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Shimon Peres was an Israeli nationalist first and a peacemaker second

Sep 28, 2016 16:30 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics

Shimon Peres, often described as the last of Israels founding fathers, has died at 93 after a major stroke. Peres was a pillar of the Israeli political scene from the states founding in 1948 until his death, and his...

US Election Series

Why America needs the virtues of humility

Sep 28, 2016 16:04 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics

In a recent speech full of allusions to Bible verses and Christian hymns at the National Baptist Convention in Kansas City, Hillary Clinton focused on Christian humility. She acknowledged that Humility is not...

US Election Series

US Election Series: Money flows to Trump camp after record viewing of first debate

Sep 28, 2016 12:43 pm UTC| Commentary Politics

Donald Trump may have lost a battle but he clearly hasnt lost the war. When it comes to raising money, there is no beating Hillary Clinton, who raised $143 million last month compared to $90 million by Donald Trump. After...

US Election Series

US Election Series: What worries the Democrats even after a debate win?

Sep 28, 2016 08:20 am UTC| Commentary Politics

It is now widely accepted that prepared Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton has secured a win against Unprepared Republican Candidate Donald Trump in the first Presidential debate. Yet the Democratic strategists and...

US Election Series

It’s not all about the president: why November's congressional elections matter too

Sep 27, 2016 18:15 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics

Many international observers of US politics ignore that the new American president, whoever that is, will have to deal on a daily basis with Congress. However, understanding Congress and its relationship with the...

US Election Series

Dear Mr Trump: here's how you build a wall

Sep 27, 2016 17:40 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics

Dear Mr Trump, As soon as you are inaugurated as the 45th president of the United States of America, I would dearly like to build for you and the American people the wall along the Mexican border. It will be, as you...

US Election Series

Trump melts down in his first debate with Clinton – will the voters now punish him?

Sep 27, 2016 17:36 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics

The big question going into the first debate of the presidential election was whether Donald Trump would decide to tone down the cartoonish, belligerent alpha male shtick that has carried him this far. The debate gave him...

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Economy

Activist Investor Starboard Value Takes $1B Stake in Pfizer, Calls for Strategic Overhaul

Activist investor Starboard Value has acquired a $1 billion stake in Pfizer to push for strategic changes in the U.S. pharmaceutical giant. This investment comes as Pfizer contends with declining sales of its COVID-19...

Asian Markets Rally Amid Strong U.S. Labor Data

Asian Stocks Surge, Dollar Hits 7-Week High Asian stocks surged on Monday, with the dollar reaching a seven-week peak against the yen. The rally was sparked by robust U.S. labor data, easing recession fears and reducing...

FxWirPro- Major Economic Events this Week

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U.S. Stock Futures Edge Up as Markets Eye Fed Signals and Q3 Earnings

U.S. Stock Futures Edge Higher After Strong Payrolls U.S. stock index futures saw slight gains on Sunday evening following upbeat sentiment from last weeks robust nonfarm payroll data. Investors now turn their focus...

U.S. Inflation, Fed Meeting, Earnings Season, and Oil Prices: A Market Outlook for the Week

U.S. September Inflation Data in Focus Thursdays Consumer Price Index (CPI) release is expected to show that inflation moderated at the end of Q3, following a stronger-than-expected jobs report last week. This data will...

Politics

Are Donald Trump's Parents Alive?

Donald Trumps rise to the presidency has been a widely discussed chapter in American political history, but what about the people who shaped him? Are Donald Trumps parents still alive? The answer may surprise those who...

Are Donald Trump and Melania Trump Getting a Divorce? Insider Reveals ‘Melania Is Ready to Walk Away'

Rumors about Donald Trump and Melania Trump heading for divorce have been circulating for years, but the chatter has only intensified in recent months. From speculations about Melanias absence at key events to reports of...

Are Donald Trump and Melania Trump Still Together?

Speculation about the status of Donald Trump and Melania Trumps marriage has been swirling for years. The former president and first lady, despite being thrust into the spotlight during Trumps presidency, have always...

Donald Trump Surges Ahead by 7 Points! 'America Wants Change,' Poll Shows He’s Leading Kamala Harris 52% to 45%

Donald Trump is riding a wave of momentum, as the latest Rasmussen poll shows the former president has taken a 7-point lead over Kamala Harris in a head-to-head matchup for the 2024 presidential election. According to the...

58% of Israelis Believe ‘Donald Trump Will Keep Us Safer’ – Kamala Harris Lags Behind at Just 20%

With the 2024 U.S. presidential election approaching, Donald Trump is gaining overwhelming support from Israel, as a recent survey revealed that 58% of Israelis believe Trump would better safeguard their nations security...

Science

SpaceX Prepares to Launch NASA’s Europa Clipper Mission to Jupiter’s Moon Next Week

SpaceX is gearing up for the much-anticipated launch of NASAs Europa Clipper mission to Jupiters moon, Europa, next week. After overcoming recent Falcon 9 setbacks, SpaceX has encapsulated the satellite within the Falcon...

Europe Pushes Back Against SpaceX's Efforts to Expand Starlink Direct-to-Cell Operations

European mobile network operators are opposing SpaceXs initiative to expand Starlink Direct-to-Cell services, urging the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to reject SpaceXs request to operate beyond standard...

SpaceX and T-Mobile Begin Testing Starlink Cellular Satellite Service Ahead of 2025 Launch

SpaceX and T-Mobile have reportedly initiated tests for their highly anticipated Starlink Cellular satellite service. Speculation emerged after users noticed satellite activity on their phones, fueling excitement ahead of...

SpaceX Pauses Falcon 9 Launches After Anomaly During Crew 9 Mission Investigation

SpaceX has suspended all Falcon 9 launches after an anomaly occurred with the rockets second stage during the Crew 9 mission for NASA. The second stage failed to land as planned, prompting an investigation and delaying...

Tesla’s $25K Compact Car Could Drive Bigger Stock Gains Than Robotaxi, Analyst Predicts

As anticipation builds for Teslas Robotaxi, some analysts believe the companys upcoming $25,000 compact car will have a more significant impact on its stock. Gary Black of The Future Fund argues that entering the...

Technology

Bitcoin ETFs on Brink of Toppling Satoshi Nakamoto’s Legendary $68 Billion BTC Fortress

With 4.68% of Bitcoins total supply now under their control, Bitcoin ETFs are set to topple Satoshi Nakamotos legendary $68.2 billion BTC holdings this month, marking a monumental moment for the crypto world. Bitcoin...

Shiba Inu (SHIB) Price on the Brink? Bollinger Bands Reveal Intriguing Twist

Shiba Inu (SHIB) might be gearing up for a significant price movement as it rises above the Bollinger Bands average. Despite a recent dip, bullish indicators suggest a potential upward trend if key levels hold. SHIB...

UAE Ends VAT on Crypto Transactions: Huge Win for Virtual Asset Companies

The UAE has scrapped value-added tax on crypto transfers and conversions, a landmark move retroactive to 2018. Virtual asset companies can now recover previously paid VAT and benefit from the countrys evolving...

Tesla to Raise $783 Million Through Debt Sale Secured by Prime Auto Leases

Tesla is set to raise $783 million by selling debt backed by prime automotive leases, Bloomberg reported. The deal, led by Societe Generale, is expected to be priced next week, marking Teslas second asset-backed security...

LEGO's Homepage Hit by 'LEGO Coin' Crypto Scam, Phishing Scheme Exposed in Minutes

LEGOs homepage was briefly hijacked on October 5, displaying a fraudulent LEGO Coin token promoting secret rewards. The phishing scheme directed users to a malicious website, but LEGO quickly removed the scam, ensuring no...