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Asia Roundup: Dollar rallies as U.S. Treasury yields surge, sterling consolidates on mixed growth figures, Asian shares plunge - Wednesday, August 12th, 2020

Aug 12, 2020 07:11 am UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup Oil rallies on bigger-than-expected drop in U.S. crude stocks Gold falls below $1,900 level as U.S. dollar, yields rise Economic Data Ahead (0500 ET/0900 GMT) Italy Consumer Price...

America’s Roundup: Dollar inches higher after stalemate in pandemic aid talks, Wall Street dips, Gold crashes over 4%, Oil eases as U.S. stimulus hopes dim, virus cases rise-August 12th,2020

Aug 11, 2020 21:47 pm UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup Canada Jul Housing Starts 245.6K, 210.0K forecast,, 211.7K previous US Jul PPI (MoM) 0.6%, 0.3% forecast,-0.2% previous US Jul Core PPI (MoM) 0.5%, 0.1% forecast,-0.3% previous US Jul PPI...

Europe Roundup: Euro hits $1.18, bolstered by ZEW sentiment survey, European stocks jumps ,Gold drops below $2,000, Oil rises on hopes for U.S. stimulus, demand recovery-August 11th,2020

Aug 11, 2020 12:44 pm UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup UK Claimant Count Change 94.4K, 10.0K forecast, -28.1K previous UK June Unemployment Rate 3.9%,4.2% forecast, 3.9% previous UK June Average Earnings Index +Bonus -1.2%,-1.1% forecast, -0.3%...

Asia Roundup: Dollar gains against yen as investors await U.S. stimulus talks, Asian shares rally - Tuesday, August 11th, 2020

Aug 11, 2020 06:53 am UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup Oil firms on U.S. stimulus hopes Gold slips as dollar rebounds Economic Data Ahead (0500 ET/0900 GMT) EZ ZEW Survey Economic Sentiment(Aug) (0500 ET/0900 GMT) Germany ZEW...

America’s Roundup: Dollar holds near 1-week high, European stocks maon, Gold loses ground, Oil settles higher on Chinese factory data, U.S. stimulus hopes-August 11th,2020

Aug 10, 2020 22:28 pm UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup Investors eye U.S.-China meet on Aug. 15 Platinum hits highest in nearly six months; silver jumps French 3-Month BTF Auction-0.574% previous French 6-Month BTF Auction -0.590% previous ...

Europe Roundup: Sterling rises ahead of UK data,, European shares gain, Gold eases, Oil prices back on the rise on U.S. stimulus hopes, Iraq output cut-August 10th,2020

Aug 10, 2020 13:09 pm UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup Euro STOXX 600 gains 0.5% Oil and gas index up 2.1% U.S. fiscal stimulus talks in focus Swiss Jul Unemployment Rate s.a. 3.3%,3.6% forecast, 3.3% previous Swiss Jul Unemployment Rate n.s.a...

Asia Roundup: Aussie eases on U.S.-China tensions, greenback steadies as U.S. treasury yields resume rise, Asian shares consolidate - Monday, August 10th, 2020

Aug 10, 2020 07:33 am UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup Oil prices rise on Iraq output cut Gold eases as dollar holds onto gains Economic Data Ahead (0430 ET/0830 GMT) EZ Sentix Investor Confidence(Aug) Key Events Ahead No...

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Economy

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...

Asian Currencies Steady as U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Extension Hopes Weigh on Dollar

Asian currencies traded in a narrow range on Friday while the U.S. dollar remained largely unchanged, as investors assessed reports suggesting the United States and Iran are close to extending their ceasefire agreement....

Asian Stocks Rally as AI Boom and Iran Ceasefire Progress Lift Market Sentiment

Asian stock markets posted strong gains on Friday, supported by a global technology rally and growing optimism surrounding a potential extension of the ceasefire between the United States and Iran. Investor confidence...

Tokyo Inflation Cools in May, Supporting BOJ’s Cautious Rate Hike Path

Tokyo consumer inflation slowed in May, reinforcing expectations that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) will continue taking a measured approach to monetary policy tightening as inflationary pressures remain moderate. According to...

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...

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...

Netanyahu Gaza Expansion Plan Sparks Hamas Condemnation and International Concern

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahus announcement that Israel plans to expand its area of control in Gaza has drawn strong criticism from Hamas, European governments, and residents of the Palestinian territory. The...

Russia Prepares New Large-Scale Attack on Ukraine, Zelenskiy Warns

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has warned that Russia is preparing a major new attack on Ukraine, citing intelligence reports that indicate plans for a large-scale military strike. The announcement comes as...

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...

SpaceX Delays Starship V3 Launch Ahead of Potential Record IPO

SpaceX on Thursday postponed the highly anticipated launch of its 12th Starship rocket test from Texas after technical issues interrupted the final countdown. The company now plans to attempt the Starship V3 launch again...

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...

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...