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America's Roundup:Euro flirts with $1.16, dollar down across the board, Gold turns positive, Wall Street ends flat, Oil tumbles on slowing Chinese demand, U.S.-China trade spat-August 9th,2018

Aug 08, 2018 20:27 pm UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup China to slap additional tariffs on $16 bln of U.S. goods. Feds Barkin says U.S. interest rates need to rise further. Hard to see how Brexit will improve Britains trade position - BoEs...

Crypto Currency Brief: Bitcoin suffers on SEC’s ETF postponement decision; Altcoins follow suit; Ripple plunges to 2018 low – Wednesday, August 8th, 2018

Aug 08, 2018 11:26 am UTC| Commentary Digital Currency Economy Market Roundups

BTC/USD: Bitcoin prices fell to near 1-month low during European session Wednesday, following the announcement by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that it will delay the decision on whether to...

Europe Roundup: Sterling slumps across the board on renewed Brexit concerns, dollar index steadies amid U.S.-China trade war tensions, European shares plunge - Wednesday, August 8th, 2018

Aug 08, 2018 11:22 am UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup EUR/USD -0.05%, USD/JPY -0.34%, GBP/USD -0.41%, EUR/GBP 0.33% DXY -0.04%, DAX -0.13%, FTSE 0.55%, Brent 0.05%, Gold 0.05% Chinese exports accelerate even as Trump escalates trade...

Asia Roundup: Aussie gains on RBA Gov Lowe's comments, dollar eases against yen amid escalating U.S. - China trade war, Asian shares surge - Wednesday, August 8th, 2018

Aug 08, 2018 06:52 am UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup U.S. finalizes next China tariff list targeting $16 bln in imports Chinese media warns against wantonly rising tariffs in U.S. trade war China to make targeted RRR cuts to support...

America's Roundup: Dollar posts biggest drop in a week as rally fades, S&P 500 moves closer to record high, Gold climbs, Oil prices gain on Iran sanctions, supply signals-August 8th,2018

Aug 07, 2018 20:40 pm UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup US Jun JOLTS Job Openings, 6.662 mln, 6.646 mln forecast, 6.638 mln previous, 6.659 mln revised. CA Jul Ivey PMI, 56.7, 65.1 previous. CA Jul Ivey PMI SA, 61.8, 63.1 previous. Trump says...

Crypto Currency Brief: Bitcoin rebounds on short-covering following Tom Lee’s bullish comments; Ripple breaks previous support – Tuesday, August 7th, 2018

Aug 07, 2018 11:38 am UTC| Commentary Digital Currency Market Roundups Economy

BTC/USD: Bitcoin prices started to recover during European session Tuesday after Tom Lee, the Head of Research at Fundstrat Global Advisors remained bullish on the cryptocurrency. He said Bitcoin, the best house in a tough...

Europe Roundup: Sterling off 11-month lows on upbeat house prices, euro rebounds as greenback retreats from recent peaks, oil gains over 1 pct - Tuesday, August 7th, 2018

Aug 07, 2018 11:34 am UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup EUR/USD 0.31%, USD/JPY -0.21%, GBP/USD 0.19%, EUR/GBP 0.16% DXY -0.26%, DAX 0.90%, FTSE 0.61%, Brent 1.21%, Gold 0.72% Germany Jun Industrial Output MM, -0.9%, -0.5% forecast, 2.6% previous,...

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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...