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Cryptocurrency Derivatives Series: Is CME's Ethereum Futures Trading Mechanism Underway?

Jul 08, 2019 07:52 am UTC| Research & Analysis Digital Currency Insights & Views

We have an array of derivatives markets for traditional asset classes, such as, from a range of stocks to mortgages, be it ETFs, index funds, index options or hedge funds, etc. Many Wall Street players are now, lined up...

Bonuses for clicks: the Herald Sun model can't be the future of journalism

Jul 07, 2019 15:28 pm UTC| Insights & Views Business

As newspapers around the world struggle with revenue, News Corp Australias Melbourne tabloid the Herald Sun is trialling a bold idea to lure more readers over its paywall. The plan is to give its reporters bonuses of...

How rehab helps heavy drug and alcohol users think differently

Jul 07, 2019 15:25 pm UTC| Insights & Views Health

Around 16,700 Australians stay in residential rehabilitation centers each year, most commonly for problems with alcohol, amphetamines and opiates. Rehab is a structured, drug- and alcohol-free environment. Residents...

How South Korea and Taiwan grew their economies, while Malaysia and Indonesia trailed behind

Jul 07, 2019 15:18 pm UTC| Insights & Views Economy

South Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia and Indonesia all suffered from Japanese occupation during the second world war. But in the decades of peace that followed, South Korea and Taiwan revived, grew their economies and became...

Four steps to make your lawn a wildlife haven – from green desert to miniature rainforest

Jul 07, 2019 15:17 pm UTC| Insights & Views Life

If you could ask British insects about the habitats they prefer, theyd probably tell you that you cant improve on grassland thats rich with wildflowers. For farmers, though, grassland is said to be improved if it has been...

Flying on Saturn’s moon Titan: what we could discover with NASA's new Dragonfly mission

Jul 07, 2019 15:16 pm UTC| Insights & Views Science

Flying on other worlds is the next leap in the exploration of our solar system. The Mars Helicopter will piggyback on the NASA Mars 2020 rover mission to demonstrate the technology. But this is only the start. The real...

English is changing in the EU with a vocabulary that differs from any recognised form of the language

Jul 07, 2019 15:16 pm UTC| Insights & Views

Britain is facing an uncertain future and an uneasy relationship with Europe after Brexit. Among other things, the countrys woeful inability to learn languages has been raised as a key stumbling block with the decline in...

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Economy

Saudi Oil Tankers Reverse Course as Houthi Threats Disrupt Red Sea Shipping

Two oil tankers carrying Saudi crude to Asia reversed course in the Red Sea after Yemens Iran-backed Houthi movement threatened to target vessels transporting Saudi oil, raising fresh concerns over global energy supplies...

Pakistan Seeks $10 Billion U.S. Exchange Stabilization Fund to Boost Forex Reserves

Pakistan has asked the United States for a $10 billion exchange stabilization facility to strengthen its foreign exchange reserves and reduce pressure on the Pakistani rupee, according to a Reuters report citing a source...

US Dollar Climbs to Weekly High as Middle East Tensions Lift Treasury Yields and Safe-Haven Demand

The U.S. dollar strengthened to its highest level in more than a week on Tuesday as rising Treasury yields and escalating conflict in the Middle East fueled demand for safe-haven assets. The Japanese yen, meanwhile,...

US Stock Futures Steady Ahead of Tesla, Alphabet Earnings as Iran Conflict Keeps Markets on Edge

U.S. stock index futures traded little changed late Tuesday after Wall Street rallied on the back of a strong rebound in technology shares, while investors shifted their attention to upcoming second-quarter earnings from...

Trump Announces 100% Tariff on Generic Drug Imports Starting in 2028

U.S. President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that his administration will impose a 100% tariff on all imported generic drugs beginning in 2028, giving pharmaceutical companies a two-year window before the new trade policy...

Politics

US-Backed Pediatric HIV Treatment Drops After Foreign Aid Changes, Study Finds

Around 77,000 fewer children worldwide received HIV treatment supported by the United States in the fiscal year ending October 2025 compared with the previous year, according to research presented at the AIDS 2026...

US, Solomon Islands Deepen Ties as Peace Corps Set to Return After 25 Years

The United States is strengthening its relationship with the Solomon Islands by reviving the Peace Corps program and expanding development assistance, signaling Washingtons continued focus on the strategically important...

US Sends First Humanitarian Aid Flight to Cuba Under $100M Assistance Plan

The United States has launched the first humanitarian aid flight to Cuba under a newly announced $100 million assistance initiative, marking a significant step in Washingtons effort to provide direct relief to the Cuban...

Rubio to Meet Wang Yi as Trump-Xi Summit Plans Advance Amid Election Meddling Dispute

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to meet Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Manila this week, a key diplomatic engagement that could pave the way for a highly anticipated summit between U.S. President Donald...

US Military Completes 11th Straight Day of Iran Strikes Amid Strait of Hormuz Security Concerns

The U.S. military has completed its 11th consecutive day of airstrikes against Iran, intensifying efforts to weaken Tehrans military capabilities and protect one of the worlds most strategically important shipping routes....

Science

Blue Origin New Glenn Explosion Could Delay Launch Operations Until 2028

Blue Origin is facing a significant setback after a dramatic explosion involving its New Glenn rocket severely damaged a launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida. According to NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, repairs to the...

Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket Explodes During Launch Pad Test, Delaying Space Ambitions

Blue Origin suffered a major setback after its uncrewed New Glenn rocket exploded during a launch pad test in Florida on Thursday, raising new challenges for Jeff Bezos space company as it competes with Elon Musks SpaceX...

SpaceX Delays Starship V3 Launch Ahead of Potential Record IPO

SpaceX on Thursday postponed the highly anticipated launch of its 12th Starship rocket test from Texas after technical issues interrupted the final countdown. The company now plans to attempt the Starship V3 launch again...

Trump Administration Releases New UFO Files and Apollo Mission Records

The U.S. Defense Department has released dozens of previously classified UFO-related files following an order from President Donald Trump, sparking renewed debate over unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and government...

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...

Technology

Wistron Opens $700M Texas AI Factory to Build Nvidia Superchips in U.S.

Taiwan-based Wistron Corp. (TW:3231), one of Nvidias leading manufacturing partners, has officially opened its first U.S. production facility in Fort Worth, Texas, marking a significant milestone in the expansion of...

Wistron Opens $700M Texas AI Factory to Build Nvidia GB300 Superchips

Taiwan-based Wistron Corp., a major Nvidia supplier, has opened its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Fort Worth, Texas, investing $700 million to expand artificial intelligence infrastructure production as global...

Super Micro Computer Stock Jumps 20% After Record AI Orders and Margin Surge

Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI) stock soared about 20% in after-hours trading on Tuesday after the AI server maker released a stronger-than-expected preliminary update for its fiscal fourth quarter, highlighting a...

US, China to Hold AI Talks Ahead of Xi’s September Visit

The United States and China are preparing to hold high-level artificial intelligence (AI) talks in September, marking the first official AI dialogue between the two countries under President Donald Trumps administration....

Morgan Stanley Downgrades Adobe, Workday as AI Transition Raises Growth Concerns

Morgan Stanley adopted a mixed outlook on the software sector on Tuesday, turning bearish on Adobe (NASDAQ: ADBE) and Workday (NASDAQ: WDAY) while maintaining an overall positive view of the industry. The investment bank...