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FxWirePro: NZD/CAD breaks major support at 0.9370, good to go short for 0.9275

May 19, 2017 09:10 am UTC| Technicals

NZD/CAD has shown a break below major trendline support at 0.9370, bias lower. Recovery attempts in the pair were rejected at 200-DMA and Technical indicators support downside. Upside on the day remains capped...

FxWirePro: USD/CHF closes below major support in daily chart, targets 0.9620

May 19, 2017 08:58 am UTC| Technicals

USD/CHF continues its losing streak for the fifth consecutive days and has closed well below the major support at 0.9812 low formed on Mar 27th 2017. The pair hits 0.97590 yesterday and is currently trading around...

FxWirePro: XAG/USD remains well supported above $16.40 mark, bias remains bullish

May 19, 2017 08:29 am UTC| Technicals

XAG/USD is currently trading around $16.70 marks. It made intraday high at $16.73 and low at $16.53 levels. Intraday bias remains bullish till the time pair holds key support at $16.55 mark. A daily close...

FxWirePro: EUR/SEK fails to find support above 9.78 mark, stay bullish only above 9.7816

May 19, 2017 07:44 am UTC| Technicals

EUR/SEK is currently trading around 9.7651 levels. It made intraday high at 9.7814 and low at 9.7633 levels. Intraday bias remains neutral for the moment. A sustained close above 9.7756 tests key resistances...

FxWirePro: EUR/GBP capped below 200-DMA at 0.8594, intraday bias neutral

May 19, 2017 07:39 am UTC| Technicals

EUR/GBP is struggling for direction, remains capped below 200-DMA. Intraday bias remains neutral, buy upside intact as long as pair holds above 5-DMA at 0.8571. Stiff resistance seen at 0.8595 (converged...

FxWirePro: CAD/JPY bulls rejected at sloping channel resistance, major downtrend on verge of forming adjoining handle to saucer pattern

May 19, 2017 07:37 am UTC| Technicals

On daily terms, the current price has shown failure swings at channel resistance. Consequently, it has gone below DMAs, expect dips on bearish DMA crossover. The price behavior has been sliding in the sloping...

FxWirePro: EUR/JPY holds 20-DMA support, 'Bearish Anti Gartley' keeps bias lower

May 19, 2017 07:04 am UTC| Technicals

EUR/JPY is trading a narrow range on the day, capped below 5-DMA on the upside. JPY remains bid as markets witnessed a slight turnaround in risk condition amid a renewed uptick in treasury yields and Asian...

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Economy

Beyond the spin, beyond the handouts, here’s how to get a handle on what’s really happening on budget night

Three weeks from now, some of us will be presented with a mountain of budget papers, and just about all of us will get to hear about them on radio, TV or news websites on budget night. The quickest way to find out what...

Johannesburg in a time of darkness: Ivan Vladislavić’s new memoir reminds us of the city’s fragility

Ivan Vladislavić is Johannesburgs literary linkman. He tells us, in the first pages of his new book, The Near North, that before cities were lit, first by gaslight and later electricity, people of means paid torchbearers...

Why is the London Stock Exchange losing out to the US

London Stock Exchange (LSE), which can trace its heritage to the coffee houses of the 17th century, is failing. The volume of shares traded is sharply declining, and some UK companies are swiftly moving to the US...

Why Germany ditched nuclear before coal – and why it won’t go back

One year ago, Germany took its last three nuclear power stations offline. When it comes to energy, few events have baffled outsiders more. In the face of climate change, calls to expedite the transition away from fossil...

What if the Reserve Bank itself has been feeding inflation? An economist explains

Heres something for the board of the Reserve Bank of Australia to ponder as it meets next month to set interest rates. It has pushed up rates on 13 occasions since it began its attempt to restrain inflation in May...

Politics

Labour can afford to be far more ambitious with its economic policies – voters are on board

To say that the Labour party is flying high in the polls is something of an understatement. But despite its consistent lead against the Tories, the opposition finds itself in a rather odd position: on the cusp of power but...

History for sale: what does South Africa’s struggle heritage mean after 30 years of democracy?

One of my favourite statues is the one of Nelson Mandela at the Sandton City shopping centre in Johannesburg. Larger than life, its oversized bronze shoes shimmer in the evening light, polished by the hands of many...

Sudan: civil war stretches into a second year with no end in sight

In the early hours of April 15 2023, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) a Sudanese paramilitary force attacked the military airstrip in the town of Merowe and deployed troops across strategic locations in Sudans capital,...

Joe Biden Proposes Record 44.6% Capital Gains Tax in Latest Budget Plan That May Favor Cryptocurrencies

President Joe Biden has proposed raising the capital gains tax to an unprecedented 44.6% in a bold fiscal move, targeting the wealthiest Americans. This hike is part of his 2025 budget proposal to reduce income...

Turkey’s suppression of the Kurdish political movement continues to fuel a deadly armed conflict

The world has 91 democracies and 88 autocracies. Yet 71% of the worlds population (some 5.7 billion people) are living under autocratic rule, a big jump from 48% ten years ago. This trend towards authoritarianism can...

Science

A Nasa rover has reached a promising place to search for fossilised life on Mars

While we go about our daily lives on Earth, a nuclear-powered robot the size of a small car is trundling around Mars looking for fossils. Unlike its predecessor Curiosity, Nasas Perseverance rover is explicitly intended to...

The rising flood of space junk is a risk to us on Earth – and governments are on the hook

A piece of space junk recently crashed through the roof and floor of a mans home in Florida. Nasa later confirmed that the object had come from unwanted hardware released from the international space station. The 700g,...

Peter Higgs was one of the greats of particle physics. He transformed what we know about the building blocks of the universe

Peter Higgs, who gave his name to the subatomic particle known as the Higgs boson, has died aged 94. He was always a modest man, especially when considering that he was one of the greats of particle physics the area of...

Could a telescope ever see the beginning of time? An astronomer explains

The James Webb Space Telescope, or JWST for short, is one of the most advanced telescopes ever built. Planning for JWST began over 25 years ago, and construction efforts spanned over a decade. It was launched into space on...

US media coverage of new science less likely to mention researchers with African and East Asian names

When one Chinese national recently petitioned the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to become a permanent resident, he thought his chances were pretty good. As an accomplished biologist, he figured that news...

Technology

Shiba Inu Tops Robinhood, 300M Dogecoin Moves As Market Eyes Breakout

Shiba Inu leads this weeks Robinhood cryptocurrency rankings as it surges 11%, while a massive 300 million Dogecoin transfer to Robinhood signals a potential market breakout, stirring interest among traders and...

Tesla Sets Late 2025 Launch for Semi, Expands Megapack Production

Tesla Inc. has confirmed the launch of its Semi truck for late 2025, with broader customer deliveries expected in 2026. This announcement coincides with the expansion of Teslas Megapack production at its Lathrop...

SHIB Price Climbs as Shibarium Upgrade Sparks Optimism Among Investors

The Shiba Inu cryptocurrency surged over 4% on April 26, buoyed by executive enthusiasm for the forthcoming Shibarium upgrade to enhance the platforms functionality and security. Shibarium Upgrade Fuels Market Optimism,...

China Investigates Digital Yuan Architect Yao Qian Amid CBDC Concerns

Yao Qian, a pivotal figure behind Chinas digital yuan, is under investigation for alleged misconduct, casting uncertainty on the future of Chinas CBDC initiatives. Probe into Yao Qian Shakes Foundations of Chinas...

Shein Joins Facebook, Amazon in EU Digital Regulations Compliance

Under the EU Digital Regulations, Shein has joined tech giants like Facebook, Amazon, and Google in meeting the strict compliance standards set by the EUs Digital Services Act due to its user base surpassing 45 million in...