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Europe Roundup: Sterling eases after rising 1-month high, dollar index consolidates near 13-1/2 year peak, European shares rally - Tuesday, November 22nd, 2016

Nov 22, 2016 12:02 pm UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup USD/JPY +0.01%, EUR/USD +0.02%, GBP/USD -0.4% DXY +0.09%, DAX +0.7%, Brent +0.8%, Iron +6.0%, Gold +0.3% Switzerland Oct Trade Balance. CHF 2.678 bln vs revised 4.325 bln previous UK Oct...

Asia Roundup: Dollar index eases from 13-1/2-year high, crude oil rises on planned production cut talks, Asian shares hit 1-week high - Tuesday, November 22nd, 2016

Nov 22, 2016 06:13 am UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup BOJ Kuroda: Large long-term debt purchases could cause problems with liquidity, but have not seen this problem so far BOJ Kuroda: Too early to talk about how BOJ will manage its balance sheet when...

Americas Roundup: Euro rises against dollar on positive political developments, Oil hits three-week high on OPEC prospects-November 22nd, 2016

Nov 21, 2016 22:57 pm UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup Oil rally helps lifts equities; Wall St at record, Oil hits 3-wk high on OPEC prospects. SP sets intraday record, poised for closing record, USD slips but stays close to highest since 2003. Feds...

Europe Roundup: Sterling hovers above 1.2300, euro snaps 10-day losing streak, dollar edges down as Trump rally fades - Monday, November 21st, 2016

Nov 21, 2016 11:36 am UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup USD/JPY -0.07%, EUR/USD +0.3%, GBP/USD -0.1% DXY -0.3%, DAX +0.3%, Brent +1.7%, Iron -1.6%, Gold +0.47% Swiss Sight deposits largest rise since Jun 24 Brexit latest week BoJs Masai ...

Asia Roundup: Antipodeans hit fresh multi-month lows, dollar rises near 6-month high against yen on higher Treasury yields and Fed rate hike expectations, Asian shares defensive - Monday, November 21st, 2016

Nov 21, 2016 06:16 am UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup BOJ Board Member Masai: Important to make sure intentions of BOJ policy are well understood to avoid volatility BOJ Board Member Masai: Hope US government continues to take appropriate policies to...

Americas Roundup: Dollar gains against euro on expectations for Dec. Fed rate hike, oil gains 5 pct on the week on OPEC hopes, gold slides to 5-1/2-month low-November 19th,2016

Nov 18, 2016 22:24 pm UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup DXY charges to 13-yr high, bond tantrum in full swing US bond yields set for biggest 2-wk rise in 13 years. Feds Dudley: Markets seem to expect more stimulus, more rate hikes; but remains unclear for...

Europe Roundup: Sterling steadies above 1.2400, Fed Chair Yellen’s testimony boosts rate-hike expectations, European shares tumble - Friday, November 18th, 2016

Nov 18, 2016 12:06 pm UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup USD/JPY +0.35%, EUR/USD 0.0%, GBP/USD +0.02% DXY +0.03%, DAX -0.16%, Brent +0.06%, Iron -2.02%, Gold -0.75% Feds Bullard-Says leaning towards supporting December hike BoEs...

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Economy

Beyond the spin, beyond the handouts, here’s how to get a handle on what’s really happening on budget night

Three weeks from now, some of us will be presented with a mountain of budget papers, and just about all of us will get to hear about them on radio, TV or news websites on budget night. The quickest way to find out what...

Johannesburg in a time of darkness: Ivan Vladislavić’s new memoir reminds us of the city’s fragility

Ivan Vladislavić is Johannesburgs literary linkman. He tells us, in the first pages of his new book, The Near North, that before cities were lit, first by gaslight and later electricity, people of means paid torchbearers...

Economist Chris Richardson on an ‘ugly’ inflation result and the coming budget

With Jim Chalmerss third budget on May 14, Australians will be looking for some more cost-of-living relief beyond the tax cuts although they have been warned extra measures will be modest. As this weeks consumer price...

Why is the London Stock Exchange losing out to the US

London Stock Exchange (LSE), which can trace its heritage to the coffee houses of the 17th century, is failing. The volume of shares traded is sharply declining, and some UK companies are swiftly moving to the US...

Why Germany ditched nuclear before coal – and why it won’t go back

One year ago, Germany took its last three nuclear power stations offline. When it comes to energy, few events have baffled outsiders more. In the face of climate change, calls to expedite the transition away from fossil...

Politics

Labour can afford to be far more ambitious with its economic policies – voters are on board

To say that the Labour party is flying high in the polls is something of an understatement. But despite its consistent lead against the Tories, the opposition finds itself in a rather odd position: on the cusp of power but...

History for sale: what does South Africa’s struggle heritage mean after 30 years of democracy?

One of my favourite statues is the one of Nelson Mandela at the Sandton City shopping centre in Johannesburg. Larger than life, its oversized bronze shoes shimmer in the evening light, polished by the hands of many...

Sudan: civil war stretches into a second year with no end in sight

In the early hours of April 15 2023, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) a Sudanese paramilitary force attacked the military airstrip in the town of Merowe and deployed troops across strategic locations in Sudans capital,...

Joe Biden Proposes Record 44.6% Capital Gains Tax in Latest Budget Plan That May Favor Cryptocurrencies

President Joe Biden has proposed raising the capital gains tax to an unprecedented 44.6% in a bold fiscal move, targeting the wealthiest Americans. This hike is part of his 2025 budget proposal to reduce income...

Turkey’s suppression of the Kurdish political movement continues to fuel a deadly armed conflict

The world has 91 democracies and 88 autocracies. Yet 71% of the worlds population (some 5.7 billion people) are living under autocratic rule, a big jump from 48% ten years ago. This trend towards authoritarianism can...

Science

A Nasa rover has reached a promising place to search for fossilised life on Mars

While we go about our daily lives on Earth, a nuclear-powered robot the size of a small car is trundling around Mars looking for fossils. Unlike its predecessor Curiosity, Nasas Perseverance rover is explicitly intended to...

The rising flood of space junk is a risk to us on Earth – and governments are on the hook

A piece of space junk recently crashed through the roof and floor of a mans home in Florida. Nasa later confirmed that the object had come from unwanted hardware released from the international space station. The 700g,...

Peter Higgs was one of the greats of particle physics. He transformed what we know about the building blocks of the universe

Peter Higgs, who gave his name to the subatomic particle known as the Higgs boson, has died aged 94. He was always a modest man, especially when considering that he was one of the greats of particle physics the area of...

Could a telescope ever see the beginning of time? An astronomer explains

The James Webb Space Telescope, or JWST for short, is one of the most advanced telescopes ever built. Planning for JWST began over 25 years ago, and construction efforts spanned over a decade. It was launched into space on...

US media coverage of new science less likely to mention researchers with African and East Asian names

When one Chinese national recently petitioned the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to become a permanent resident, he thought his chances were pretty good. As an accomplished biologist, he figured that news...

Technology

Huawei Leaks: Next-Gen Kirin CPU to Rival Apple's M3 Processor

Huaweis chip development team is rumored to be working on a next-generation Kirin CPU that could give Apples M3 a run for its money. The chip is expected to leverage the innovative Taishan V130 architecture, focusing on...

SHIB Burn Rate Soars 88% Following Major Shibarium Upgrade Announcement

Following a crucial upgrade announcement for Shibarium, Shibburn reports a dramatic 88.32% increase in the SHIB burn rate, removing millions from circulation and significantly boosting Shiba Inu coin holders. SHIB...

Solana Co-Founder Clashes with Vitalik Buterin, Champions Meme Coin Culture

In a bold social media move, Solanas co-founder Raj Gokal defended meme coins and subtly critiqued Ethereums Vitalik Buterin, stirring controversy in the crypto community. Solanas Gokal Defends Meme Coins, Warns...

Tesla Model 3 Performance Price Surges Days After Debut, Cybertruck Powershare Costs Skyrocket

Just days after Tesla released its Model 3 Performance, the company increased its price by $1,000. Meanwhile, a Tesla Cybertruck owner faces a staggering $30,000 quote for a Powershare installation, which would enable his...

Apple Partners with OpenAI for On-Device AI in iOS 18, Enhancing Privacy

Apple Inc. has reignited discussions with OpenAI to integrate advanced AI features into iOS 18, utilizing large language models entirely on-device. According to a Bloomberg report, this move promises to significantly...