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Europe Roundup: Sterling slumps on BoE Carney's dovish comments, euro eases on weaker-than-expected German PPI, European shares trade in red - Friday, April 20th, 2018

Apr 20, 2018 11:18 am UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup EUR/USD -0.39%, USD/JPY 0.28%, GBP/USD -0.19%, EUR/GBP -0.26% DXY 0.26%, DAX 0.06%, FTSE 0.47%, Brent 0.18%, Gold -0.36% Bank of England rate rises should be gradual, not glacial -...

Asia Roundup: Antipodeans ease on diverging rate outlook, dollar index rallies over 1-week peak on higher U.S. Treasury yields, investors eye BoE Saunders' speech - Friday, April 20th, 2018

Apr 20, 2018 06:52 am UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup Tame inflation keeps pressure on BoJ to maintain stimulus. Japan Mar CPI, Core Nationwide YY, 0.9%, 0.9% eyed, 1.0% last Japan Mar CPI, Overall Nationwide, 1.1%, 1.5% last Reuters Tankan...

America's Roundup: Dollar index steady, supported by higher U.S. yields, Wall Street tumbles, Gold prices dips, Oil pulls back from gains; OPEC says glut nearly gone-April 20th 2018

Apr 19, 2018 20:13 pm UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup U.S.-China trade row threatens global confidence -IMFs Lagarde. U.S. Senate committee to vote on bill to protect Mueller next week. N. Korea seeks complete denuclearisation, Moon says; U.S. vows...

Europe Roundup: Sterling slumps on downbeat retail sales, dollar gains against yen on Trump and Abe's trade talks, European shares advance - Thursday, April 19th, 2018

Apr 19, 2018 11:36 am UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup EUR/USD -0.05%, USD/JPY 0.16%, GBP/USD -0.08%, EUR/GBP 0.02% DXY 0.06%, DAX -0.03%, FTSE 0.29%, Brent 0.64%, Gold -0.14% Currency trading volumes hit record highs in first quarter Japan...

Asia Roundup: Aussie rallies on mixed employment report, dollar index steadies on rising U.S. Treasury yields, crude oil at 2014-highs as U.S. crude inventories decline - Thursday, April 19th, 2018

Apr 19, 2018 07:04 am UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup Sino-U.S. trade-row impact on Chinas capital flows can be controlled - regulator China says ready to deal with any fallout from U.S. trade row China cuts commercial electricity prices by 10...

America's Roundup: Dollar rises as risk appetite returns, Gold advances on technical buying,Oil up over 3 pct, breaks above $73 as supply concerns build-April 19th, 2018

Apr 18, 2018 20:07 pm UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup U.S. economic growth on track despite tariff concerns -Fed report. Bank of Canada says more rate hikes coming, but holds for now at 1.25%. Feds Dudley sees slightly restrictive U.S. monetary...

Europe Roundup: Sterling hits 1-week trough as UK CPI misses estimates, dollar rallies across board on receding trade war concerns, European shares advance - Wednesday, April 18th, 2018

Apr 18, 2018 11:47 am UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup EUR/USD 0.07%, USD/JPY 0.19%, GBP/USD -0.56%, EUR/GBP 0.61% DXY 0.08%, DAX 0.07%, FTSE 0.88%, Brent 1.15%, Gold 0.17% South Korea says discussing peace deal with N.Korea ahead of...

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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...