Researchers discover genetic cause of hearing loss and identify possible treatments
Researchers have understood for decades that some forms of deafness are inherited, yet until now, few of those…
Asia FX Talk – A dovish Powell
While the US government shutdown has disrupted the release of several key macro indicators, Fed Chair Jerome Powell…
Astronomers detect million-solar-mass object in distant universe
Astronomers have detected one of the darkest objects ever seen at a record cosmic distance—only with the assistance…
SEC’s Atkins considering roundtable on alternatives in 401(k)s, says private markets not ‘systemically important’ – Pensions & Investments
SEC’s Atkins considering roundtable on alternatives in 401(k)s, says private markets not ‘systemically important’ Pensions & InvestmentsPrivate Equity Is…
Credit facility launched to support ISPs in South Africa’s townships
Tech Credit Fund, which says it backs entrepreneurs bringing the net to the ‘kasi’ (township), has launched a…
Asia FX Talk – Political risks dominate
Political risks remained front and center of markets this week, first in Japan and more recently in France.…
I’m Starting to Regret My Amex Platinum Card After the Annual Fee Hike
Once a quarter or so, I do something I call “Look At Money Time.” I go through my…
Asia FX Talk – Slower US hiring
A range of US employment indicators for August suggests that job creation remained relatively steady, layoffs stayed low,…
Asia FX Talk – Markets cautious ahead of LDP vote and US jobs data
BOJ Deputy Governor Uchida has signalled that the central bank stays committed to raising the policy rate, provided…
Monthly Foreign Exchange Outlook – MUFG Research
OUTLOOK Recent macro data indicated slowing economic momentum in August and September. Retail sales growth softened further in…
FX Daily Snapshot – MUFG Research
A few hours ago (12:01 EDT) the government shutdown began – the first since Trump’s last term in…
A wormhole from another universe? Scientists revisit the puzzling black hole GW190521
In May 2019, astronomers picked up something strange in the fabric of spacetime. The LIGO and Virgo detectors…