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Europe Roundup: Sterling hits 2018 lows on weaker-than-expected UK inflation, Swiss franc, yen at multi-week highs amid geopolitical concerns, European shares trade in red - Wednesday, May 23rd, 2018

May 23, 2018 11:27 am UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup EU Markit Manufacturing Flash PMI, 55.5, 56 forecast, 56.2 previous EU Markit Service Flash PMI, 53.9, 54.6 forecast, 54.7 previous EU Markit Composite Flash PMI, 54.1, 55 forecast, 55.1...

Asia Roundup: Kiwi slumps as RBNZ prepared for quantitative easing in crisis, dollar falls against yen as Trump displeased with U.S.-China trade talks, Asian shares ease - Wednesday, May 23rd, 2018

May 23, 2018 06:43 am UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup Trump casts doubt on planned summit with North Korean leader Trump floats management changes instead of sanctions for Chinas ZTE Congress eases post-crisis bank rules in victory for...

America's Roundup: Dollar eases as focus turns to Fed minutes, Wall Street dips ,Gold steadies, Brent rises on supply concerns, U.S.-China trade worries weigh-May 23rd,2018

May 22, 2018 20:52 pm UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup Trump floats large fine, management changes for Chinas ZTE. Trump casts doubt on planned summit with North Korean leader . US May Rich Fed Comp. Index, 16, -3 previous. US May Rich Fed,...

Europe Roundup: Sterling rebounds on BoE Vlieghe's comments, euro steadies as Italy's government formation stall, European shares at 4-month peak - Tuesday, May 22nd, 2018

May 22, 2018 11:24 am UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup Bank of Englands Carney says his message on rates isnt misunderstood Bank of Englands Vlieghe says he sees more rate hikes than market did EUs Malmstrom says thinks U.S. considers EU trade...

Asia Roundup: Antipodeans rally as crude oil soars to record highs, dollar index steadies near 5-month peak as U.S.-China trade war fears ebb, Asian shares ease amid holiday thinned-trading - Tuesday, May 22nd, 2018

May 22, 2018 06:54 am UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup Trade war fears ebb as U.S., China agree to continue talks U.S., China nearing deal to remove U.S. sales ban against ZTE -sources With N.Korea summit on shaky ground, Trump to press S. Korean...

America's Roundup: Dollar gains, euro pressured by Italy uncertainty, Wall Street climbs on trade war truce, Gold hits 2018 low, Oil rallies to multi-year highs on Venezuela worries-May 22nd, 2018

May 21, 2018 20:43 pm UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup Trade war fears ebb as U.S., China agree to continue talks . U.S.s Mnuchin: Significant issues remain over NAFTA . Trump presses China on North Korea border ahead of summit. Feds Bostic...

Europe Roundup: Sterling near 5-month trough on fading BoE rate hike expectations, euro slumps on Italy's political worries, European shares surge as U.S.-China trade war fears recede - Monday, May 21st, 2018

May 21, 2018 11:07 am UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup EUR/USD -0.27%, USD/JPY 0.49%, GBP/USD -0.5%, EUR/GBP 0.23% DXY 0.28%, DAX flat, FTSE 0.85%, Brent 0.27%, Gold -0.53% China relieved U.S. trade war is on hold U.S. business...

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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...