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GBPJPY Surges Past 204: Yen Sinks as Takaichi’s Win Fuels Japan’s Political Shake-Up

Oct 08, 2025 10:44 am UTC| Technicals

On board-based Yen weakness, GBPJPY holds above the 204 level. Trading around 204.564 right now, the pair reached an intraday high of 204.70.. Sanae Takaichis surprise win in Japans Liberal Democratic Party (LDP)...

USDCHF Teeters on Edge: Bullish Signals Clash with Downside Risks

Oct 08, 2025 10:32 am UTC| Technicals

USDCHFtrades above 0.8000 on board-based US dollar buying..Currently trading at 0.80082, it reached a peak of 0.80188.Watch out for 0.8020 for further upside. Technical Analysis Points to Further Bullishness The...

AUD/JPY Holds Firm Above 100 as Yen Weakens Further

Oct 08, 2025 07:57 am UTC| Technicals

AUDJPY holds above 100 s yen weakned sharply.Having reached an intraday high of 100.20, it now trades at about 99.98. As long as support at 98 holds, the intraday trend is upward. Oscillatorsand moving...

FxWirePro: USD/JPY positions for another climb, eyes 154.00 level

Oct 08, 2025 06:26 am UTC| Technicals

USD/JPY rose above 152.00 level on Tuesday as investors looked for fiscal policy signals from Japans prime minister-designate Sanae Takaich. Attention is focused on the Japanese markets following a surprise weekend...

FxWirePro: AUD/ USD dips amid stronger greenback demand

Oct 08, 2025 06:03 am UTC| Technicals

AUD/USD eased on Wednesday as escalating concerns over the U.S. government shutdown fueled investor caution, driving stronger demand for the U.S. dollar. The U.S. government shutdown extended into its seventh day on...

FxWirePro: NZD/USD tumbles to six-month low after RBNZ’s sharp rate cut

Oct 08, 2025 05:15 am UTC| Technicals

NZD/USD fell to a six-month low on Wednesday after the RBNZ cut rates by 50 bps and signaled scope for further easing amid ongoing economic weakness. New Zealands central bank delivered a surprise 50 bps rate cut on...

NZD/JPY Struggles Near Resistance as RBNZ Rate Cut Shakes Market

Oct 08, 2025 04:49 am UTC| Technicals

NZDJPY pared some of its gains after a surprise 50 bpbs rate cut by the RBNZ.Intraday trend is still bearish as long as the resistanceat 88.50holds. Having reached an intraday high of 88.32, it trades today at about...

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Economy

IEA Warns China Rare Earth Export Curbs Could Threaten $6.5 Trillion in Global Production

Chinas planned implementation of stricter rare earth export controls could place up to $6.5 trillion in downstream production outside the country at risk, according to the International Energy Agencys (IEA) latest Global...

U.S. Imposes 25% Tariff on Select Brazilian Imports After Section 301 Trade Investigation

The United States announced on Wednesday that it will impose a 25% tariff on certain imports from Brazil after concluding a year-long Section 301 trade investigation that found several Brazilian policies unfairly...

Gold Prices Slip as Oil Rally Fuels Inflation Fears, Strengthens Dollar

Gold prices declined early Thursday as rising oil prices reignited concerns that inflation could remain persistent, reinforcing expectations that the Federal Reserve may keep interest rates elevated for longer. The...

Asian Stocks Slide as Chip Selloff Deepens Ahead of TSMC Earnings

Asian stock markets declined sharply on Thursday, led by heavy losses in South Korea, as a broad semiconductor selloff and renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East weighed on investor sentiment. Market participants...

Asian Currencies Hold Steady as Middle East Tensions Offset Weaker US Dollar

Asian currencies traded in tight ranges on Thursday as a weaker U.S. dollar was balanced by growing investor caution over the escalating Middle East conflict, limiting demand for risk-sensitive regional assets. Market...

Politics

Xi Jinping Calls for People-Centered AI Development at WAIC, Expands Global Cooperation

Chinese President Xi Jinping called for a people-centered approach to artificial intelligence (AI) development during his keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in...

Trump Declassifies China Election Intelligence, Revives 2020 Election Security Claims

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday declassified intelligence documents that he said expose Chinese interference in U.S. elections, renewing his focus on election security ahead of the November midterm elections. The...

Iran Warns Trump Against Striking Infrastructure, Declares Strait of Hormuz a ‘Red Line’

Iran warned on Thursday that the Strait of Hormuz remains an inviolable red line, vowing to retaliate against infrastructure across the Gulf region if U.S. President Donald Trump follows through on threats to attack...

DOJ Refuses to Release Unredacted Jeffrey Epstein Files to New Mexico Investigation

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) said Wednesday it cannot legally release unredacted Jeffrey Epstein files requested by New Mexico officials, deepening a dispute over the states renewed investigation into the late...

US Restricts Commercial Flights From Congo Amid Ebola Outbreak

The United States has introduced new travel restrictions tied to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), preventing U.S. citizens and nationals who have been in the country within the previous...

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

Apple Intelligence China Approval Lifts Alibaba and Baidu Shares

Alibaba and Baidu shares rallied on Thursday after Apple secured regulatory approval to introduce its Apple Intelligence platform in China, a major step toward expanding its artificial intelligence services in one of the...

Nvidia Partners With Fanuc and Yaskawa to Accelerate AI Robotics in Japan

Nvidia is strengthening its presence in Japan through new partnerships with leading industrial automation companies, including Fanuc and Yaskawa Electric, as the chip giant pushes to accelerate the adoption of artificial...

Hyundai Takes Full Control of Boston Dynamics to Accelerate Humanoid Robot and AI Strategy

Hyundai Motor has announced plans to acquire SoftBank Groups remaining stake in Boston Dynamics, giving the South Korean automaker full ownership of the robotics company as it expands its artificial intelligence and...

Jamie Dimon Warns Anthropic's Mythos AI Poses National Security Risks

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has warned that Anthropics advanced Mythos artificial intelligence model presents significant national security risks, highlighting growing concerns over the potential misuse of powerful AI...

SpaceX Stock Falls Below IPO Price as Investors Weigh Losses and Lockup Expiry

SpaceX shares fell below their initial public offering (IPO) price for the first time on Wednesday, highlighting growing investor caution as the companys early post-listing momentum continues to fade. The stock dropped...