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Asia Roundup: Japanese yen erases previous gain against U.S. dollar, stabilizes above 108.00 mark; Asian markets noticeably higher ahead of U.S. NFP job data, gold touches $1,298 mark - Friday, January 04, 2019

Jan 04, 2019 07:21 am UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup China and U.S. to hold trade talks in Beijing on Jan 7-8. On first day in power, House Democrats challenge Trump to end shutdown. Most of UK PM Mays Conservative Party members oppose her...

America's Roundup: Dollar falls on downbeat U.S. factory data, Wall Street plunges, Gold rises, Oil rises in choppy trade as OPEC supply cuts vie with demand worry-January 4th,2019

Jan 03, 2019 22:39 pm UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup Dallas Feds Kaplan favors rate hike pause amid uncertainty - Bloomberg White House Adviser Hassett: Chinas economy slowing quite a bit, will impact many U.S. companies US Dec ISM Manufacturing...

Europe Roundup: Yen surges across the board on safe-haven demand, European stocks and oil extend volatile trade, Gold hits fresh 6-month highs - Thursday, January 3rd, 2019

Jan 03, 2019 12:12 pm UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup EUR/USD 0.09%, USD/JPY -1.18%, GBP/USD -0.41%, EUR/GBP 0.49% DXY -0.30%, DAX -1.22%, FTSE -0.35%, Brent -0.18%, Gold 0.24% GB Dec Markit/CIPS Cons PMI, 52.8, 52.9 fcast, 53.4 prev UK...

Asia Roundup: Japanese yen soars as 'flash crash' sweeps currency market, most Asian markets in red, gold touches $1,292 mark - Thursday, January 03, 2019

Jan 03, 2019 07:10 am UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup Apple cuts sales forecast as China sales weaken; I Phone pricing in focus. No progress toward ending U.S. shutdown in Trump meeting with lawmakers. Brexit poses risk, but German economy...

Europe Roundup: Yen soars to 7-month highs on waning risk appetite, Gold hits 6-month highs, European shares extend steep falls - Wednesday, January 2nd, 2019

Jan 02, 2019 12:01 pm UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup EUR/USD -0.24%, USD/JPY -0.56%, GBP/USD -0.63%, EUR/GBP 0.38% DXY 0.10%, DAX -0.21%, FTSE -0.87%, Brent -1.36%, Gold 0.38% EZ Dec Markit Mfg Final PMI, 51.4, 51.4 fcast, 51.8 prev DE Dec...

Asia Roundup: Japanese yen strengthens noticeably against U.S. dollar, hits highest level since June, 2018; Asian markets down, gold touches $1,287 mark - Wednesday, January 02, 2019

Jan 02, 2019 06:58 am UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup Kim says ready to meet Trump anytime, warns of new path. Trump invites congressional leaders to border security briefing. China will never yield on core national interests - Peoples...

America’s Roundup: Dollar falls to six-month low against yen, Wall Street rises, Gold firms, Oil posts first year of losses since 2015-January 1st, 2019

Dec 31, 2018 22:29 pm UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup U.S. House Democrats maneuver to end shutdown, without Trump wall money Dollar edges lower as risk appetite grows Gold eases off 6-month peak; set to post first fall in three years ...

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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...