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Asia Roundup: Aussie falls to 3-week low, dollar declines on renewed North Korea geopolitical tensions, Asian shares slump - Friday, September 22nd, 2017

Sep 22, 2017 07:17 am UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup N.Korea may consider H-bomb test in Pacific, Kim calls Trump deranged SP says downgraded China as debt drive taking longer than expected to curb risks Fearing far-right surge, Merkel urges...

Americas Roundup:Dollar retreats as post-Fed meeting glow fade,Gold falls to near 4-week low , Oil settles flat as unease builds ahead of OPEC meeting,Wall Street ends lower-September 22nd 2017

Sep 21, 2017 20:45 pm UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup US Initial Jobless Claims w/e, 259K, 300K forecast, 284k previous. US Continued Jobless Claims w/e, 1.980M, 1.975M forecast, 1.944M previous. US Jobless Claims 4-Wk Avg w/e, 268.75k, 263.25k...

Europe Roundup: US dollar surges on hawkish Fed, Gold below 3-week low, European shares higher as bank stocks jump - Thursday, September 21st, 2017

Sep 21, 2017 11:24 am UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup EUR/USD 0.17%, USD/JPY 0.24%, GBP/USD -0.03%, EUR/GBP 0.19% DXY -0.1%, DAX 0.32%, FTSE 0.09%, Brent -0.3%, Gold -0.51% SP cuts Chinas credit rating, citing increasing economic, financial...

Asia Roundup: Japanese yen hits fresh 2-month low against U.S. dollar after BOJ’s interest rate decision, Asian markets mixed, gold falls below $1,300 mark as FOMC signals rate hike again this year - Thursday, Sept 21, 2017

Sep 21, 2017 06:55 am UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup Fed keeps U.S. rates steady, to start portfolio drawdown in October. BOJ keeps policy steady, newcomer to board dissents. Japans Abe promises daring policies to boost economy. BOJ asset...

Americas Roundup: Dollar rises as Fed forecast hints at December rate hike, Gold falls 1 pct, hits three-week low, Treasury yields jump to highest in 6 weeks, Oil up 2 pct despite U.S. crude build-September 21st, 2017

Sep 20, 2017 20:48 pm UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup US Fed Funds Target Rate N/A, 1.00-1.25%, 1.125% forecast 1.125% previous. US Existing Home Sales Aug, 5.35M, 5.46M forecast, 5.44M previous. US Existing Home Sales % Change Aug, -1.7%, 0.3%...

Europe Roundup: Sterling spikes on unexpected surge in UK retail sales, dollar subdued, world stocks hit new high as markets wary ahead of Federal Reserve meeting - Wednesday, September 20th, 2017

Sep 20, 2017 11:29 am UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup EUR/USD 0.07%, USD/JPY -0.25%, GBP/USD 0.18%, EUR/GBP -0.11% DXY -0.08%, DAX -0.08%, FTSE 0.01%, Brent 1.11%, Gold 0.28% Fed conflicted by tepid U.S. inflation, global economic...

Asia Roundup: Japanese yen trades marginally higher despite lower than expected trade balance data, Asian markets mixed ahead of FOMC rate decision, gold flat at $1,312 mark - Wednesday, Sept 20, 2017

Sep 20, 2017 06:41 am UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup Fed seen announcing plans to unwind debt portfolio. If threatened, U.S. will totally destroy North Korea, Trump vows. Japan PM Abe to push back timing of balancing primary budget. Japan...

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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...