The US dollar fell in European trade on Monday against a basket of major rivals, hitting a five-week trough amid concerns about the US debt levels. Now investors await important remarks by several Fed officials as they look for more clues on the odds of multiple Fed rate cuts this year. The Index The dollar index fell 0.4% to 98.69,...

Australias consumer prices rose 2.4% y/y in April, beating estimates of 2.3%, and same as the previous reading. The data showcases the impact of inflationary pressures on Australian monetary policymakers, and huts the odds of an Australian rate cut in July. Do you need help in trading decisions? Do you want to learn how to start trading? Join Economies.com VIP...

The US dollar rose in European trade on Tuesday for the first time in three sessions against a basket of major rivals, as it tries to recover from five-week lows on short-covering. Now traders await important US data later today to assess the odds of future Fed rate cuts. The Index The dollar index rose 0.5% to 99.44, with a...

The Federal Reserve warned against increasing economic risks when it decided to hold interest rates unchanged in May. Fed Chair Jerome Powell focused on uncertainty for the worlds largest economy following Trumps aggressive tariff decisions during his post-Fed meeting speech this month. Now markets expect two interest rate cuts overall this year, with some even thinking that this is overly...

March 28 (Reuters) - Euro zone bond yields edged up on Thursday after Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller advocated a higher-for-longer rate strategy in cautious markets ahead of key inflation data, which could affect the central banks' policy path. ** Waller said it was prudent to hold rates at the current restrictive levels for longer to help keep inflation on...

TOKYO, March 28 (Reuters) - Japanese government bond yields sank on Thursday, tracking an overnight decline for U.S. peers, while traders also tried to determine how soon the Bank of Japan could raise interest rates again. The 10-year JGB yield fell 1.5 basis points (bps) to 0.700% as of 0500 GMT, the lowest level since March 6. Five-year yields also...

03:25 PM EDT, 03/27/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Energy stocks were gaining late Wednesday afternoon, with the NYSE Energy Sector Index adding 0.6% and the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE) up 0.4%. The Philadelphia Oil Service Sector index increased 0.8%, and the Dow Jones US Utilities index jumped 2.1%. US crude oil stocks, including those in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve,...

With U.S. stock futures trading slightly lower this morning on Thursday, some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are as follows: Wall Street expects Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. ( WBA ) to report quarterly earnings at 82 cents per share on revenue of $35.86 billion before the opening bell, according to data from Benzinga Pro. Walgreens shares...

According to Google, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) by developers to build and offer enhanced user experiences emerged as one of the top innovation trends in apps and games. Several of the local developers on the list have even integrated AI into their offerings.

According to a press release, clusters economically viable for drone use will be identified, with 15,000 women SHGs in selected states receiving Central Financial Assistance covering 80% of drone costs, up to ₹8 lakh.

Over two decades, Google said that it has employed machine learning and AI to enhance products, focusing on language translations, flood forecasts, and agricultural productivity in India.

The initiative, conducted in collaboration with IIT Bombay and the Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA), aims to assess the application of large language models (LLM) in enhancing the efficiency of India's consumer grievance redressal system.

The new bill exempts registered AYUSH practitioners and people accessing codified traditional knowledge, from sharing benefits with local communities or giving prior intimation to state biodiversity boards before accessing biological resources.

Activists have contended that words like "ecotourism facilities" and "any other purposes" are too vague and may pave the way for widespread exploitation and misuse.

The probe pertains to Dapoli resort, which is allegedly illegal. The former minister and Shiv Sena (Uddhav) leader, Anil Parab, allegedly wangled a permit to use land meant for agricultural use. The ED had started the investigation under the the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) after a complaint from the Environment Ministry.

On Tuesday, the Gehlot government invited bids for both projects to build the dams within the next four years. The chief minister had announced both projects in last year’s budget.

(Reuters) -The United Nations General Assembly on Thursday unanimously adopted the first global resolution on artificial intelligence that encourages countries to safeguard human rights, protect personal data, and monitor AI for risks. The nonbinding resolution, proposed by the United States and co-sponsored by China and over 120 other nations, also advocates the strengthening of privacy policies. Today, all 193 members...

SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Oil prices slipped on Friday on the possibility of a nearing Gaza ceasefire that could ease geopolitical concerns in the Middle East, while a stronger dollar and faltering U.S. gasoline demand also weighed on prices. Brent crude futures fell 42 cents, or 0.5%, to $85.36 a barrel by 0203 GMT. U.S. crude futures shed 40 cents, or 0.5%,...

BOGOTA, March 21 (Reuters) - The Reficar oil refinery belonging to Colombia's Ecopetrol was awarded 19.9% of the common capital in infrastructure firm McDermott in preferential shares by a judge in Amsterdam, Ecopetrol said in a statement on Thursday. The refinery is located in the Colombian city of Cartagena. ...

(Reuters) -Luggage maker Samsonite International ( SMSOF ) on Friday said it plans to pursue a dual listing in addition to its listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange to increase the liquidity of its shares and reach investors in more markets. Samsonite ( SMSOF ) did not provide details of the exchanges it is considering for the second listing,...

Alex Thorn, the Head of Research at Galaxy Research, speculated that the SEC could differentiate between Ethereum (ETH) and staked Ether, possibly classifying the latter as a security. He noted that this distinction could provide a regulatory loophole for approving spot Ethereum ETFs. Spot Ethereum ETF Approval Loophole In a May 21 post on X, he stated, If the speculation...

Bitwise executives have secret information about massive financial players who are investing in BTC – but they won’t specify which ones. During an interview published on Tuesday, Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley discussed how institutional and regulatory acceptance of Bitcoin as an investable asset is evolving faster behind the scenes than most realize. The Secret Bitcoin Buyers For one, Horsley confirmed...

On Monday, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced that her office has secured a $2 billion settlement with the bankrupt cryptocurrency firm Genesis Global. This agreement comes in response to allegations that Genesis defrauded investors, including tens of thousands of New Yorkers. $2 Billion Settlement In a post on social media platform X, AG James revealed that this is...

Binance is seeing a massive buyer demand for Ethereum, fueled by optimism surrounding the potential approval of a much-anticipated spot Ether ETF, prompting traders to aggressively accumulate the asset using market orders, even at higher prices. This was spotted by CryptoQuant after a massive spike in the Net Taker Volume for Ethereum on the popular exchange, which hit an all-time...