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Holidays dent France's industrial production in May

Jul 10, 2015 06:20 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Frances manufacturing production recorded a sharp fall (-2.5% mom, -2.8% yoy). The numerous and fluctuating bank holidays distrubed the countrys industrial output in May. Last year, three bank holidays fell on a Thursday,...

Conditions in the global economy take a turn for the worse

Jul 09, 2015 17:41 pm UTC| Commentary Economy

The minutes of the June 16-17 FOMC cited Greece and China as risks but also confirmed that the US is moving towards conditions that would support a rate hike. However, since the middle of June, the news from the global...

MERS and Yen to take greater toll on Korea

Jul 09, 2015 11:09 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy

South Koreas central bank kept interest rates at record low of 1.5% but reduced the growth forecast amid economic slowdown. Today, the Central Bankreduced forecast for second quarter to just 0.4% from 1% revised...

Greece needs policies to employ people

Jul 09, 2015 10:16 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy

Half a decade of austerity, political changes have ravaged the countrys employment scenario. Todays release revealed that unemployment dropped marginally in April but remains staggeringly high at 25.6%. While...

Sweden 2016 wage negotiations round in focus

Jul 09, 2015 09:45 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The Riksbank wants to see is EUR/SEK staying at its current levels of 9.30, given the emphasis put on SEK in supporting the CPI recovery. A rise in import prices via SEK devaluation is likely the quickest and most direct...

Divergent monetary policies a more powerful EUR driver than Greek risks

Jul 09, 2015 09:43 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Euro has remained relatively resilient, despite a substantial deterioration of the situation in Greece. Although Grexit risks are negative for the Euro, data and divergence of monetary policies are more important drivers....

Unfavorable global and domestic conditions pat Brazilian Real

Jul 09, 2015 07:37 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The BRL traded with a weak tone on Wednesday losing around 1.5% vs. the USD. USD-BRL closed at 3.235. Developments in China weighed on the BRL performance throughout the day as this country is Brazils main trade partner...

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South Korea's Export Growth Falls to Seven-Month Low Amid Global Demand Concerns

South Koreas Export Growth Drops as Global Demand Slows South Koreas export growth slowed sharply in October, rising just 4.6% year-over-year to $57.52 billion, marking the smallest increase in seven months. This...

Macquarie Group Reports Lower-Than-Expected First-Half Profits Amid Commodities Slowdown

Macquarie Group Misses First-Half Profit Estimates as Commodities Trading Declines Macquarie Group, Australias largest investment bank, reported a first-half profit increase of 14% to A$1.61 billion (USD 1.06...

Dollar Holds Steady Ahead of U.S. Jobs Report, BOJ Signals Potential Rate Hikes

Dollar Maintains Stability Amid U.S. Jobs Report and Fed Speculation The U.S. dollar held steady against major currencies on Friday as investors anticipated the latest U.S. nonfarm payrolls report. This report is...

IMF Urges Japan to Balance Budget as Bank of Japan Signals Gradual Rate Hikes

IMF Calls for Budget Discipline in Japan Amid Rising Interest Rates As Japan considers additional spending plans, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) advised on Friday that the government should finance new...

Israel-Palestine Banking Waiver Extension: U.S. Warns of Economic Crisis Ahead

Israel Extends Palestinian Banking Waiver Amid Looming Economic Crisis Israel recently extended its banking cooperation waiver with Palestinian banks for an additional month, a move that U.S. officials warn could...

Politics

‘Garbage or Nazis?’ Gov. Tim Walz Defends Biden’s Remarks on Trump Supporters—‘He Was Very Clear!’ Critics Demand Apology

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is facing backlash after defending President Joe Bidens recent comment that referred to Trump supporters as garbage. In his statement, Walz, who recently compared Trump supporters to Nazis,...

‘America’s Going to Love It!’ Elon Musk Teases ‘Fun’ Second Trump Presidency—‘It’s Gonna Be Awesome!’ Sparks Mixed Reactions

In a tweet that has stirred up strong opinions across social media, billionaire Elon Musk shared his take on a potential second presidency for former President Donald Trump, calling it the most fun America has had in a...

‘A System Flaw Exposed!’ Non-Citizen Voting Incident at University of Michigan Sparks Outrage—‘Ballot Will Still Count!’

A 19-year-old student from China, enrolled at the University of Michigan, faces charges of illegal voting and perjury for allegedly casting a ballot in the 2024 U.S. election. The case has ignited a firestorm of...

U.S. Election Officials Brace for Disruptions Amid Misinformation and Threats

Heightened Security Measures in Key Battleground States Ahead of Election Day With the U.S. election just days away, officials across crucial battleground states like Philadelphia, Detroit, and Atlanta are...

Science

Breakfast Secrets: 'Fiber-rich Foods Are the Key to Weight Loss!' Experts Reveal Shocking Truth

Health experts often emphasize the importance of a balanced diet combined with regular exercise for weight management. However, for many, achieving these goals can be a daunting challenge. Instead of drastic food...

Scabies Surge Sparks Alarm: Doctors Warn Brits, 'Don't Ignore That Rash!'

Doctors in the United Kingdom are sounding the alarm over a dramatic rise in scabies cases, urging residents not to dismiss any signs of the itchy skin condition. Recent data shows that hospitals detected approximately...

Just 21 Minutes of Cycling a Day Is 'All You Need' for Total Health, Claims Expert

John Vinton, CEO of Aventon Bikes, insists that just 21 minutes of cycling each day can drastically enhance your health. This simple yet transformative practice can lead to a multitude of benefits, including reduced risks...

Urgent Alert: New COVID Variant Causes Alarming Symptoms—You Must Know This!

The UK is experiencing a rise in COVID-19 cases, with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) confirming that the XEC strain of the virus is spreading. This variant, a combination of the KS.1.1 and KP.3.3 strains, is...

Technology

OpenAI's ChatGPT Search Takes on Google—Here's How to Use It

In a bold move against Google, OpenAI has unveiled ChatGPT Search, enhancing its AI with powerful search capabilities. Powered by GPT-4o, this new feature is rolling out to ChatGPT Plus users. Heres how you can get started...

Nvidia’s $700 Million Run:ai Acquisition Triggers EU Red Flags Over Competition Concerns

Nvidias $700 million acquisition of Israeli AI firm Run:ai faces an EU regulatory review amid competition concerns in tech markets. EU regulators may require Nvidia to make concessions to secure final approval for the...

Elon Musk Fires Back at Zoox Co-Founder's Doubts Over Tesla FSD’s Robotaxi Readiness

Zoox co-founder Jesse Levinsons critique of Teslas Full Self-Driving tech sparked a pointed response from Elon Musk. Levinson questioned Teslas approach to autonomous driving safety, suggesting it isnt equipped for...

XRP Whale Drops 31M Tokens As SEC Battle Reaches Pivotal Moment

An XRP whale transferred 31 million tokens to Bitso, intensifying market chatter as Ripples legal showdown with the SEC hits a pivotal stage. With XRP hovering around $0.50 support, investors brace for possible sell-off...
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