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REUTERS CORPORATE SURVEY: 79 PCT OF JAPAN COMPANIES WORRIED CONSUMER PRICES COULD RETURN TO DEFLATION THIS YEAR OR NEXT

May 26, 2016 23:02 pm UTC| Research & Analysis

REUTERS CORPORATE SURVEY: 70 PCT OF JAPAN COMPANIES SEE NO DECISIVE ESCAPE FROM DEFLATION IN FORESEABLE FUTURE, UP FROM 48 PCT IN JAN SURVEY REUTERS CORPORATE SURVEY: 79 PCT OF JAPAN COMPANIES WORRIED CONSUMER PRICES...

FITCH: MAJOR AUSSIE BANKS' DOMINANCE MITIGATES RISING RISKS

May 26, 2016 22:58 pm UTC| Research & Analysis

Growing macroeconomic risks appear manageable for Australias major banks in the absence of an economic shock, which could result from a hard-landing in China, Fitch Rating says in an Australia bank report published today....

MOODY'S ASSIGNS AAA TO $816M STATE OF CALIFORNIA VARIOUS PURPOSE GO BONDS

May 26, 2016 22:44 pm UTC| Research & Analysis

MOODYS ON STATE OF CALIFORNIA - RATING ACTION AFFECTS $815,790,000 OF AGGREGATE DEBT REFUNDED PURSUANT TO THE APRIL 28, 2016 ESCROW AGREEMENT MOODYS ASSIGNS AAA TO $816M STATE OF CALIFORNIA VARIOUS PURPOSE GO...

FITCH ON DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA - ANTICIPATES ANOTHER GENERAL FUND OPERATING SURPLUS IN FISCAL 2016

May 26, 2016 21:03 pm UTC| Research & Analysis

FITCH RATES DISTRICT OF COLUMBIAS $422MM GOS AA OUTLOOK STABLE FITCH - AFFIRMS RATING ON DISTRICTS OUTSTANDING GO BONDS AT AA AND DISTRICTS ISSUER DEFAULT RATING (IDR) AT AA FITCH OF DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA - AA IDR...

FITCH AFFIRMS ALBEMARLE'S IDR AT 'BBB-'; OUTLOOK STABLE

May 26, 2016 20:17 pm UTC| Research & Analysis

Fitch Ratings has affirmed Albemarle Corporations (NYSE: ALB, Albemarle) Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at BBB-. A complete list of ratings actions follows at the end of this release. Albemarles ratings reflect the...

FxWirePro: USD/CAD put ladders on competitive advantage as IVs to shrink in long tenors (1M-6M)

May 26, 2016 13:38 pm UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views

We cannot appreciate why CAD has been appreciating against USD as Bank of Canadas has decided to maintain status quo in its monetary policy, overnight rates are kept unchanged at 0.50% which is in line with...

FX Hedging Strategy Series

FxWirePro: Yellow metal futures drift on 7-week lows amid sheer optimism on Fed - Optimize 3-way straddle vs Call using OTM

May 26, 2016 11:34 am UTC| Research & Analysis

Market players will pay close attention to comments from a pair of Fed officials later in the day for further hints on the timing of a U.S. rate hike. At present the expectation of a Fed hike in June is rising notably....

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Economy

China Extends Gold Buying Streak as Reserves Surge Despite Volatile Prices

Chinas central bank has continued to strengthen its gold reserves, extending its buying streak to a 15th consecutive month in January, according to the latest data released by the Peoples Bank of China (PBOC). The move...

Trump Lifts 25% Tariff on Indian Goods in Strategic U.S.–India Trade and Energy Deal

President Donald Trump has signed a landmark executive order removing the 25% penalty tariff on Indian goods, signaling a major shift in U.S.India trade relations and global geopolitical alignment. The move functions as...

Trump Signs Executive Order Threatening 25% Tariffs on Countries Trading With Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order that could impose tariffs of up to 25% on countries that continue to do business with Iran, marking a significant escalation in Washingtons pressure campaign...

U.S.-India Trade Framework Signals Major Shift in Tariffs, Energy, and Supply Chains

The United States and India have taken a significant step toward a long-anticipated bilateral trade agreement by releasing an interim trade framework aimed at lowering tariffs, reshaping energy ties, and strengthening...

Dow Hits 50,000 as U.S. Stocks Stage Strong Rebound Amid AI Volatility

U.S. stocks surged on Friday, posting their strongest session since May 2025, as investors regained confidence following a turbulent week marked by sharp losses in technology shares and uncertainty around the artificial...

Politics

Ohio Man Indicted for Alleged Threat Against Vice President JD Vance, Faces Additional Federal Charges

A federal grand jury has returned an indictment against a 33-year-old Ohio man accused of threatening to kill U.S. Vice President JD Vance during the vice presidents visit to the Ohio region in January, according to the...

New York Legalizes Medical Aid in Dying for Terminally Ill Patients

New York has officially joined a growing number of U.S. states allowing medical aid in dying after Governor Kathy Hochul signed landmark legislation into law on Friday. The new New York medical aid in dying law permits...

Trump Says “Very Good Talks” Underway on Russia-Ukraine War as Peace Efforts Continue

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that very good talks are ongoing regarding Russias war in Ukraine, signaling potential movement in long-running diplomatic efforts to end the conflict. Speaking briefly to...

China Warns US Arms Sales to Taiwan Could Disrupt Trump’s Planned Visit

China has issued a strong warning to the United States, signaling that any additional arms sales to Taiwan could seriously jeopardize U.S. President Donald Trumps planned visit to China in April. According to a report...

Trump Allows Commercial Fishing in Protected New England Waters

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation permitting commercial fishing in a previously restricted marine protected area off the coast of New England, a move that has sparked renewed debate over ocean...

Science

SpaceX Prioritizes Moon Mission Before Mars as Starship Development Accelerates

Elon Musks SpaceX is shifting its near-term space exploration strategy, choosing to prioritize a return to the Moon before pursuing missions to Mars, according to a recent Wall Street Journal report citing sources familiar...

NASA and SpaceX Target Crew-11 Undocking From ISS Amid Medical Concern

NASA has confirmed that the agency, in coordination with SpaceX, is targeting no earlier than 5 p.m. Eastern Time (2200 GMT) on Wednesday, January 14, for the undocking of the SpaceX Crew-11 mission from the International...

Neuralink Plans High-Volume Brain Implant Production and Fully Automated Surgery by 2026

Elon Musks brain-computer interface company Neuralink is preparing for a major expansion, announcing plans to begin high-volume production of its brain implant devices and transition to a fully automated surgical procedure...

Jared Isaacman Confirmed as NASA Administrator, Becomes 15th Leader of U.S. Space Agency

The U.S. Senate has officially confirmed billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as the new NASA administrator, making him the 15th leader in the agencys history. The confirmation, which took place on Wednesday, marks...

Senate Sets December 8 Vote on Trump’s NASA Nominee Jared Isaacman

The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee announced it will vote on December 8 on President Donald Trumps renewed nomination of private astronaut and tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman to lead NASA. Isaacman, known for his...

Technology

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Says AI Investment Boom Is Just Beginning as NVDA Shares Surge

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) CEO Jensen Huang reaffirmed his bullish stance on artificial intelligence, calling the massive capital expenditure flowing into AI infrastructure both appropriate and necessary as the industry...

Amazon Stock Rebounds After Earnings as $200B Capex Plan Sparks AI Spending Debate

Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) delivered a mixed but closely watched earnings report, beating Wall Street expectations on revenue while unveiling a massive long-term investment plan that unsettled investors. The e-commerce and...

Global PC Makers Eye Chinese Memory Chip Suppliers Amid Ongoing Supply Crunch

Major PC manufacturers including HP, Dell, Acer, and Asus are reportedly exploring the option of sourcing memory chips from Chinese semiconductor companies for the first time, as a prolonged global supply crunch continues...

OpenAI Expands Enterprise AI Strategy With Major Hiring Push Ahead of New Business Offering

OpenAI is significantly accelerating its enterprise AI strategy by hiring hundreds of new employees for its technical consulting division, according to a report by The Information, citing a person familiar with the...

SoftBank Shares Slide After Arm Earnings Miss Fuels Tech Stock Sell-Off

SoftBank Group Corp. (TYO:9984) shares tumbled sharply on Thursday, tracking a steep decline in Arm Holdings (NASDAQ:ARM) after the UK-based chip designer reported weaker-than-expected earnings for the December quarter....