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Europe Roundup: Single currency under pressure, Draghi fails to boost confidence; Gold on track to rise for the fourth straight week; European shares sink, track decline in U.S. stock futures - Friday, October 26th, 2018

Oct 26, 2018 11:56 am UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup EUR/USD -0.18%, USD/JPY -0.47%, GBP/USD -0.12%, EUR/GBP -0.08% DXY -0.02%, DAX -2.03%, FTSE -1.76%, Brent -1.27%, Gold 0.44% DE Nov Gfk consumer Sentiment, 10.6, 10.5 fcast, 10.6...

Asia Roundup: Aussie falls in early Asia; hits lowest level since March 2016, Asian markets in red, gold stabilizes above $1,230 mark - Friday, October 26, 2018

Oct 26, 2018 07:10 am UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup Japan Oct CPI, Overall Tokyo, 1.5%, 1.3% previous. Japan Oct Core CPI Tokyo YY, 0.5%, 0.5% previous. Trump may send U.S. troops to Mexico border, but migrants undeterred. WTO member...

America's Roundup: Dollar gains as euro swoons on Draghi, Wall Street bounces back on earnings hopes ,Gold slides after reaching near three-month peak, Oil settles higher as stock markets gain, Saudi signals intervention-October 26th,2018

Oct 25, 2018 21:51 pm UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup ECB sticks to stimulus exit, plays down bunch of uncertainties. If Italy wants ECB help, it needs a bailout first: Draghi. UK Labour presses PM May to deliver end of austerity claim. Trumps...

Europe Roundup: Euro muted ahead of ECB policy decision, European markets attempt minor rebound, Gold holds near 3-month peak - Thursday, October 25th, 2018

Oct 25, 2018 11:29 am UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup EUR/USD 0.18%, USD/JPY 0.07%, GBP/USD 0.14%, EUR/GBP 0.02% DXY -0.17%, DAX 0.53%, FTSE -0.05%, Brent 0.43%, Gold -0.16% ECB to stick to exit plans despite darker outlook DE Oct IFO Business...

Asia Roundup: Kiwi trades marginally lower against major peers as trade balance data misses expectations, Asian markets noticeably down, gold touches $1,239 mark - Thursday, October 25, 2018

Oct 25, 2018 06:41 am UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup NZ Sep Trade Balance, -1,560.0 mln, -1,470.0 mln previous. Obama, Clinton among targets of suspected bombs ahead of U.S. election. Trump, industry work behind the scenes to save Saudi arms...

America's Roundup:U.S. dollar rises on weak euro zone data, Wall Street falls, Gold edges lower, U.S. oil prices up after sharp drop in fuel stocks-October 25th,2018

Oct 24, 2018 21:31 pm UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup Feds Kaplan sees 3 more interest rate hikes likely. U.S. manufacturers say tariffs pushing prices higher -Fed . Prolonged market slump could bruise U.S. economy -Feds Mester. US Sep New Home...

Europe Roundup: Euro weakens across the board on dismal PMI data, crude consolidates near 2-month low on weak demand, European shares edge higher tracking Asian markets - Wednesday, October 24th, 2018

Oct 24, 2018 11:31 am UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup EUR/USD -0.49%, USD/JPY 0.19%, GBP/USD -0.55%, EUR/GBP -0.01% DXY 0.35%, DAX 0.39%, FTSE 0.67%, Brent -0.51%, Gold 0.05% EZ Oct Markit Mfg Flash PMI, 52.1, 53.0 fcast, 53.2 prev EZ Oct...

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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...