Currencies
FX round-up: Increased rate hike expectations push US dollar higher
Tuesday saw the greenback rally against a basket of currencies, with the dollar index trading 0. 28% higher to 95. 020, able to hold on just below a 3 and half month high of 95. 150 hit last week.
EU Commissioner Vestager says big tech companies are threatening democracy
Margrethe Vestager, the European Commissioner for Competition, has hit out at major tech firms for their tax practices, and added that they are a "threat" to democracy.
Current and Projected Growth of The Contact Lens Industry in Australia
The contact lens industry has, in the recent years, witnessed a shift in the usage of contact lenses. Silicone hydrogel lenses, like those supplied by LensWorld, hold a promising future in improving the contact lens market, as more and more people opt to use them to correct their eye problems. Their development can be termed as one of the biggest technological advancement in the science of contact lenses, having changed the lives of millions of people worldwide.
Trump strikes conciliatory tone on North Korea during Asia tour
US President Donald Trump departed from previous rhetoric on North Korea during a press conference in South Korea on Tuesday, where he urged Pyongyang to "come to the table".
Saudi purge deepens as central bank expands scope of corruption crackdown
The Saudi Arabian government's crackdown on corruption was set to expand its reach beyond the princes and billionaires that are already facing charges as the kingdom's central bank called on other banks to freeze the accounts of dozens of individuals.
Poll: Spain's Ciudadanos makes moderate gains in voter intentions
Spanish centrist party Ciudadanos has gained ground in voter intentions in the wake of the Catalan crisis, according to the results of a widely-followed survey.
Eurozone retail sales rise more than expected in September
Eurozone retail sales rose more than expected in September, according to data released by Eurostat on Tuesday.
PBoC shifts towards net purchases of FX reserves in October
China's central bank appears to have reverted back to net foreign exchange purchases last month, but that does not mean it is seeking to weaken its currency artificially, analysts said following the release of the latest foreign exchange reserve data by the country´s monetary authority.