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FxWirePro: AUD/USD slips lower as Australian jobs data miss expectations

Dec 11, 2025 03:58 am UTC| Technicals

AUD/USD slipped lower on Thursday as investors digested latest Australian labor market figures. Australian employment fell in November by the most in nine months, while annual job growth slowed sharply from earlier in...

FxWirePro: GBP/NZD holds narrow range, focus on near-term support

Dec 10, 2025 22:51 pm UTC| Technicals

GBP/NZD traded in narrow range as markets digested the Feds expected quarter-point rate cut. The Federal Reserve lowered interest rates in a widely-expected move, but indicated it will likely pause its easing cycle at...

FxWirePro: EUR/AUD little changed after Fed's hawkish cut

Dec 10, 2025 22:38 pm UTC| Technicals

EUR/AUD was little changed on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve delivered a widely expected 25 bps rate cut and indicated it may pause further easing. Market reaction was subdued as traders had already priced in...

FxWirePro: EUR/NZD edged lower, set to stay on back foot

Dec 10, 2025 22:08 pm UTC| Technicals

EUR/NZD edged lower on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve lowered interest rates in a widely expected move.. The Feds decision to lower the benchmark policy rate by a quarter of a percentage point to the 3.50%-3.75%...

FxWirePro: EUR/CAD neutral in the near-term, scope for downward resumption

Dec 10, 2025 18:22 pm UTC| Technicals

EUR/CAD initially gained but gave up ground as investors digested Bank of Canada interest rates decision and awaited a policy decision by the Federal Reserve. As widely anticipated, the Canadian central bank stayed on...

FxWirePro: USD/CAD drifts lower following BoC rate decision

Dec 10, 2025 17:07 pm UTC| Technicals

USD/CAD dipped on Wednesday as Canadian dollar firmed after the Bank of Canada held interest rates as expected. As anticipated, the Bank of Canada held its policy rate at 2.25% on Wednesday, with Governor Tiff Macklem...

FxWirePro: USD/CNY flat as market awaits Fed decision

Dec 10, 2025 15:19 pm UTC| Technicals

USD/ CNY was little changed on Wednesday as investors awaited a U.S. Federal Reserve policy decision due later on Wednesday that could sway the currency pair. Global investor attention will later be focused on an...

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Economy

Supertanker Orders Surge as US-Iran War Reshapes Oil Trade

Shipowners are ordering supertankers at the fastest pace in at least 25 years as the US-Iran war disrupts traditional oil routes and increases demand for long-distance crude shipments. Signal Group data shows 217 Very...

US Stock Futures Rally as Markets Digest Fed Rate Hike

U.S. stock futures climbed sharply on Thursday as investors reassessed the Federal Reserves first interest rate increase in more than three years and Treasury yields retreated from recent highs. SP 500 and Dow Jones...

East Germany Narrows Economic Gap With West but Wealth Divide Persists

More than three decades after German reunification, the economy of former East Germany has made major progress toward matching the west, particularly in employment and household income. However, significant differences...

Trump Threatens EU Tariffs Over Canada Membership Proposal

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose steep tariffs on the European Union if Brussels moves ahead with a proposal to make Canada the blocs first associate member, raising the prospect of renewed trade...

BOJ Set for 25-Basis-Point Rate Hike as Yen Weakness Fuels Inflation

The Bank of Japan is widely expected to raise interest rates by 25 basis points on September 18, as policymakers confront persistent inflation and prolonged weakness in the Japanese yen. The anticipated BOJ rate hike would...

Politics

ICE Agent Arrested in Minneapolis Over Venezuelan Man Shooting

A federal immigration officer accused of shooting and wounding a Venezuelan man during a Minneapolis immigration operation was arrested Wednesday, eight months after the incident became a focal point of controversy...

Paris Talks Focus on Lebanon Army Needs as UNIFIL Exit Looms

European and Arab military chiefs are set to meet in Paris on Thursday to assess the Lebanese Armed Forces military and financial needs as concerns grow over the planned withdrawal of U.N. peacekeepers and the risk of...

Trump Eyes End to Iran War, Plans Gulf Leaders Meeting

U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he hopes the seven-month war with Iran is approaching an end, as reports indicate he plans to meet Gulf leaders in New York next week to discuss the conflict and a potential...

US Allies Fear Trump Could Soften Taiwan Stance in Xi Talks

U.S. allies in Asia are increasingly concerned that President Donald Trump could soften Washingtons stance on Taiwan as he prepares to host Chinese President Xi Jinping on September 24, with trade and economic issues...

Australia Tightens Student Visa Rules, Targets Migration Cut by 2028

Australia is set to tighten immigration rules by restricting international students from bringing partners and children while studying, as the government seeks to reduce net overseas migration, according to media reports...

Science

Blue Origin New Glenn Explosion Could Delay Launch Operations Until 2028

Blue Origin is facing a significant setback after a dramatic explosion involving its New Glenn rocket severely damaged a launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida. According to NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, repairs to the...

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...

SpaceX Delays Starship V3 Launch Ahead of Potential Record IPO

SpaceX on Thursday postponed the highly anticipated launch of its 12th Starship rocket test from Texas after technical issues interrupted the final countdown. The company now plans to attempt the Starship V3 launch again...

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...

Technology

France Urges Faster AI Push Despite Safety Risks

French Finance Minister Roland Lescure has pushed back against calls to slow artificial intelligence development, arguing that such proposals could benefit U.S. technology leaders while making it harder for France and...

Guterres Urges Stronger Global AI Safeguards Ahead of UN Assembly

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned world leaders on Wednesday that the rapid development of artificial intelligence carries significant risks that governments cannot afford to overlook, highlighting a...

Databricks to Invest $350 Million in Singapore AI Expansion

Databricks plans to invest more than $350 million in Singapore over the next three years, expanding its presence in the city-state as demand rises for its data and artificial intelligence products. The privately held data...

SK Hynix, Intel Discuss U.S. Memory Chip Production Deal

SK Hynix is reportedly in discussions with Intel over a potential agreement to manufacture memory chips in the United States, a move that would mark the South Korean semiconductor giants first U.S.-based memory production....

DOJ Will Investigate AI-Related Crimes, Attorney General Blanche Says

U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche said the Department of Justice will investigate individuals or companies connected to artificial intelligence when there is evidence they have violated federal criminal law, while...