Seaplane crashes in Washington state, all 11 people on board accounted for
SUCIA ISLAND, Wash. — Emergency crews responded Thursday after a Kenmore Air seaplane went down in the water near Sucia Island in San Juan County.
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Japanese Yen flatlines near multi-decade low after CPI inflation data
The USD/JPY pair holds steady near 163.90 during the early Asian session on Friday. However, the Japanese Yen (JPY) remains near a multi-decade low against the US Dollar (USD). The preliminary readings of the US S&P Glo…
AUD/JPY Price Forecast: Holds gains above 114.00, bullish vibe remains intact above 100-day SMA
The AUD/JPY cross trades in positive territory around 114.25 during the early European trading hours on Friday. The Australian Dollar (AUD) strengthens against the Japanese Yen (JPY) on a strong Australian employment re…
10% weekly surge: WTI holds above $90.00 amid middle east escalation
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil price halts its three-day winning streak, trading around $90.20 per barrel during the Asian hours on Friday. However, WTI crude price is on track to surge over 10% this week. The dramat…
US President Donald Trump imposes new tariffs on dozens of trade partners
The United States (US) will impose new tariffs of between 10% and 12.5% on imports from most major trading partners, its biggest move yet to reconstruct US President Donald Trump’s tariff wall that was pierced by the Su…
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD holds gains above $57.50 despite rising Fed rate hike odds
Silver price (XAG/USD) inches higher after registering over 4% losses in the previous day, trading around $57.60 per troy ounce during the Asian hours on Friday. However, higher oil prices tied to Middle East tensions a…
Canadian Dollar edges higher vs soft USD; bulls seem hesitant amid mixed cues
The USD/CAD pair attracts fresh sellers during the Asian session on Friday and currently trades around the 1.4070 zone, down 0.10% for the day amid a softer US Dollar (USD). Spot prices, however, hold above the previous…
PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 6.7939 vs. 6.7906 previous
On Friday, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) sets the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead at 6.7939 compared to the previous day's fix of 6.7906 and 6.7795 Reuters estimate.
British Pound rebounds above 1.3300 ahead of UK Retail Sales data
The GBP/USD pair recovers some lost ground to near 1.3325, snapping the five-day losing streak during the Asian trading hours on Friday. However, the potential upside might be limited amid heightened military tensions i…
Euro rises as US Dollar weakens despite rising Middle East tensions
EUR/USD gains ground after posting modest losses in the previous day, trading around 1.1380 during the Asian hours on Friday. However, the potential upside for the pair could be limited as the US Dollar (USD) may regain…
Wall St falls as tech earnings spark AI spending worries and oil hits $100
NEW YORK - Wall Street indexes closed lower on July 23 with Nasdaq sinking more than 2 per cent as the latest earnings updates from large technology companies revived concerns about heavy AI spending, while soaring oil …
Australian Dollar rebounds vs USD; Trump's tariffs and US-Iran tensions cap gains
The AUD/USD pair attracts some buyers during the Asian session on Friday and reverses a part of the previous day's slide back to the weekly trough. The mixed fundamental backdrop, however, warrants caution before confir…
Gold slumps to near $4,050 as Middle East conflict fuels inflation worries
Gold price (XAU/USD) faces some selling pressure to around $4,050 during the early Asian session on Friday. The precious metal retreats from a two-month high as rising tensions in the Middle East war lift oil prices, ha…
New Zealand Dollar falls as strong US labor data supports the Dollar
NZD/USD trades lower near the 0.5770 area on Thursday as the US Dollar (USD) strengthens following better-than-expected United States (US) labor-market data. Renewed geopolitical uncertainty is also supporting safe-have…
US military launches 13th consecutive night of strikes on Iranian military targets
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said it is attacking Iran for the 13th consecutive night, the Guardian reported on Friday. The US military stated that this action aims to hold Iran accountable and diminish threats from…
Scribe Therapeutics prices IPO at $15 per share on Nasdaq
July 21, 2026, 3:50 AM EDT. The U.S. dollar traded near a one-week peak as investors tracked Middle East hostilities affecting energy supply chains and weighing on ceasefire prospects. The greenback was flat against the…
GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Holds 218 floor as bulls eye 219 breakout
The GBP/JPY rotates for the third straight day, as a ‘bullish harami’ chart pattern opens the door for further upside, but intervention fears by Japanese authorities cap the cross-pair advance. The GBP/JPY trades at 218…
Intel sales, profit forecast beat estimates; company boosts spending plans on AI boom
The memory semiconductor sector is experiencing explosive growth, with industry revenue surging 78% in 2024 to $170 billion, positioning these stocks for exceptional returns before the anticipated 2026 market boom.
Singapore Dollar: Sideways range holds against US Dollar – UOB
United Overseas Bank’s Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann expect USD/SGD to remain directionless in the near term, with intraday trading confined to a tight 1.2900–1.2925 band. Over the coming weeks, the pair is seen oscill…
Indonesian Rupiah: BI may still need to tighten – MUFG
MUFG’s Lloyd Chan reports that Bank Indonesia kept its policy rate at 5.75%, surprising expectations for a hike, as recent Rupiah stabilization allowed policymakers to stay on hold. Governor Perry Warjiyo favors targete…
Asia FX: Oil shock seen manageable – BNY
BNY’s Geoff Yu argues that Oil near $95 is a shock for Asian energy importers but not a trigger for a broad balance-of-payments crisis. He highlights stronger current-account buffers in ASEAN and India, prior fiscal con…
Blackstone is addressing community concerns around AI, CEO says
PAWTUCKET – Blackstone Valley Community Health Center’s clinic at 42 Park Place has reopened, expanding access to primary care at a time when Rhode Island is grappling with a shortage of providers.
Indonesian Rupiah: BI uses incentives over hikes – Commerzbank
Commerzbank’s Charlie Lay reports Bank Indonesia kept the BI Rate at 5.75%, choosing targeted capital-flow incentives over further tightening to support the Indonesian Rupiah. BI cut hedging costs and improved macroprud…
EUR/USD Price Forecast: Bears target a break below 1.1350 support
EUR/USD trades on the back foot on Thursday as the expanding war in the Middle East pushes Oil prices higher and fuels hawkish Federal Reserve (Fed) expectations, boosting demand for the US Dollar (USD). Meanwhile, the …