Forex Today: US Nonfarm Payrolls data expected to increase market volatility
Tuesday, December 16th Market Update The U.S. dollar (USD) found some stability early Tuesday, following a slight dip against its major counterparts on Monday. The economic calendar for the U.S. includes nonfarm payrolls (NFP) data for both October and November, along with wage inflation and unemployment figures for November. Additionally, retail sales for October and […]
Authorities in D.C. Were Falsely Lowering Crime Statistics with Altered Data
Investigation Reveals Misclassification of Crime Reports in D.C. On Monday, Janine Pirro, the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, announced findings from an investigation into the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) that uncovered extensive misclassification of crime reports. This misclassification made crime rates in Washington, D.C., seem lower than they truly are. Pirro stated via […]
Petco data breach impacts customers, company provides free monitoring services
Petco Confirms Data Breach Affecting Customer Information Petco has announced that a data breach exposed sensitive customer information. The company revealed this through a state filing, noting that a configuration issue in one of its software applications allowed certain files to be accessible online. They claim the issue has been rectified, but the repercussions are […]
Caution: These new web browsers can lead to your computer’s data being taken with a single click
For many years, Google Chrome has been the leading web browser across various devices, including laptops and mobile phones. However, with the rise of generative AI, a new type of web browser called “agent browsers” is emerging, designed to complete tasks with minimal user input. While this sounds handy, security experts are raising concerns about […]
Baseball teams receive lab-quality swing analysis data without using sensors or markers
Theia Unveils New Biomechanics System for Baseball Baseball teams have always been on the lookout for ways to analyze player swings without the burden of sensors or complex setups. Enter Theia, an AI biomechanics company that has just introduced a video-only system. This innovative approach tracks bats’ trajectories and overall body mechanics without needing any […]
Currencies stay cautious before key central bank choices and U.S. data reports
Currencies Update Before Central Bank Decisions The dollar experienced a decline on Monday, while the euro and the pound held steady as the week progressed. Investors are particularly attentive to the decisions from various central banks, keeping the focus on interest rate forecasts as the new year draws closer. In early Asian trading, currencies mostly […]
AUD/USD falls to about 0.6650 following weaker-than-expected data from China.
Market Update: Australian Dollar Shows Weakness Amid Chinese Data In Asian trading on Monday, the AUD/USD pair slipped 0.10% to approximately 0.6645. The Australian dollar is facing pressure following the release of unexpectedly weak retail sales and industrial production figures from China’s National Bureau of Statistics for November. Australia’s economy relies heavily on exports to […]
Currencies remain cautious before significant central bank announcements and US data releases
Market Update: Central Bank Decisions and Economic Data Insights SINGAPORE – The dollar continued its downward trend on Monday, while the euro and pound held steady this week, as attention turned to upcoming central bank announcements. The focus is on interest rate projections as the new year nears. During Asian trading hours, most currencies remained […]
Data of ChatGPT users leaked in OpenAI breach through Mixpanel partnership
ChatGPT has quickly transformed from a novelty to an essential tool in various areas like work and coding. OpenAI reports about 800 million users engage with it weekly—comparable to major consumer platforms. As these tools integrate into our everyday lives, we tend to trust that their operators will safeguard our data. However, that trust was […]
EUR/USD rises as the Dollar weakens due to Fed actions and disappointing data
On Thursday, the EUR/USD currency pair increased by 0.41% in North America following a decision by the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates and release disappointing employment figures. At that moment, the pair was trading at 1.1742, recovering from a daily low of 1.1682. Euro appreciates as Fed signals dovish stance amid weak U.S. job […]