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Week Ahead: Fed showdown to set market tone - By ForexTime Fed expected to cut rates for third time in 2025 Updated dot plot and economic projections in focus Trader’s pricing 27% chance of another cut by January… ...
A backlash against AI imagery in ads may have begun as brands promote ‘human-made’ - By Paul Harrison, Deakin University In a wave of new ads, brands like Heineken, Polaroid and Cadbury have started hating on artificial intelligence (AI), celebrating their work as “human-made”. But… ...
$2B Counter-Strike 2 crash exposes a legal black hole: Your digital investments aren’t really yours - By João Marinotti, Indiana University In late October 2025, as much as US$2 billion vanished from a digital marketplace. This wasn’t a hack or a bubble bursting. It happened because… ...
A bold new investment fund aims to channel billions into tropical forest protection – one key change can make it better - By Jason Gray, University of California, Los Angeles The world is losing vast swaths of forests to agriculture, logging, mining and fires every year — more than 20 million acres… ...
As AI leader Nvidia posts record results, Warren Buffett’s made a surprise bet on Google - By Cameron Shackell, The University of Queensland; Queensland University of Technology The world’s most valuable publicly listed company, US microchip maker Nvidia, has reported record $US57 billion revenue in the… ...
Yes, there is an AI investment bubble – here are three scenarios for how it could end - By Sergi Basco Booms and busts are a recurring feature of modern economics, but when an asset’s value becomes overinflated, a boom quickly becomes a bubble. The two most recent… ...
Renewable energy is cheaper and healthier – so why isn’t it replacing fossil fuels faster? - By Jay Gulledge, University of Notre Dame; University of Tennessee You might not know it from the headlines, but there is some good news about the global fight against climate… ...
Week Ahead: NAS100 braced for Nvidia showdown - By ForexTime NAS100 ↑ 19 % year-to-date Nvidia accounts for almost 15% of NAS100 weight Most valuable company in the world with $4.5 trillion valuation China exposure, data center and… ...
The rise and fall of globalisation: why the world’s next financial meltdown could be much worse with the US on the sidelines - By Steve Schifferes, City St George's, University of London This is the second in a two-part series. Read part one here. Globalisation has always had its critics – but until… ...
The rise and fall of globalisation: the battle to be top dog - By Steve Schifferes, City St George's, University of London This is the first in a two-part series. Read part two here. For nearly four centuries, the world economy has been… ...
China’s new 5-year plan: A high-stakes bet on self-reliance that won’t fix an unbalanced economy - By Shaoyu Yuan, New York University; Rutgers University Every few years since 1953, the Chinese government has unveiled a new master strategy for its economy: the all-important five-year plan. For… ...
Airports Sound Alarm: New Strategy Targets Dangerous Drone Incursions - Source: Streetwise Reports (11/6/25) DroneShield Ltd. (DRO:ASX; DRSHF:OTC) is rolling out a new airport counter‑drone framework as incursions continue disrupting major aviation hubs. The company is partnering with SRI Group… ...
Analysts Boost Price Forecasts on 4 Metals - Source: Red Cloud Securities (11/4/25) Red Cloud Securities has a bullish outlook on gold, silver, copper and zinc now and through at least 2027, analysts noted in a thematic report.… ...
Gold Holds at October Lows Amid Shifting Rate Expectations - By RoboForex Analytical Department On Wednesday, gold traded around 3,940 USD per troy ounce, stabilising near its lowest levels since early October. The precious metal remains under pressure from a… ...
ERIC, TSM & AMX lead Latest Top Stocks Scored to our Watchlist - By InvestMacro Research The fourth quarter of 2025 is underway and earnings reports are coming in. I wanted to highlight some of the top companies that have been added to… ...
FED and Bank of Canada cut rates. ECB decision due today - By JustMarkets On Wednesday, US stock indices showed mixed performance. The Dow Jones (US30) Index fell by 0.16%. The S&P 500 (US500) declined by 0.01%. The technology-heavy Nasdaq (US100) closed… ...
What the US$55 billion Electronic Arts takeover means for video game workers and the industry - By Johanna Weststar, Western University; Louis-Etienne Dubois, Toronto Metropolitan University, and Sean Gouglas, University of Alberta Electronic Arts (EA) is one of the world’s largest gaming companies. It has agreed… ...- Gold Undergoes Correction Amid Divergent Forces - By RoboForex Analytical Department Gold prices face continued pressure from a resilient US dollar and expectations that the Federal Reserve will maintain its restrictive monetary policy stance. These headwinds have… ...
Why higher tariffs on Canadian lumber may not be enough to stimulate long-term investments in US forestry - By Andrew Muhammad, University of Tennessee and Adam Taylor, University of Tennessee Lumber, especially softwood lumber like pine and spruce, is critical to U.S. home construction. Its availability and price… ...
Yen Nears End of Corrective Phase - By RoboForex Analytical Department Market sentiment remains highly sensitive to rhetoric from the Federal Reserve and statements from the White House. This is particularly true given the protracted government shutdown… ...
Industrial facilities owned by profitable companies release more of their toxic waste into the environment - By Mahelet G Fikru, Missouri University of Science and Technology and Jennifer Brodmann, California State University, Dominguez Hills How much pollution a facility engaged in production or resource extraction emits… ...- How this year’s Nobel winners changed the thinking on economic growth - By Antonio Navas, University of Sheffield What makes some countries rich and others poor? Is there any action a country can take to improve living standards for its citizens? Economists… ...
Energy Co. to Combine With Semiconductor Co. to Create AI Infrastructure - Source: Streetwise Reports (10/10/25) Energy innovation company Jericho Energy Ventures Inc. (JEV:TSX.V; JROOF:OTC; JLM:FRA) says it has signed a non-binding Letter of Intent (LOI) for a proposed all-stock business combination… ...
Today’s AI hype has echoes of a devastating technology boom and bust 100 years ago - By Cameron Shackell, Queensland University of Technology The electrification boom of the 1920s set the United States up for a century of industrial dominance and powered a global economic revolution.… ...
Winning a bidding war isn’t always a win, research on 14 million home sales shows - By Soon Hyeok Choi, Rochester Institute of Technology In today’s hot housing market, winning a bidding war can feel like a triumph. But my research shows it often comes with… ...
A billion-dollar drug was found in Easter Island soil – what scientists and companies owe the Indigenous people they studied - By Ted Powers, University of California, Davis An antibiotic discovered on Easter Island in 1964 sparked a billion-dollar pharmaceutical success story. Yet the history told about this “miracle drug” has… ...
US economy is already on the edge – a prolonged government shutdown could send it tumbling over - By John W. Diamond, Rice University The economic consequences of the current federal government shutdown hinge critically on how long it lasts. If it is resolved quickly, the costs will… ...
Why do big oil companies invest in green energy? - By Michael Oxman, Georgia Institute of Technology Some major oil companies such as Shell and BP that once were touted as leading the way in clean energy investments are now… ...
Why aren’t companies speeding up investment? A new theory offers an answer to an economic paradox - By David Ikenberry, University of Colorado Boulder For years, I’ve puzzled over a question that seems to defy common sense: If stock markets are hitting records and tech innovation seems… ...- Scams and frauds: Here are the tactics criminals use on you in the age of AI and cryptocurrencies - By Rahul Telang, Carnegie Mellon University Scams are nothing new – fraud has existed as long as human greed. What changes are the tools. Scammers thrive on exploiting vulnerable, uninformed… ...
The discovery of a gravitational wave 10 years ago shook astrophysics – these ripples in spacetime continue to reveal dark objects in the cosmos - By Chad Hanna, Penn State Scientists first detected ripples in space known as gravitational waves from the merger of two black holes in September 2015. This discovery marked the culmination… ...- Fed rate cut is attempt to prevent recession without sending prices soaring - By Ryan Herzog, Gonzaga University The Federal Reserve on Sept. 17, 2025, cut its target interest rate as it shifts focus from fighting inflation to supporting the choppy labor market.… ...
Fed, under pressure to cut rates, tries to balance labor market and inflation – while avoiding dreaded stagflation - By Jason Reed, University of Notre Dame The Federal Reserve is in a nearly impossible spot right now. Markets are expecting a quarter-point interest rate cut to a range of… ...- Even professional economists can’t escape political bias - By Aeimit Lakdawala, Wake Forest University Republican-leaning economists tend to predict stronger economic growth when a Republican is president than Democrats do – and because of this partisan optimism, their… ...
Book Review: Hands-On AI Trading with Python, QuantConnect and AWS - AI is all the rage these days. We know this! But as investors and traders, do we know how to incorporate AI into our systems? Do we even know the… ...
Large Speculators push Mexican Peso Bets to a 65-week high - By InvestMacro Here are the latest charts and statistics for the Commitment of Traders (COT) data published by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The latest COT data is updated… ...
Speculator Extremes: MSCI EAFE-Mini & Lean Hogs lead weekly Bullish Positions - By InvestMacro The latest update for the weekly Commitment of Traders (COT) report was released by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on Friday for data ending on September 9th.… ...
AI’s ballooning energy consumption puts spotlight on data center efficiency - By Divya Mahajan, Georgia Institute of Technology Artificial intelligence is growing fast, and so are the number of computers that power it. Behind the scenes, this rapid growth is putting… ...
How Europe’s deforestation law could change the global coffee trade - By Paul Mwebaze, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign If your morning can’t begin without coffee, you’re in good company. The world drinks about 2 billion cups of coffee a day.… ...- China’s electric vehicle influence expands nearly everywhere – except the US and Canada - By Jack Barkenbus, Vanderbilt University In 2025, 1 in 4 new automotive vehicle sales globally are expected to be an electric vehicle – either fully electric or a plug-in hybrid.… ...
Gold Poised to Test Fresh Highs - By RoboForex Analytical Department Gold held near historic levels on Monday, trading around 3,590 USD per ounce, bolstered by a softer-than-expected US labour market report for August. Employment growth fell… ...
Australian Dollar Speculator Bets rebound after dropping to over 1-Year Low - By InvestMacro Here are the latest charts and statistics for the Commitment of Traders (COT) data published by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The latest COT data is updated… ...
Speculator Extremes: Sugar, VIX, 5-Yr Bond & WTI Crude lead Bearish Positions - By InvestMacro The latest update for the weekly Commitment of Traders (COT) report was released by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on Friday for data ending on September 2nd.… ...
AI is transforming weather forecasting − and that could be a game changer for farmers around the world - By Paul Winters, University of Notre Dame and Amir Jina, University of Chicago For farmers, every planting decision carries risks, and many of those risks are increasing with climate change.… ...
Lithium Prices Surge Amid Global Supply Disruptions - Source: Streetwise Reports (9/2/25) The lithium market faced renewed volatility with supply disruptions in China and South America. Read more to see how Atlas Lithium Corp. (ATLX:NASDAQ) fits into this… ...
Gold Near Record Highs Poised for a New Peak - By RoboForex Analytical Department Gold prices extended their rally on Tuesday, reaching 3,490 USD per troy ounce, approaching an all-time high. The metal found support in growing expectations of a… ...- Trump’s push to fire Fed governor threatens central bank independence − and that isn’t good news for sound economic stewardship (or battling inflation) - By Ana Carolina Garriga, University of Essex and Cristina Bodea, Michigan State University The fate of Lisa Cook, who is fighting attempts by President Donald Trump to remove her from… ...
- Breaking New Ground in Mortgage Innovation - Source: John Newell (8/25/25) John Newell of John Newell & Associates explains why he thinks Beeline Holdings Inc. (BLNE:NASDAQ) is positioned for a potential reversal. While many financial companies are… ...
- Speculators raise Euro Speculator Bets while British Pound Bets Rebound - By InvestMacro Here are the latest charts and statistics for the Commitment of Traders (COT) data published by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The latest COT data is updated… ...
- Speculator Extremes: MSCI EAFE & FedFunds lead Bullish & Bearish Positions - By InvestMacro The latest update for the weekly Commitment of Traders (COT) report was released by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on Friday for data ending on August 19th.… ...
