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Asia Roundup: Antipodeans consolidate near recent lows, yen at 3-month peak as U.S., Iran exchange threats, Asian shares slump - Monday, January 6th, 2020

Jan 06, 2020 04:33 am UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup Gold jumps to near 7-year high Oil surges after Trump threatens Iraq sanctions Economic Data Ahead (0200 ET/0700 GMT) German retail sales (0355 ET/0855 GMT) German Markit PMI...

America’s Roundup: Dollar dips against Japanese yen after U.S. air strike in Iraq, Wall Street slips, Gold jumps to four-month peak, Oil jumps on escalation risk in Middle East-January 4th,2020

Jan 03, 2020 18:49 pm UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup US Dec ISM NY Business Conditions 39.1%, 50.4% previous US Dec ISM-New York Index 869.0, 874.5 previous US Dec Construction Spending (MoM) 0.6%, 0.3% forecast, 0.1%previous US Dec ISM...

Europe Roundup: Sterling eases on no-deal Brexit concerns, gold rallies after U.S. air strike in Iraq, greenback gains as investors await FOMC minutes - Friday, January 3rd, 2020

Jan 03, 2020 12:09 pm UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup Brent jumps almost $3 after U.S. air strike Gold rallies to 4-month high Economic Data Ahead (1000 ET/1500 GMT) US ISM Manufacturing PMI (Dec) (1000 ET/1500 GMT) US Construction...

Asia Roundup: Japanese yen tumbles, gold at 4-month high on Middle East tensions, investors eye FOMC minutes - Friday, January 3rd, 2020

Jan 03, 2020 05:18 am UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup Gold hits four-month high Oil prices jump $2 after U.S airstrike Economic Data Ahead (0400 GMT/0900 GMT) EZ M3 Money Supply Key Events Ahead No significant event...

America’s Roundup: Dollar gains, but stands near 6-month low, Wall Street gains, Gold prices edge higher, Oil firm as trade optimism, Mideast tensions support-January 3rd 2020

Jan 02, 2020 19:45 pm UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup Trump says Phase 1 trade deal to be signed Jan. 15. * Oil inches higher after tensions in Iraq Wall Street opens at record levels US Dec Challenger Job 32.843K , 44.569K previous Brazil...

Europe Roundup: DXY pauses losing streak, Cable retreats as UK Final Dec Manufacturing PMI disappoints, Golds steady near 3-month highs, European indices extend gains - Thursday, January 2nd 2020

Jan 02, 2020 12:17 pm UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup IHS Markit/CIPS UK Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) was revised higher to 47.5 in December PBoC cut its Reserve Requirement Ratio in the first quarter of 2020 by 0.5 percentage...

Asia Roundup: Chinese yuan falls in early Asia as Caixin manufacturing PMI data misses expectations, Asian markets mixed, gold up - Thursday, January 02, 2020

Jan 02, 2020 07:06 am UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup Chinas Caixin manufacturing PMI stands at 51.5 vs expected 51.7 pct (previous 51.8). South Koreas manufacturing PMI stands at 50.1 vs 49.4 pct previous release. Taiwans manufacturing PMI...

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Economy

BCA Research Warns U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Could Collapse, Maintains Cautious Equity Outlook

BCA Research is cautiously optimistic about the recently announced U.S.-Iran ceasefire but is warning investors that the truce remains highly unstable. The firms chief geopolitical strategist, Matt Gertken, puts the odds...

U.S. Natural Gas Market Faces Short-Term Pressure but Long-Term Demand Surge

Wall Street analysts remain divided on the U.S. natural gas outlook, citing near-term price weakness alongside robust long-term demand fundamentals driven by LNG exports and growing global power consumption. Benchmark...

Chinese Brands Are Taking Over Brazil — And It's Just Getting Started

Chinese businesses are making bold moves into Brazil, marking a significant shift in how China is expanding its global footprint. Leading the charge is Mixue, the ice cream and beverage giant that already operates more...

Bank of America Maintains Forecast for Two Fed Rate Cuts in 2026 Despite Inflation Risks

Bank of America is holding firm on its prediction that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates twice in 2026, even as inflation concerns linger. In a note to clients, U.S. economist Aditya Bhave outlined why the bank...

Trump Claims Oil Tankers Heading to U.S. Amid Iran War and Strait of Hormuz Crisis

President Donald Trump announced Saturday that a large number of empty oil tankers are currently sailing toward the United States, intending to load American crude oil and natural gas. Trump made the claim via Truth...

Politics

U.S.-Iran Peace Talks in Islamabad Pause With Key Differences Unresolved

High-stakes diplomatic negotiations between the United States and Iran wrapped up in Islamabad, Pakistan on Sunday after roughly 14 hours of intense discussion, marking the first direct engagement between the two nations...

Islamabad at a Standstill as U.S.-Iran Peace Talks Take Center Stage

Islamabad has been transformed into a virtual ghost town as high-stakes direct negotiations between the United States and Iran got underway for the first time in years. Pakistani authorities imposed a citywide lockdown,...

Costa Rica Receives First Wave of U.S.-Deported Migrants Under New Bilateral Agreement

Costa Rica officially welcomed its first group of U.S.-deported migrants on Saturday, marking a significant milestone in a bilateral deportation agreement signed between the two nations in March. The group comprised 25...

U.S.-Iran Nuclear Talks Resume in Islamabad Amid Strait of Hormuz Standoff

High-stakes diplomatic negotiations between the United States and Iran entered their second day in Islamabad on Sunday, with both sides still far apart on key issues particularly American demands over the Strait of...

Trump Warns China Over Iran Arms as Diplomatic Talks Intensify

U.S. President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to China on Sunday, cautioning that Beijing would face serious consequences if it were to supply weapons to Iran. The statement, delivered to reporters outside the White...

Science

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

NASA's Artemis II Crew Arrives in Florida for Historic Moon Mission

The four astronauts chosen for NASAs Artemis II mission have touched down at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, marking the beginning of final launch preparations for the first crewed lunar journey in over 50 years. NASA...

SpaceX Pivots Toward Moon City as Musk Reframes Long-Term Space Vision

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has revealed a significant shift in the companys near-term space exploration strategy, announcing that SpaceX is now prioritizing the development of a self-growing city on the Moon rather than focusing...

Technology

OpenAI Addresses Security Vulnerability in macOS App Certification Process

OpenAI disclosed a security concern on Friday involving a third-party developer tool known as Axios, which is connected to the process used to verify the authenticity of its macOS applications. The company confirmed it has...

San Francisco Suspect Arrested After Molotov Cocktail Attack on OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's Home

San Francisco police arrested a 20-year-old suspect Friday following a pre-dawn attack on OpenAI CEO Sam Altmans residence in the citys North Beach neighborhood. According to the San Francisco Police Department, an...

SanDisk Joins Nasdaq-100, Replacing Atlassian on April 20

Nasdaq Inc. confirmed late Friday that SanDisk Corporation will enter the Nasdaq-100 Index, taking the spot previously held by Atlassian Corp Plc when markets open on Monday, April 20, 2026. The change signals a broader...

TSMC Posts Strong Q1 2025 Revenue, Riding AI Chip Demand Wave

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the worlds leading contract chipmaker, has reported first-quarter revenue of T$1.134 trillion (approximately $35.71 billion USD), surpassing analyst expectations and...

Lumentum Holdings Rides AI Wave With Order Book Filled Through 2028

Lumentum Holdings Inc (NASDAQ: LITE) is experiencing a surge in demand from the artificial intelligence sector, with its order pipeline now fully booked through 2028, according to a Bloomberg report published Thursday. The...