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Asia Roundup: Japanese yen remains almost unchanged after BOJ’s monetary policy meeting minutes, core CPI data; Asian markets flat on festive mood, gold hovers around $1,490 mark - Tuesday, December 24, 2019

Dec 24, 2019 06:37 am UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup Japans core CPI stands at 0.2 pct vs 0.3 pct previous release (expected 0.3). Gold hits fresh 7 week high at $1,491 mark. Silver rises remarkably in early Asia, hits highest level since Nov...

America’s Roundup: Dollar steady before holidays, sterling slips on Brexit worries, Wall Street gains, Gold firms, Oil steadies as Russia touts easing OPEC+ output-December 24th,2019

Dec 23, 2019 21:38 pm UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup U.S. durable goods data come in weaker than forecast U.S. new home sales rebound, lifts yields US Nov Chicago Fed National Activity 0.56, -0.76 previous US Nov Core Durable Goods Orders (MoM)...

Asia Roundup: Aussie rises noticeably against major peers, Asian markets mixed, gold touches $1,483 mark - Monday, December 23, 2019

Dec 23, 2019 06:49 am UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup Australias private sector credit stands at 0.1 pct vs 0.1 pct previous release (expected 0.2 pct). Japans all industries activity m/m stands at -4.3 pct vs 1.9 pct previous release. PBOC...

America's Roundup: Dollar firms, set for best week since early November, Wall Street ends higher,Gold muted, Oil prices sink but on track for third weekly rise on trade hopes-December 21st, 2019

Dec 20, 2019 21:20 pm UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup USTreasury yields rise on growth outlook U.S.-China trade tension easing lifts oil demand prospects Sterling heads for worst week since late 2017 Canada Oct New Housing Price Index (MoM)...

Europe Roundup: Cable pauses downside on upbeat UK Q3 Final GDP data, focus on Brexit vote; DXY extends gains ahead of US GDP and Core PCE Price index; Gold muted; European stocks resume rally - Friday, December 20th 2019

Dec 20, 2019 12:04 pm UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup Oil declines but set for third weekly rise Global outlook sombre for late-cycle expansion despite market joy - Reuters poll UK economys growth in third-quarter revised up, smallest current...

Asia Roundup: Japanese yen remains almost unchanged after national CPI data, Asian markets flat, gold hovers around $1,480 mark - Friday, December 20, 2019

Dec 20, 2019 06:35 am UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup Japans national CPI y/y stands at 0.5 pct vs 0.2 pct previous release. Japans national core CPI y/y stands at 0.5 pct vs 0.4 pct previous release (expected 0.5 pct). U.K.s GFK consumer...

America's Roundup: Dollar on hold ahead of U.S. GDP data, Wall Street gains. Gold eases, Oil reaches three-month highs-December 20th,2019

Dec 19, 2019 20:56 pm UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup Russia Central Bank reserves (USD) 548.7B, 546.6B previous US Continuing Jobless Claims 1,722K, 1,681K forecast, 1,671K previous US Current Account (Q3) -124.1B, -122.1B forecast, -125.2B...

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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...