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The expiration of a Sony patent in 2025 could revolutionize smartphone gaming, enabling the creation of devices with built-in control pads, similar to the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play.
🤔 The advancements in mobile compute, such as Apple's Mac Mini and the Snapdragon 8 Elite, demonstrate the potential for powerful and efficient mobile gaming.
📊 The Steam Deck's success with an x86 chip shows that mobile gaming can be viable, but its size is a limitation.
📈 The Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro's performance and efficiency make it an ideal candidate for a device with a built-in control pad.
The ROG Phone 9 Pro and Its Potential
📱 The ROG Phone 9 Pro has a 185 Hz AMOLED screen, fast performance, and a large battery, making it suitable for gaming.
🤝 However, its camera setup and lack of a built-in control pad hold it back from being a perfect gaming phone.
📈 With the expiration of the patent, the ROG Phone 10 or X could be an opportunity for Asus to create a device with proper controls and insane performance.
The video showcases a revolutionary AI agent called Do Browser, which can autonomously perform various tasks such as replying to emails, ordering food, posting on social media, and even doing sales and outreach.
📧 Can reply to emails based on its own judgment, checking Google Calendar for availability.
🍴 Can order food from Uber Eats, selecting the nearest restaurant and proceeding to checkout.
📱 Can like and comment on social media posts, finding popular posts about a specific topic.
📈 Can send cold emails to potential clients, finding their contact emails and composing a message.
📊 Can collect research data, identifying recent research papers and adding their details to a Google Doc.
Testing DoBrowser
📝 The AI agent was tested on various tasks, including replying to emails, ordering food, and sending cold emails.
📊 It was also tested on a research data collection task, identifying recent machine learning research papers and adding their details to a Google Doc.
🚀 Although there were some flaws in the research data collection task, the AI agent performed surprisingly well, making it a game-changer for sales and outreach.
The Nintendo 64 has more RAM than previously thought, with 4.5 MB of RAM and 9 MB with the expansion pack, due to a hidden ninth bit in each memory cell.
Notepad has several secret features, including creating a timed log entry file by starting a file with ".LOG" and customizing print headers and footers with character codes.
📝 Starting a Notepad file with ".LOG" creates a timestamped log entry.
🕰️ Hitting F5 or using the "Time/Date" button adds a timestamp.
🖨️ Customizing print headers and footers is possible using character codes like &L, &C, and &R for alignment, and &D, &T, and &F for date, time, and file name.
📋 Command line arguments like /A, /W, and /P can be used to launch Notepad with specific options or print files.
Recent Updates and Classic Notepad
📁 The new Notepad saves sessions by default, but this behavior can be changed in settings.
🔍 The new Notepad has features like spell check, auto-correct, and dark mode.
📈 The classic version of Notepad can be installed by going into Settings, System, Optional Features, and selecting "Notepad (System)".
🔗 To run the classic version, go into Settings, Apps, Advanced App Settings, and toggle off Notepad.
🔍 The source code of Notepad was leaked, revealing unused status bar codes that could have shown more file information.
📄 The old Windows XP Notepad icon had a unique look, but was limited to 48x48 pixels.
📰 A historical bug in Windows XP Notepad caused text to become garbled when typing specific characters, but was later fixed.
The video discusses how to improve the output quality of AI coding assistants by providing them with the right context through a simple rules file, applicable to various code editors like VS Code, Cursor, and Wind Surf.
📝 A rules file provides context to AI coding assistants, making them more reliable development partners.
🤖 The file is used by popular code editors, including VS Code, Cursor, and Wind Surf, to generate higher-quality code.
📁 The location of the rules file varies by editor: VS Code uses GitHub Code Pilot instructions, Cursor uses a Cursor rules file, and Wind Surf uses a Wind Surf rules file.
Creating and Maintaining Rules Files
📄 The rules file should include project context, such as a brief description of the project's purpose and high-level goals.
🗂️ Outlining the rough structure of the codebase helps AI understand the project's organization.
📊 Specifying the tech stack used in the project ensures AI generates code consistent with the project's requirements.
📝 The file should be concise, only including rules that address consistent mistakes made by the AI.
📱 The Mecha Comet has a 3.4" IPS display and runs on Mecha OS
💻 It features a quad-core 1.8 GHz CPU, 32 GB of internal storage, and 4 GB of RAM
📈 The device includes a gigabit Ethernet port, two full-size USB ports, and a USB-C port for charging
📸 It has a 5-megapixel camera, dual mics, and a built-in speaker
🔋 The device is powered by a 3000mAh battery
Modules and Customization
🎮 A controller module with a d-pad, face buttons, start, select, and menu buttons is available
📝 A keyboard module is also available, giving a Blackberry-like experience
🤖 A GPIO module is included, with more modules planned, and the community can create their own
💡 The modules attach using magnets and Pogo pins.
📅 The Mecha Comet is not yet available for pre-order, but a Kickstarter campaign is planned
💸 The estimated price for the base unit is $199, with modules expected to be relatively cheap
📊 Bundles and discounts may be available during the Kickstarter campaign
Community and Development
👥 The Mecha Comet team has a Discord and a GitHub page, where users can download the operating system and participate in the development process
📣 A pilot program is available for users to sign up and contribute to the development of the device.
In a separate post, he emphasized that the app is “more for creators than casual video makers,” which is hard to quantify in measurable terms.
Meta has historically made moves to fill in gaps in the market. When TikTok was banned in India in June 2020, it launched a similar product, Instagram Reels, days later in early July. In 2023, the company also launched Threads, a rival to text-based social networks such as X. The company likely realizes that a lot of video creators will try another tool in the absence of CapCut. And even if the app is restored, the uncertainty will create opportunities for other tools.
Brian takes a look at a bunch of different issues around the Tesla World and brings us up to date with information he gathers by staying close to the sources. You never want to miss these episodes.
HPE spokesperson Laura von Pentz said, “HPE became aware on January 16 of claims being made by a group called IntelBroker that it was in possession of information belonging to HPE. HPE immediately activated our cyber response protocols, disabled related credentials, and launched an investigation to evaluate the validity of the claims.
“There is no operational impact to our business at this time, nor evidence that customer information is involved.”
Almost exactly a year ago, HPE confirmed that Midnight Blizzard, a Russia-linked hacking group, had compromised its cloud-based email environment. The company said hackers had “accessed and exfiltrated data” from a “small percentage” of mailboxes after “leveraging a compromised account to access internal HPE email boxes”
The area that MoneyHash works in is classically described as “payment orchestration”, and in the fragmented world of payments — where a business might work with dozens of different providers to take, make and bank payments — its star has risen with the growth of online transactions. Integrating multiple payment stacks can be operationally inefficient and technically complex, often taking in-house tech teams weeks to complete. These challenges are even more apparent across Africa and the Middle East due to the various payment methods and currencies. This is where payment orchestration platforms come in by aggregating and simplifying these payment processes across regions via APIs.
Abdelrazik and Eid founded MoneyHash after years of working in fintech and enterprise software and witnessing first-hand some of the problems. Put simply, payments are (perhaps obviously) the crux of how a business operates, grows and makes a profit. But too often there were instead costly and risky bottleneck, especially for smaller merchants: payment failure rates in the region are three times the global average and cart abandonment is over 20% higher than in developed markets. They saw orchestration as the solution: by their thinking, merchants without payment orchestration platforms are at the mercy of high operational costs, revenue leakage and will find it hard to scale across regions.
“The opportunity to solve this is immense,” said CEO Abdelrazik. “In emerging markets, digital payments represent only a fraction of total transaction volume, suggesting massive growth potential in the coming decade. We’ve built MoneyHash specifically to help merchants overcome these complex challenges and turn payments from a liability into a strategic advantage.”
MoneyHash integrates with a merchant’s payment providers to give its customers a simplified way of working across that stack. It offers features like a unified API for pay-in and pay-out operations, customizable checkout, advanced transaction routing with fraud prevention, failure rate optimization, and detailed reporting tools. The company also supports recurring payments, virtual wallets, subscription management, and payment links, delivering an “all-in-one solution” for merchants, it said.
Just as you have a16z-backed Payrails, Spreedly, Zooz and Primer in the U.S., U.K., and Europe, MoneyHash serves customers across the Middle East and Africa. Abdelrazik said that’s what sets MoneyHash apart: its focus on emerging markets and its vast integration network, which includes over 300 pre-integrated APIs (with local and international processors and gateways like Adyen, Amazon Pay, Checkout, Fawry, Mono, Stripe, Tabby, and ValU) covering 100+ markets. QED-backed Precium, a South African upstart, provides similar services in the region.
MoneyHash initially focused on small merchants but began targeting larger enterprises in early 2024 with the launch of its enterprise suite, a move that has allowed the company to achieve notable scale.
“Without us, you can still do a lot of performance enhancements that will take years of work and studying. But when you add our software, all performance metrics across the payment get to the highest level possible. We’re talking about the authorization, conversion, and fraud rates. And we’re pretty comprehensive,” remarked CEO Abdelrazik.
“We’re not focusing on only one performance metric to try to fix all the problems across the entire payment chain life cycle, which is what enterprises need. Enterprise doesn’t want to solve one problem. They’ll search for other problems. They want a comprehensive solution across the payment cycle, and that’s what we do.”
Enterprises across industries like consumer fintech, hospitality, e-commerce, and gaming now make up 35% of MoneyHash’s clientele, a threefold increase in 2024. Key customers include BNPL unicorn Tamara, cloud kitchen leader Kitopi, and e-commerce platform Brands For Less.
According to the head of payments at Tamara, MoneyHash stands out in the region by “building an important point of difference,” likely referring to its claims to help clients achieve a 10–20% increase in revenue generation while cutting go-to-market and development costs by 90%.
Meanwhile, Abdelrazik credits his startup’s enterprise pipeline and long-term contracts helped in raising the pre-Series A funding. He said these customers fueled a 4x increase in processing volume and a 3x revenue increase over the past year, though specific figures remain undisclosed.
Global fintech investor Flourish Ventures led the round. Other investors include Saudi’s Vision Ventures, Arab Bank’s Xelerate and Emurp Kepple Ventures. The round also welcomed participation from Jason Gardner, founder and former CEO of Marqeta (his first check in the region), and existing investors Github founder Tom Preston-Werner and COTU Ventures.
This video highlights the ongoing efforts to construct the southern border barrier during nighttime operations. It provides a closer look at the various stages of the process, including filling bollards with cement, filtering the cement, cleaning the bollards with a pressure washer, and moving materials with lift trucks. Skilled engineers and contractors work together to ensure the efficient and precise execution of these tasks under challenging nighttime conditions.
These construction projects are designed to enhance border security by creating robust infrastructure, such as roads, fences, and lighting, to block unauthorized crossings and disrupt drug-smuggling corridors. The engineers are responsible for managing the design, construction oversight, and overall progress of these projects, which are being carried out in collaboration with Customs and Border Protection.
Every aspect of this construction effort reflects a commitment to safety, precision, and security. This video captures the hard work and dedication of the teams working through the night to ensure the successful completion of this critical infrastructure.
Today’s news comes just a few months after Karmen secured a €100 million debt vehicle that serves as the basis for the company’s short-term loans. Six months later, it seems like quite a few companies are now relying on Karmen to fix their cashflow issues.
According to the company, around 600 companies have used it to buy inventory, pay suppliers, finance paid acquisition campaigns and more. Loans range from €20,000 to €3 million, from 2 months to 24 months.
On average, the typical Karmen client borrows €200,000 with a six-month term. But there’s a wide diversity of financing options. The smallest customers generate only €300,000 in annual turnover (those are most likely one-person businesses), while Karmen’s largest customer generates €160 million in revenue per year.
More importantly, Karmen says it has attracted some loyal customers, claiming that 80% of its customers contact Karmen several times per year to unlock a new debt line. Clients include Maison Kitsuné, Balibaris, Les Raffineurs and Almé.
Most companies contact Karmen directly, but the startup has a hybrid distribution strategy. It partners with other fintech companies so that they can offer Karmen financing products to their own clients. Some ERPs, e-commerce marketplaces and business banks like Qonto already integrate with Karmen.
This embedded financing strategy represents 40% of Karmen’s clients right now, says the company, adding that it hopes it can raise that figure to 75% of new clients by the end of 2025.
While most companies repay their loans without any issue, companies can sometimes struggle to repay what they owe.
Inventions used in road construction speed up construction processes. In addition, thanks to technology, tools and equipment are constantly improving. However, in some road construction stages, techniques are more important than technology. In this video, we talk about some technologies, techniques, inventions and tools used in the road construction process. You may be seeing some of them for the first time.
Road construction technologies are a constantly evolving field. The following developments are expected in the future. Artificial Intelligence: Construction machinery becoming more intelligent and autonomous. 3D Printers: Used for the production of materials used in road construction. New Materials: Use of more durable and environmentally friendly materials. Sustainable Technologies: Energy efficiency and reduction of environmental impacts.
“This is part of our job as a lender. But we limit these risks through our data-driven approach, which allows us to have very granular visibility into the financial and operational performance of our clients,” Karmen co-founder and CEO Gabriel Thierry said.
“In addition, we are investing heavily in our risk assessment technology tool (thanks to AI) to strengthen this approach,” he added. Hence, today’s funding round.
Karmen currently uses around 60 different financial metrics to score loan applications in near real-time. It argues that its embedded strategy can also be leveraged to make smarter decisions — bank accounts, accounting software, ERPs and invoicing tools hold valuable data on a company’s overall performance.
GSCI increased 22.21 points or 4.04% since the beginning of 2025, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Historically, GSCI Commodity Index reached an all time high of 1718.63 in July of 2008.
WTI crude oil futures fluctuated around $76 per barrel on Tuesday, as traders digested a series of executive orders from U.S. President Donald Trump following his inauguration. Among these was a plan to impose 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico starting February 1, dampening investor expectations for a delay. However, Trump held off unveiling specific levies on China, the world's top oil importer, keeping markets on edge. Traders are also awaiting further details on sanctions targeting major oil exporters, including Russia, Iran, and Venezuela. On Monday, crude prices dropped more than 1%, after Trump announced plans to boost U.S. oil and gas production by declaring a national emergency. Lower geopolitical risk also helped ease prices following the ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas.
Brent crude oil futures fluctuated around $79 per barrel on Tuesday, as traders digested a series of executive orders from U.S. President Donald Trump following his inauguration. Among these was a plan to impose 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico starting February 1, dampening investor expectations for a delay. However, Trump held off unveiling specific levies on China, the world's top oil importer, keeping markets on edge. Traders are also awaiting further details on sanctions targeting major oil exporters, including Russia, Iran, and Venezuela. On Monday, crude prices dropped more than 1%, after Trump announced plans to boost U.S. oil and gas production by declaring a national emergency. Lower geopolitical risk also helped ease prices following the ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas.
US natural gas futures rose 2% toward the $3.9 per MMBtu mark on Tuesday, trimming the 11% plunge from the two prior sessions, and not far from the two-year high of $4.3 touched last week amid the outlook of lower supply and a pickup in heating demand. US President Trump lifted the moratorium on new LNG export licences in his first day in office, confirming previous pledges during his campaign. The measure allows domestic natural gas producers to take advantage of higher prices overseas and force consumers to compete with higher prices in major LNG hubs in Europe and Asia. In the meantime, freezing temperatures in the Southern states raised demand for heating in households and frozen power grids. Meanwhile, federal data showed a significant withdrawal of 258 billion cubic feet of gas from storage for the week ending January 10th, far exceeding the 150 bcf withdrawn in the corresponding period of the previous week.
US gasoline futures fell to $2.11 per gallon, retreating from a three-month high after the EIA reported a larger-than-expected increase in gasoline inventories. Stocks rose by 5.852 million barrels in the week ending January 10, marking the third consecutive weekly build and surpassing forecasts for a 2.6 million-barrel increase. In contrast, crude inventories declined for the eighth consecutive week, hitting their lowest levels since April 2022 and marking the longest streak of draws since 2021. Meanwhile, oil prices eased from a five-month high as the market absorbed new sanctions on Russian crude and speculated on the possibility of President-elect Donald Trump softening these measures.
U.S. heating oil futures slipped to around $2.54 per gallon, retreating from the nine-month high of $2.63 on January 17th, as falling crude oil feedstock costs and an ample supply weighed on prices. President Trump’s executive orders, including potential tariffs on Canada and Mexico, fueled concerns over weaker global demand, while his push to boost U.S. oil production and the easing of geopolitical tensions further pressured prices. Additionally, the latest EIA report revealed distillate stockpiles surged by 3.07 million barrels, nearly triple the expected 1.1 million-barrel build, with heating oil inventories rising by 0.65 million barrels, signaling ample supply.
Gold rose above $2,720 per ounce on Tuesday, extending gains from the previous session as investors remain focused on the potential impact of U.S. President Donald Trump's policies during his second term. Trump said he may impose 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada starting early next month, though he did not provide a timeline for China tariffs. These tariffs, if enacted, could trigger a trade war, heightening demand for safe-have assets like gold. Simultaneously, investors are weighing inflation risks, as Trump’s agenda of tax cuts and increased government spending could intensify price pressures, potentially limiting the Federal Reserve's ability to ease monetary policy and diminishing gold's appeal. On the geopolitical front, traders are closely monitoring the effects of a long-delayed ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.
Silver rose to around $30.64 per ounce on Tuesday, extending gains from the previous session driven by supply concerns and a narrowing of price discrepancies between New York and London markets. The threat of tariffs, particularly following President Trump's inauguration, also boosted premiums for silver futures as traders braced for potential disruptions. Moreover, silver's price remains supported by ongoing fears of supply issues, especially in London vaults. Additionally, strong industrial demand, particularly in manufacturing, and expectations of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts, which could weaken the dollar and boost demand for commodities, continue to prop up silver. Geopolitical factors, including undertainties relating to US-China relations also add to silver's appeal as an asset.
Copper futures tumbled to below $4.25 per pound on Tuesday, hitting a one-week low after US President Donald Trump threatened other major economies, including China, with tariffs as part of a wider negotiation strategy, raising the risk of a global trade war. That would hurt demand for metals like copper which is hinged on an economic rebound in China. Caution also dominated sentiment ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday in China, as well as key interest rate decisions from the Bank of Japan and the US Federal Reserve in the coming days. Meanwhile, there remains hope that China will follow through on its promises of additional stimulus, with state media reporting that the People’s Bank of China may reduce the reserve requirement ratio for banks later this month. On the supply side, Chile revised its copper production forecast, now expecting 5.54 million tons by 2034, down from a previous estimate of 6.34 million tons.
Soybean futures surged toward $10.55 per bushel, their highest level since early October 2024, amid concerns over drought in Argentina and rains in Brazil. Dealers noted that forecasted rains over Argentine farmland largely failed to materialize over the weekend, prolonging drought conditions, though farmers were informed that some relief could arrive in late January or early February. Meanwhile, Brazil's soybean harvest for the 2024-25 season is at its lowest level for this time of year since the 2020-21 cycle, due to excessive rainfall in Mato Grosso, the country’s top-producing state. Additionally, soybean futures received a boost from the absence of immediate U.S. tariffs on China, the world’s largest soybean importer, which has increasingly turned to cheaper supplies from Brazil and Argentina.
Wheat futures have been trading between $5.30 and $5.50 per bushel in January, as traders continued to assess the USDA's outlook for supply and demand. The 2024/25 U.S. wheat outlook this month indicated slightly larger supplies and marginally higher ending stocks, mainly due to stronger imports Globally, the wheat outlook for 2024/25 also indicated larger supplies, reduced consumption, lower trade, and higher ending stocks. Russia’s wheat exports were forecast at 46.0 million tons, down from November and well below last year's record of 55.5 million tons. Meanwhile, the International Grains Council projected recently global production to reach a record 805 million tons in 2025/26, up 1% year-on-year, with 2024/25 production estimated at 796 million tons and consumption at 805 million tons.. Despite record global production, wheat prices are expected to stay under pressure in 2025, with declining output from Russia and Europe possibly tightening supplies further.
Newcastle coal futures were near $115 per tonne in January, remaining near their lowest in nearly four years as soaring output offset robust demand from the world’s top fossil fuel consumers. The Chinese Coal Transportation and Distribution Association announced that output is set to expand 1.5% to 4.82 billion tons in 2025 following a record-setting 2024. The agency cited expanded mining capacity to avoid risks of lower availability stemming from carbon emission limits and mine shutdowns from safety protocol breaches. The development occurred as utilities already deal with record-high coal inventories, which rose by 12% in the two months ending October. In the meantime, concerns that stimulus from Beijing will not be able to trigger growth weighed on the record-high thermal consumption in 2024. Additionally, demand was further pressured by ample rainfall in key Chinese manufacturing hubs, allowing hydroelectric power to be preferred over coal power.
Steel rebar futures rose to over CNY 3,300 per tonne, the highest in over one month, as a batch of stronger data in China indicated that Beijing’s stimulus measures are having an impact in key sectors of the economy. Housing prices in China fell the least since August at the end of the year, aligning with signs of traction in the housing market and signs of stronger construction demand following the sharp rebound in the NBS Construction PMI, which rose to 53.2 in December from the record low of 49.7 in November. Besides its major use in construction, demand for ferrous metals was also supported by a sharp acceleration in industrial output in December. Also, China exported 9.7 million tons of steel in December, a 26% surge from the previous year to cap off a record-setting year for steel exports, indicating that major Chinese mills continued to sell large volumes of metal to for foreign consumers despite the growing global protectionism rhetoric.
Natural gas prices in Europe rose to €48 per megawatt-hour as traders evaluated Trump's early actions in the White House and the seasonal increase in demand due to winter cold. Among the President's initial measures was lifting a moratorium on new US licenses for LNG exports, paving the way for additional export permits. This move is expected to drive higher demand for US LNG from Europe and Asia. Trump also reiterated his call for the EU to purchase more American oil and gas to avoid potential tariffs. Meanwhile, Russian natural gas flows to Europe via Ukraine ceased at the start of the year after both governments failed to reach an agreement. The IEA noted that while the halt in Russian piped gas does not pose an immediate risk to the EU’s supply security, it may increase European LNG import needs, further tightening global market fundamentals by 2025. This year, European LNG imports are projected to rise by over 15%. Currently, EU gas storage levels stand at 60% capacity.
Lumber prices remained above $590 per thousand board feet in January, hovering at eight-week highs as robust demand for building materials in the US compounded with dovish expectations for Federal Reserve policy. U.S. housing starts in December surged 15.8% from the previous month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.499 million units, the highest since February 2024 and well above market expectations of 1.32 million. Although building permits fell 0.7% to 1.483 million units, they exceeded forecasts of 1.46 million. At the same time, easing core inflation from the latest CPI report reinforced expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts by mid-year, while mortgage applications jumped 33.3%, marking the largest weekly increase since 2020, as buyers sought to lock in borrowing costs despite rates exceeding 7%. Additionally, U.S. buyers stockpiled inventory ahead of a proposed 25% tariff on Canadian softwood lumber, while existing 14.4% duties further constrained supply.
Iron ore prices for cargoes with 62% iron content surged above $101 per ton in mid-January, reaching a two-week high amid market optimism about potential stimulus measures from Beijing. China’s Ministry of Commerce announced plans to boost consumption and stabilize foreign trade and investment this year, further supporting sentiment. Additionally, data revealed that China’s annual imports of the steel-making ingredient hit a record high of 1.24 billion tons last year. Annual steel shipments from the country also reached their highest level since 2015, totaling 110.7 million tons. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump refrained from imposing new tariffs on his first day in office. However, he issued a memo directing agencies to investigate and remedy persistent trade deficits, and threatened Mexico, Canada, China and the EU with tariffs due to various concerns.
The euro traded near $1.03, close to its late 2022 lows, as dollar strength persisted after Donald Trump was sworn in as US President. While Trump refrained from imposing tariffs immediately following his inauguration, he later announced plans to introduce tariffs of up to 25% on Mexico and Canada starting February 1st. This renewed concerns about trade tensions and potential inflationary pressures. Meanwhile in Europe, ECB policymakers have been advocating for caution regarding further rate reductions. Eurozone inflation rose for the third consecutive month to 2.4% in December, though this increase was largely expected due to favourable base effects from the previous year. The ECB, which has already cut rates four times since June, is likely to maintain its easing trajectory over the next six months. Markets currently anticipate a 25bpst reduction in the key deposit rate at the ECB's upcoming meeting next week.
The British pound weakened to approximately $1.22, weighed down by a stronger dollar as Donald Trump was sworn in as President of the United States, reigniting concerns over tariffs. In the UK, wage growth accelerated to a six-month high in the three months leading up to November, in line with expectations. However, the unemployment rate unexpectedly rose to 4.4%, accompanied by the sharpest drop in payroll numbers since November 2020, indicating potential softening in the labor market. Additionally, last week’s data revealed an unexpected slowdown in inflation and weaker-than-anticipated economic growth. Against this backdrop, the Bank of England is widely expected to reduce the key interest rate by 25 basis points to 4.5% next month. Markets are also betting on one or two more reductions after February.
The Australian dollar dropped as much as 1% to $0.621 on Tuesday, reversing gains from the previous session after US President Donald Trump indicated that he was considering imposing a 25% tariff on Canada and Mexico as early as February 1. He then mentioned China in his comments, but provided no specifics. The prospect of additional U.S. tariffs is expected to have a ripple effect on China’s export-driven economy, which could, in turn, negatively impact major trading partners like Australia. Domestically, traders are keeping a close eye on next week’s quarterly inflation report, which may provide crucial insights into the future direction of local interest rates. Speculation is mounting that the Reserve Bank of Australia could begin cutting rates as soon as next month.
The New Zealand dollar weakened to around $0.566 on Tuesday, reversing a strong 1.6% gain from the previous session, as the US dollar rebounded following news of President Trump’s trade policies. On Monday, Trump proposed 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada as early as February and hinted at stricter tariffs on China, New Zealand’s largest trading partner. Domestically, investors are awaiting Wednesday’s CPI data, with the annual inflation rate expected to ease to its lowest level since 2021. Markets continue to price in an 80% chance that the Reserve Bank of New Zealand will lower its cash rate from 4.25% to 3.75% next month. On the economic data front, New Zealand’s BusinessNZ Performance of Services Index fell to 47.9 in December, marking a 1.2-point drop from November and the tenth consecutive month of contraction.
The Japanese yen strengthened past 155 per dollar on Tuesday, reaching a one-month high amid bets that the Bank of Japan would raise interest rates this week following hawkish comments from central bank officials. That would lift Japan’s short-term borrowing costs to 0.5%, the highest since the 2008 global financial crisis. The BOJ is also likely to revise its inflation forecast higher, with growing optimism that rising wages will help Japan stay on track to meet the BOJ’s 2% inflation target sustainably. Additionally, Japan's Finance Minister, Katsunobu Kato, recently reaffirmed the government's commitment to taking "appropriate action" to support the yen, which further bolstered the currency. Meanwhile, traders continued to assess U.S. President Trump’s first day in office, which included signing multiple executive orders and discussing potential tariff plans with the press.
The offshore yuan weakened to around 7.28 per dollar, reversing a strong 1.1% gain from the previous session, as the US dollar rebounded following news of President Trump’s trade policies. During his inaugural address, President Trump proposed 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada and hinted at stricter tariffs on China. He stated that tariffs on China might depend on a deal regarding TikTok's ownership, while also extending TikTok’s US operations for 75 days. Meanwhile, the yuan found support in hopes of potential US-China negotiations, as Trump reportedly expressed interest in traveling to China after taking office. Additionally, President Xi Jinping urged policymakers to implement more proactive macroeconomic policies this year to sustain growth momentum. The People's Bank of China kept its key lending rates unchanged in January, maintaining the one-year Loan Prime Rate (LPR) at 3.1% and the five-year LPR at 3.6% to support economic stability amid external uncertainties.
The USDCHF increased 0.0005 or 0.05% to 0.9076 on Tuesday January 21 from 0.9071 in the previous trading session. Historically, the USDCHF reached an all time high of 4.32 in January of 1971.
The Canadian dollar weakened sharply past 1.44 per USD, approaching the nine-year low of 1.45 touched on January 17th, as U.S. President Trump’s initial executive orders cast a shadow over Canadian foreign exchange inflows. Trump announced plans to impose tariffs of up to 25% on Canada by February 1st, citing illegal border crossings as justification. These tariffs are expected to significantly curtail demand from Canada’s largest export destination, straining dollar inflows. Adding to the pressure, Trump’s emphasis on bolstering U.S. domestic energy production threatens to undercut Canadian energy exports by forcing producers to lower selling prices. On the domestic front, inflationary pressures eased, with headline inflation slipping to 1.8% in December, below the anticipated 1.9%. Additionally, the Bank of Canada’s preferred inflation measure aligned with forecasts at 2.5%, reinforcing market expectations of further rate cuts this year to counter mounting growth concerns.
The Mexican peso weakened past 20.7 per USD, approaching the over three-year low of 20.85 tested repeatedly since the start of the year after US President Donald Trump signaled that the US will impose tariffs on Mexico. While answering press questions over the signing of executive orders, the freshly-inaugurated President verbally signaled his administration is planning to impose tariffs of up to 25% on Mexico as of February 1st, citing the measures as reprimand for loose border control between both countries. Such policy would significantly impact the inflows of foreign exchange into Mexico from its biggest trading partner. The move also pressures the peso by removing a large source of demand for Mexican manufacturing, particularly in the auto sector, potentially forcing the Bank of Mexico to expedite rate cuts. Slowing investment, industrial output, and inflation in Mexico have already raised expectations of multiple rate cuts by Banxico this year.
The Indian rupee held near the record low of 86.6 per USD mark in January as slower growth increased calls for softer monetary policy by the RBI, accelerating capital outflows and pressured the sustainability of the central bank’s crawling peg. Evidence of a sharp slowdown to India’s economic growth reversed the previous consensus that it would outperform major emerging economies, driving investors to close positions on Indian capital markets and pivot to competing Asian assets. This was magnified by expectations that the RBI is due to commence its cutting cycle before the end of the financial year amid lower inflation and a sharp drop in GDP growth. The latest data indicated that inflation slowed to 5.2% in December, and the preliminary FY2025 GDP slowed to 6.4%, the lowest since FY2020 when excluding pandemic shocks. To add, the rapid deterioration in foreign exchange reserves raised speculation that the RBI may be forced to start relaxing its support for the currency.
The Brazilian real weakened past 6.05 per USD, retreating from a one-month high of 6.01 reached on January 15th, as heightened uncertainty stemming from U.S. President Trump’s executive orders dampened emerging market sentiment. Proposals for tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and the EU spurred risk aversion, weighing heavily on currencies like the real. Meanwhile, Trump’s emphasis on boosting U.S. oil production and the lack of specific trade actions against China pressured commodity prices, eroding Brazil’s foreign currency inflows. Domestically, fiscal concerns persist despite President Lula’s efforts to enhance ministerial oversight and signal fiscal prudence. Investor skepticism about structural reforms, combined with inflationary pressures and softer commodity markets, has amplified capital outflows, further weakening the real.
The Russian ruble tanked past 115 per USD in January, the lowest on record when excluding the immediate shock after the start of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in the first quarter of 2022, as sanctions isolated Russia from global financial and commodity markets. The currency was halted from domestic trading against major pairs after Western nations sanctioned the Moscow Exchange, magnifying the difficulty for companies to secure hard currency and forcing the Bank of Russia to set forex prices since June. This added pressure as China’s weakening economy limited demand for goods from Russia’s main export partner, further denting the influx of foreign exchange. The impact on government revenues from energy exports drove Moscow to partially relax the capital controls it had to prop up the ruble, letting it depreciate to support its budget deficit. Despite this, political pressure drove the CBR to cut its tightening cycle short in December, compounding pressure on the currency.
The South Korean won stabilized around 1,435 per dollar, following a solid 1.3% gain in the previous session, as markets continued to assess the announcement of President Trump’s trade policies. On Monday, Trump unveiled plans for potential 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada by February 1, reiterating their roles in enabling undocumented migration and the flow of drugs into the U.S. At the same time, he hinted at stricter tariffs targeting China, South Korea’s largest trading partner, but refrained from introducing specific measures. Meanwhile, in South Korea, economic data revealed that producer inflation rose to a five-month high of 1.7% year-on-year in December 2024, up from 1.4% the previous month.
The USDTRY increased 0.0668 or 0.19% to 35.6231 on Tuesday January 21 from 35.5563 in the previous trading session. Historically, the USDTRY reached an all time high of 36.32 in August of 2024.
The dollar index rose to approximately 108.4 on Tuesday, recovering some of the losses from the previous session after US President Donald Trump stated he was considering 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico as early as Feb. 1, citing concerns over illegal immigration at the US border. Trump also mentioned China but did not provide further details. The dollar has been gaining momentum since October, driven in part by concerns that Trump’s "America First" policies and pro-growth stance could spur inflation, which in turn might prevent the Federal Reserve from further rate cuts. However, signs of cooling US inflation have increased expectations for a more dovish Fed policy, with markets now pricing in two 25 basis point rate cuts this year. The dollar strengthened broadly, with the Canadian dollar and Mexican peso facing the largest declines.
US stocks were higher on Tuesday, with both the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq rising 0.5% and the Dow Jones gaining about points 170 points as traders prepared for Donald Trump’s second administration. On his first day in office yesterday, Trump took several steps to advance his agenda but refrained from immediately imposing tariffs, as many had anticipated. However, he later indicated plans to introduce a 25% levy on Mexico and Canada while avoiding mention of China. Traders are now shifting their focus to growth prospects under the new administration and corporate earnings reports from major companies. Charles Schwab (5%) and Prologis (1.6%) beat on both earnings and revenue and earnings from 3M (6.4%) topped forecasts and the company's guidance was close to expectations. Netflix is also due to report today after the closing bell.
The Nikkei 225 Index rose 0.32% to close at 39,028, while the broader Topix Index added 0.08%, reaching 2,714 on Tuesday, extending gains from the previous session. The gains followed US President Donald Trump’s decision not to impose new tariffs on his first day in office, easing concerns for Japanese exporters. However, investors remain cautious ahead of the Bank of Japan's upcoming monetary policy decision this week, as BOJ officials have hinted at a potential rate hike. Such a move would raise Japan's short-term borrowing costs to 0.5%, the highest level since the 2008 global financial crisis. Export-driven companies led the rally, with Disco rising 5.9%, Toyota Motor gaining 0.2%, Tokyo Electron up 1.4%, Nintendo increasing 1.6%, and Fast Retailing advancing 1.1%. Meanwhile, Metaplanet fell 14.2% after surging more than 30% over the previous two sessions, tied to its Bitcoin-related activities.
The FTSE 100 edged higher, surpassing 8,530 on Tuesday amid cautious trading, as investors weighed the potential implications of President Donald Trump's second term. Focus was also on economic data, corporate earnings, and discussions at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Domestically, UK unemployment rose to 4.4% in November, while wage growth accelerated to 5.6%, adding to uncertainty around the Bank of England's future policy decisions. Regarding corporate performance, banks led the gains, with Lloyds Banking Group PLC climbing 4.9%, Barclays PLC rising 1.7%, and NatWest Group PLC advancing 1%. On the downside, Rightmove, Anglo American and Associated British Foods were the biggest laggards, with losses between 1.2% and 1.5%.
The DAX stayed relatively flat on Tuesday, amid general market caution as traders digested Donald Trump's first actions in his second term as U.S. President. Key concerns revolved around the prospect of his administration enacting campaign promises on tariffs, especially following his statement about the possibility of imposing tariffs on Canada and Mexico in the near future. Meanwhile, the ZEW Economic Sentiment index for Germany declined more than expected in January. The focus was also on developments at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Among equities, top gainers included Siemens Healthineers (+2%) and Siemens Energy (+1.5%). On the flip side, RWE led the losses with a 1.7% decline, followed by BMW (-1.3%) and Commerzbank (-1.2%).
The CAC 40 traded near the flatline at around 7,738 on Tuesday, as investors assessed the early actions of U.S. President Donald Trump following his inauguration. Notably, he announced plans to introduce 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico starting February 1. Trump also signaled stricter tariffs targeting China but refrained from implementing specific measures. Meanwhile, investors closely monitored developments at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Among individual stocks, ArcelorMittal shares declined around 1.8%, while Stellantis NV dropped 1.5%. Conversely, LVMH led the index with a 1.4% rise, followed by Safran, up 0.9%, and Hermès, which gained 0.8%.
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The FTSE MIB index was little changed in early trading on Tuesday, hovering around the 36,140 mark, as investors assessed a slew of pledges and executive orders from U.S. President Donald Trump, including trade tariffs. While Trump initially refrained from imposing tariffs immediately after his inauguration, he later unveiled plans to implement 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico starting February 1st. Among individual stocks, notable losses were seen from Generali (-1%), Stellantis (-1.3%), Prysmian (-1.1%), Campari (-1.7%), and Amplifon (-1%). On the other hand, financial stocks saw gains, with UniCredit up 0.5% gain, Banca Mediolanum rising 1.1%, and Banca Generali adding 1%.
The main stock market index in Spain (ES35) increased 334 points or 2.88% since the beginning of 2025, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Spain.
The S&P/ASX 200 Index rose 0.66% on Tuesday, closing at 8,402 and marking its highest level in six weeks. This surge followed Donald Trump’s swearing-in for his second term as US President, with markets finding relief after he refrained from imposing new tariffs. Domestically, investors are anticipating Australia's quarterly inflation report, due next week, which could strengthen expectations for an earlier interest rate cut. Market speculation is growing that the Reserve Bank of Australia may begin reducing rates as early as next month. Leading the rally were heavyweight banks and mining stocks, with Commonwealth Bank rising 0.7%, ANZ Group up 1.7%, and BHP Group gaining 0.7%. Yancoal shares soared nearly 6% after reporting a 5% increase in saleable coal production to 36.9 million tonnes, in line with targets.
The Shanghai Composite declined 0.05% to close at 3,243 while the Shenzhen Component gained 0.48% to 10,306 in mixed trade on Tuesday, with mainland stocks struggling for direction after US President Donald Trump mentioned China in his comments about potential tariffs, though he did not provide specific details. His remarks disappointed traders who had hoped he would tone down tariff threats, and overshadowed a recent phone call between Xi Jinping and Trump that initially raised hopes of easing tensions between the two countries. Meanwhile, China’s central bank kept its loan prime rates unchanged for the third consecutive month in January, although markets anticipate a reduction in banks' reserve requirements soon. Notable losses were seen in Leo Group (-4.5%) and Greatoo Intelligent (-3.6%), while strong gains were recorded in ZTE Corp (5%) and Zhejiang Sanhua (6.3%).
The BSE Sensex extended its early losses, dropping over 1,200 points, or 1.6%, to settle at 75,838 on Tuesday, its lowest level since early June 2024, amid widespread selling across all sectors. Investor sentiment was weighed down by concerns over Donald Trump's potential policies toward India, after he suggested the possibility of imposing trade tariffs on its neighboring countries. Furthermore, growing uncertainty around the impact on interest rates and global economic growth further exacerbated the market confidence. Meanwhile, traders continued to track Q3 earnings results, which have proven to be disappointing for most companies so far. Zomato plunged over 10% after posting a 57% YoY slide in its consolidated net profits for the December quarter. Other notable decliners included Adani Ports (-3.7%), NTPC (-3.5%), ICICI Bank (-3%), State Bank of India (-2.6%), Reliance Industries (-2.5%) and Bajaj Finance (-2%).
The S&P/TSX Composite Index remained below the flatline at the 25,170 mark on Tuesday, weighed down by losses in energy stocks as investors absorbed U.S. President Trump’s tariff policy and domestic inflation data. Although Trump refrained from immediate tariffs on Canada and Mexico, his suggestion of 25% duties by February 1st raised concerns about trade relations, especially given Canada’s reliance on U.S. exports. Domestically, softer inflation figures showed a 1.8% year-over-year CPI increase in December, below November’s 1.9%, fueling expectations for further Bank of Canada rate cuts to support growth. Energy producers led the declines, with Canadian Natural dropping over 4%, as Trump’s plans to boost U.S. oil production and tariffs dampened demand expectations for Canadian crude. However, Shopify, Brookfield, and Constellation Software each gained more than 1%, helping to partially offset the broader decline, while rising bullion prices supported major mining stocks.
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The China point is so much more nuanced than what's presented here. Yes there is stealing, mimicry, copying, etc. But look at the surnames on many of the research papers pushing the frontier forward. The Chinese academic system is massive and is churning out unprecedented amounts of bona fide AI researchers and engineers. People who are incredibly smart and have the State apparatus posturing unparalleled resources to back them. They shouldn't be underestimated.
The MOEX Russia Index rose to 2,875 in January, the highest level in five months, to hold the surge from December triggered by the Bank of Russia’s unexpected decision to not extend its interest rate hiking cycle. The decision preceded reports that CBR Governor Nabiullina met with politicians and business leaders that have warned the central bank against warning interest rates. Despite the hold at 21%, the central bank raised inflation forecasts, and markets expect the inflation rate to have reached a near two-year high at the end of the year. The hold drove heavyweights Sberbank, Rosneft, and Lukoil to rebound sharply from their near 18-month lows from the mid-December. On the other hand, Gazprom remained relatively close to its record low after gas flows from Russia to Europe through Ukraine at the turn of the year. Also, Surgut and Gazpromneft, major seaborne exporters for oil and fuel, recorded sharp losses since the start of January after being sanctioned by the US.
The Ibovespa dropped 0.2% to fall below the 122,800 level on Tuesday, as investors reacted to U.S. President Donald Trump's first executive orders and comments regarding potential tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and the European Union. Concerns about protectionist policies are fueling uncertainty in global markets, weighing on emerging market equities, including Brazil. Domestically, President Lula strengthened ministerial oversight by mandating Civil House approval for decrees, signaling efforts to maintain fiscal discipline. Chief of Staff Rui Costa reiterated the government’s commitment to balancing public accounts, further underscoring a cautious fiscal approach. On the corporate front, meat packers led losses, with JBS and BRF falling over 2% and 5%, respectively, while Petrobras slid over 1%, tracking lower oil prices amid Trump’s plans to boost U.S. oil production and ease geopolitical risks.
The yield on the 10-year US Treasury note fell to below the 4.6% threshold on Tuesday, extending the decline from the over one-year high of 4.8% on January 14th, as markets assessed the outlook of the US economic backdrop following a batch of executive orders from President Trump. The US President signaled that tariffs should be imposed on Canada and Mexico starting February, but refrained from threatening trade restrictions against China. Consequently, this limited the risks that higher costs for key manufacturing inputs would underpin stubborn inflation for the rest of the year, forcing the Fed to remain hawkish. The move was consistent with earlier reports that Trump would convene with his team and not alter trade policy in his first day in office, resulting in bets that the new Presidential administration may be more cautious in passing tariffs than suggested by its aggressive campaign. The market has priced one rate cut by the Fed this year, expected to be delivered in Q3.
The yield on the UK’s 10-year gilt fell to below 4.65%, retreating further from its recent peak of 4.9%, in line with a global decline in bond yields. This movement followed President Trump’s decision not to impose tariffs on Inauguration Day, as many had anticipated, although he later signaled plans for a 25% levy on Canada and Mexico starting February 1st. In the UK, wage growth accelerated to a six-month high in the three months leading up to November, in line with expectations. However, the unemployment rate unexpectedly rose to 4.4%, accompanied by the sharpest drop in payroll numbers since November 2020, indicating potential softening in the labor market. Against this backdrop, the BoE is widely expected to reduce the key interest rate by 25bps to 4.5% next month. Meanwhile, minutes from the annual consultation meetings from the DMO showed UK bond-market participants want the government to sell fewer long-dated gilts in the 2025-26 fiscal year due to waning pension fund demand.
Japan’s 10-year government bond yield dropped to around 1.18% on Tuesday, approaching two-week lows as investors prepared for the upcoming Bank of Japan monetary policy meeting later this week. The central bank is widely expected to raise interest rates on Friday, bringing Japan’s short-term borrowing costs to 0.5%, the highest level since the 2008 global financial crisis. The BOJ is also expected to revise its inflation outlook higher, with growing expectations that rising wages will help Japan sustainably meet the BOJ’s 2% inflation target. Additionally, Japan’s government bond yields tracked U.S. Treasury yields lower after U.S. President Donald Trump refrained from imposing new tariffs on his first day in office.
Australia’s 10-year government bond yield fell to around 4.46%, as investors increasingly speculate that the Reserve Bank of Australia could begin reducing interest rates as early as February. This sentiment is driven by softer core inflation data, which has dropped to its lowest level since Q4 2021, nearing the RBA’s target range of 2% to 3%. Focus is now shifting to Australia’s upcoming quarterly inflation report, due next week, which may provide additional insights into the future direction of interest rates. Markets now imply around a 63% chance that the RBA will cut its 4.35% cash rate by a quarter point next month. Elsewhere, market participants are closely watching updates on the US President Donald Trump’s trade policies, particularly potential tariffs on China, Australia’s largest trading partner.
Germany's 10-year Bund yield hovered around 2.5%, retreating from the seven-month highs reached last week, in line with a global decline in bond yields. This movement followed President Trump’s decision not to impose tariffs on Inauguration Day, as many had anticipated, although he later signaled plans for a 25% levy on Canada and Mexico starting February 1st. In Europe, ECB policymakers have urged caution regarding further rate cuts. Robert Holzmann stated that a January rate cut by the ECB is "not a foregone conclusion for me at all," while Joachim Nagel stressed that the ECB should avoid rushing into further easing given persistently high inflation and significant economic uncertainties. The ECB has already reduced interest rates four times since June and is expected to continue its easing cycle next week. Market forecasts suggest additional rate cuts could extend into the next six months, potentially leaving rates above 2% by the end of 2025.
The yield on the Brazilian 10-year government bond soared to 14.9%, approaching the March-2016 high of 15.3% touched on January 2nd, as growing concerns of unsustainable deficit spending by the central government triggered a surge in the risk premium for Brazilian debt and drove the Brazilian central bank to issue aggressively hawkish forward guidance. Spending disputes in the central government indicated that policymakers are unlikely to budge in expansionary fiscal policy, shortly after failing to meet initial deficit targets from the latest budget measures. This was lastly underscored by gross debt widening to 78% of GDP in November from 74% one year prior. The greater risk premium in government bonds was magnified by the impact of foreign investors closing their positions to prevent losses from a depreciating real, adding to the increase in yields. Further, the inflationary pressure from high spending drove the BCB to signal 200bps in rate cuts in their two upcoming meetings.
The yield on the Russian 10-year OFZ was over the 15.7% mark in January, its highest in nearly one month, amid ample supply of government bonds, lower demand for Russian assets due to sanctions, and an aggressive tightening cycle by the Bank of Russia. Surging inflation due to a plunging ruble, a labor-force crisis, and altered supply chains in response to sanctions drove the central bank to deliver 13.5 percentage points in rate hikes in the year. Throughout policy statements, the central bank noted that expansionary fiscal policy and the large-scale military spending by the Kremlin contributed to inflation in Russia, financed in part through record levels of OFZ issuances through auctions. Still, the yield on OFZs eased through December after the CBR held its key rate in the final meeting of the year instead of market expectations that ranged between 200bps-300bps hikes, amid reports of pressure from the Kremlin and business owners.
The yield on the 10-year G-Sec fell to below 6.8%, dropping sharply from the five-month high of 6.9% touched on January 14th, tracking the drop in yields in credit markets with exposure to the US amid expectations of looser monetary policy by the Fed this year. Even though markets also expect the RBI to deliver cuts this year, other domestic developments limited demand for Indian debt. Slowing growth reduced confidence in New Delhi's fiscal strength, lastly evidenced by FY2025 GDP growth slowing to 6.4% from 8.2% in the previous year, according to a preliminary estimate. Additionally, the RBI’s looser grip on its crawling rupee peg limited the appeal of Indian assets. The combination of higher risk premium and rupee weakness drove foreign investors to close positions on Indian debt, which have previously soared through late 2024 due to the inclusion of Indian government bonds on fixed-income funds by JPMorgan and other major asset managers.
Canada's 10-year government bond yield slipped below 3.25%, extending its decline from the nine-month high of 3.54% reached on January 17th, as global bond markets mirrored a drop in U.S. Treasury yields. The retreat was driven by President Trump’s announcement of impending tariffs on Canada, effective February 1st, which heightened fears of diminished export demand and slower economic growth. Domestically, inflation pressures continued to ease, with headline inflation falling to 1.8% in December, below the forecasted 1.9%, while the Bank of Canada’s preferred inflation gauge met expectations at 2.5%. These factors bolstered market expectations for further rate cuts by the Bank of Canada to address weak growth and lingering labor market challenges.
The yield on the 10-year Italian BTP was around 3.62%, below six-month highs touched early in the month, and tracking a global decline in bond yields. This movement followed President Trump’s decision not to impose tariffs on Inauguration Day, as many had anticipated, although he later signaled plans for a 25% levy on Canada and Mexico starting February 1st. In Europe, ECB policymakers have urged caution regarding further rate cuts. The ECB has already reduced interest rates four times since June and is expected to continue its easing cycle next week. Market forecasts suggest additional rate cuts could extend into the next six months, potentially leaving rates above 2% by the end of 2025. The spread between Italian and German yields, a measure of the risk premium for holding Italian debt, stood at approximately 111 basis points. This compares to a low of 104.5 bps reached in early December, marking the narrowest level since October 2021.
The yield on France's 10-Year OAT stood at around 3.3%, below the two-month highs reached earlier in the month, tracking a global decline in bond yields. This movement followed President Trump’s decision not to impose tariffs on Inauguration Day, as many had anticipated, although he later signaled plans for a 25% levy on Canada and Mexico starting February 1st. In Europe, ECB policymakers have urged caution regarding further rate cuts. The ECB is expected to continue its easing cycle next week and market forecasts suggest additional rate cuts, potentially leaving rates above 2% by the end of 2025. In France, the budget debate continues, as the newly nominated government faces once again the challenge of passing the budget bill through a divided parliament. The spread between French and German yields, which reflects the risk premium for holding French debt, stood at around 80bps. This compares to 50bps in May of last year, before President Macron called a snap election.
South Africa's 10-year government bond yield approached 9.30%, its highest since mid-January, amid reduced expectations for interest rate cuts and a more optimistic economic outlook. In an interview at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos, Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago warned that U.S. protectionist policies could raise inflation and hinder future rate reductions, though South Africa remains relatively insulated from direct U.S. trade tariffs. However, potential duties on Chinese imports could impact emerging markets like South Africa. The central bank cut interest rates at its last two meetings of 2024, and it is anticipated to deliver another reduction later this month. Meanwhile, Kganyago indicated a more optimistic economic outlook for South Africa in 2025, with growth potentially reaching 2%, up from 1.1% in 2024, driven by ongoing structural reforms and the coalition government’s momentum.
China's 10-year government bond yield rose to around 1.68%, hitting its highest level in three weeks, as traders digested President Trump’s trade policy announcements. In his inaugural address, Trump proposed 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada and hinted at stricter tariffs on China. He stated that tariffs on China could depend on a deal regarding TikTok's ownership, while extending TikTok’s U.S. operations for 75 days. Despite these uncertainties, hopes of potential U.S.-China negotiations gained traction as Trump reportedly expressed interest in visiting China. Additionally, President Xi Jinping urged policymakers to adopt more proactive macroeconomic policies to sustain growth. The People's Bank of China kept its key lending rates unchanged in January, maintaining the one-year Loan Prime Rate (LPR) at 3.1% and the five-year LPR at 3.6%. Strong GDP growth and ongoing policy support in China also helped boost bond yields, as investors priced in inflation and potential rate adjustments.
Switzerland 10Y Bond Yield was 0.35 percent on Tuesday January 21, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the Switzerland 10-Year Government Bond Yield reached an all time high of 5.63 in September of 1994.
Switzerland 10Y Bond Yield was 0.35 percent on Tuesday January 21, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the Switzerland 10-Year Government Bond Yield reached an all time high of 5.63 in September of 1994.
Chile 10Y Bond Yield was 5.99 percent on Monday January 20, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the Chile 10-Year Government Bond Yield reached an all time high of 8.07 in September of 2008.
Accounts Center, which is found in the Settings section of Meta’s apps, was first introduced in 2020 as a way to give users the ability to manage their connected experiences across the company’s services.
Meta plans to roll out additional functionality to Accounts Center, such as the option to manage avatars, Meta AI stickers, and Imagine Me creations.
The company says it’s rolling out the WhatsApp integration globally, but that it will take months for it to make it available to every user. When the integration is available, you’ll see the option in your WhatsApp settings. You may also see the integration when you try to take action across accounts, such as re-posting your Status to one of Meta’s other apps.
Santoro has been with the company since 2016, leading the company in expanding its database and improving its IMDbPro membership. She previously held leadership positions at Amazon, Microsoft, and The Weather Channel.
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In this episode, we will be discussing about the most mind blowing modern agricultural machines and ingenious tools from around the world. Have you ever been curious about how your food is produced and readied for purchase at your local store? Stay with us until the end to uncover these fascinating processes.
In this PBD Podcast clip, Patrick Bet-David and his team discuss Vivek Ramaswamy's potential departure from the Doge Department of Government Efficiency amid speculation about conflicts with Elon Musk, his H-1B visa comments, and ambitions to run for governor. They explore his political future, ambition, and impact on the GOP.
Meta Sunday announced a new video editing app called Edits, after ByteDance’s video editing app CapCut was removed from Apple's App Store and the Google
Meta Sunday announced a new video editing app called Edits, after ByteDance’s video editing app CapCut was removed from Apple’s App Store and the Google Play Store as part of the TikTok ban.
Instagram head Adam Mosseri (pictured above) said on Threads that the app will launch next month on iOS, with an Android version following later. He added that the company is working with select creators to gather feedback about the app.
“Today we’re announcing a new app called ‘Edits,’ for those of you who are passionate about making videos on your phone. There’s a lot going on right now, but no matter what happens, it’s our job to provide the best possible tools for creators,” he wrote.
Mosseri said the app will have a suite of creative tools, including a dedicated tab for inspiration, a tab for keeping track of ideas, and a high-quality camera. Plus, it will have the ability to share draft versions of creations with friends or collaborators. He added that creators would be able to see insights on how videos made through Edits are performing on Instagram after publishing.
In a post on a popular cybercrime forum on January 16, seen by TechCrunch, IntelBroker said the stolen data includes product source code, private GitHub repositories, as well as access keys to several HPE services, including APIs and platforms like WePay, GitHub and GitLab.
The hacker, who has previously claimed to have breached technology giants including AMD, Cisco and Nokia, also says they accessed HPE user data, including personally identifiable information related to past deliveries.
Egypt's MoneyHash, which helps merchants across the Middle East and Africa manage complex payment stacks more easily, raises $5.2 million.
When merchants or companies launch online, they typically start by partnering with one or two payment processors. But as they grow and expand into new regions, they often need to onboard additional payment partners to meet different customer (and sometimes regulatory) needs, a process that comes with some hurdles.
That’s given rise to companies to help manage the process. Egypt’s MoneyHash — which helps merchants across the Middle East and Africa manage complex payment stacks more easily — has raised $5.2 million as it scales to target larger enterprises. The pre-Series A comes around a year after its last funding, when it announced a $4.5 million seed round in February 2024. In total, MoneyHash has raised over $12 million since Nader Abdelrazik and Mustafa Eid launched the Egyptian fintech in early 2021.
French startup Karmen has secured a small funding round so that it can improve its instant financing products. The company offers short-term loans to small companies facing a working capital crunch.
It’s a €9 million equity-and-debt round ($9.4 million at today’s exchange rates) with Seventure Partners buying a stake in the small startup. Financière Arbevel and Bpifrance are complementing the round with some debt.
The startup isn’t the only company operating in this space that could be described as instant financing for SMEs. French competitors include Silvr, Defacto, Unlimitd and Hero.
Revenue-based financing has become a hot vertical because banks and traditional financial institutions struggle to address SMEs at scale. It’s a highly fragmented market with small margins. That’s why tech startups are trying to fill that financing gap with a data-driven approach.
Fintech giant Stripe is laying off 300 people on Tuesday, according to a leaked memo, as reported by Business Insider.
Fintech giant Stripe is laying off 300 people, according to a leaked memo reported on Tuesday by Business Insider.
The affected employees are “largely in product, engineering, and operations roles,” the memo said. Despite the layoffs, Chief People Officer Rob McIntosh said that Stripe intends to still grow its headcount by 17% “to land at about 10,000” by the end of the year. Doing the math, that means Stripe has about 8,550 employees currently.
McIntosh said the cuts are happening because it “became clear there were several team-level changes needed” to ensure Stripe had “the right people in the right roles and locations to execute against” its plans.
In November 2022, Stripe announced that it was laying off 14% of its workers, impacting around 1,120 of its then 8,000-person workforce.
The company has long been expected to go public but has instead continued to raise funds and conduct tender offers to provide liquidity to employees. It was valued at $70 billion as of last July.
Meta announced on Tuesday that users will soon be able to add their WhatsApp account to their Accounts Center, a hub where users can manage connected experiences across their Facebook, Instagram, and Meta Quest accounts.
With this integration, users will be able to cross-post their WhatsApp Status as Stories on Instagram and Facebook, getting rid of the need to post multiple times. It will also allow users to log in to multiple apps with the same account through the “Single Sign On” feature, which is an authentication option that allows you to do things like use your Facebook account information to log into Instagram.
O site TechRadar está informando que a Google começou a testar uma nova funcionalidade na versão experimental do navegador Chrome, conhecida como Chrome Canary, que permitirá aos usuários evitar notificações e janelas pop-up indesejadas.
Segundo a publicação, essa funcionalidade, chamada “PermissionsAI”, utiliza Inteligência Artificial (IA) para aprender como os usuários lidam com esse tipo de notificações e janelas inesperadas.
Se o sistema entender que o usuário provavelmente não terá interesse, as notificações serão fechadas automaticamente. Por outro lado, se a IA considerar que a notificação pode ser útil, ela será salva para que o usuário possa visualizá-la mais tarde.
Essa funcionalidade ainda não está disponível para o público em geral, mas, como já está em fase de testes, é possível que seja lançada ainda este ano.
WhatsApp está desenvolvendo uma nova funcionalidade que permitirá adicionar músicas às atualizações de status. A ferramenta, já em fase de testes beta para dispositivos iOS e Android, busca oferecer aos usuários mais opções de personalização nas publicações temporárias.
As atualizações de status do WhatsApp são conteúdos como fotos, vídeos ou textos que permanecem disponíveis por 24 horas. Atualmente, é possível adicionar adesivos, legendas e até desenhos com a ferramenta de lápis. Com a nova atualização, um ícone de nota musical será incorporado no topo da interface, permitindo adicionar músicas às postagens.
De acordo com o site WABetaInfo, especializado em novidades do WhatsApp, a versão beta 2.25.2.5 para Android já conta com essa funcionalidade. A novidade também está em desenvolvimento para iOS e se inspira em recursos semelhantes disponíveis no Instagram e no Facebook, que também são controlados pela Meta, empresa proprietária do WhatsApp.
Essa atualização faz parte de uma parceria anunciada em agosto de 2024 entre a Meta e a Universal Music Group (UMG), que permitirá a integração de músicas licenciadas pela produtora em suas plataformas. A funcionalidade promete enriquecer a experiência do usuário, facilitando a expressão por meio de músicas populares em suas publicações.
Uma das equipes vencedoras é a de estudantes da Universidade Federal de Uberlândia (UFU), mas escolheram competir por Maceió - AL. Eles alcançaram um feito histórico ao desenvolver um projeto que visa detectar com precisão o início de eventos sísmicos (terremotos) em Marte e na Lua usando dados de velocidade do solo. O grupo trabalhou com um modelo de redes neurais artificiais profundas para filtrar as informações recebidas pelas missões de sismologia e responder ao desafio de identificar a localização precisa dessas ocorrências.Esta conquista destaca o talento e a inovação brasileiras em um dos maiores hackathons de tecnologia e inovação do mundo.
A equipe vencedora por Maceió - AL, com o apoio fundamental da Comunidade Hackathon Brasil, apresentou uma solução que chamou a atenção dos jurados por sua criatividade, impacto e viabilidade. Desde 2019, a Hackathon Brasil, uma organização sem fins lucrativos, tem prestado suporte à organização e participação brasileira no desafio da NASA, promovendo conexões, mentorias e oportunidades para talentos emergentes no país.
"Esta vitória é o reflexo do enorme potencial dos jovens brasileiros e da força da nossa comunidade de inovação. A Hackathon Brasil sente-se honrada em apoiar iniciativas que colocam o Brasil no topo da inovação mundial", declarou Richard Tordoya, fundador da Comunidade HB.
O evento deste ano contou com a participação de mais de 15 mil equipes de 163 países, consolidando-se como uma competição de proporções globais. O Brasil foi representado por sete projetos finalistas, um marco significativo para o país, reafirmando seu lugar no cenário internacional de inovação.
Feliz martes comunidad que sea un gran día para todos, logren disfrutar y pasarla genial. Hoy es un día especial, ya que estamos de cumpleaños y queda agradecer y seguir adelante 🥳😎
This is crazy... 5% as a fee for swap from aLEO to LEO?
Wleo has 0.99%. Is this exchange same as swap fiat to crypto with credit card? Sorry do not think so. So, Wen it will be down to <1 % (ideally like 0.1-0.3 %)?
Could you kindly let me know where I might be able to acquire HBD or HIVE on a decentralized exchange?
Exchanging LEO(HIVE) on a DEX, that's probably what it's all about with Leodex, or am I wrong? How is it possible to attract people with such an offer? When the 5% (aLEO to LEO on Hive) is the smallest fee I've encountered for transferring LEO to HIVE L1 from the Leodex exchange (most of the time it was 10% or more). I don't think this will attract the 50k MAUs. I have a theory that, for starters, it's good to have some Hive or possibly LEO in your account on HIVE so that you can have a say here. If we want people to buy in bulk on Leodex, it would be good not to give them, if possible, such obstacles.
1🧵 Ever wondered why some families stay rich for generations while others lose it all? I have started a blog series where I share what I discovered about the millionaire mindset.
Take Bitcoin & AI for example. The wealthy didn't just jump on trends - they saw the long-term VALUE early and invested heavily while others were skeptical.
#historyonleo #onthisday On January 21st 1950 Alger Hiss, high ranking US diplomat and one of the architects of UN Charter, is found guilty for perjury related to his 1948 appearance at House of Anti-American Activities, when he was accused by Whitaker Chambers, former Communist Party member, of being a Soviet spy. Hiss will be sentenced to five years and released after three, maintaining his innocence until his death in 1996. Although some of post-Cold War revelations about Soviet covert activities appeared to confirms accusations, many in USA still see Hiss as a martyr and victim of McCarthyst anti-Communist hysteria.
USS Nautilus, the first nuclear-powered submarine, is launched in Groton, Maine by Mamie Eisenhower, First Lady of United States.#historyonleo #onthisday On January 21st 1954
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okay thank you dear good to have you and I will always ask when i need.
welcome once again
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Like he said don't be scared to ask questions even if @calebmarvel01 no answer 😂😂
Okay I will always ask questions and also update you guys with things in the market
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Has anyone tried the new colors? Which did you like best, Dash or Splinterlands?
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I tried dash color for a little while. Looks great to be honest! I changed it back to green though 😆
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Can you believe that today I decided to change the color? It had been a year since I had changed and I always had the color orange. LOL
What colour did you go with? 😃
That color, but it's not Dash hahahaha...
i just figured out that theme could be changed. I'm going with the orange.
i haven't, but I will go for one..
I'm sure you'll make a great choice hehehe...
Gostei dessa do splinter, ficou um laranjinha bem legal xD
Bem diferente mesmo mano. Concordo contigo.
Eu achei que ia ganhar sps de recompensa kkk
Quem sabe no futuro né? Seria legal.
Here is the daily technology #threadcast for 1/21/25. The goal is to make this a technology "reddit".
Drop all question, comments, and articles relating to #technology and the future. The goal is make it a technology center.
A New Era for Mobile Gaming
The expiration of a Sony patent in 2025 could revolutionize smartphone gaming, enabling the creation of devices with built-in control pads, similar to the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play.
The Patent and Its Impact
The Potential for Mobile Gaming
The ROG Phone 9 Pro and Its Potential
AI Agent Revolution
The video showcases a revolutionary AI agent called Do Browser, which can autonomously perform various tasks such as replying to emails, ordering food, posting on social media, and even doing sales and outreach.
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Key Features of Do Browser
Testing DoBrowser
Conclusion
Uncovering the Nintendo 64's Hidden RAM
The Nintendo 64 has more RAM than previously thought, with 4.5 MB of RAM and 9 MB with the expansion pack, due to a hidden ninth bit in each memory cell.
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Introduction to the Hidden Ninth Bit
Technical Limitations and Usage
Accessing the Hidden Bits
Practical Applications and Limitations
Conclusion and Future Projects
Uncovering Hidden Features of Windows Notepad
Notepad has several secret features, including creating a timed log entry file by starting a file with ".LOG" and customizing print headers and footers with character codes.
Secret Features
📝 Starting a Notepad file with ".LOG" creates a timestamped log entry.
🕰️ Hitting F5 or using the "Time/Date" button adds a timestamp.
🖨️ Customizing print headers and footers is possible using character codes like &L, &C, and &R for alignment, and &D, &T, and &F for date, time, and file name.
📋 Command line arguments like /A, /W, and /P can be used to launch Notepad with specific options or print files.
Recent Updates and Classic Notepad
📁 The new Notepad saves sessions by default, but this behavior can be changed in settings.
🔍 The new Notepad has features like spell check, auto-correct, and dark mode.
📈 The classic version of Notepad can be installed by going into Settings, System, Optional Features, and selecting "Notepad (System)".
🔗 To run the classic version, go into Settings, Apps, Advanced App Settings, and toggle off Notepad.
Hidden and Historical Facts
🔍 The source code of Notepad was leaked, revealing unused status bar codes that could have shown more file information.
📄 The old Windows XP Notepad icon had a unique look, but was limited to 48x48 pixels.
📰 A historical bug in Windows XP Notepad caused text to become garbled when typing specific characters, but was later fixed.
That's cool, didn't know most of these... But not enough to make me switch from Notepad++.
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Unlocking AI Coding Assistants' Full Potential
The video discusses how to improve the output quality of AI coding assistants by providing them with the right context through a simple rules file, applicable to various code editors like VS Code, Cursor, and Wind Surf.
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Introduction to Rules Files
Creating and Maintaining Rules Files
Best Practices for Rules Files
Future Improvements
Modular Linux Handheld Device: Mecha Comet Overview
The Mecha Comet is a modular Linux handheld device with a 3.4" screen, WiFi, and a quad-core ARM CPU, offering various modules for customization.
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Device Features
📱 The Mecha Comet has a 3.4" IPS display and runs on Mecha OS
💻 It features a quad-core 1.8 GHz CPU, 32 GB of internal storage, and 4 GB of RAM
📈 The device includes a gigabit Ethernet port, two full-size USB ports, and a USB-C port for charging
📸 It has a 5-megapixel camera, dual mics, and a built-in speaker
🔋 The device is powered by a 3000mAh battery
Modules and Customization
🎮 A controller module with a d-pad, face buttons, start, select, and menu buttons is available
📝 A keyboard module is also available, giving a Blackberry-like experience
🤖 A GPIO module is included, with more modules planned, and the community can create their own
💡 The modules attach using magnets and Pogo pins.
Availability and Pricing
📅 The Mecha Comet is not yet available for pre-order, but a Kickstarter campaign is planned
💸 The estimated price for the base unit is $199, with modules expected to be relatively cheap
📊 Bundles and discounts may be available during the Kickstarter campaign
Community and Development
👥 The Mecha Comet team has a Discord and a GitHub page, where users can download the operating system and participate in the development process
📣 A pilot program is available for users to sign up and contribute to the development of the device.
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In a separate post, he emphasized that the app is “more for creators than casual video makers,” which is hard to quantify in measurable terms.
Meta has historically made moves to fill in gaps in the market. When TikTok was banned in India in June 2020, it launched a similar product, Instagram Reels, days later in early July. In 2023, the company also launched Threads, a rival to text-based social networks such as X. The company likely realizes that a lot of video creators will try another tool in the absence of CapCut. And even if the app is restored, the uncertainty will create opportunities for other tools.
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Brian takes a look at a bunch of different issues around the Tesla World and brings us up to date with information he gathers by staying close to the sources. You never want to miss these episodes.
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HPE spokesperson Laura von Pentz said, “HPE became aware on January 16 of claims being made by a group called IntelBroker that it was in possession of information belonging to HPE. HPE immediately activated our cyber response protocols, disabled related credentials, and launched an investigation to evaluate the validity of the claims.
“There is no operational impact to our business at this time, nor evidence that customer information is involved.”
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Almost exactly a year ago, HPE confirmed that Midnight Blizzard, a Russia-linked hacking group, had compromised its cloud-based email environment. The company said hackers had “accessed and exfiltrated data” from a “small percentage” of mailboxes after “leveraging a compromised account to access internal HPE email boxes”
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The area that MoneyHash works in is classically described as “payment orchestration”, and in the fragmented world of payments — where a business might work with dozens of different providers to take, make and bank payments — its star has risen with the growth of online transactions. Integrating multiple payment stacks can be operationally inefficient and technically complex, often taking in-house tech teams weeks to complete. These challenges are even more apparent across Africa and the Middle East due to the various payment methods and currencies. This is where payment orchestration platforms come in by aggregating and simplifying these payment processes across regions via APIs.
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Abdelrazik and Eid founded MoneyHash after years of working in fintech and enterprise software and witnessing first-hand some of the problems. Put simply, payments are (perhaps obviously) the crux of how a business operates, grows and makes a profit. But too often there were instead costly and risky bottleneck, especially for smaller merchants: payment failure rates in the region are three times the global average and cart abandonment is over 20% higher than in developed markets. They saw orchestration as the solution: by their thinking, merchants without payment orchestration platforms are at the mercy of high operational costs, revenue leakage and will find it hard to scale across regions.
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“The opportunity to solve this is immense,” said CEO Abdelrazik. “In emerging markets, digital payments represent only a fraction of total transaction volume, suggesting massive growth potential in the coming decade. We’ve built MoneyHash specifically to help merchants overcome these complex challenges and turn payments from a liability into a strategic advantage.”
MoneyHash integrates with a merchant’s payment providers to give its customers a simplified way of working across that stack. It offers features like a unified API for pay-in and pay-out operations, customizable checkout, advanced transaction routing with fraud prevention, failure rate optimization, and detailed reporting tools. The company also supports recurring payments, virtual wallets, subscription management, and payment links, delivering an “all-in-one solution” for merchants, it said.
Just as you have a16z-backed Payrails, Spreedly, Zooz and Primer in the U.S., U.K., and Europe, MoneyHash serves customers across the Middle East and Africa. Abdelrazik said that’s what sets MoneyHash apart: its focus on emerging markets and its vast integration network, which includes over 300 pre-integrated APIs (with local and international processors and gateways like Adyen, Amazon Pay, Checkout, Fawry, Mono, Stripe, Tabby, and ValU) covering 100+ markets. QED-backed Precium, a South African upstart, provides similar services in the region.
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MoneyHash initially focused on small merchants but began targeting larger enterprises in early 2024 with the launch of its enterprise suite, a move that has allowed the company to achieve notable scale.
“Without us, you can still do a lot of performance enhancements that will take years of work and studying. But when you add our software, all performance metrics across the payment get to the highest level possible. We’re talking about the authorization, conversion, and fraud rates. And we’re pretty comprehensive,” remarked CEO Abdelrazik.
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“We’re not focusing on only one performance metric to try to fix all the problems across the entire payment chain life cycle, which is what enterprises need. Enterprise doesn’t want to solve one problem. They’ll search for other problems. They want a comprehensive solution across the payment cycle, and that’s what we do.”
Enterprises across industries like consumer fintech, hospitality, e-commerce, and gaming now make up 35% of MoneyHash’s clientele, a threefold increase in 2024. Key customers include BNPL unicorn Tamara, cloud kitchen leader Kitopi, and e-commerce platform Brands For Less.
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According to the head of payments at Tamara, MoneyHash stands out in the region by “building an important point of difference,” likely referring to its claims to help clients achieve a 10–20% increase in revenue generation while cutting go-to-market and development costs by 90%.
Meanwhile, Abdelrazik credits his startup’s enterprise pipeline and long-term contracts helped in raising the pre-Series A funding. He said these customers fueled a 4x increase in processing volume and a 3x revenue increase over the past year, though specific figures remain undisclosed.
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Global fintech investor Flourish Ventures led the round. Other investors include Saudi’s Vision Ventures, Arab Bank’s Xelerate and Emurp Kepple Ventures. The round also welcomed participation from Jason Gardner, founder and former CEO of Marqeta (his first check in the region), and existing investors Github founder Tom Preston-Werner and COTU Ventures.
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This video highlights the ongoing efforts to construct the southern border barrier during nighttime operations. It provides a closer look at the various stages of the process, including filling bollards with cement, filtering the cement, cleaning the bollards with a pressure washer, and moving materials with lift trucks. Skilled engineers and contractors work together to ensure the efficient and precise execution of these tasks under challenging nighttime conditions.
These construction projects are designed to enhance border security by creating robust infrastructure, such as roads, fences, and lighting, to block unauthorized crossings and disrupt drug-smuggling corridors. The engineers are responsible for managing the design, construction oversight, and overall progress of these projects, which are being carried out in collaboration with Customs and Border Protection.
Every aspect of this construction effort reflects a commitment to safety, precision, and security. This video captures the hard work and dedication of the teams working through the night to ensure the successful completion of this critical infrastructure.
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Today’s news comes just a few months after Karmen secured a €100 million debt vehicle that serves as the basis for the company’s short-term loans. Six months later, it seems like quite a few companies are now relying on Karmen to fix their cashflow issues.
According to the company, around 600 companies have used it to buy inventory, pay suppliers, finance paid acquisition campaigns and more. Loans range from €20,000 to €3 million, from 2 months to 24 months.
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On average, the typical Karmen client borrows €200,000 with a six-month term. But there’s a wide diversity of financing options. The smallest customers generate only €300,000 in annual turnover (those are most likely one-person businesses), while Karmen’s largest customer generates €160 million in revenue per year.
More importantly, Karmen says it has attracted some loyal customers, claiming that 80% of its customers contact Karmen several times per year to unlock a new debt line. Clients include Maison Kitsuné, Balibaris, Les Raffineurs and Almé.
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Most companies contact Karmen directly, but the startup has a hybrid distribution strategy. It partners with other fintech companies so that they can offer Karmen financing products to their own clients. Some ERPs, e-commerce marketplaces and business banks like Qonto already integrate with Karmen.
This embedded financing strategy represents 40% of Karmen’s clients right now, says the company, adding that it hopes it can raise that figure to 75% of new clients by the end of 2025.
While most companies repay their loans without any issue, companies can sometimes struggle to repay what they owe.
Inventions used in road construction speed up construction processes. In addition, thanks to technology, tools and equipment are constantly improving. However, in some road construction stages, techniques are more important than technology. In this video, we talk about some technologies, techniques, inventions and tools used in the road construction process. You may be seeing some of them for the first time.
Road construction technologies are a constantly evolving field. The following developments are expected in the future. Artificial Intelligence: Construction machinery becoming more intelligent and autonomous. 3D Printers: Used for the production of materials used in road construction. New Materials: Use of more durable and environmentally friendly materials. Sustainable Technologies: Energy efficiency and reduction of environmental impacts.
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“This is part of our job as a lender. But we limit these risks through our data-driven approach, which allows us to have very granular visibility into the financial and operational performance of our clients,” Karmen co-founder and CEO Gabriel Thierry said.
“In addition, we are investing heavily in our risk assessment technology tool (thanks to AI) to strengthen this approach,” he added. Hence, today’s funding round.
Karmen currently uses around 60 different financial metrics to score loan applications in near real-time. It argues that its embedded strategy can also be leveraged to make smarter decisions — bank accounts, accounting software, ERPs and invoicing tools hold valuable data on a company’s overall performance.
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GSCI increased 22.21 points or 4.04% since the beginning of 2025, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Historically, GSCI Commodity Index reached an all time high of 1718.63 in July of 2008.
WTI crude oil futures fluctuated around $76 per barrel on Tuesday, as traders digested a series of executive orders from U.S. President Donald Trump following his inauguration. Among these was a plan to impose 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico starting February 1, dampening investor expectations for a delay. However, Trump held off unveiling specific levies on China, the world's top oil importer, keeping markets on edge. Traders are also awaiting further details on sanctions targeting major oil exporters, including Russia, Iran, and Venezuela. On Monday, crude prices dropped more than 1%, after Trump announced plans to boost U.S. oil and gas production by declaring a national emergency. Lower geopolitical risk also helped ease prices following the ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas.
Brent crude oil futures fluctuated around $79 per barrel on Tuesday, as traders digested a series of executive orders from U.S. President Donald Trump following his inauguration. Among these was a plan to impose 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico starting February 1, dampening investor expectations for a delay. However, Trump held off unveiling specific levies on China, the world's top oil importer, keeping markets on edge. Traders are also awaiting further details on sanctions targeting major oil exporters, including Russia, Iran, and Venezuela. On Monday, crude prices dropped more than 1%, after Trump announced plans to boost U.S. oil and gas production by declaring a national emergency. Lower geopolitical risk also helped ease prices following the ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas.
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US natural gas futures rose 2% toward the $3.9 per MMBtu mark on Tuesday, trimming the 11% plunge from the two prior sessions, and not far from the two-year high of $4.3 touched last week amid the outlook of lower supply and a pickup in heating demand. US President Trump lifted the moratorium on new LNG export licences in his first day in office, confirming previous pledges during his campaign. The measure allows domestic natural gas producers to take advantage of higher prices overseas and force consumers to compete with higher prices in major LNG hubs in Europe and Asia. In the meantime, freezing temperatures in the Southern states raised demand for heating in households and frozen power grids. Meanwhile, federal data showed a significant withdrawal of 258 billion cubic feet of gas from storage for the week ending January 10th, far exceeding the 150 bcf withdrawn in the corresponding period of the previous week.
US gasoline futures fell to $2.11 per gallon, retreating from a three-month high after the EIA reported a larger-than-expected increase in gasoline inventories. Stocks rose by 5.852 million barrels in the week ending January 10, marking the third consecutive weekly build and surpassing forecasts for a 2.6 million-barrel increase. In contrast, crude inventories declined for the eighth consecutive week, hitting their lowest levels since April 2022 and marking the longest streak of draws since 2021. Meanwhile, oil prices eased from a five-month high as the market absorbed new sanctions on Russian crude and speculated on the possibility of President-elect Donald Trump softening these measures.
U.S. heating oil futures slipped to around $2.54 per gallon, retreating from the nine-month high of $2.63 on January 17th, as falling crude oil feedstock costs and an ample supply weighed on prices. President Trump’s executive orders, including potential tariffs on Canada and Mexico, fueled concerns over weaker global demand, while his push to boost U.S. oil production and the easing of geopolitical tensions further pressured prices. Additionally, the latest EIA report revealed distillate stockpiles surged by 3.07 million barrels, nearly triple the expected 1.1 million-barrel build, with heating oil inventories rising by 0.65 million barrels, signaling ample supply.
Gold rose above $2,720 per ounce on Tuesday, extending gains from the previous session as investors remain focused on the potential impact of U.S. President Donald Trump's policies during his second term. Trump said he may impose 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada starting early next month, though he did not provide a timeline for China tariffs. These tariffs, if enacted, could trigger a trade war, heightening demand for safe-have assets like gold. Simultaneously, investors are weighing inflation risks, as Trump’s agenda of tax cuts and increased government spending could intensify price pressures, potentially limiting the Federal Reserve's ability to ease monetary policy and diminishing gold's appeal. On the geopolitical front, traders are closely monitoring the effects of a long-delayed ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.
Silver rose to around $30.64 per ounce on Tuesday, extending gains from the previous session driven by supply concerns and a narrowing of price discrepancies between New York and London markets. The threat of tariffs, particularly following President Trump's inauguration, also boosted premiums for silver futures as traders braced for potential disruptions. Moreover, silver's price remains supported by ongoing fears of supply issues, especially in London vaults. Additionally, strong industrial demand, particularly in manufacturing, and expectations of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts, which could weaken the dollar and boost demand for commodities, continue to prop up silver. Geopolitical factors, including undertainties relating to US-China relations also add to silver's appeal as an asset.
Copper futures tumbled to below $4.25 per pound on Tuesday, hitting a one-week low after US President Donald Trump threatened other major economies, including China, with tariffs as part of a wider negotiation strategy, raising the risk of a global trade war. That would hurt demand for metals like copper which is hinged on an economic rebound in China. Caution also dominated sentiment ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday in China, as well as key interest rate decisions from the Bank of Japan and the US Federal Reserve in the coming days. Meanwhile, there remains hope that China will follow through on its promises of additional stimulus, with state media reporting that the People’s Bank of China may reduce the reserve requirement ratio for banks later this month. On the supply side, Chile revised its copper production forecast, now expecting 5.54 million tons by 2034, down from a previous estimate of 6.34 million tons.
Soybean futures surged toward $10.55 per bushel, their highest level since early October 2024, amid concerns over drought in Argentina and rains in Brazil. Dealers noted that forecasted rains over Argentine farmland largely failed to materialize over the weekend, prolonging drought conditions, though farmers were informed that some relief could arrive in late January or early February. Meanwhile, Brazil's soybean harvest for the 2024-25 season is at its lowest level for this time of year since the 2020-21 cycle, due to excessive rainfall in Mato Grosso, the country’s top-producing state. Additionally, soybean futures received a boost from the absence of immediate U.S. tariffs on China, the world’s largest soybean importer, which has increasingly turned to cheaper supplies from Brazil and Argentina.
Wheat futures have been trading between $5.30 and $5.50 per bushel in January, as traders continued to assess the USDA's outlook for supply and demand. The 2024/25 U.S. wheat outlook this month indicated slightly larger supplies and marginally higher ending stocks, mainly due to stronger imports Globally, the wheat outlook for 2024/25 also indicated larger supplies, reduced consumption, lower trade, and higher ending stocks. Russia’s wheat exports were forecast at 46.0 million tons, down from November and well below last year's record of 55.5 million tons. Meanwhile, the International Grains Council projected recently global production to reach a record 805 million tons in 2025/26, up 1% year-on-year, with 2024/25 production estimated at 796 million tons and consumption at 805 million tons.. Despite record global production, wheat prices are expected to stay under pressure in 2025, with declining output from Russia and Europe possibly tightening supplies further.
Newcastle coal futures were near $115 per tonne in January, remaining near their lowest in nearly four years as soaring output offset robust demand from the world’s top fossil fuel consumers. The Chinese Coal Transportation and Distribution Association announced that output is set to expand 1.5% to 4.82 billion tons in 2025 following a record-setting 2024. The agency cited expanded mining capacity to avoid risks of lower availability stemming from carbon emission limits and mine shutdowns from safety protocol breaches. The development occurred as utilities already deal with record-high coal inventories, which rose by 12% in the two months ending October. In the meantime, concerns that stimulus from Beijing will not be able to trigger growth weighed on the record-high thermal consumption in 2024. Additionally, demand was further pressured by ample rainfall in key Chinese manufacturing hubs, allowing hydroelectric power to be preferred over coal power.
Steel rebar futures rose to over CNY 3,300 per tonne, the highest in over one month, as a batch of stronger data in China indicated that Beijing’s stimulus measures are having an impact in key sectors of the economy. Housing prices in China fell the least since August at the end of the year, aligning with signs of traction in the housing market and signs of stronger construction demand following the sharp rebound in the NBS Construction PMI, which rose to 53.2 in December from the record low of 49.7 in November. Besides its major use in construction, demand for ferrous metals was also supported by a sharp acceleration in industrial output in December. Also, China exported 9.7 million tons of steel in December, a 26% surge from the previous year to cap off a record-setting year for steel exports, indicating that major Chinese mills continued to sell large volumes of metal to for foreign consumers despite the growing global protectionism rhetoric.
Natural gas prices in Europe rose to €48 per megawatt-hour as traders evaluated Trump's early actions in the White House and the seasonal increase in demand due to winter cold. Among the President's initial measures was lifting a moratorium on new US licenses for LNG exports, paving the way for additional export permits. This move is expected to drive higher demand for US LNG from Europe and Asia. Trump also reiterated his call for the EU to purchase more American oil and gas to avoid potential tariffs. Meanwhile, Russian natural gas flows to Europe via Ukraine ceased at the start of the year after both governments failed to reach an agreement. The IEA noted that while the halt in Russian piped gas does not pose an immediate risk to the EU’s supply security, it may increase European LNG import needs, further tightening global market fundamentals by 2025. This year, European LNG imports are projected to rise by over 15%. Currently, EU gas storage levels stand at 60% capacity.
Lumber prices remained above $590 per thousand board feet in January, hovering at eight-week highs as robust demand for building materials in the US compounded with dovish expectations for Federal Reserve policy. U.S. housing starts in December surged 15.8% from the previous month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.499 million units, the highest since February 2024 and well above market expectations of 1.32 million. Although building permits fell 0.7% to 1.483 million units, they exceeded forecasts of 1.46 million. At the same time, easing core inflation from the latest CPI report reinforced expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts by mid-year, while mortgage applications jumped 33.3%, marking the largest weekly increase since 2020, as buyers sought to lock in borrowing costs despite rates exceeding 7%. Additionally, U.S. buyers stockpiled inventory ahead of a proposed 25% tariff on Canadian softwood lumber, while existing 14.4% duties further constrained supply.
Iron ore prices for cargoes with 62% iron content surged above $101 per ton in mid-January, reaching a two-week high amid market optimism about potential stimulus measures from Beijing. China’s Ministry of Commerce announced plans to boost consumption and stabilize foreign trade and investment this year, further supporting sentiment. Additionally, data revealed that China’s annual imports of the steel-making ingredient hit a record high of 1.24 billion tons last year. Annual steel shipments from the country also reached their highest level since 2015, totaling 110.7 million tons. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump refrained from imposing new tariffs on his first day in office. However, he issued a memo directing agencies to investigate and remedy persistent trade deficits, and threatened Mexico, Canada, China and the EU with tariffs due to various concerns.
The euro traded near $1.03, close to its late 2022 lows, as dollar strength persisted after Donald Trump was sworn in as US President. While Trump refrained from imposing tariffs immediately following his inauguration, he later announced plans to introduce tariffs of up to 25% on Mexico and Canada starting February 1st. This renewed concerns about trade tensions and potential inflationary pressures. Meanwhile in Europe, ECB policymakers have been advocating for caution regarding further rate reductions. Eurozone inflation rose for the third consecutive month to 2.4% in December, though this increase was largely expected due to favourable base effects from the previous year. The ECB, which has already cut rates four times since June, is likely to maintain its easing trajectory over the next six months. Markets currently anticipate a 25bpst reduction in the key deposit rate at the ECB's upcoming meeting next week.
The British pound weakened to approximately $1.22, weighed down by a stronger dollar as Donald Trump was sworn in as President of the United States, reigniting concerns over tariffs. In the UK, wage growth accelerated to a six-month high in the three months leading up to November, in line with expectations. However, the unemployment rate unexpectedly rose to 4.4%, accompanied by the sharpest drop in payroll numbers since November 2020, indicating potential softening in the labor market. Additionally, last week’s data revealed an unexpected slowdown in inflation and weaker-than-anticipated economic growth. Against this backdrop, the Bank of England is widely expected to reduce the key interest rate by 25 basis points to 4.5% next month. Markets are also betting on one or two more reductions after February.
The Australian dollar dropped as much as 1% to $0.621 on Tuesday, reversing gains from the previous session after US President Donald Trump indicated that he was considering imposing a 25% tariff on Canada and Mexico as early as February 1. He then mentioned China in his comments, but provided no specifics. The prospect of additional U.S. tariffs is expected to have a ripple effect on China’s export-driven economy, which could, in turn, negatively impact major trading partners like Australia. Domestically, traders are keeping a close eye on next week’s quarterly inflation report, which may provide crucial insights into the future direction of local interest rates. Speculation is mounting that the Reserve Bank of Australia could begin cutting rates as soon as next month.
The New Zealand dollar weakened to around $0.566 on Tuesday, reversing a strong 1.6% gain from the previous session, as the US dollar rebounded following news of President Trump’s trade policies. On Monday, Trump proposed 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada as early as February and hinted at stricter tariffs on China, New Zealand’s largest trading partner. Domestically, investors are awaiting Wednesday’s CPI data, with the annual inflation rate expected to ease to its lowest level since 2021. Markets continue to price in an 80% chance that the Reserve Bank of New Zealand will lower its cash rate from 4.25% to 3.75% next month. On the economic data front, New Zealand’s BusinessNZ Performance of Services Index fell to 47.9 in December, marking a 1.2-point drop from November and the tenth consecutive month of contraction.
The Japanese yen strengthened past 155 per dollar on Tuesday, reaching a one-month high amid bets that the Bank of Japan would raise interest rates this week following hawkish comments from central bank officials. That would lift Japan’s short-term borrowing costs to 0.5%, the highest since the 2008 global financial crisis. The BOJ is also likely to revise its inflation forecast higher, with growing optimism that rising wages will help Japan stay on track to meet the BOJ’s 2% inflation target sustainably. Additionally, Japan's Finance Minister, Katsunobu Kato, recently reaffirmed the government's commitment to taking "appropriate action" to support the yen, which further bolstered the currency. Meanwhile, traders continued to assess U.S. President Trump’s first day in office, which included signing multiple executive orders and discussing potential tariff plans with the press.
The offshore yuan weakened to around 7.28 per dollar, reversing a strong 1.1% gain from the previous session, as the US dollar rebounded following news of President Trump’s trade policies. During his inaugural address, President Trump proposed 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada and hinted at stricter tariffs on China. He stated that tariffs on China might depend on a deal regarding TikTok's ownership, while also extending TikTok’s US operations for 75 days. Meanwhile, the yuan found support in hopes of potential US-China negotiations, as Trump reportedly expressed interest in traveling to China after taking office. Additionally, President Xi Jinping urged policymakers to implement more proactive macroeconomic policies this year to sustain growth momentum. The People's Bank of China kept its key lending rates unchanged in January, maintaining the one-year Loan Prime Rate (LPR) at 3.1% and the five-year LPR at 3.6% to support economic stability amid external uncertainties.
The USDCHF increased 0.0005 or 0.05% to 0.9076 on Tuesday January 21 from 0.9071 in the previous trading session. Historically, the USDCHF reached an all time high of 4.32 in January of 1971.
The Canadian dollar weakened sharply past 1.44 per USD, approaching the nine-year low of 1.45 touched on January 17th, as U.S. President Trump’s initial executive orders cast a shadow over Canadian foreign exchange inflows. Trump announced plans to impose tariffs of up to 25% on Canada by February 1st, citing illegal border crossings as justification. These tariffs are expected to significantly curtail demand from Canada’s largest export destination, straining dollar inflows. Adding to the pressure, Trump’s emphasis on bolstering U.S. domestic energy production threatens to undercut Canadian energy exports by forcing producers to lower selling prices. On the domestic front, inflationary pressures eased, with headline inflation slipping to 1.8% in December, below the anticipated 1.9%. Additionally, the Bank of Canada’s preferred inflation measure aligned with forecasts at 2.5%, reinforcing market expectations of further rate cuts this year to counter mounting growth concerns.
The Mexican peso weakened past 20.7 per USD, approaching the over three-year low of 20.85 tested repeatedly since the start of the year after US President Donald Trump signaled that the US will impose tariffs on Mexico. While answering press questions over the signing of executive orders, the freshly-inaugurated President verbally signaled his administration is planning to impose tariffs of up to 25% on Mexico as of February 1st, citing the measures as reprimand for loose border control between both countries. Such policy would significantly impact the inflows of foreign exchange into Mexico from its biggest trading partner. The move also pressures the peso by removing a large source of demand for Mexican manufacturing, particularly in the auto sector, potentially forcing the Bank of Mexico to expedite rate cuts. Slowing investment, industrial output, and inflation in Mexico have already raised expectations of multiple rate cuts by Banxico this year.
The Indian rupee held near the record low of 86.6 per USD mark in January as slower growth increased calls for softer monetary policy by the RBI, accelerating capital outflows and pressured the sustainability of the central bank’s crawling peg. Evidence of a sharp slowdown to India’s economic growth reversed the previous consensus that it would outperform major emerging economies, driving investors to close positions on Indian capital markets and pivot to competing Asian assets. This was magnified by expectations that the RBI is due to commence its cutting cycle before the end of the financial year amid lower inflation and a sharp drop in GDP growth. The latest data indicated that inflation slowed to 5.2% in December, and the preliminary FY2025 GDP slowed to 6.4%, the lowest since FY2020 when excluding pandemic shocks. To add, the rapid deterioration in foreign exchange reserves raised speculation that the RBI may be forced to start relaxing its support for the currency.
The Brazilian real weakened past 6.05 per USD, retreating from a one-month high of 6.01 reached on January 15th, as heightened uncertainty stemming from U.S. President Trump’s executive orders dampened emerging market sentiment. Proposals for tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and the EU spurred risk aversion, weighing heavily on currencies like the real. Meanwhile, Trump’s emphasis on boosting U.S. oil production and the lack of specific trade actions against China pressured commodity prices, eroding Brazil’s foreign currency inflows. Domestically, fiscal concerns persist despite President Lula’s efforts to enhance ministerial oversight and signal fiscal prudence. Investor skepticism about structural reforms, combined with inflationary pressures and softer commodity markets, has amplified capital outflows, further weakening the real.
The Russian ruble tanked past 115 per USD in January, the lowest on record when excluding the immediate shock after the start of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in the first quarter of 2022, as sanctions isolated Russia from global financial and commodity markets. The currency was halted from domestic trading against major pairs after Western nations sanctioned the Moscow Exchange, magnifying the difficulty for companies to secure hard currency and forcing the Bank of Russia to set forex prices since June. This added pressure as China’s weakening economy limited demand for goods from Russia’s main export partner, further denting the influx of foreign exchange. The impact on government revenues from energy exports drove Moscow to partially relax the capital controls it had to prop up the ruble, letting it depreciate to support its budget deficit. Despite this, political pressure drove the CBR to cut its tightening cycle short in December, compounding pressure on the currency.
The South Korean won stabilized around 1,435 per dollar, following a solid 1.3% gain in the previous session, as markets continued to assess the announcement of President Trump’s trade policies. On Monday, Trump unveiled plans for potential 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada by February 1, reiterating their roles in enabling undocumented migration and the flow of drugs into the U.S. At the same time, he hinted at stricter tariffs targeting China, South Korea’s largest trading partner, but refrained from introducing specific measures. Meanwhile, in South Korea, economic data revealed that producer inflation rose to a five-month high of 1.7% year-on-year in December 2024, up from 1.4% the previous month.
The USDTRY increased 0.0668 or 0.19% to 35.6231 on Tuesday January 21 from 35.5563 in the previous trading session. Historically, the USDTRY reached an all time high of 36.32 in August of 2024.
The dollar index rose to approximately 108.4 on Tuesday, recovering some of the losses from the previous session after US President Donald Trump stated he was considering 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico as early as Feb. 1, citing concerns over illegal immigration at the US border. Trump also mentioned China but did not provide further details. The dollar has been gaining momentum since October, driven in part by concerns that Trump’s "America First" policies and pro-growth stance could spur inflation, which in turn might prevent the Federal Reserve from further rate cuts. However, signs of cooling US inflation have increased expectations for a more dovish Fed policy, with markets now pricing in two 25 basis point rate cuts this year. The dollar strengthened broadly, with the Canadian dollar and Mexican peso facing the largest declines.
US stocks were higher on Tuesday, with both the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq rising 0.5% and the Dow Jones gaining about points 170 points as traders prepared for Donald Trump’s second administration. On his first day in office yesterday, Trump took several steps to advance his agenda but refrained from immediately imposing tariffs, as many had anticipated. However, he later indicated plans to introduce a 25% levy on Mexico and Canada while avoiding mention of China. Traders are now shifting their focus to growth prospects under the new administration and corporate earnings reports from major companies. Charles Schwab (5%) and Prologis (1.6%) beat on both earnings and revenue and earnings from 3M (6.4%) topped forecasts and the company's guidance was close to expectations. Netflix is also due to report today after the closing bell.
The Nikkei 225 Index rose 0.32% to close at 39,028, while the broader Topix Index added 0.08%, reaching 2,714 on Tuesday, extending gains from the previous session. The gains followed US President Donald Trump’s decision not to impose new tariffs on his first day in office, easing concerns for Japanese exporters. However, investors remain cautious ahead of the Bank of Japan's upcoming monetary policy decision this week, as BOJ officials have hinted at a potential rate hike. Such a move would raise Japan's short-term borrowing costs to 0.5%, the highest level since the 2008 global financial crisis. Export-driven companies led the rally, with Disco rising 5.9%, Toyota Motor gaining 0.2%, Tokyo Electron up 1.4%, Nintendo increasing 1.6%, and Fast Retailing advancing 1.1%. Meanwhile, Metaplanet fell 14.2% after surging more than 30% over the previous two sessions, tied to its Bitcoin-related activities.
The FTSE 100 edged higher, surpassing 8,530 on Tuesday amid cautious trading, as investors weighed the potential implications of President Donald Trump's second term. Focus was also on economic data, corporate earnings, and discussions at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Domestically, UK unemployment rose to 4.4% in November, while wage growth accelerated to 5.6%, adding to uncertainty around the Bank of England's future policy decisions. Regarding corporate performance, banks led the gains, with Lloyds Banking Group PLC climbing 4.9%, Barclays PLC rising 1.7%, and NatWest Group PLC advancing 1%. On the downside, Rightmove, Anglo American and Associated British Foods were the biggest laggards, with losses between 1.2% and 1.5%.
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The DAX stayed relatively flat on Tuesday, amid general market caution as traders digested Donald Trump's first actions in his second term as U.S. President. Key concerns revolved around the prospect of his administration enacting campaign promises on tariffs, especially following his statement about the possibility of imposing tariffs on Canada and Mexico in the near future. Meanwhile, the ZEW Economic Sentiment index for Germany declined more than expected in January. The focus was also on developments at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Among equities, top gainers included Siemens Healthineers (+2%) and Siemens Energy (+1.5%). On the flip side, RWE led the losses with a 1.7% decline, followed by BMW (-1.3%) and Commerzbank (-1.2%).
The CAC 40 traded near the flatline at around 7,738 on Tuesday, as investors assessed the early actions of U.S. President Donald Trump following his inauguration. Notably, he announced plans to introduce 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico starting February 1. Trump also signaled stricter tariffs targeting China but refrained from implementing specific measures. Meanwhile, investors closely monitored developments at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Among individual stocks, ArcelorMittal shares declined around 1.8%, while Stellantis NV dropped 1.5%. Conversely, LVMH led the index with a 1.4% rise, followed by Safran, up 0.9%, and Hermès, which gained 0.8%.
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The FTSE MIB index was little changed in early trading on Tuesday, hovering around the 36,140 mark, as investors assessed a slew of pledges and executive orders from U.S. President Donald Trump, including trade tariffs. While Trump initially refrained from imposing tariffs immediately after his inauguration, he later unveiled plans to implement 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico starting February 1st. Among individual stocks, notable losses were seen from Generali (-1%), Stellantis (-1.3%), Prysmian (-1.1%), Campari (-1.7%), and Amplifon (-1%). On the other hand, financial stocks saw gains, with UniCredit up 0.5% gain, Banca Mediolanum rising 1.1%, and Banca Generali adding 1%.
The main stock market index in Spain (ES35) increased 334 points or 2.88% since the beginning of 2025, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Spain.
The S&P/ASX 200 Index rose 0.66% on Tuesday, closing at 8,402 and marking its highest level in six weeks. This surge followed Donald Trump’s swearing-in for his second term as US President, with markets finding relief after he refrained from imposing new tariffs. Domestically, investors are anticipating Australia's quarterly inflation report, due next week, which could strengthen expectations for an earlier interest rate cut. Market speculation is growing that the Reserve Bank of Australia may begin reducing rates as early as next month. Leading the rally were heavyweight banks and mining stocks, with Commonwealth Bank rising 0.7%, ANZ Group up 1.7%, and BHP Group gaining 0.7%. Yancoal shares soared nearly 6% after reporting a 5% increase in saleable coal production to 36.9 million tonnes, in line with targets.
The Shanghai Composite declined 0.05% to close at 3,243 while the Shenzhen Component gained 0.48% to 10,306 in mixed trade on Tuesday, with mainland stocks struggling for direction after US President Donald Trump mentioned China in his comments about potential tariffs, though he did not provide specific details. His remarks disappointed traders who had hoped he would tone down tariff threats, and overshadowed a recent phone call between Xi Jinping and Trump that initially raised hopes of easing tensions between the two countries. Meanwhile, China’s central bank kept its loan prime rates unchanged for the third consecutive month in January, although markets anticipate a reduction in banks' reserve requirements soon. Notable losses were seen in Leo Group (-4.5%) and Greatoo Intelligent (-3.6%), while strong gains were recorded in ZTE Corp (5%) and Zhejiang Sanhua (6.3%).
The BSE Sensex extended its early losses, dropping over 1,200 points, or 1.6%, to settle at 75,838 on Tuesday, its lowest level since early June 2024, amid widespread selling across all sectors. Investor sentiment was weighed down by concerns over Donald Trump's potential policies toward India, after he suggested the possibility of imposing trade tariffs on its neighboring countries. Furthermore, growing uncertainty around the impact on interest rates and global economic growth further exacerbated the market confidence. Meanwhile, traders continued to track Q3 earnings results, which have proven to be disappointing for most companies so far. Zomato plunged over 10% after posting a 57% YoY slide in its consolidated net profits for the December quarter. Other notable decliners included Adani Ports (-3.7%), NTPC (-3.5%), ICICI Bank (-3%), State Bank of India (-2.6%), Reliance Industries (-2.5%) and Bajaj Finance (-2%).
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The S&P/TSX Composite Index remained below the flatline at the 25,170 mark on Tuesday, weighed down by losses in energy stocks as investors absorbed U.S. President Trump’s tariff policy and domestic inflation data. Although Trump refrained from immediate tariffs on Canada and Mexico, his suggestion of 25% duties by February 1st raised concerns about trade relations, especially given Canada’s reliance on U.S. exports. Domestically, softer inflation figures showed a 1.8% year-over-year CPI increase in December, below November’s 1.9%, fueling expectations for further Bank of Canada rate cuts to support growth. Energy producers led the declines, with Canadian Natural dropping over 4%, as Trump’s plans to boost U.S. oil production and tariffs dampened demand expectations for Canadian crude. However, Shopify, Brookfield, and Constellation Software each gained more than 1%, helping to partially offset the broader decline, while rising bullion prices supported major mining stocks.
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The MOEX Russia Index rose to 2,875 in January, the highest level in five months, to hold the surge from December triggered by the Bank of Russia’s unexpected decision to not extend its interest rate hiking cycle. The decision preceded reports that CBR Governor Nabiullina met with politicians and business leaders that have warned the central bank against warning interest rates. Despite the hold at 21%, the central bank raised inflation forecasts, and markets expect the inflation rate to have reached a near two-year high at the end of the year. The hold drove heavyweights Sberbank, Rosneft, and Lukoil to rebound sharply from their near 18-month lows from the mid-December. On the other hand, Gazprom remained relatively close to its record low after gas flows from Russia to Europe through Ukraine at the turn of the year. Also, Surgut and Gazpromneft, major seaborne exporters for oil and fuel, recorded sharp losses since the start of January after being sanctioned by the US.
The Ibovespa dropped 0.2% to fall below the 122,800 level on Tuesday, as investors reacted to U.S. President Donald Trump's first executive orders and comments regarding potential tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and the European Union. Concerns about protectionist policies are fueling uncertainty in global markets, weighing on emerging market equities, including Brazil. Domestically, President Lula strengthened ministerial oversight by mandating Civil House approval for decrees, signaling efforts to maintain fiscal discipline. Chief of Staff Rui Costa reiterated the government’s commitment to balancing public accounts, further underscoring a cautious fiscal approach. On the corporate front, meat packers led losses, with JBS and BRF falling over 2% and 5%, respectively, while Petrobras slid over 1%, tracking lower oil prices amid Trump’s plans to boost U.S. oil production and ease geopolitical risks.
The yield on the 10-year US Treasury note fell to below the 4.6% threshold on Tuesday, extending the decline from the over one-year high of 4.8% on January 14th, as markets assessed the outlook of the US economic backdrop following a batch of executive orders from President Trump. The US President signaled that tariffs should be imposed on Canada and Mexico starting February, but refrained from threatening trade restrictions against China. Consequently, this limited the risks that higher costs for key manufacturing inputs would underpin stubborn inflation for the rest of the year, forcing the Fed to remain hawkish. The move was consistent with earlier reports that Trump would convene with his team and not alter trade policy in his first day in office, resulting in bets that the new Presidential administration may be more cautious in passing tariffs than suggested by its aggressive campaign. The market has priced one rate cut by the Fed this year, expected to be delivered in Q3.
The yield on the UK’s 10-year gilt fell to below 4.65%, retreating further from its recent peak of 4.9%, in line with a global decline in bond yields. This movement followed President Trump’s decision not to impose tariffs on Inauguration Day, as many had anticipated, although he later signaled plans for a 25% levy on Canada and Mexico starting February 1st. In the UK, wage growth accelerated to a six-month high in the three months leading up to November, in line with expectations. However, the unemployment rate unexpectedly rose to 4.4%, accompanied by the sharpest drop in payroll numbers since November 2020, indicating potential softening in the labor market. Against this backdrop, the BoE is widely expected to reduce the key interest rate by 25bps to 4.5% next month. Meanwhile, minutes from the annual consultation meetings from the DMO showed UK bond-market participants want the government to sell fewer long-dated gilts in the 2025-26 fiscal year due to waning pension fund demand.
Japan’s 10-year government bond yield dropped to around 1.18% on Tuesday, approaching two-week lows as investors prepared for the upcoming Bank of Japan monetary policy meeting later this week. The central bank is widely expected to raise interest rates on Friday, bringing Japan’s short-term borrowing costs to 0.5%, the highest level since the 2008 global financial crisis. The BOJ is also expected to revise its inflation outlook higher, with growing expectations that rising wages will help Japan sustainably meet the BOJ’s 2% inflation target. Additionally, Japan’s government bond yields tracked U.S. Treasury yields lower after U.S. President Donald Trump refrained from imposing new tariffs on his first day in office.
Australia’s 10-year government bond yield fell to around 4.46%, as investors increasingly speculate that the Reserve Bank of Australia could begin reducing interest rates as early as February. This sentiment is driven by softer core inflation data, which has dropped to its lowest level since Q4 2021, nearing the RBA’s target range of 2% to 3%. Focus is now shifting to Australia’s upcoming quarterly inflation report, due next week, which may provide additional insights into the future direction of interest rates. Markets now imply around a 63% chance that the RBA will cut its 4.35% cash rate by a quarter point next month. Elsewhere, market participants are closely watching updates on the US President Donald Trump’s trade policies, particularly potential tariffs on China, Australia’s largest trading partner.
Germany's 10-year Bund yield hovered around 2.5%, retreating from the seven-month highs reached last week, in line with a global decline in bond yields. This movement followed President Trump’s decision not to impose tariffs on Inauguration Day, as many had anticipated, although he later signaled plans for a 25% levy on Canada and Mexico starting February 1st. In Europe, ECB policymakers have urged caution regarding further rate cuts. Robert Holzmann stated that a January rate cut by the ECB is "not a foregone conclusion for me at all," while Joachim Nagel stressed that the ECB should avoid rushing into further easing given persistently high inflation and significant economic uncertainties. The ECB has already reduced interest rates four times since June and is expected to continue its easing cycle next week. Market forecasts suggest additional rate cuts could extend into the next six months, potentially leaving rates above 2% by the end of 2025.
The yield on the Brazilian 10-year government bond soared to 14.9%, approaching the March-2016 high of 15.3% touched on January 2nd, as growing concerns of unsustainable deficit spending by the central government triggered a surge in the risk premium for Brazilian debt and drove the Brazilian central bank to issue aggressively hawkish forward guidance. Spending disputes in the central government indicated that policymakers are unlikely to budge in expansionary fiscal policy, shortly after failing to meet initial deficit targets from the latest budget measures. This was lastly underscored by gross debt widening to 78% of GDP in November from 74% one year prior. The greater risk premium in government bonds was magnified by the impact of foreign investors closing their positions to prevent losses from a depreciating real, adding to the increase in yields. Further, the inflationary pressure from high spending drove the BCB to signal 200bps in rate cuts in their two upcoming meetings.
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The yield on the Russian 10-year OFZ was over the 15.7% mark in January, its highest in nearly one month, amid ample supply of government bonds, lower demand for Russian assets due to sanctions, and an aggressive tightening cycle by the Bank of Russia. Surging inflation due to a plunging ruble, a labor-force crisis, and altered supply chains in response to sanctions drove the central bank to deliver 13.5 percentage points in rate hikes in the year. Throughout policy statements, the central bank noted that expansionary fiscal policy and the large-scale military spending by the Kremlin contributed to inflation in Russia, financed in part through record levels of OFZ issuances through auctions. Still, the yield on OFZs eased through December after the CBR held its key rate in the final meeting of the year instead of market expectations that ranged between 200bps-300bps hikes, amid reports of pressure from the Kremlin and business owners.
The yield on the 10-year G-Sec fell to below 6.8%, dropping sharply from the five-month high of 6.9% touched on January 14th, tracking the drop in yields in credit markets with exposure to the US amid expectations of looser monetary policy by the Fed this year. Even though markets also expect the RBI to deliver cuts this year, other domestic developments limited demand for Indian debt. Slowing growth reduced confidence in New Delhi's fiscal strength, lastly evidenced by FY2025 GDP growth slowing to 6.4% from 8.2% in the previous year, according to a preliminary estimate. Additionally, the RBI’s looser grip on its crawling rupee peg limited the appeal of Indian assets. The combination of higher risk premium and rupee weakness drove foreign investors to close positions on Indian debt, which have previously soared through late 2024 due to the inclusion of Indian government bonds on fixed-income funds by JPMorgan and other major asset managers.
Canada's 10-year government bond yield slipped below 3.25%, extending its decline from the nine-month high of 3.54% reached on January 17th, as global bond markets mirrored a drop in U.S. Treasury yields. The retreat was driven by President Trump’s announcement of impending tariffs on Canada, effective February 1st, which heightened fears of diminished export demand and slower economic growth. Domestically, inflation pressures continued to ease, with headline inflation falling to 1.8% in December, below the forecasted 1.9%, while the Bank of Canada’s preferred inflation gauge met expectations at 2.5%. These factors bolstered market expectations for further rate cuts by the Bank of Canada to address weak growth and lingering labor market challenges.
The yield on the 10-year Italian BTP was around 3.62%, below six-month highs touched early in the month, and tracking a global decline in bond yields. This movement followed President Trump’s decision not to impose tariffs on Inauguration Day, as many had anticipated, although he later signaled plans for a 25% levy on Canada and Mexico starting February 1st. In Europe, ECB policymakers have urged caution regarding further rate cuts. The ECB has already reduced interest rates four times since June and is expected to continue its easing cycle next week. Market forecasts suggest additional rate cuts could extend into the next six months, potentially leaving rates above 2% by the end of 2025. The spread between Italian and German yields, a measure of the risk premium for holding Italian debt, stood at approximately 111 basis points. This compares to a low of 104.5 bps reached in early December, marking the narrowest level since October 2021.
The yield on France's 10-Year OAT stood at around 3.3%, below the two-month highs reached earlier in the month, tracking a global decline in bond yields. This movement followed President Trump’s decision not to impose tariffs on Inauguration Day, as many had anticipated, although he later signaled plans for a 25% levy on Canada and Mexico starting February 1st. In Europe, ECB policymakers have urged caution regarding further rate cuts. The ECB is expected to continue its easing cycle next week and market forecasts suggest additional rate cuts, potentially leaving rates above 2% by the end of 2025. In France, the budget debate continues, as the newly nominated government faces once again the challenge of passing the budget bill through a divided parliament. The spread between French and German yields, which reflects the risk premium for holding French debt, stood at around 80bps. This compares to 50bps in May of last year, before President Macron called a snap election.
South Africa's 10-year government bond yield approached 9.30%, its highest since mid-January, amid reduced expectations for interest rate cuts and a more optimistic economic outlook. In an interview at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos, Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago warned that U.S. protectionist policies could raise inflation and hinder future rate reductions, though South Africa remains relatively insulated from direct U.S. trade tariffs. However, potential duties on Chinese imports could impact emerging markets like South Africa. The central bank cut interest rates at its last two meetings of 2024, and it is anticipated to deliver another reduction later this month. Meanwhile, Kganyago indicated a more optimistic economic outlook for South Africa in 2025, with growth potentially reaching 2%, up from 1.1% in 2024, driven by ongoing structural reforms and the coalition government’s momentum.
China's 10-year government bond yield rose to around 1.68%, hitting its highest level in three weeks, as traders digested President Trump’s trade policy announcements. In his inaugural address, Trump proposed 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada and hinted at stricter tariffs on China. He stated that tariffs on China could depend on a deal regarding TikTok's ownership, while extending TikTok’s U.S. operations for 75 days. Despite these uncertainties, hopes of potential U.S.-China negotiations gained traction as Trump reportedly expressed interest in visiting China. Additionally, President Xi Jinping urged policymakers to adopt more proactive macroeconomic policies to sustain growth. The People's Bank of China kept its key lending rates unchanged in January, maintaining the one-year Loan Prime Rate (LPR) at 3.1% and the five-year LPR at 3.6%. Strong GDP growth and ongoing policy support in China also helped boost bond yields, as investors priced in inflation and potential rate adjustments.
Switzerland 10Y Bond Yield was 0.35 percent on Tuesday January 21, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the Switzerland 10-Year Government Bond Yield reached an all time high of 5.63 in September of 1994.
Switzerland 10Y Bond Yield was 0.35 percent on Tuesday January 21, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the Switzerland 10-Year Government Bond Yield reached an all time high of 5.63 in September of 1994.
Chile 10Y Bond Yield was 5.99 percent on Monday January 20, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the Chile 10-Year Government Bond Yield reached an all time high of 8.07 in September of 2008.
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Accounts Center, which is found in the Settings section of Meta’s apps, was first introduced in 2020 as a way to give users the ability to manage their connected experiences across the company’s services.
Meta plans to roll out additional functionality to Accounts Center, such as the option to manage avatars, Meta AI stickers, and Imagine Me creations.
The company says it’s rolling out the WhatsApp integration globally, but that it will take months for it to make it available to every user. When the integration is available, you’ll see the option in your WhatsApp settings. You may also see the integration when you try to take action across accounts, such as re-posting your Status to one of Meta’s other apps.
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Biden's Farewell: Joe Biden, now former President, whispered "Welcome home" to Trump during the transition, with SEO keywords like "Biden Trump transition," "Biden farewell," and "Biden letter to Trump." Before leaving office, Biden issued several controversial pardons including to family members like James Biden, highlighting SEO terms "Biden family pardons," "James Biden pardon," and "Biden last-minute actions." (Source: Daily Mail, CNN)
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Border Security: Immediately after taking office, Trump has taken steps to secure the southern border, declaring a national emergency and shutting down a Texas border crossing, with SEO keywords "Trump border security," "national emergency border," and "Texas border shutdown." He has also labeled cartels as foreign terrorist organizations, adding "cartels as terrorists" to the SEO strategy. (Source: Breitbart, Breitbart)
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In this episode, we will be discussing about the most mind blowing modern agricultural machines and ingenious tools from around the world. Have you ever been curious about how your food is produced and readied for purchase at your local store? Stay with us until the end to uncover these fascinating processes.
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In this PBD Podcast clip, Patrick Bet-David and his team discuss Vivek Ramaswamy's potential departure from the Doge Department of Government Efficiency amid speculation about conflicts with Elon Musk, his H-1B visa comments, and ambitions to run for governor. They explore his political future, ambition, and impact on the GOP.
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Meta announces a new CapCut rival called Edits
Meta Sunday announced a new video editing app called Edits, after ByteDance’s video editing app CapCut was removed from Apple's App Store and the Google
Meta Sunday announced a new video editing app called Edits, after ByteDance’s video editing app CapCut was removed from Apple’s App Store and the Google Play Store as part of the TikTok ban.
Instagram head Adam Mosseri (pictured above) said on Threads that the app will launch next month on iOS, with an Android version following later. He added that the company is working with select creators to gather feedback about the app.
#meta #capcut #edits #video #tools
“Today we’re announcing a new app called ‘Edits,’ for those of you who are passionate about making videos on your phone. There’s a lot going on right now, but no matter what happens, it’s our job to provide the best possible tools for creators,” he wrote.
Mosseri said the app will have a suite of creative tools, including a dedicated tab for inspiration, a tab for keeping track of ideas, and a high-quality camera. Plus, it will have the ability to share draft versions of creations with friends or collaborators. He added that creators would be able to see insights on how videos made through Edits are performing on Instagram after publishing.
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HPE investigating security breach after hacker claims theft of sensitive data
A well-known hacker claims to have stolen source code and user data from the enterprise IT giant
Hewlett-Packard Enterprise is investigating a data breach after a well-known hacker claimed to have stolen sensitive information from the company.
The hacker, who uses the alias “IntelBroker,” claims to have stolen a trove of data from HPE, the enterprise IT division of hardware giant HP.
#hp #hacker #securty #breach #data
In a post on a popular cybercrime forum on January 16, seen by TechCrunch, IntelBroker said the stolen data includes product source code, private GitHub repositories, as well as access keys to several HPE services, including APIs and platforms like WePay, GitHub and GitLab.
The hacker, who has previously claimed to have breached technology giants including AMD, Cisco and Nokia, also says they accessed HPE user data, including personally identifiable information related to past deliveries.
MoneyHash, which provides single access to payment services in MENA, banks $5.2M
Egypt's MoneyHash, which helps merchants across the Middle East and Africa manage complex payment stacks more easily, raises $5.2 million.
When merchants or companies launch online, they typically start by partnering with one or two payment processors. But as they grow and expand into new regions, they often need to onboard additional payment partners to meet different customer (and sometimes regulatory) needs, a process that comes with some hurdles.
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That’s given rise to companies to help manage the process. Egypt’s MoneyHash — which helps merchants across the Middle East and Africa manage complex payment stacks more easily — has raised $5.2 million as it scales to target larger enterprises. The pre-Series A comes around a year after its last funding, when it announced a $4.5 million seed round in February 2024. In total, MoneyHash has raised over $12 million since Nader Abdelrazik and Mustafa Eid launched the Egyptian fintech in early 2021.
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Karmen secures $9.4 million for its revenue-based financing products
French startup Karmen has secured a small funding round so that it can improve its instant financing products. The company offers short-term loans to small companies facing a working capital crunch.
It’s a €9 million equity-and-debt round ($9.4 million at today’s exchange rates) with Seventure Partners buying a stake in the small startup. Financière Arbevel and Bpifrance are complementing the round with some debt.
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The startup isn’t the only company operating in this space that could be described as instant financing for SMEs. French competitors include Silvr, Defacto, Unlimitd and Hero.
Revenue-based financing has become a hot vertical because banks and traditional financial institutions struggle to address SMEs at scale. It’s a highly fragmented market with small margins. That’s why tech startups are trying to fill that financing gap with a data-driven approach.
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Stripe is laying off 300 people, but says it still plans to hire in 2025
Fintech giant Stripe is laying off 300 people on Tuesday, according to a leaked memo, as reported by Business Insider.
Fintech giant Stripe is laying off 300 people, according to a leaked memo reported on Tuesday by Business Insider.
The affected employees are “largely in product, engineering, and operations roles,” the memo said. Despite the layoffs, Chief People Officer Rob McIntosh said that Stripe intends to still grow its headcount by 17% “to land at about 10,000” by the end of the year. Doing the math, that means Stripe has about 8,550 employees currently.
#fintech #stripe #layoffs
McIntosh said the cuts are happening because it “became clear there were several team-level changes needed” to ensure Stripe had “the right people in the right roles and locations to execute against” its plans.
In November 2022, Stripe announced that it was laying off 14% of its workers, impacting around 1,120 of its then 8,000-person workforce.
The company has long been expected to go public but has instead continued to raise funds and conduct tender offers to provide liquidity to employees. It was valued at $70 billion as of last July.
Meta will soon let you link your WhatsApp account with Instagram and Facebook
Meta announced on Tuesday that users will soon be able to add their WhatsApp account to their Accounts Center, a hub where users can manage connected experiences across their Facebook, Instagram, and Meta Quest accounts.
With this integration, users will be able to cross-post their WhatsApp Status as Stories on Instagram and Facebook, getting rid of the need to post multiple times. It will also allow users to log in to multiple apps with the same account through the “Single Sign On” feature, which is an authentication option that allows you to do things like use your Facebook account information to log into Instagram.
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Adding your WhatsApp account to Accounts Center is optional and off by default.
Meta notes that your WhatsApp messages and calls will remain end-to-end encrypted if you choose to connect your WhatsApp account to the hub.
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Google prepara nova opção que vai mudar a forma como usa o Chrome
O site TechRadar está informando que a Google começou a testar uma nova funcionalidade na versão experimental do navegador Chrome, conhecida como Chrome Canary, que permitirá aos usuários evitar notificações e janelas pop-up indesejadas.
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Segundo a publicação, essa funcionalidade, chamada “PermissionsAI”, utiliza Inteligência Artificial (IA) para aprender como os usuários lidam com esse tipo de notificações e janelas inesperadas.
Se o sistema entender que o usuário provavelmente não terá interesse, as notificações serão fechadas automaticamente. Por outro lado, se a IA considerar que a notificação pode ser útil, ela será salva para que o usuário possa visualizá-la mais tarde.
Essa funcionalidade ainda não está disponível para o público em geral, mas, como já está em fase de testes, é possível que seja lançada ainda este ano.
WhatsApp vai permitir adicionar músicas às atualizações de status
WhatsApp está desenvolvendo uma nova funcionalidade que permitirá adicionar músicas às atualizações de status. A ferramenta, já em fase de testes beta para dispositivos iOS e Android, busca oferecer aos usuários mais opções de personalização nas publicações temporárias.
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As atualizações de status do WhatsApp são conteúdos como fotos, vídeos ou textos que permanecem disponíveis por 24 horas. Atualmente, é possível adicionar adesivos, legendas e até desenhos com a ferramenta de lápis. Com a nova atualização, um ícone de nota musical será incorporado no topo da interface, permitindo adicionar músicas às postagens.
De acordo com o site WABetaInfo, especializado em novidades do WhatsApp, a versão beta 2.25.2.5 para Android já conta com essa funcionalidade. A novidade também está em desenvolvimento para iOS e se inspira em recursos semelhantes disponíveis no Instagram e no Facebook, que também são controlados pela Meta, empresa proprietária do WhatsApp.
Essa atualização faz parte de uma parceria anunciada em agosto de 2024 entre a Meta e a Universal Music Group (UMG), que permitirá a integração de músicas licenciadas pela produtora em suas plataformas. A funcionalidade promete enriquecer a experiência do usuário, facilitando a expressão por meio de músicas populares em suas publicações.
Mais uma vez, Brasil vence maratona da NASA
O Brasil está em festa pois 3 equipes brasileiras estão dentre as 10 melhores na maior maratona de tecnologia do mundo, o NASA SPACE APPS CHALLENGE.
#technology #nasa #hivebr
Uma das equipes vencedoras é a de estudantes da Universidade Federal de Uberlândia (UFU), mas escolheram competir por Maceió - AL. Eles alcançaram um feito histórico ao desenvolver um projeto que visa detectar com precisão o início de eventos sísmicos (terremotos) em Marte e na Lua usando dados de velocidade do solo. O grupo trabalhou com um modelo de redes neurais artificiais profundas para filtrar as informações recebidas pelas missões de sismologia e responder ao desafio de identificar a localização precisa dessas ocorrências.Esta conquista destaca o talento e a inovação brasileiras em um dos maiores hackathons de tecnologia e inovação do mundo.
A equipe vencedora por Maceió - AL, com o apoio fundamental da Comunidade Hackathon Brasil, apresentou uma solução que chamou a atenção dos jurados por sua criatividade, impacto e viabilidade. Desde 2019, a Hackathon Brasil, uma organização sem fins lucrativos, tem prestado suporte à organização e participação brasileira no desafio da NASA, promovendo conexões, mentorias e oportunidades para talentos emergentes no país.
"Esta vitória é o reflexo do enorme potencial dos jovens brasileiros e da força da nossa comunidade de inovação. A Hackathon Brasil sente-se honrada em apoiar iniciativas que colocam o Brasil no topo da inovação mundial", declarou Richard Tordoya, fundador da Comunidade HB.
O evento deste ano contou com a participação de mais de 15 mil equipes de 163 países, consolidando-se como uma competição de proporções globais. O Brasil foi representado por sete projetos finalistas, um marco significativo para o país, reafirmando seu lugar no cenário internacional de inovação.
I just noticed I am at 26% voting power!
I will try not going to 0 today!
screenshot: hivestats
Happens to the best of us :)
Can you still vote even when it hits zero?
That's what most of the addicted guys say 😂😂🫣
This is just fu*KD up. 😆😆😅😅😂
Enjoy the meal guys
How come it's only now that I'm hearing about Hive and Inleo... How many of these things are out there I don't know? #new #confused
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Feliz martes comunidad que sea un gran día para todos, logren disfrutar y pasarla genial. Hoy es un día especial, ya que estamos de cumpleaños y queda agradecer y seguir adelante 🥳😎
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Es tu cumpleaños David??
Sip, hoy 21 de enero
ahh feliz cumpleaños espero que la estés pasando muy bien 🫂
Muchas gracias amiga 🙌
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Business as usual..
read on, link ⬇️
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/dollar36t-us-debt-ceiling-hit-as-trump-inaugurated-sparking-potential-bitcoin-correction?lid=i87mkx1mmk5a
Just asking for a dev friend...
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This is crazy... 5% as a fee for swap from aLEO to LEO?
Wleo has 0.99%. Is this exchange same as swap fiat to crypto with credit card? Sorry do not think so. So, Wen it will be down to <1 % (ideally like 0.1-0.3 %)?
@leofinance @khaleelkazi
If you don't like fees, then you can trade with 0 fees on Hive or with low fees on https://leodex.io
The old bridges have high fees. Even higher than stated there. WLEO's fee is significantly higher than 0.99%
Based on your reaction, I'd recommend sticking to Hive
Could you kindly let me know where I might be able to acquire HBD or HIVE on a decentralized exchange?
Exchanging LEO(HIVE) on a DEX, that's probably what it's all about with Leodex, or am I wrong? How is it possible to attract people with such an offer? When the 5% (aLEO to LEO on Hive) is the smallest fee I've encountered for transferring LEO to HIVE L1 from the Leodex exchange (most of the time it was 10% or more). I don't think this will attract the 50k MAUs. I have a theory that, for starters, it's good to have some Hive or possibly LEO in your account on HIVE so that you can have a say here. If we want people to buy in bulk on Leodex, it would be good not to give them, if possible, such obstacles.
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Artcile link in comment ⬇️
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/eu-regulator-esma-orders-crypto-firms-to-delist-non-compliant-stablecoins-by-january-31-2025?lid=35l08xgjqqds
Dad joke of the DAY!!
I put my old car in reverse and thought,
Soon, my friends. Very soon.
Our faces will be melted 💯
Hang in there, load up and prepare yourself for a wild ride
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Think long term, minimize risk and get lots of knowledge in what you're investing in instead of investing in everything that sounds legit.
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CNN is coming down hard on Biden. It's intense. The criticism is pouring in. #BidenNews
So why use the term "save the City" if this is how the movie ends?
1🧵 Ever wondered why some families stay rich for generations while others lose it all? I have started a blog series where I share what I discovered about the millionaire mindset.
#threadstorm
how do the top 1% maintain and grow their wealth?
Take Bitcoin & AI for example. The wealthy didn't just jump on trends - they saw the long-term VALUE early and invested heavily while others were skeptical.
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We all had our new year resolution planned out, so are you keeping yours or something came up like last year? Hahah #quote #newlion
#historyonleo #onthisday On January 21st 1950 Alger Hiss, high ranking US diplomat and one of the architects of UN Charter, is found guilty for perjury related to his 1948 appearance at House of Anti-American Activities, when he was accused by Whitaker Chambers, former Communist Party member, of being a Soviet spy. Hiss will be sentenced to five years and released after three, maintaining his innocence until his death in 1996. Although some of post-Cold War revelations about Soviet covert activities appeared to confirms accusations, many in USA still see Hiss as a martyr and victim of McCarthyst anti-Communist hysteria.
The $OBT from Orbiter Finance is now available for trading on BitMart! 💰
Years ago, government fight crypto, now government embrace crypto. Ever seen anything government embracing before?
This will be different hopefully 🙏
USS Nautilus, the first nuclear-powered submarine, is launched in Groton, Maine by Mamie Eisenhower, First Lady of United States.#historyonleo #onthisday On January 21st 1954
at this point I don't know whether to buy, sell or hold what I have and see what comes next #crypto #newlion #help
Indios de Mayagüez is almost first team in Series del Caribe
#sports #baseball #santiagodecuba
Just asking for a dev friend... 😆
#funny #teams #tiktok #socialmedia #memes
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what's your biggest crypto loss in history? I personally lost 100 dollars in like a split second 💔🔥
