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Moody's: Risks of China's shadow banking sector mitigated by relatively small size and policy support

Jun 25, 2015 08:39 am UTC| Research & Analysis

Moodys Investors Service says Chinas shadow banking sector exhibits similar risks to its Western counterpart, including spill-over risk to the formal banking system, but it is also more exposed to higher-risk borrowers and...

Moody's: Lebanon's fiscal challenges to persist in 2015-16 while policy inaction hinders growth prospects

Jun 24, 2015 21:56 pm UTC| Research & Analysis

London, 24 June 2015 -- Lebanons (B2 negative) public finances benefit from lower oil prices and higher revenues but remain vulnerable to domestic and external shocks, says Moodys Investors Service in a report published...

Moody's maintains stable outlook for Peru's banking system

Jun 24, 2015 21:03 pm UTC| Research & Analysis

Moodys Investors Service is maintaining its stable outlook for Perus banking system, on the expectation that the countrys banks will maintain sound fundamentals amid moderate economic growth in 2015 and 2016, according to...

Fitch: Equity Values, M&A, Covenants Focus of REIT Market

Jun 24, 2015 18:48 pm UTC| Research & Analysis

Macroeconomic and property sector themes are expected to define REIT credit trends in the near-to-medium term, according to Fitch Ratings. That view was also reinforced during the most recent NAREIT conference. We believe...

Fitch: US Home Equity Loan Asset Quality Showing Resilience

Jun 24, 2015 18:24 pm UTC| Research & Analysis

The threat of worsening home equity delinquencies among US banks is being mitigated by improving home prices and relatively steady economic conditions, says Fitch Ratings. An expected uptick in home equity line of credit...

Moody's: Annual state debt medians in U.S. experience first decline in nearly three decades

Jun 24, 2015 13:52 pm UTC| Research & Analysis

For first time in 28 years, the 50 states median net tax-supported debt (NTSD) declined in 2014, Moodys Investors Service says in its annual state debt medians report. In 2014, the states median net tax-supported debt...

Fitch: Taiwanese Banks' Offshore Strategies Increase Risks

Jun 24, 2015 01:04 am UTC| Research & Analysis

The ratings impact of Taiwanese banks continued expansion of offshore presence in Asia, particularly in higher-risk emerging markets, has been limited so far, but more aggressive risk-taking and acquisitions will put...

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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...