Breaking News, Business, Financial and Economic News, World News from EconoTimes

Become a contributor

Bookmark Econotimes

Research & Analysis

Sat, May 30, 2026 04:02 AM All times are UTC

Follow Series

©Econometrics LLC . All Rights Reserved.

Moody's: Rising emerging market debt increases risks; Middle East and Africa least vulnerable

Jul 20, 2016 23:44 pm UTC| Research & Analysis

Emerging market economies are becoming increasingly vulnerable to external shocks after a decade-long build-up of debt, says Moodys Investors Service in a report. The Middle East and Africa region on average has the lowest...

FX Hedging Strategy Series

FxWirePro: Stay long in USD/TRY via diagonal call spread amid Turkish political turmoil

Jul 20, 2016 11:43 am UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views

The resurgence in political risks as coups fall-out escalates political risk has returned to Turkey with a vengeance, with negative domestic developments unfolding at break-neck speeds in the aftermath of Fridays failed...

FX Hedging Strategy Series

FxWirePro: 6M EUR/GBP IV skews flow in sync with delta risk reversals - Credit combos for efficient hedging bets

Jul 20, 2016 10:01 am UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views

OTC outlook: The 1m implied volatilities are screaming off as the major euro crosses have tumbled considerably ahead of the expectations from tomorrows dovish moves by ECB. The skewness in 1m IVs displays the...

FX Hedging Strategy Series

FxWirePro: NZD/JPY 3:2 Vertical backspreads to reduce hedging cost on HY IVs, Theta on shorts travel faster to make strategy more productive

Jul 20, 2016 07:13 am UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views

Kiwi dollar gains after GDT price index that measures the change in the average price of dairy products sold at auction has improved from previous -0.4% to 0.0%. It is the major contributor to the Kiwis trade...

Moody's: Spanish mortgage borrowers full recourse condition is robust, despite recent policy change

Jul 19, 2016 23:54 pm UTC| Research & Analysis

In Spain, conditions that guarantee the payment of a mortgage loan if the sale of the property at auction yields an amount that is lower than the outstanding debt (full recourse) are being weakened, says Moodys Investors...

FX Hedging Strategy Series

FxWirePro: Bullion traders rest assured with stiff hedge regardless of swings - Optimal hedging via “Diagonal 3-way straddle versus put”

Jul 19, 2016 10:45 am UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views

Market analysts attributed therise in gold prices at futures trade to positive global cues. As we previously explained when we recommended going long Dec16 CME gold, we believe the constructive environment for relative...

Moody's: UK's creditworthiness under downward pressure following EU exit vote, but important strengths remain

Jul 19, 2016 08:13 am UTC| Research & Analysis

The UKs creditworthiness is under downward pressure following the decision to leave the European Union, says Moodys Investors Service in a report just published. Uncertainty surrounding the UKs withdrawal from the EU will...

851 852 853 854 855 856 857 858 859 860

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...