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Bank of England (BOE) minutes ahead

Feb 18, 2015 08:07 am UTC| Insights & Views

Keeping the guards up will bode well for the pound traders as the market prepare for the two important releases from UK today. We are going to discuss probabilities regarding the releases what to expect. The unemployment...

US remain in a heavy hiring mode

Feb 17, 2015 18:40 pm UTC| Insights & Views

To understand the underlying job growth momentum we decided to look beyond the robust headline number of the non-farm payroll and take a deeper look into the other payroll numbers.In recent days the strength of the Job...

Australia suffers with business funding

Feb 17, 2015 15:15 pm UTC| Insights & Views

AUD/USD has fallen more than 25% since it traded above parity at 1.05 against the dollar on April 2013. The pair is currently trading at 0.78 level. We believe this trend to continue despite any short term revamp. The...

Yield spread adding pressure on the Pound

Feb 17, 2015 14:29 pm UTC| Insights & Views

The yield spread between the two year US treasury and UK Gilt has increased steadily, tilting the balance in favor of the US. The differential has risen sharply since the mid of 2014, as the Fed was nearing to the winding...

Short term important levels & snapshot – Currencies (Major)

Feb 17, 2015 13:07 pm UTC| Insights & Views

a) EUR/USD - News headlines growth outlook remains negative. Some of the economic data are turning positive throughout the Euro zone like Spanish GDP (2%), Euro area current account surplus (2.4% of GDP). Political...

Economic divergence exist, IMF reaffirms

Feb 17, 2015 08:39 am UTC| Insights & Views

Since the summer of 2014, US dollar has risen against all its major counterparts as well as most of its emerging market counterparts. US dollar Index currently trading at 94.36 and has risen consecutively for a record 7...

Oil supply glut still at large

Feb 16, 2015 15:18 pm UTC| Insights & Views

Since June 2014 crude oil has fallen more than 50% though in recent trades especially Brent crude showing some resilience. WTI is currently trading at $53/barrel and Brent trading above $62/barrel. The drop has so far been...

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Economy

Citi Predicts Fed to Cut Rates by 200 Basis Points Amid Economic Slowdown

Citi Research analysts predict the Federal Reserve will implement eight consecutive 25 basis point rate cuts starting in September, in response to signs of economic slowdown. The expected reductions would lower the...

Thai Minister Praises Philippines' Economic Surge at Bilateral Meeting

During a bilateral meeting, Thai Foreign Minister Sangiampongsa praised the Philippines rapid economic growth under President Marcos Jr., highlighting expanding economic ties and increased trade and investment between the...

Asia-Pacific Markets Mixed as Investors Await Key Economic Data from U.S., China

Asia-Pacific markets opened mixed on July 8 as investors awaited crucial economic data from the U.S. and China. Election results in France also indicated a divided parliament, influencing market sentiment. Asia-Pacific...

Poland Leads EU with Highest Annual Housing Price Increase at 18%

Poland recorded the highest annual housing price increase in the EU, rising 18% in the first quarter of 2024. Eurostat figures reveal that Polands prices surged due to strong demand, subsidies, and a housing shortage,...

Kenya’s Ruto Faces Backlash Over Tax Plan as Protests Rock Nation

Since taking office in 2022, President William Ruto has sought to stabilize Kenyas finances and assert his leadership. However, recent attempts to impose new taxes have led to widespread protests, resulting in violence and...

Politics

Minnie Driver Says Donald Trump Should Be in Prison After Hush Money Conviction

Actress Minnie Driver has publicly stated that former President Donald Trump deserves to be in prison following his conviction in the highly publicized hush money trial. Driver, known for her roles in films like Good Will...

Ex-Barack Obama Advisor Claims President Joe Biden Suffers From 'Denial, Delusion, and Defiance'

President Joe Biden is facing severe criticism from within his own party. A former senior advisor to President Barack Obama claims that Biden is suffering from denial, delusion, and defiance. These remarks have intensified...

Melania Trump Anxious as Son Barron Prepares for College Transition

As Barron Trump prepares to leave for college, his mother, former First Lady Melania Trump, is reportedly experiencing a mix of anxiety and excitement. Sources close to the Trump family reveal that Melania is deeply...

Senior White House Staffer Reveals Joe Biden’s Declining Abilities, Urges Him to Exit 2024 Race

A senior staffer inside the White House has revealed disturbing details about President Joe Bidens declining abilities, urging him to consider stepping down from the 2024 presidential race. The disclosure comes amid...

Frequent Visits by Parkinson’s Specialist to Joe Biden’s White House Raise Health Concerns

Concerns over President Joe Bidens health have intensified as it has been revealed that a Parkinsons specialist has visited the White House residence at least nine times since July 2023. Dr. Sarah Williams, a renowned...

Science

Study: Alcohol and Energy Drink Mix Impairs Memory and Learning in Rodents

Researchers at an Italian university found that mixing alcohol and energy drinks leads to long-term memory and learning issues in rodents. The study, published in Neuropharmacology, highlights the potential risks to...

SpaceX to Help NASA Deorbit ISS; Starlink Lands Major Comcast Business Partnership

SpaceX will develop the U.S. Deorbit Vehicle so that NASA can safely deorbit the ISS by 2030. Meanwhile, SpaceX Starlink secures a significant partnership with Comcast Business to enhance rural connectivity. NASA Taps...

Japan Discovers 230 Million Ton Manganese Deposits, Boosting EV Battery Industry

Japan has discovered 230 million tonnes of manganese deposits near Minami-Torishima Island, potentially transforming its EV battery industry by significantly reducing reliance on imports and providing enough cobalt and...

Keeping astronauts healthy in space isn’t easy − new training programs will prepare students to perform medicine while thousands of miles away from Earth

In the coming decade, more people will go to space than ever before as human spaceflight enters a new era. NASA, the European Space Agency and other governmental agencies are partnering to develop crewed missions beyond...

Nations realise they need to take risks or lose the race to the Moon

The Nasa-led Artemis-3 mission will place the first human boots on the surface of the Moon since Apollo 17s Gene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt left the lunar surface in December 1972. The goal of the Artemis programme is...

Technology

iPhone 16 Pro Specs Leaked, Apple Watch 10 Redesign, and AI Features Behind Paywall

Camera enhancements are also on the agenda. The iPhone 16 Pro is rumored to include a 48-megapixel primary sensor, allowing for superior photo and video quality, especially in low-light conditions. The device will likely...

Huawei's New Kirin SoC May Outperform Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, Rival Gen 3 Models

Huaweis forthcoming Kirin flagship system-on-chip (SoC) is rumored to deliver performance levels surpassing Qualcomms Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and may rival the yet-to-be-released Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 models. This development...

Ethereum's Scarcity Outpaces Bitcoin as ETF Anticipation Fuels Demand Surge

Ethereums scarcity is outpacing Bitcoin as ETF anticipation and rising investor interest drive a significant demand surge for ETH. Analyzing Ethereum and Bitcoin Exchange Balances The digital currency Ethereum (ETH)...

Taiwan Central Bank: No Timetable for CBDC, Public Hearings Set for Next Year

Taiwans central bank confirmed on Sunday there is no set timetable for its CBDC launch, highlighting the complexity of the process and planning public hearings next year. Challenges in Digital Currency...

Crucial Alert: Shiba Inu (SHIB) Community Warns of Fraudulent Schemes Misusing Its Name

The Shiba Inu community has issued a crucial alert, warning users to be wary of projects misusing the SHIB moniker for fraudulent purposes. Crucial Alert from Shibarmy Through its Shibarmy Scam Alerts account, the...