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Americas Roundup: Dollar gains against euro after upbeat U.S. data, oil prices rally on OPEC output cut hopes-November 16th,2016

Nov 15, 2016 22:32 pm UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup Brexit could be delayed for two years, Supreme Court judge warns (Sky News). Strong Oct US retail sales +0.8 v 0.6% forecast, reinforce December rate hike; Retail control +0.8% v 0.3% forecast. ...

Europe Roundup: Sterling tumbles below 1.2400 on downbeat inflation figures, dollar index hovers near 11-month high, European share gain - Tuesday, November 15th, 2016

Nov 15, 2016 12:08 pm UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup USD/JPY -0.18%, EUR/USD +0.5%, GBP/USD -0.55% EUR/GBP lifts from 0.8603 to 0.9707 DXY -0.16%, DAX +0.17%, Brent +2.3%, Iron -6.0% British Government has no overall plan for Brexit due to...

Asia Roundup: Antipodeans off 1-month lows, euro weakens on Italy's referendum concerns, investors’ eye UK CPI figures - Tuesday, November 15th, 2016

Nov 15, 2016 06:17 am UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup CFTC IMM CTA data Spec USD net longs at 9 ½-month high, JPY net longs down to 31.9k, lowest since early June, EUR net shorts 129.3k, GBP 89.8k. MSCI announces latest changes to US, China,...

Americas Roundup: Dollar tracks U.S. yields to highest in almost a year, oil rebounds from three-month lows on renewed hopes for OPEC cut-November 15th, 2016

Nov 14, 2016 22:34 pm UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup Philly Fed: US core PCE inflation seen at 1.7% in Q4 v 1.6% Previous; q4 GDP growth seen at 2.2% v 2.3% Previous. Feds Kaplan: Fed will raise rates in near future, Higher LT rates gives Fed more room...

Europe Roundup; Sterling slumps below 1.2500, euro hits fresh 11-month low, U.S. treasury yields highest since January on inflation risk - Monday, November 14th, 2016

Nov 14, 2016 12:20 pm UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup USD/JPY +1.22%, EUR/USD -0.8%, GBP/USD -0.6% DXY +0.55%, DAX +04%, Brent -0.3%, iron +4.0% Switzerlands Oct Producer Prices y/y vs -0.1% previous Swiss Sight Deposit mixed; Total up,...

Asia Roundup: Antipodeans hit 1-month low following mixed Chinese economic data, dollar index hits 9-month high as U.S. yields continue to rise, euro tumbles amid perceived political risks - Monday, November 14th, 2016

Nov 14, 2016 06:15 am UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup BoJ Gov Kuroda Will adjust policy as needed to achieve 2% inflation target, will remain aggressive, respond flexibly to economic conditions, risks still tilted to downside despite recovery view, JPY...

Americas Roundup: Euro weakens against dollar as investors bet on higher U.S. rates under Trump, oil down 2 pct on OPEC glut worries; U.S. rigs up by two-November 12th, 2016

Nov 11, 2016 23:36 pm UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup Case quite strong for gradual rate rises, Fed monitoring markets-Fischer. There was no point in local intervention due to global volatility - Mexico Finmin. U.S. election sparks violent rotation...

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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...

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...

What if the Reserve Bank itself has been feeding inflation? An economist explains

Heres something for the board of the Reserve Bank of Australia to ponder as it meets next month to set interest rates. It has pushed up rates on 13 occasions since it began its attempt to restrain inflation in May...

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

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...

Republic First Bank Shut Down by Regulators, Crypto Prices Tumble

In a significant regulatory move, the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities has closed Republic First Bank, marking the first major U.S. bank collapse of 2024. The closure has sparked heated reactions within...