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Asia Roundup: Yellen stays cautious, gold hovers near 2-week low, sterling rises ahead of Brexit vote - Wednesday, June 22nd, 2016

Jun 22, 2016 06:43 am UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup Reuters survey 61% of Japanese firms support decision to delay sales tax hike, 60% concerned over currency swings on Brexit. Fed US equity valuations well above median ...

Americas Roundup: Sterling slips from highs against dollar after neck-and-neck Brexit poll,US stocks gain even as Yellen paints bleak picture-June 22nd, 2015

Jun 21, 2016 20:56 pm UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup UKs In camp sees lead shrink ahead of EU vote - Survation poll. US Redbook up slightly -0.9% m/m vs -1% previous. Feds Yellen: expects turnaround in labor market slowdown in coming months. ...

Europe Roundup: Sterling hits 7-week high against dollar on rising Bremain expectations, Yellen's testimony under limelight, European shares edge down - Tuesday, June 21st, 2016

Jun 21, 2016 12:18 pm UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup USD/JPY +0.45%, GBP/USD +0.60%, EUR/USD +0.25% DXY -0.15%, DAX +0.02%, Nikkei +1.28%, Brent -0.9%, Iron +0.55% Switzerland May Trade Bal. CHF 3.786 bln vs rvsd 2.508 bln UK May PSNB m/m...

Asia Roundup: Aussie rises on RBA meeting minutes, sterling gains as Brexit vote looms, Markets await Yellen's testimony - Tuesday, June 21st, 2016

Jun 21, 2016 06:47 am UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup George Soros GBP fall post-Brexit to be bigger, more disruptive than Black Wednesday Guardian. Japan FinMin Aso Rapid FX moves undesirable, stability important, wont intervene in FX so easily,...

Americas Roundup: Sterling strengthens against dollar after rumors of Brexit fears ease, oil up more than 2 pct-June 21st, 2016

Jun 20, 2016 22:36 pm UTC| Market Roundups

Currencies Summary EUR/USD is likely to find support at 1.1240 levels and currently trading at 1.1305 levels. The pair has made session high at 1.1357 and hit lows at 1.1301 levels. The dollar declined against the euro...

Europe Roundup: Sterling soars more than 2 percent, Brent crude rises above $50 a barrel and European shares advance on easing Brexit worries - Monday, June 20th, 2016

Jun 20, 2016 12:22 pm UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup GBP/USD +1.73%, EUR/USD +0.45%, USD/JPY +0.3% DXY +0.001%, DXY +3.13%, Brent +1.4%, Iron +0.8% UK William Hill 5/2 for Brexit, 3/1 for remain Sunday Times and Sunday Telegraph advocated...

Asia Roundup: Sterling rises more than 1 pct and Asian shares gain on ebbing Brexit fears, dollar index hits 11-day low - Monday, June 20th, 2016

Jun 20, 2016 06:46 am UTC| Market Roundups

Market Roundup Three of six UK opinion polls show shift towards remain Reuters FACTBOX. EU banking watchdog to leave London in case of Brexit Reuters. CFTC IMM CTA data - Specs reduce net-long USD...

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Economy

Trump Defends Economic Record in North Carolina as Midterm Election Pressure Mounts

U.S. President Donald Trump traveled to the battleground state of North Carolina on Friday to defend his economic policies and reassure voters that the U.S. economy remains on solid footing, as concerns grow ahead of a...

EU Approves €90 Billion Ukraine Aid as Frozen Russian Asset Plan Stalls

Ukraine welcomed a major European Union decision on Friday to provide 90 billion in financial support over the next two years, a move Kyiv says will significantly strengthen its economic resilience amid the ongoing war...

Kevin Hassett Says Inflation Is Below Target, Backs Trump’s Call for Rate Cuts

White House economic advisor Kevin Hassett said President Donald Trump is correct in claiming inflation is low, despite official data, public sentiment, and many economists suggesting otherwise. Speaking on Fox Business,...

U.S. Stocks End Week Higher as Tech Rally Offsets Consumer Weakness

U.S. stocks closed higher on Friday, recovering from a volatile start to the week as gains in technology and AI-related shares outweighed sharp declines in consumer stocks such as Nike. Major indexes finished in positive...

EU Delays Mercosur Free Trade Agreement Signing Amid Ukraine War Funding Talks

The European Union has decided to delay the formal signing of its long-anticipated free trade agreement with the Mercosur bloc, as EU leaders convened in Brussels to prioritize discussions on funding Ukraines war effort....

Politics

Google and Apple Warn U.S. Visa Holders to Avoid International Travel Amid Lengthy Embassy Delays

Alphabets Google and Apple have advised certain employees working in the United States on temporary visas to avoid international travel, as visa stamping delays at U.S. embassies and consulates can now stretch up to 12...

U.S.–Russia Talks in Florida Raise Hopes but Reveal Deep Divides Over Ukraine War

U.S. negotiators met Russian officials in Florida over the weekend as the Trump administration intensified diplomatic efforts to help end Russias war in Ukraine, a conflict that began with Moscows full-scale invasion in...

Ukraine Signals Support for U.S.-Led Three-Sided Talks With Russia to Boost Peace Efforts

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday that Ukraine is prepared to support a U.S. proposal for three-sided talks involving the United States, Ukraine, and Russia, provided the initiative helps accelerate...

Lula Warns Against Military Action in Venezuela as U.S. Pressure Mounts

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has strongly warned that any armed intervention in Venezuela would result in a humanitarian catastrophe, amid rising tensions driven by escalating actions from the United...

U.S. Launches Large-Scale Airstrikes on ISIS Targets in Syria After Deadly Attack

The United States military carried out extensive airstrikes against Islamic State (ISIS) targets across Syria on Friday, escalating its response after a deadly attack on American personnel, according to U.S. officials. The...

Science

Jared Isaacman Confirmed as NASA Administrator, Becomes 15th Leader of U.S. Space Agency

The U.S. Senate has officially confirmed billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as the new NASA administrator, making him the 15th leader in the agencys history. The confirmation, which took place on Wednesday, marks...

Senate Sets December 8 Vote on Trump’s NASA Nominee Jared Isaacman

The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee announced it will vote on December 8 on President Donald Trumps renewed nomination of private astronaut and tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman to lead NASA. Isaacman, known for his...

NASA Cuts Boeing Starliner Missions as SpaceX Pulls Ahead

NASA has significantly scaled back Boeings Starliner program after years of technical issues and delays, announcing that the next Starliner mission to the International Space Station (ISS) will fly without astronauts. The...

Blue Origin’s New Glenn Achieves Breakthrough Success With First NASA Mission

Blue Origins massive New Glenn rocket marked a major milestone as it completed its first mission for paying customers, sending two NASA satellites toward Mars and successfully landing its reusable booster at sea. The...

Cogent Biosciences Soars 120% on Breakthrough Phase 3 Results for Bezuclastinib in GIST Treatment

Cogent Biosciences (NASDAQ: COGT) shares skyrocketed over 120% after the biotech company announced groundbreaking results from its Phase 3 PEAK trial evaluating bezuclastinib in combination with sunitinib for patients with...

Technology

U.S. Lawmakers Urge Pentagon to Blacklist More Chinese Tech Firms Over Military Ties

A group of nine Republican U.S. lawmakers has formally urged the Pentagon to expand its list of Chinese companies accused of supporting Chinas military, intensifying scrutiny of Beijing-linked technology firms amid rising...

Dina Powell McCormick Resigns From Meta Board After Eight Months, May Take Advisory Role

Dina Powell McCormick has resigned from Meta Platforms board of directors effective immediately, just eight months after joining the social media company, Meta confirmed on Friday. The unexpected departure comes at a time...

TikTok U.S. Deal Advances as ByteDance Signs Binding Joint Venture Agreement

TikTok has taken a major step toward securing its future in the United States after its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, announced it has signed binding agreements with three major investors to form a new joint venture...

Trump Administration Reviews Nvidia H200 Chip Sales to China, Marking Major Shift in U.S. AI Export Policy

The U.S. government under President Donald Trump has launched a formal review that could pave the way for the first-ever shipments of Nvidias H200 artificial intelligence chips to China, according to multiple sources...

Oracle Stock Surges After Hours on TikTok Deal Optimism and OpenAI Fundraising Buzz

Oracle Corporation (NYSE: ORCL) shares surged sharply in extended trading on Thursday, reflecting renewed investor optimism fueled by reports of a potential U.S. TikTok transaction and fresh fundraising discussions...