increased more than expected in July, supported by a solid rebound in single-family units. Existing sales were up 2.0% m/m, to an annualized level of 5.590mn units. The outturn was stronger than...

Philadelphia Fed manufacturing index improved in August

Aug 20, 2015 14:36 pm UTC| Commentary

The Philadelphia Fed manufacturing index rose to 8.3 in August (previous: 5.7), a solid move up from last months reading, against consensus expectations for a moderate rebound to 6.5. New orders fell to 5.8 from 7.1,...

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Economy

Indonesia Fiscal Deficit Outlook: Fitch Signals Flexibility Amid Middle East War Risks

Indonesia may have limited room to exceed its legal fiscal deficit ceiling of 3% of GDP without facing an immediate credit rating downgrade, according to Fitch Ratings. The agency suggests that any breach would need to be...

Japan Inflation Rises in March Amid Energy Price Surge and Middle East Tensions

Japans consumer price index (CPI) inflation increased more than expected in March, driven largely by rising energy costs linked to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The latest government data shows that headline...

Asian Markets Mixed as Oil Prices Rise Amid Middle East Tensions and Ceasefire Uncertainty

Asian stock markets showed a mixed performance on Friday as rising oil prices and ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East weighed on investor sentiment. A fragile ceasefire and stalled U.S.-Iran negotiations...

U.S. Stock Futures Edge Higher as Ceasefire Extension and Intel Earnings Lift Sentiment

U.S. stock index futures moved slightly higher বৃহস্পতিবার evening following a weaker session on Wall Street, as investors responded to geopolitical developments and strong corporate earnings. SP 500 Futures climbed 0.2%...

Oil Prices Surge Amid Escalating U.S.-Iran Conflict and Strait of Hormuz Tensions

Oil prices climbed during Asian trading on Friday, driven by growing concerns over a prolonged U.S.-Iran conflict and ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Market sentiment remains tense after U.S. President Donald...

Politics

US and EU Strengthen Critical Minerals Partnership to Reduce China Dependence

The United States and the European Union are set to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening cooperation on critical minerals, marking a strategic move to secure global supply chains and reduce...

U.S. Army Soldier Charged in $400K Insider Betting Scheme on Maduro Capture

A U.S. Army Special Forces soldier has been charged by the Justice Department for allegedly using classified information to profit from bets on the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro. According to federal...

Trump Administration Launches Civil Rights Probe into NYC Education Department Over Pro-Palestinian Educators

The Trump administration has initiated a civil rights investigation into the New York City Department of Education (NYCDOE), focusing on alleged discrimination linked to a pro-Palestinian educators group. The U.S....

Lebanon-Israel Ceasefire Extended as U.S. Pushes for Peace Talks

The Lebanon-Israel ceasefire has been extended for three more weeks following high-level negotiations hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House. The meeting brought together Israels ambassador to Washington,...

Trump Plans to Invite Putin to G20 Summit in Miami, Report Says

U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly planning to invite Russian President Vladimir Putin to attend the upcoming G20 summit scheduled for December in Miami, according to a recent report by The Washington Post. The...

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

Intel Stock Surges as AI Chip Demand Drives Strong Q2 Forecast

Intel Corp delivered a bullish outlook for the second quarter of 2026, signaling a strong turnaround fueled by rising demand for AI data center chips. The company projected earnings per share (EPS) of $0.20, significantly...

Microsoft Commits $18 Billion to Expand AI and Cloud Infrastructure in Australia

Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) has unveiled a major investment plan worth A$25 billion (approximately $18 billion) in Australia, signaling a significant push to strengthen its artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing...

Elon Musk Signals Intel 14A Chips for Tesla’s Terafab AI Semiconductor Venture

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) CEO Elon Musk revealed new details about the companys ambitious semiconductor plans, confirming that the Terafab joint venture intends to leverage Intels advanced 14A chip manufacturing process....

Tesla Earnings Beat Expectations as EV Growth Holds Amid Robotics and AI Shift

Tesla reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter 2026 earnings, driven largely by resilience in its core electric vehicle business, even as the company continues shifting focus toward artificial intelligence, robotics,...

SK Hynix Reports Record Q1 Profit Surge Driven by AI Memory Chip Demand

SK Hynix Inc. (KS:000660) delivered a standout performance in the first quarter, reporting a dramatic surge in operating profit that exceeded market expectations. The South Korean semiconductor giant benefited...