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Foreign Exchange Dollar rises in a tepid start to the new year

Newsdollar, economy, Foreign Exchange, news

Foreign Exchange Dollar rises in a tepid start to the new year. The euro-area economy is preparing for a recession, fears regarding the supply of gas during winter are lessened, which means the recession might not be as dire as was thought ago. Eurozone wages are increasing faster than anticipated as well. The European Central Bank (ECB) should ensure that this doesn't add to the already high rate of inflation ECB Chief Christine Lagarde declared this weekend. The dollar climbed on Monday, but it was able to pull away from its recent lows of just six months against a range…

Jan

02

2023

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A third of the world’s economy is predicted to fall into recession by 2023, as per IMF Chief

Newscovid, economy, IMF

A third of the world's economy is predicted to fall into recession by 2023, as per IMF Chief. This year will be more difficult for our global economic system than the one we left behind, according to the IMF's (IMF) director Kristalina Georgieva has warned. "Why? because the three major economies, US, EU, China are all slowing simultaneously," she said in an interview which was broadcast in the Sunday edition of CBS Sunday. "We expect one third of the world economy to be in recession," she added, noting that even for those countries that aren't currently in recession "It would…

Jan

02

2023

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European markets kick off the New Year on a high note

Newschina, covid, economy, European, IMF, news

European markets kick off the New Year on a high note. European market prices started this New Year on a high note on Monday (2 January) after a turbulent 2022, which saw International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief Kristalina Georgieva warning that three-quarters of the global economy is in danger of recession by 2023. The Paris CAC 40 climbed over 1% as did the Frankfurt DAX increased by 0.7 percent. However, London, Wall Street and oil markets were shut to celebrate the holidays. The majority of Asian stock markets were closed. The ones that did open, Jakarta was flat while Seoul…

Jan

02

2023

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Kratos to Supply XQ-58A Valkyrie Stealth Drones to US Navy

NewsKratos, news, US navy, XQ-58A

Kratos to Supply XQ-58A Valkyrie Stealth Drones to US Navy. The US Navy has awarded a $15.5-million contract to Kratos Defense & Security Solutions for two XQ-58A Valkyrie Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). As per the US Department of Defense, drones will come equipped with sophisticated sensors as well as weapon systems payloads that will aid in different missions. The company will offer integration of systems testing, ground and logistical operations for flights, and maintenance. It will also aid in future demonstrations and flight tests at test ranges run by the government. Looted Ancient Sarcophagus Returned to Egypt From US The…

Jan

02

2023

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Looted Ancient Sarcophagus Returned to Egypt From US

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Looted Ancient Sarcophagus Returned to Egypt From US. Egyptian officials have confirmed that an old wooden sarcophagus which was displayed in the Houston Museum of Natural Sciences was given back in Egypt following U.S. authorities determined it was stolen years ago. A sarcophagus made of wood that was on display in the Houston Museum of Natural Sciences was handed back in Egypt in the wake of U.S. authorities determining it was looted a few years long ago. An Egyptian official said this morning. The repatriation is a part of Egyptian government efforts to end the trade in stolen antiquities. In…

Jan

01

2023

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Scientists discover Hepatitis C virus critical protein structure

NewsHCV, health, Hepatitis C, news, Scientists, virus

Scientists discover Hepatitis C virus critical protein structure. It is estimated that around 60 million people worldwide suffer from chronic HCV-related infections. The virus infects the liver cells, causing the condition of a "silent" infection for decades until liver damage is sufficient to trigger symptoms. A team of scientists from Scripps Research and the University of Amsterdam is achieving an important goal in the field of virology that is mapping, with high resolution, the critical proteins that examine the surface of Hepatitis C virus (HCV) and allow the virus to enter the host cell. The research, published in Science on…

Jan

01

2023

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S.Korea will invest $5.3 billion in science research and development by 2023

News#technology, economy, infrastructure, Investment, news, S.Korea

S.Korea will invest $5.3 billion in science research and development by 2023. Seoul: South Korea will invest 6.7 trillion won ($5.3 billion) in research and development in 2023, as the nation is seeking to secure the most important emerging technologies to create growth engines for the future in the field of science, the ministry of science announced on Sunday. The Ministry of Science and ICT announced that the budgeted amount was the equivalent of a 3.9 percent increase over 2021. Of the total, around 3.4 trillion won were put aside for crucial new technologies in the future, like artificial intelligence…

Jan

01

2023

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China will boost spending during the 2023 Economic revival push: NDRC

Newschina, COVID-19, economy, global economy

China will boost spending during the 2023 Economic revival push: NDRC The top planner for China's economy is hoping to increase domestic consumption and draw more foreign investors in the coming year, as it tries to revitalize the economy of Covid, which has suffered in recent years.. In an interview in the People's Daily published on Sunday, Zhao Chenxin, deputy chairman of the National Development and Reform Commission stated that the authorities will align financial, industrial, monetary, technological and social policies to encourage growth. The government could also offer assistance for previously heavily regulated industries like the property and internet-related…

Jan

01

2023

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The U.S. Economy In 2023: Walking The Tightrope To Avoid Stagflation

Newschina, economy, inflation, US

The U.S. Economy In 2023: Walking The Tightrope To Avoid Stagflation. In the past, two years back I titled my annual forecast of economic conditions "We Are All Super-Keynesians Now." The previous year, it was "All Eyes On Inflation." This year's main focus is on the costs of adjustment of decreasing the rate of inflation. The order of titles is based on economic logic and philosophies in that the government spends too much, is able to pay for its expenditure through printing money or debt monetization, prices increase and in the event that you do not want to become like…

Dec

31

2022

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Canada is the second most favorable location on Earth in terms of equality in healthcare

NewsCanadian medical program, Global Health Inequalities Research, healthcare, news

Canada is the second most favorable location on Earth in terms of equality in healthcare. The health system can be not fun , however, a new study by an U.K.-based health-care software company indicates that Canada is the second-highest developed nation in the world to allow women to get care. The research conducted from Radar Healthcare is in stark contrast to the warnings of Canadian doctors, politicians and experts in policy who claim the health system is in desperate need of improvement. An opinion piece published from The Montreal Gazette points readers to an Fraser Institute study that suggests Canada…

Dec

31

2022

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Meta acquires 3D smart glass maker Luxexcel

NewsLuxexcel, Meta, news, WaveOptics

Meta acquires 3D smart glass maker Luxexcel. Meta (formerly Facebook) has bought the Dutch-based company that makes 3D Smart Glass Luxexcel and is doubling down on its metaverse vision in 2023. Luxexcel is able to integrate the components necessary to provide an AR (AR) experience with the lens of a prescription like holographic films and projectors, as reported by The Verge. Meta has not disclosed the amount it paid for the acquisition of the company. We're delighted to announce that our Luxexcel team is now part of Meta and is enhancing the existing collaboration between both firms," Meta said in…

Dec

31

2022

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ISRO to concentrate on science experiments, first human space flight for 2023

NewsDhruvaSpace, ISRO, NASA, Satish Dhawan, Science, Space centre

ISRO to concentrate on science experiments, first human space flight for 2023. It is expected that the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will shift its research and development efforts to science in 2023, with specific projects to Sun (Aditya) as well as the Moon (Chandrayaan-3) while the startup market is poised to explode in the space applications sector. The coming year will witness a series of tests on India's first human space flight Gaganyaan. Gaganyaan with the first mission that is uncrewed expected to take place in the final quarter of 2023, aimed at testing the effectiveness of the launch…

Dec

31

2022

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Consumer Confidence Index Reaches Highest Level Since April

NewsConsumer Confidence Index, economy, news, unemployment

Consumer Confidence Index Reaches Highest Level Since April. You're sick of hearing warning after warning of the possibility of a recession, which is normal. Experts have been warning for months regarding an economic slowdown. So it's tough to be happy regarding the economy given all of this. However, new data suggests that people are optimistic regarding the current economic situation. In fact the Conference Board's monthly consumer confidence index was at 108.3 in December, that's a big increase of 101.4 in November. This is also the highest reading since the month of April. Consumers are feeling more comfortable overall It's…

Dec

31

2022

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The Cradle is a tribute to the place where it all began for professional foresters within the US

NewsForestry, news, US

The Cradle is a tribute to the place where it all began for professional foresters within the US. In the middle of Pisgah National Forest near Brevard in Brevard, the Cradle for Forestry in America. The unique site of heritage significance commemorates the beginning of professional forestry within the United States. As we will discover, the events that took place throughout Western North Carolina at the beginning of the 19th century have a major part in the current management of private and public forests across our nation. Forestry is the occupation that involves the science and art of managing our…

Dec

30

2022

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Yorktown graduate selected ODAC as the Rookie of Year

NewsArlington, Cunningham, news, sports, washington, Yorktown

Yorktown graduate selected ODAC as the Rookie of Year. At the time of high school Mason Cunningham was one of those rare, old-school three-sport players - and was a standout in each sport as a member of his team, the Yorktown Patriots. Then, as a rookie football player Cunningham was able to do something unique for freshmen in college. He was a regular starter and was also an all-star player as rookies are often being red-shirted during their first year or get very little playing time. The 18-year-old, 5-foot-10 and 155 pounds became a regular wide receiver and was the…

Dec

30

2022

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Treasury yields increase as investors prepare for 2023

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Treasury yields increase as investors prepare for 2023. Treasury yields increased on Friday as traders looked forward to 2023 and weighed the headwinds that markets could encounter in the coming year. Ten-year Treasury yields the highest. Treasury The note was trading up nearly two basis points, to 3.8520 percent at 4:52 a.m. ET. The 2-year Treasury. Sintex Plastics Technology Ltd leads as the biggest loser in the B group The yield climbed over 3 basis points, and was last traded at 4.4009 percent. Prices and yields have an inverse relationship. One basis point equals 0.01%. As the calendar year is…

Dec

30

2022

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Sintex Plastics Technology Ltd leads as the biggest loser in the B group

News#technology, BSE, KFin Technologies, news, Sintex Plastics, Zim Laboratories Ltd

Sintex Plastics Technology Ltd leads as the biggest loser in the B group. Zim Laboratories Ltd, Skipper Ltd, KFin Technologies Ltd and Tarapur Transformers Ltd are among the other losers from the BSE's "B" group as of this day, on the 30th of December, 2022. Zim Laboratories Ltd, Skipper Ltd, KFin Technologies Ltd and Tarapur Transformers Ltd are among the other losers of BSE's "B" group as of this day, on the 30th of December, 2022. Sintex Plastics Technology Ltd crashed 4.91 percent to 2.71 in the hour 14:29 IST.The stock was the largest losing stock in the BSE's "B'…

Dec

30

2022

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New insight into the circadian clock of Drosophila melanogaster

NewsBioLuminescenc, circadian clock, CRISPR/Cas9 Mutagenesis, molecular genetics t, Science

New insight into the circadian clock of Drosophila melanogaster. The higher temperatures the higher the temperature, the more rapid the physiological processes happen. However, there's a lone exception known as the circadian clock that regulates the sleep-wake cycles in living things. The most interesting question for researchers is why the internal clock functions in a way that is almost constant regardless of fluctuations in temperature. This is a phenomenon referred to as “temperature compensation”. Studies have shown that various molecular mechanisms play a role in this. A biologists' team, led by prof. Ralf Stanewsky from the University of Munster (Germany)…

Dec

30

2022

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ERS analyzes the impact of welfare policies for state sows on the production of pork

Newsbreeding, ERS, news, USDA

ERS analyzes the impact of welfare policies for state sows on the production of pork. The USDA's Economic Research Service recently released an extensive report that outlines all state welfare laws for farm animals as well as the extent of their implementation and issues these policies have had to face. Since 2002, fourteen U.S. states have passed and adopted legislation that directly affects U.S. livestock production practices. Ten states have prohibited the use of crates used for gestation sows. In 2002 Florida was the only state in the nation to adopt the farm welfare policy that dealt with how to…

Dec

29

2022

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