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Regulatory Series on Cryptocurrencies: BIS Sheds Some Light on Evolution of CBDC Amid Pandemic Covid-19

Jun 29, 2020 08:32 am UTC| Research & Analysis Central Banks Digital Currency Insights & Views

Amid the widening of outbreak of Covid-19, various central banks across the globe seem to be inclined for the digital currency system. Day by day the total number of confirmed cases and reported casualties of the deadly...

FxWirePro: CBT Stuns Markets, Turkish Lira Drifts In Sideways – Uphold Call Spread To Hedge USD/TRY

Jun 26, 2020 13:38 pm UTC| Research & Analysis Central Banks Insights & Views

The Central Bank of Turkey (CBT) maintained status quo during its June meeting, kept benchmark one-week repo at 8.25 percent surprising markets that had forecast of a 25 bps rate cut, saying that pandemic-related rise in...

FxWirePro: The Bullish/Bearish Driving Forces Of USD/CAD, OTC Updates, And Options Strategy

Jun 26, 2020 13:13 pm UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views

Bullish Scenarios see USDCAD above 1.45 levels if: 1) A second COVID-19 wave catalyses another global sudden-stop and aggravates Canadas external deficits or 2) The renewed oil price war or demand shock drives...

FxWirePro: Loonie’s Outlook In Between Optimism And Headwinds – Quick Glance Quick Run Through On USD/CAD FX Derivates Trades

Jun 26, 2020 11:40 am UTC| Research & Analysis Economy Insights & Views

USDCAD has fallen a sizable 4% since our last publication, but this is reflective entirely of the broad dollars anti-cyclical properties and negative beta to risk, and is not indicative of outright CAD outperformance. CAD...

FxWirePro: NOK RV Trades – Add longs Against 50:50 Basket of GBP & CAD; Squared-off Vs USD

Jun 26, 2020 07:59 am UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views

The outlook for NOK is cautiously optimistic in 2H on several factors. An outsized fiscal response necessitated sales from the sovereign wealth fund thus causing the NB to buy NOK/sell FX in record amounts. Combined with...

Regulatory Series on Cryptocurrencies: US SEC Hammers Lobbyist CEO of AML Bitcoin With Fraudulent ICO Project

Jun 26, 2020 06:06 am UTC| Research & Analysis Digital Currency Insights & Views Commentary

The regulatory authorities across the globe have been very meticulous on the scope for fraudulent acts by the crypto-space. Especially, time and again, the U.S. SEC has always kept cautionary eye on the crypto regulation,...

Cryptocurrency Derivatives Series: Bitcoin Price Dynamics And Hedging Strategy Ahead of Options Expiry Season

Jun 26, 2020 05:35 am UTC| Research & Analysis Digital Currency Insights & Views

Bitcoin options of monthly quarterly volumes worth $1 billion is due for expiry. This is going to be the largest options expiration till date that usually appears to cause the huge volatility ahead of this event. However,...

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Economy

New World Screwworm Found Near U.S. Border Raises Threat to Cattle Industry and Beef Prices

A dangerous outbreak of the New World Screwworm has moved closer to the United States, raising serious concerns for the livestock industry and agricultural economy. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA),...

Iran-U.S. Nuclear Talks Remain Unresolved as Strait of Hormuz Risks Keep Markets on Edge

Iran has rejected suggestions that a final agreement has been reached with the United States, emphasizing that negotiations surrounding its nuclear program remain ongoing. The statement came after comments from U.S....

US Launches New Trade Investigation Into Vietnam Over Intellectual Property Concerns

The United States has initiated a new trade investigation into Vietnams handling of intellectual property (IP) rights, a move that could eventually lead to additional tariffs on Vietnamese imports. The investigation,...

US Dollar Slips as Markets Weigh Potential US-Iran Peace Deal and Oil Price Outlook

The U.S. dollar weakened slightly on Friday as investor confidence improved following comments from President Donald Trump regarding a possible peace agreement between the United States and Iran. The prospect of easing...

Oil Prices Fall as Markets Await U.S.-Iran Peace Deal Decision

Oil prices moved lower on Friday as investors closely monitored developments surrounding a potential U.S.-Iran peace agreement. Market sentiment weakened after U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he would meet with...

Politics

US Southern Command Chief Holds Rare Military Meeting With Cuban Officials at Guantanamo Bay

A rare high-level military meeting between the United States and Cuba took place at the perimeter of the U.S. Naval Station at Guantanamo Bay, marking a significant development in U.S.-Cuba relations amid growing...

Trump Nears Decision on Iran Ceasefire Extension as Key Disputes Remain

U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that he is close to making a final decision on a proposed agreement to extend the current ceasefire with Iran, although major disagreements between Washington and Tehran continue to...

Poland Considers Revoking Zelensky’s Top Honor Over Controversial UPA Army Unit Recognition

Poland is considering revoking one of its highest state honors awarded to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky after a controversial decision by Ukraine to rename a military unit after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA),...

Trump Signs Executive Order to Expand Access to Federal Lands in the U.S.

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday aimed at removing restrictions that limit access to federal lands across the United States, according to a statement from the White House. The move is part of...

UN Blacklists Israel and Russia Over Conflict-Related Sexual Violence Claims

The United Nations has added Israel and Russia to its official blacklist of parties suspected of committing conflict-related sexual violence, a decision that has sparked strong international reactions and intensified...

Science

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...

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...

NASA Artemis II: First Crewed Moon Mission Since Apollo Takes Four Astronauts on 10-Day Lunar Journey

NASAs Artemis II mission launched Wednesday, marking humanitys return to crewed lunar exploration for the first time since the Apollo era. Carrying four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft, this historic 10-day mission...

NASA's Artemis II Mission: First Crewed Lunar Journey Since Apollo

Technology

Kentucky School District Secures $27 Million in Social Media Addiction Lawsuit Settlements

A Kentucky school district has secured nearly $27 million in settlements from major social media companies over allegations that their platforms contributed to a growing student mental health crisis. The financial details,...

MongoDB Q1 FY2027 Earnings Beat Expectations, Raises Full-Year Outlook

MongoDB (NASDAQ: MDB) delivered stronger-than-expected first-quarter fiscal 2027 results, fueled by growing demand for its database platform among enterprises and organizations developing artificial intelligence...

SpaceX IPO Could Become Largest in History with $1.8 Trillion Valuation Target

Elon Musks SpaceX is reportedly moving forward with plans for a historic initial public offering (IPO), targeting a valuation of at least $1.8 trillion. According to a Bloomberg News report citing sources familiar with the...

Autodesk Beats Q1 Estimates, Acquires MaintainX for $3.6 Billion

Autodesk (NASDAQ: ADSK) reported stronger-than-expected financial results for its fiscal first quarter and announced a major $3.6 billion acquisition of MaintainX, a move that strengthens its position in AI-powered...

US Quantum Stocks Surge After $2 Billion Government Investment

The U.S. Department of Commerce has sparked major excitement across the technology and financial sectors after announcing plans to invest $2 billion into quantum computing and advanced hardware companies through the CHIPS...