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Australian bonds fall following better-than-expected February retail sales data; investors shrug-off global growth warnings

Apr 03, 2019 03:30 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Australian government bonds fell during Asian trading session Wednesday following a better-than-expected rise in the countrys retail sales data for the month of February, released early today. However, investors have...

Talks of U.S. recession bit overdone; fundamentals do not indicate a recession, says Wells Fargo

Apr 02, 2019 10:12 am UTC| Economy Commentary

Talk of an imminent U.S. recession is a bit overdone as underlying fundamentals of the U.S. economy do not indicate that recession is right around the corner, despite the yield curve inverted a bit recently, concluded...

Gilts gain as UK construction PMI contracts for 2nd straight month; risk of general election rises amid Brexit impasse

Apr 02, 2019 09:33 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The United Kingdoms gilts gained after the countrys March construction activity contracted for the second straight month, which pushed the 10-year yield down over 3 basis points. That was largely due to uncertainty over...

AUD/USD likely to rise towards 0.72 again coupled with more optimistic picture in China, says Commerzbank

Apr 02, 2019 08:23 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The AUD/USD currency pair is expected to be able to rise towards 0.72 again, coupled with a more optimistic picture in China, according to the latest research report from Commerzbank. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA)...

JGBs fall on improvement in risk sentiments; solid 10-year auction supports yields

Apr 02, 2019 06:44 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The Japanese government bonds closed lower Tuesday as investors shifted away from risk-haven assets after a 10-year auction attracted solid sales, thus pushing yields higher. The yield on the benchmark 10-year JGB note,...

Australian building approvals sharply rise in February, driven by increase in unit approvals

Apr 02, 2019 05:53 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Australias building approvals increased sharply in February, building on the small lift in January. This suggests we may be past the peak period of falling building approvals after the sharp declines in November and...

RBI likely to lower policy rate by another 25bp on Thursday to prop up India’s economic growth, says Scotiabank

Apr 02, 2019 05:34 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks Economy

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to lower its policy rate by another 25 basis points at its monetary policy meeting on Thursday afternoon to prop up Indias economic growth, after unexpectedly delivering a 25 bp...

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Economy

Beyond the spin, beyond the handouts, here’s how to get a handle on what’s really happening on budget night

Three weeks from now, some of us will be presented with a mountain of budget papers, and just about all of us will get to hear about them on radio, TV or news websites on budget night. The quickest way to find out what...

Johannesburg in a time of darkness: Ivan Vladislavić’s new memoir reminds us of the city’s fragility

Ivan Vladislavić is Johannesburgs literary linkman. He tells us, in the first pages of his new book, The Near North, that before cities were lit, first by gaslight and later electricity, people of means paid torchbearers...

Economist Chris Richardson on an ‘ugly’ inflation result and the coming budget

With Jim Chalmerss third budget on May 14, Australians will be looking for some more cost-of-living relief beyond the tax cuts although they have been warned extra measures will be modest. As this weeks consumer price...

Why is the London Stock Exchange losing out to the US

London Stock Exchange (LSE), which can trace its heritage to the coffee houses of the 17th century, is failing. The volume of shares traded is sharply declining, and some UK companies are swiftly moving to the US...

Why Germany ditched nuclear before coal – and why it won’t go back

One year ago, Germany took its last three nuclear power stations offline. When it comes to energy, few events have baffled outsiders more. In the face of climate change, calls to expedite the transition away from fossil...

Politics

Labour can afford to be far more ambitious with its economic policies – voters are on board

To say that the Labour party is flying high in the polls is something of an understatement. But despite its consistent lead against the Tories, the opposition finds itself in a rather odd position: on the cusp of power but...

History for sale: what does South Africa’s struggle heritage mean after 30 years of democracy?

One of my favourite statues is the one of Nelson Mandela at the Sandton City shopping centre in Johannesburg. Larger than life, its oversized bronze shoes shimmer in the evening light, polished by the hands of many...

Sudan: civil war stretches into a second year with no end in sight

In the early hours of April 15 2023, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) a Sudanese paramilitary force attacked the military airstrip in the town of Merowe and deployed troops across strategic locations in Sudans capital,...

Joe Biden Proposes Record 44.6% Capital Gains Tax in Latest Budget Plan That May Favor Cryptocurrencies

President Joe Biden has proposed raising the capital gains tax to an unprecedented 44.6% in a bold fiscal move, targeting the wealthiest Americans. This hike is part of his 2025 budget proposal to reduce income...

Turkey’s suppression of the Kurdish political movement continues to fuel a deadly armed conflict

The world has 91 democracies and 88 autocracies. Yet 71% of the worlds population (some 5.7 billion people) are living under autocratic rule, a big jump from 48% ten years ago. This trend towards authoritarianism can...

Science

A Nasa rover has reached a promising place to search for fossilised life on Mars

While we go about our daily lives on Earth, a nuclear-powered robot the size of a small car is trundling around Mars looking for fossils. Unlike its predecessor Curiosity, Nasas Perseverance rover is explicitly intended to...

The rising flood of space junk is a risk to us on Earth – and governments are on the hook

A piece of space junk recently crashed through the roof and floor of a mans home in Florida. Nasa later confirmed that the object had come from unwanted hardware released from the international space station. The 700g,...

Peter Higgs was one of the greats of particle physics. He transformed what we know about the building blocks of the universe

Peter Higgs, who gave his name to the subatomic particle known as the Higgs boson, has died aged 94. He was always a modest man, especially when considering that he was one of the greats of particle physics the area of...

Could a telescope ever see the beginning of time? An astronomer explains

The James Webb Space Telescope, or JWST for short, is one of the most advanced telescopes ever built. Planning for JWST began over 25 years ago, and construction efforts spanned over a decade. It was launched into space on...

US media coverage of new science less likely to mention researchers with African and East Asian names

When one Chinese national recently petitioned the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to become a permanent resident, he thought his chances were pretty good. As an accomplished biologist, he figured that news...

Technology

Huawei Leaks: Next-Gen Kirin CPU to Rival Apple's M3 Processor

Huaweis chip development team is rumored to be working on a next-generation Kirin CPU that could give Apples M3 a run for its money. The chip is expected to leverage the innovative Taishan V130 architecture, focusing on...

SHIB Burn Rate Soars 88% Following Major Shibarium Upgrade Announcement

Following a crucial upgrade announcement for Shibarium, Shibburn reports a dramatic 88.32% increase in the SHIB burn rate, removing millions from circulation and significantly boosting Shiba Inu coin holders. SHIB...

Solana Co-Founder Clashes with Vitalik Buterin, Champions Meme Coin Culture

In a bold social media move, Solanas co-founder Raj Gokal defended meme coins and subtly critiqued Ethereums Vitalik Buterin, stirring controversy in the crypto community. Solanas Gokal Defends Meme Coins, Warns...

Tesla Model 3 Performance Price Surges Days After Debut, Cybertruck Powershare Costs Skyrocket

Just days after Tesla released its Model 3 Performance, the company increased its price by $1,000. Meanwhile, a Tesla Cybertruck owner faces a staggering $30,000 quote for a Powershare installation, which would enable his...

Apple Partners with OpenAI for On-Device AI in iOS 18, Enhancing Privacy

Apple Inc. has reignited discussions with OpenAI to integrate advanced AI features into iOS 18, utilizing large language models entirely on-device. According to a Bloomberg report, this move promises to significantly...