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Asia Roundup: Aussie gains as RBA stands pat, dollar index off-peak amid simmering global trade tensions, Asian shares consolidate - Tuesday, August 7th, 2018

Aug 07, 2018 06:41 am UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup Chinese newspaper mocks Trumps claim of winning trade war as wishful thinking Japan wage growth hits 21-year high, signals pickup in household spending Australia central bank holds rates at...

America's Roundup: Dollar rallies, FX markets fret about tariff escalation, Wall Street ends higher, Gold ticks lower, oil gains after unexpected Saudi production fall-August 7th, 2018

Aug 06, 2018 20:04 pm UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup Trumps trade extortion wont work, China state media says. Renewed U.S. sanctions target Irans economy, Tehran cool on talks. Star U.S. witness Gates to begin testimony Monday at ex-Trump aides...

Europe Roundup: Sterling hits 11-month trough amid no-deal Brexit concerns, dollar rallies as U.S.- China trade war tensions mount, European shares volatile - Monday, August 6th, 2018

Aug 06, 2018 11:47 am UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup EUR/USD -0.23%, USD/JPY 0.18%, GBP/USD -0.51%, EUR/GBP 0.24% DXY 0.28%, DAX 0.26%, FTSE 0.30%, Brent 1.08%, Gold -0.29% Germany Jun Industrial Orders MM, -4.0%, -0.4% forecast, 2.6%...

Crypto Currency Brief: Bitcoin in red zone again; Coinbase launches new plugin system for payments; Bitcoin Superstore adds XRP to list of cryptocurrencies - Monday, August 6th, 2018

Aug 06, 2018 11:40 am UTC| Commentary Market Roundups Economy Digital Currency

BTC/USD: After recovering slightly over the weekend, Bitcoin prices again entered the red category and falling below the $7,000 mark. The price action is completely in contrast to news that San Francisco-based crypto giant...

Asia Roundup: Dollar gains as U.S. jobs data boosts Fed rate hike expectations, gold off 17-month low as China retaliates with $60 billion tariffs on U.S. imported goods, oil surges as Iran sanctions loom - Monday, August 6th, 2018

Aug 06, 2018 06:59 am UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup Chinese state media slams Trump for extortion in trade dispute Huawei in British spotlight over use of U.S. firms software White House to detail implementation of new Iran sanctions Monday...

America’s Roundup: Dollar steady after jobs data miss; Fed rate hike hopes intact, Wall Street ends higher,Gold bounces up from 17-month low, Oil prices pull back as trade tensions weigh on market-August 4th, 2018

Aug 03, 2018 20:52 pm UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup US Jul Non-Farm Payrolls, 157k, 190k forecast, 213k prev 248k revised. US Jul Private Payrolls, 170k, 189k forecast, 202k prev 234k revised. US Jul Unemployment Rate, 3.9%, 3.9% forecast, 4.0%...

Crypto Currency Brief: Ethereum hits near 4-month low; BTC/USD breaches immediate support; Ripple, EOS starts to recover - Friday, August 3rd, 2018

Aug 03, 2018 13:24 pm UTC| Commentary Market Roundups Economy

BTC/USD: Bitcoin prices breached yesterdays immediate support level during European session Friday, leading to losses for the fifth consecutive day. Latest news confirmed that Coinbase has launched a facility wherein users...

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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...