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FxWirePro: The Day Ahead- 25th May 2018

May 25, 2018 05:48 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks

Not many economic data and events scheduled for today, but some with high volatility risks associated. Upcoming: Germany: IFO survey report will be released at 8:00 GMT. United Kingdom: BBA mortgage report...

Bank of Korea keeps interest rates on hold, economy to grow 3 pct in 2018

May 24, 2018 13:32 pm UTC| Commentary Central Banks

The Bank of Korea kept its key interest rates on hold at 1.5 percent today during its policy meeting. However, the statement was more dovish than expected. Korean economic growth is likely to reach 3 percent in 2018,...

FxWirePro: Low vols and depressed risk reversals - Shorting EUR/CNH call to finance USD/CNH calls

May 24, 2018 09:47 am UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views Central Banks

If you are reckoning about a break in the dollar appreciation trend, then USD calls seem to be cheaper relative to spot retracement headroom in CNH, thus, we advise the best value in USD calls judging from the number of...

FxWirePro: Activate 3m EUR/GBP and EUR/JPY correlation swaps

May 23, 2018 11:12 am UTC| Research & Analysis Central Banks Insights & Views

Selling EURGBP vs EURJPY correlation swaps to exploit idiosyncratic GBP noise with positive carry. Short EURGBP vs. EURJPY correlation in our view, the re-emergence of idiosyncratic UK policy risk as a GBP driver is a...

FxWirePro: The Day Ahead- 23rd May 2018

May 23, 2018 03:51 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks

Lots of economic data and events scheduled for today, and some with high volatility risks associated. Data released so far: Japan: Nikkei manufacturing PMI declines to 52.5 in May. Australia: Westpac leading...

FxWirePro: The Day Ahead- 22nd May 2018

May 22, 2018 04:16 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks

Not many of economic data and events scheduled for today, and all with low to medium volatility risks associated. Upcoming: United Kingdom: MPC member Vlieghe is set for a speech at 8:15 GMT. Public sector net...

Fundamentals to watch out for this week

May 21, 2018 12:32 pm UTC| Commentary Central Banks

In terms of volatility risks, this week is relatively light both in terms of data and events. What to watch for over the coming days: Central Banks: Several speakers from U.S. Federal Reserve this week;...

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Economy

U.S. Treasuries climb ahead of Fed Chair Powell, FOMC members’ speeches

The U.S. Treasuries climbed Friday ahead of the Federal Reserves Chair Jerome Powells speech, coupled with a host of FOMC speeches through the day, as well namely Evans, Bostic and Kaplan. The yield on the benchmark...

German bunds gain even as Ifo business climate tops market expectations in April

The German bunds gained during European session Friday as investors have shrugged off the higher-than-expected Ifo business climate index for the month of April, released today. The German 10-year bond yields, which...

German bunds gain even as Ifo business climate tops market expectations in April

USD/KRW likely to trade between 1,060-1,085 with upward bias given rising geopolitical uncertainties, says Scotiabank

The USD/KRW currency pair is expected to range trade between 1,060 and 1,085 with an upward bias given rising geopolitical uncertainty. Also, the South Korean exporters dollar selloff will provide some support to the KRW...

New Zealand bonds close higher on safe-haven demand as rising global uncertainties threaten risk sentiments

New Zealand bonds closed higher Friday as investors tilted towards safe-haven assets, following a rise in ongoing global uncertainties after United States President Donald Trump cancelled an upcoming summit with North...

Politics

The first terrorist act in Indonesian prison: the triggers and how to prevent them

Indonesia witnessed another terrorist act last week. But, this time, it occurred in a maximum-security detention centre located at the polices Mobile Brigade headquarters in Depok, West Java. More than 150 terrorist...

Would America vote for Oprah for president?

America has had a black president. Is the country ready for a black president who is also a woman? Speculation about the candidacy of Oprah Winfrey makes clear that some voters think so. Granted, Winfrey says she...

Lawyers keep secrets locked up – so they get asked to do the dirty work

Lawyers seem to at the center of lot of scandals lately. President Donald Trumps personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, whose office and hotel were raided by the FBI, is only the latest example. Harvey Weinsteins law firm...

Rise of cryptocurrencies could curb American power

There has been a lot of talk in foreign policy circles of the coming post-American world in which the international system will transition from a unipolar to a multipolar system. But, as we currently stand, the US remains...

Debate: On secularism in the 21st century

In January 2018 the French commemorated the Charlie Hebdo attacks that occurred three years earlier. The expression of American solidarity then toward the victims in France was quick and unwavering just as it was in the...

Science

Scientists Just Found A Black Hole That Is Eating Everything In Its Path

Black holes are some of the most terrifying subjects in the realm of science. Not only do they offer a glimpse into the raw power that is present in the universe, they also invoke undefinable terror in those who imagine...

Salt Could Prevent Hearing Loss After An Explosion

In movies, whenever a bomb goes off or an explosion occurs, there is that iconic moment where sounds are muffled and there is a high-pitched ring that pervades the whole scene. While films can go over-the-top with regards...

Scientists Want To Make Dogs Live Longer

Dogs are some of the most endearing creatures on the planet and one of the most tragic things about them is their short lives, at least when compared to humans. Depending on the breed, they can live from 7 to 15 years, on...

700,000-Year-Old Find Proves Early Humans Settled The Philippines Longer Than Previously Thought

Archeologists recently made a monumental discovery in the Philippines that pushes back the earliest period of human settlement in the region that was previously thought by over 600,000 years. Rhino bones and tools that...

States Sue EPA Over Rollbacks Of Environmental Protection Regulations

The Trump administration might not believe in climate change and could not care less about the environment, but the rest of the US does. This is why 18 states so far are now suing the Environmental Protection Agency for...

Technology

Andy Rubin's Essential Is Reportedly Looking For Buyers As 'Essential Phone 2' Development Hits Dead End

Just several months after the first Essential Phone was delivered, the company Essential Products Inc. is reportedly now in the market while the development of their next-generation smartphone has been...

Mac Users Hit By Cryptomining Malware

Malware mining isnt considered as a major risk by a lot of consumers and businesses. Even with their methods being relatively simple, exploiting basic vulnerabilities in a given system, people and organizations still arent...

ShipChain Responds After South Carolina Issues Cease-and-Decease Order

A few days ago, a supply chain startup called ShipChain was hit with a cease-and-decease order by the state of South Carolina. The legal action was due to the fledgling business allegedly offering investment opportunities...

Valve Reveals Apple 'Revoked' Release of Steam Link on App Store

PC gamers can no longer stream games to their iOS-powered devices after Valve revealed that Apple has revoked the release of Steam Link on the App Store. Valve chronicled how the launch of Steam Link app on iOS crumbled...

California SC Rules Social Media Providers Should Grant Criminal Defendants Access to Requested Data

The California Supreme Court recently ruled that criminal defendants should be granted access to certain social media posts and communications in order to build their case. In the age of prevalent social media use among...

Digital Currency

Tokenizing Diamonds Implemented by Two Diamond Juggernauts

What should TRX traders/investors do during TRON migration? Token swap between ERC20 TRX and Mainnet TRX

Cryptocurrency Mining Malware Still Prevalent Despite Exploiting Basic Vulnerabilities

Law

Apple Bags $539 Million in Damages From Patent Infringement Lawsuit vs. Samsung

Report: Apple Settles With Volkswagen For Electric Self-Driving Cars Project

Ohio Introduces a Bill To Legally Acknowledge Blockchain Data

Life

The four best cities in the world ... according to the experts

Exorcism – how does it work and why is it on the rise?

video I lived through Saddam Hussein's fall – and the horror that came next

Nature

Is it possible to live off-grid?

California's other drought: A major earthquake is overdue

Cape Town Is Almost Out Of Water, Literally Just 100 Days Left

Sports

With the Supreme Court's pending sports gambling decision, states are already prepping for legalization

2018 Winter Olympics set to begin against the backdrop of warm words and cold politics

Don't waste your time taking antioxidant supplements after exercise

Technical Analysis

FxWirePro: LTCUSD trades below trend line support, good to sell on rallies

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FxWirePro: GBP/USD trading low, good to sell on rallies

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BRENT CRUDE TRADED AT $8.75 A BARREL ABOVE WTI IN POST-SETTLEMENT TRADE, HIGHEST PREMIUM SINCE 2015

BRAZIL CENTRAL BANK TO AUCTION ON MONDAY AS MANY AS 4,225 TRADITIONAL CURRENCY SWAPS TO ROLL OVER EXISTING CONTRACTS

BRAZIL CENTRAL BANK TO AUCTION ON MONDAY AS MANY AS 15K TRADITIONAL CURRENCY SWAPS

TRUDEAU AND TRUMP ALSO DISCUSSED BRINGING NAFTA NEGOTIATIONS TO 'TIMELY CONCLUSION' -PM'S OFFICE

MOODY'S AFFIRMS AUSTRIA'S AA1 RATINGS; MAINTAINS STABLE OUTLOOK

MOODY'S SAYS ITALY'S LONG-TERM LOCAL-CURRENCY BOND AND DEPOSIT CEILINGS ALSO REMAIN UNCHANGED AT AA2

MOODY'S, ON ITALY, SAYS A KEY DRIVER FOR REVIEW IS RISK THAT STRUCTURAL REFORM EFFORT STALLS & PAST REFORMS SUCH AS PENSION REFORMS IMPLEMENTED IN 2011 ARE REVERSED

MOODY'S SAYS ITALY'S LONG-TERM AND SHORT-TERM FOREIGN-CURRENCY BOND AND DEPOSIT CEILINGS REMAIN UNCHANGED AT AA2 AND P-1, RESPECTIVELY

MOODY'S SAYS ITALY'S LONG-TERM LOCAL-CURRENCY BOND AND DEPOSIT CEILINGS ALSO REMAIN UNCHANGED AT AA2

MOODY'S AFFIRMS RWANDA'S B2 RATING, MAINTAINS STABLE OUTLOOK

MOODY'S, ON ITALY, SAYS A KEY DRIVER FOR REVIEW IS RISK THAT STRUCTURAL REFORM EFFORT STALLS & PAST REFORMS SUCH AS PENSION REFORMS IMPLEMENTED IN 2011 ARE REVERSED

MOODY'S SAYS ITALY'S LONG-TERM AND SHORT-TERM FOREIGN-CURRENCY BOND AND DEPOSIT CEILINGS REMAIN UNCHANGED AT AA2 AND P-1, RESPECTIVELY

MOODY'S SAYS WILL USE REVIEW PERIOD TO ASSESS IMPACT OF FISCAL AND ECONOMIC POLICY PLATFORM OF NEW GOVERNMENT ON ITALY'S CREDIT PROFILE

MOODY'S SAYS "SIGNIFICANT" RISK OF A MATERIAL WEAKENING IN ITALY'S FISCAL STRENGTH IS AMONG KEY DRIVERS FOR INITIATION OF REVIEW FOR DOWNGRADE

MOODY'S PLACES ITALY'S BAA2 RATING ON REVIEW FOR DOWNGRADE

SOUTH AFRICA'S TREASURY SAYS DETERMINED TO ACHIEVE IMPROVED RATINGS, AFTER S&P AFFIRMS AT SUB-INVESTMENT GRADE

CORRECTED-U.S. FEDERAL JUDGE DENIES TRUMP'S EX-CAMPAIGN MANAGER MANAFORT'S REQUEST TO DISMISS FALSE STATEMENT (NOT MONEY LAUNDERING) CHARGES FROM INDICTMENT -FILING

S&P SAYS RECENT POLITICAL TRANSITION AND POLICY PROPOSALS IN SOUTH AFRICA COULD SUPPORT FIRMER GROWTH & STABILIZING PUBLIC FINANCES OVER MEDIUM TERM

FxWirePro: Long-tenured EUR/USD vols seem lucrative on European political and bond markets risks

Swedish economic growth likely to have grown modestly in Q1 2018 – Nordea Bank

Turkish economy likely to expand 3.5 pct year-on-year in 2018 – Danske Bank

America's Roundup: Dollar rises to new 2018 high, Gold dips,S&P, Dow fall with energy, chipmakers lift Nasdaq, Oil prices slump as OPEC and Russia consider output boost-May 26th, 2018

Turkish sector confidence indices fall in May

U.S. headline durable goods orders fall sequentially in April

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