The Assassin’s Creed franchise exceeded Ubisoft’s H1 2025-26 expectations
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USD/CAD dips below 1.4100 as bullish USD, weak Oil limit losses
The post USD/CAD dips below 1. 4100 as bullish USD, weak Oil limit losses appeared com. The USD/CAD pair drifts lower during the Asian session on Friday and now seems to have snapped a two-day winning streak to a nearly two-week high, levels just above the 1. 4100 mark, touched the previous day. Spot prices, however, bearish conviction and remain on track to register strong weekly gains amid the underlying bullish sentiment surrounding the US Dollar (USD). The USD Index (DXY), which tracks the Greenback against a basket of currencies, advanced to its highest level since late May on Thursday amid reduced bets for another interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve (Fed). The expectations were reaffirmed by the delayed release of the US NFP report, which showed that the economy added 119, 000 new jobs in September compared to consensus estimates for 50, 000 and followed the 4, 000 decrease (revised from +22, 000) in August. This helps ease concerns about the softening labor market and offsets an uptick in the Unemployment Rate to 4. 4% from 4. 3%. The USD bulls, however, pause for a breather on the last day of the week amid growing concerns about the weakening economic momentum on the back of the largest-ever US government shutdown. The Canadian Dollar (USD), on the other hand, continues to be undermined by data released earlier this week, which pointed to signs of easing domestic inflation pressures. Furthermore, sustained selling around Crude Oil prices undermines the commodity-linked Loonie and limits the downside for the USD/CAD pair, warranting some caution for bearish traders and positioning for any meaningful decline. Traders now look forward to the release of monthly Canadian Retail Sales data and flash US PMIs for some impetus later during the North American session. Apart from this, speeches from a slew of influential FOMC members will be scrutinized for cues about the Fed’s rate-cut path, which, in turn, will drive.
Average US long-term mortgage rate rises to 6.26%, the third straight increase
Average US long-term mortgage rate rises to 6.26%, the third straight increase
EXCLUSIVE: Vijay Sethupathi storms into The Family Man Season 3 with Farzi crossover cameo
In the last 9 years, several web series have dropped digitally and only a handful of them have truly created a cult following. The Family Man, starring Manoj Bajpayee, is surely one of them. Its first season premiered on September 20, 2019, on Amazon Prime Video with minimal expectations. But in no time, it caught on and became a sensation. Season 2 dropped on July 4, 2021, and it also got the same amount of love as its predecessor. The Family Man Season 3 will release on Amazon Prime Video tomorrow, November 21, and it is expected to emerge as one of the most watched shows of the year, if not the most watched show. And Bollywood Hungama has learned that it also has an interesting surprise for the fans. A source told Bollywood Hungama, “Vijay Sethupathi has a special appearance in the third season. He’ll reprise the role of Michael Vedanayagam from the much-loved show Farzi (2023). He only appears for a few minutes, but it’s highly entertaining and is also very crucial to the plot. Moreover, his chemistry with the protagonist, Srikant Tiwari (Manoj Bajpayee), will be lapped up.”Just like The Family Man, Farzi is also directed by Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK aka Raj-DK; further, both shows also premiered on Amazon Prime Video. Interestingly, Raj-DK established the crossover of both shows with Farzi. It featured Chellam Sir (Uday Mahesh), the iconic character from The Family Man Season 2. That’s not all. Farzi also featured a voiceover by Srikant Tiwari. Many fans expected Michael to return only as a voiceover in Season 3, but the makers have instead brought him in as a character, a move that’s bound to delight viewers. Crossovers are common in Indian cinema, but in the digital space, The Family Man x Farzi remains the lone, standout example. With Vijay Sethupathi now stepping into Srikant Tiwari’s world, the Raj and DK spy universe is poised to grow bigger and crazier in the coming years. Also Read: Manoj Bajpayee reveals why reprising Srikant Tiwari for The Family Man season 3 still makes him panic on set.
Currency traders pay record fees to hedge against pound swings ahead of UK Autumn Budget
The post Currency traders pay record fees to hedge against pound swings ahead of UK Autumn Budget appeared com. Currency traders are spending more money than usual to shield themselves from sudden moves in the British pound as the UK prepares for its Autumn Budget on November 26. The cost of short-term insurance against these swings has jumped to heights not seen in months. Options contracts covering one week now show traders expect more turbulence ahead. The euro-pound pairing saw the biggest jump, with one-week volatility measures hitting a six-month peak. Protection costs for pound-Swiss franc trades climbed near a four-month high, while pound-dollar hedging reached levels last recorded in early September. The gap between expected volatility and actual price movements in euro-pound now stands at its widest point since April. This suggests traders are ready to pay extra for near-term coverage. Bearish bets mount against sterling Trading patterns over the past month reveal a gloomy outlook for the pound. Records from the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation show more bets against the currency than for it, in trades involving both the euro and the dollar. The euro trades picked up speed in recent days. Many traders view this pairing as a simpler way to bet on UK-specific troubles, since dollar trades get tangled up with American economic news and reports. Wednesday brought data showing UK inflation dropped in October, marking the first decline in seven months. Despite this, money markets increased their expectations for Bank of England rate cuts. For currency traders, this signals that budget worries now matter more than central bank policy. British markets fell into fresh chaos on Friday as budget rumors sparked concern about the nation’s financial health. Mixed signals about tax policy caused wild swings in government bonds and the pound. Questions mounted about whether the government can tackle the country’s rising debt while keeping its campaign promises to voters and maintaining support.
Amer Sports, Inc. (AS) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Amer Sports, Inc. (AS) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Ghost of Yotei director says Sucker Punch didn’t want to be violent for the sake of it in its open-world Japan epics, even if “in video games, you get a lot of pressure just to do it sometimes”
Ghost of Yotei director says Sucker Punch didn’t want to be violent for the sake of it in its open-world Japan epics, even if “in video games, you get a lot of pressure just to do it sometimes”
Steadies near 1.3165 as markets brace for key US jobs data
The post Steadies near 1. 3165 as markets brace for key US jobs data appeared com. GBP/USD steadies near 1. 3165 as markets brace for key US jobs data The Pound Sterling (GBP) remains firm during the North American session on Monday as traders prepare for the first Nonfarm Payrolls report from the US following the government reopening, which will be released on Thursday, a day that usually features Initial Jobless Claims. At the time of writing, GBP/USD trades at 1. 3166, virtually unchanged. Read More. GBP/USD picks up to 1. 3180 with UK fiscal concerns still weighing The Pound has bounced up from session lows near 1. 3135, to hit session highs near 1. 3180, but remains moving within previous ranges, extending the choppy and sideways trading seen over the last few weeks. Ongoing concerns about the UK’s public finances and hopes of BoE interest rate cuts are keeping GBP bulls in check. Read More. GBP/USD weakens to near 1. 3150 as BoE rate cut expectations grow on weak UK data The GBP/USD pair declines to near 1. 3155 during the early Asian session on Monday. The Pound Sterling (GBP) softens against the US Dollar (USD) amid concerns about the UK’s fiscal debt and weak economic data from the UK. Bank of England (BoE) External Member Catherine Mann is set to speak later on Monday. Read More. Source:.