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FxWirePro: Bearish EUR/JPY hedging sentiments remain intact post-monetary policy season – Bid 3m OTC and deploy options strategies

Jun 29, 2018 09:48 am UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views

Do you notice something? Monetary policy has taken a back seat. The next Fed meeting is not until early August, the ECB council will meet on 26th July. Comments about monetary policy by anyone in leading positions are hard...

Initial Coin Offering Series

PWC in collaboration with Swiss-based Blockchain ecosystem highlights recent trends in ICO marketplace and regulatory developments in Q2

Jun 29, 2018 09:06 am UTC| Research & Analysis Digital Currency Insights & Views Fintech Commentary

The PwC Strategy in collaboration with the Crypto Valley Association (CVA), a not-for-profit established to foster the growth of the blockchain ecosystem in Switzerland, has published the June 2018 edition of their...

Digital Currency Revolution

EU and FBI’s action on Cryptocurrency’s Criminal Conspiracies

Jun 29, 2018 06:57 am UTC| Research & Analysis Digital Currency Insights & Views

The European Union authorities investigated with a drug raid against dark web sellers seizing $5.2 million worth of cryptocurrencies, It seems that drug vendors are running out of luck, Fortune reports. Likewise, the...

FxWirePro: US threats oil import cut from Iran or risk sanctions, Crude CFDs edges higher above $70 on - Vega-neutral WTI calendar spread to hedge

Jun 27, 2018 13:12 pm UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views

Yesterday, WTI crude prices have edged higher above $70 mark, as API data showed higher-than-expected 9.2 million barrel drop in the US crude stockpiles in the week to June 22 to 421.4 million barrels. The energy prices...

Digital Currency Revolution

Can it be good news for Indian crypto-enthusiasts? Apex court accepts review petition on RBI’s cryptocurrencies ban

Jun 27, 2018 11:54 am UTC| Digital Currency Research & Analysis Insights & Views

Weve already stated in our recent post also that India has been the predominant country for FinTech innovation. On the contrary, contradictory cryptocurrencies perspective appears to be a downright adverse approach in this...

FxWirePro: FX OTC market indicates meticulous eyes of short-term sterling traders on BoE governor’s speech, bearish hedging sentiments remain intact

Jun 27, 2018 10:30 am UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views Central Banks

Sterling kept out of bullish sentiments as the GBPJPY and GBPUSD resumes price slumps again from the weeks high. Short-term traders have to be little meticulous for todays speech from the BoEs Carney, Financial...

FxWirePro: GBP/JPY bearish trend in tandem with skews and forward rates – IVs conducive to execute ‘Put Ratio Back Spreads’

Jun 27, 2018 10:02 am UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views

GBPJPY has been dipping from the recent peaks of 146.649 levels to the current 144.944 levels while articulating (at 08:24 GMT). Weve explicitly highlighted the further bearish potential of this pair in the days to come in...

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Economy

China Extends Gold Buying Streak as Reserves Surge Despite Volatile Prices

Chinas central bank has continued to strengthen its gold reserves, extending its buying streak to a 15th consecutive month in January, according to the latest data released by the Peoples Bank of China (PBOC). The move...

Trump Lifts 25% Tariff on Indian Goods in Strategic U.S.–India Trade and Energy Deal

President Donald Trump has signed a landmark executive order removing the 25% penalty tariff on Indian goods, signaling a major shift in U.S.India trade relations and global geopolitical alignment. The move functions as...

Trump Signs Executive Order Threatening 25% Tariffs on Countries Trading With Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order that could impose tariffs of up to 25% on countries that continue to do business with Iran, marking a significant escalation in Washingtons pressure campaign...

U.S.-India Trade Framework Signals Major Shift in Tariffs, Energy, and Supply Chains

The United States and India have taken a significant step toward a long-anticipated bilateral trade agreement by releasing an interim trade framework aimed at lowering tariffs, reshaping energy ties, and strengthening...

Dow Hits 50,000 as U.S. Stocks Stage Strong Rebound Amid AI Volatility

U.S. stocks surged on Friday, posting their strongest session since May 2025, as investors regained confidence following a turbulent week marked by sharp losses in technology shares and uncertainty around the artificial...

Politics

Ohio Man Indicted for Alleged Threat Against Vice President JD Vance, Faces Additional Federal Charges

A federal grand jury has returned an indictment against a 33-year-old Ohio man accused of threatening to kill U.S. Vice President JD Vance during the vice presidents visit to the Ohio region in January, according to the...

New York Legalizes Medical Aid in Dying for Terminally Ill Patients

New York has officially joined a growing number of U.S. states allowing medical aid in dying after Governor Kathy Hochul signed landmark legislation into law on Friday. The new New York medical aid in dying law permits...

Trump Says “Very Good Talks” Underway on Russia-Ukraine War as Peace Efforts Continue

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that very good talks are ongoing regarding Russias war in Ukraine, signaling potential movement in long-running diplomatic efforts to end the conflict. Speaking briefly to...

China Warns US Arms Sales to Taiwan Could Disrupt Trump’s Planned Visit

China has issued a strong warning to the United States, signaling that any additional arms sales to Taiwan could seriously jeopardize U.S. President Donald Trumps planned visit to China in April. According to a report...

Trump Allows Commercial Fishing in Protected New England Waters

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation permitting commercial fishing in a previously restricted marine protected area off the coast of New England, a move that has sparked renewed debate over ocean...

Science

SpaceX Prioritizes Moon Mission Before Mars as Starship Development Accelerates

Elon Musks SpaceX is shifting its near-term space exploration strategy, choosing to prioritize a return to the Moon before pursuing missions to Mars, according to a recent Wall Street Journal report citing sources familiar...

NASA and SpaceX Target Crew-11 Undocking From ISS Amid Medical Concern

NASA has confirmed that the agency, in coordination with SpaceX, is targeting no earlier than 5 p.m. Eastern Time (2200 GMT) on Wednesday, January 14, for the undocking of the SpaceX Crew-11 mission from the International...

Neuralink Plans High-Volume Brain Implant Production and Fully Automated Surgery by 2026

Elon Musks brain-computer interface company Neuralink is preparing for a major expansion, announcing plans to begin high-volume production of its brain implant devices and transition to a fully automated surgical procedure...

Jared Isaacman Confirmed as NASA Administrator, Becomes 15th Leader of U.S. Space Agency

The U.S. Senate has officially confirmed billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as the new NASA administrator, making him the 15th leader in the agencys history. The confirmation, which took place on Wednesday, marks...

Senate Sets December 8 Vote on Trump’s NASA Nominee Jared Isaacman

The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee announced it will vote on December 8 on President Donald Trumps renewed nomination of private astronaut and tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman to lead NASA. Isaacman, known for his...

Technology

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Says AI Investment Boom Is Just Beginning as NVDA Shares Surge

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) CEO Jensen Huang reaffirmed his bullish stance on artificial intelligence, calling the massive capital expenditure flowing into AI infrastructure both appropriate and necessary as the industry...

Amazon Stock Rebounds After Earnings as $200B Capex Plan Sparks AI Spending Debate

Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) delivered a mixed but closely watched earnings report, beating Wall Street expectations on revenue while unveiling a massive long-term investment plan that unsettled investors. The e-commerce and...

Global PC Makers Eye Chinese Memory Chip Suppliers Amid Ongoing Supply Crunch

Major PC manufacturers including HP, Dell, Acer, and Asus are reportedly exploring the option of sourcing memory chips from Chinese semiconductor companies for the first time, as a prolonged global supply crunch continues...

OpenAI Expands Enterprise AI Strategy With Major Hiring Push Ahead of New Business Offering

OpenAI is significantly accelerating its enterprise AI strategy by hiring hundreds of new employees for its technical consulting division, according to a report by The Information, citing a person familiar with the...

SoftBank Shares Slide After Arm Earnings Miss Fuels Tech Stock Sell-Off

SoftBank Group Corp. (TYO:9984) shares tumbled sharply on Thursday, tracking a steep decline in Arm Holdings (NASDAQ:ARM) after the UK-based chip designer reported weaker-than-expected earnings for the December quarter....