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FxWirePro: Indian rupee gains both on technical and fundamental grounds – Stay short USD/INR

Mar 20, 2019 13:10 pm UTC| Research & Analysis Central Banks

USDINR has again slid below 68.75 marks withintraday bias remains bearish for the moment.We prefer to take a short position on both technical and fundamental grounds. Technically, the pair has formed the bearish...

FxWirePro: Brexit dust brings-in fresh bids for Sterling’s bearish risks – GBP/USD options strategy ahead of Fed and BoE

Mar 20, 2019 11:58 am UTC| Research & Analysis Central Banks

All eyes are curiously focused on the two events, FOMC monetary policy meeting which concludes later today with investors assigning no hike in this monetary policy, likely to remain on hold at 2.50%. However, rising signs...

Regulatory Series on Cryptocurrencies: Canadian authorities to abandon shorting cryptocurrencies

Mar 20, 2019 10:45 am UTC| Research & Analysis Digital Currency Insights & Views

Canada has always been at the forefront when it comes to the gamut of cryptocurrency. As per a survey by the Bank of Canada, Canadiansawarenessof Bitcoin rose from 64% to 85%, but ownership doesnt seem to be...

FxWirePro: Mild shift in Aussie FX options markets’ sentiments – Unwise to jack-up call options

Mar 20, 2019 08:29 am UTC| Research & Analysis Central Banks

AUDUSD bears resume their business after brief rallies, broader downside risk outlook remains intact, one could foresee the next target up to 0.70 or even below those levels in near term. While the medium-term...

Trend of Tokenization Series: Launch of Huobi Prime and Huobi Token (HT) Senses Huge Investment Inflow

Mar 20, 2019 07:44 am UTC| Research & Analysis Digital Currency Insights & Views Commentary

The transformation of conceptualization of tokenization in the pragmatic ecosystem has been buzzing across the globe, we learned tokenization market is getting more traction and is reportedly valued millions of USDs and is...

FxWirePro: Are GBP options markets weighing on Brexit developments?

Mar 19, 2019 13:16 pm UTC| Research & Analysis

Sterling may not go as per the consensus, needless to specify that, especially following the recent Brexit developments. Theresa May who is still desperately attempting to get the House of Commons to vote for her exit...

FxWirePro: Factors that drive SNB’s relaxation and EUR/CHF shorts

Mar 19, 2019 12:30 pm UTC| Research & Analysis Central Banks

FX Sentiment remains buoyed, as markets eye further support from patient central banks (Fed, BoE,SNB) this week. The victory of moderate candidate Emmanuel Macron in the French presidential election has allowed the Swiss...

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Economy

Gold Drops Below $4,000 as Strong US Dollar and Fed Rate Hike Expectations Pressure Bullion

Gold prices continued their downward trend during Asian trading on Thursday, falling to their lowest level in more than seven months as a stronger U.S. dollar and growing expectations of additional Federal Reserve interest...

South Korea’s KOSPI Jumps Over 5% as Samsung, SK Hynix Rally on Micron Earnings Boost

South Koreas benchmark KOSPI index soared more than 5% at Thursdays market open, prompting the Korea Exchange (KRX) to temporarily halt program trading after a sharp rally fueled by leading semiconductor stocks. The...

BOJ Hawk Signals Faster Interest Rate Hikes Amid Inflation Risks

Bank of Japan (BOJ) board member Naoki Tamura has called for the central bank to continue raising interest rates every few months, while remaining prepared to accelerate the pace of tightening if inflation risks continue...

Australian Household Spending Rebounds Strongly in May as Travel and Dining Drive Consumer Growth

Australias household spending recorded a solid recovery in May, fueled by a sharp rebound in travel activity after an unexpected decline in April caused by disruptions linked to global conflict. The latest figures indicate...

Asian Markets Rally as Micron and Qualcomm AI Outlook Lifts Global Tech Stocks

Asian equities climbed sharply on Thursday after upbeat earnings and optimistic forecasts from semiconductor leaders Micron Technology and Qualcomm renewed investor confidence in artificial intelligence (AI) stocks. The...

Politics

Young Brazilian Voters Shift Right Ahead of 2026 Election

As Brazil prepares for its October presidential election, a growing number of young voters are moving away from the left, signaling a major political shift that could influence the countrys future. Many who once supported...

Pelosi Discloses Major Intel and Uber Call Option Purchases Worth Up to $6 Million

Representative Nancy Pelosi has disclosed a new financial transaction report revealing that her spouse, Paul Pelosi, purchased substantial call options in Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC) and Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE:...

Trump Requests $11 Billion More in Farm Aid as Rising Costs Pressure U.S. Farmers

U.S. President Donald Trump has asked Congress to approve more than $11 billion in additional farm aid to help American farmers cope with soaring fuel and fertilizer expenses linked to the recent Iran conflict. According...

Trump Orders DOJ Investigation Into Exxon, Chevron Over High Gas Prices

President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is investigating ExxonMobil, Chevron, and other major oil companies over persistently high gasoline and natural gas prices. The move comes amid...

NATO Chief Tries to Ease Trump Alliance Dispute

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte sought to reduce tensions with U.S. President Donald Trump during a White House meeting on Wednesday, emphasizing that most NATO allies have continued to support the United States despite...

Science

Blue Origin New Glenn Explosion Could Delay Launch Operations Until 2028

Blue Origin is facing a significant setback after a dramatic explosion involving its New Glenn rocket severely damaged a launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida. According to NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, repairs to the...

Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket Explodes During Launch Pad Test, Delaying Space Ambitions

Blue Origin suffered a major setback after its uncrewed New Glenn rocket exploded during a launch pad test in Florida on Thursday, raising new challenges for Jeff Bezos space company as it competes with Elon Musks SpaceX...

SpaceX Delays Starship V3 Launch Ahead of Potential Record IPO

SpaceX on Thursday postponed the highly anticipated launch of its 12th Starship rocket test from Texas after technical issues interrupted the final countdown. The company now plans to attempt the Starship V3 launch again...

Trump Administration Releases New UFO Files and Apollo Mission Records

The U.S. Defense Department has released dozens of previously classified UFO-related files following an order from President Donald Trump, sparking renewed debate over unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and government...

China vs. NASA: The New Moon Race and What's at Stake by 2030

The space race is back and this time, its a direct competition between the United States and China for dominance on the lunar surface. NASAs Artemis II mission recently made history when four astronauts flew farther into...

Technology

Samsung and SK Hynix Shares Jump After Micron Earnings Boost AI Chip Optimism

Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix posted strong gains on Thursday after Micron Technology delivered record quarterly earnings and issued a stronger-than-expected revenue forecast, reinforcing confidence in the growing...

Micron Stock Surges on Strong AI Demand, Record Revenue, and Bullish Q4 Forecast

Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) delivered a stronger-than-expected fiscal third-quarter performance and issued an optimistic outlook for the fourth quarter, sending its shares up nearly 9% in after-hours trading. The...

Anthropic AI Model Uncovers Vulnerabilities in Classified U.S. Government Systems During Security Test

Anthropics advanced artificial intelligence model identified vulnerabilities in classified U.S. government computer systems during a recent security testing exercise, according to a report by the Associated Press citing a...

Samsung Electronics Stock Surges on Report of Massive $59 Billion Share Buyback Plan

Samsung Electronics shares rallied sharply on Wednesday after a report suggested the company could launch a substantial share buyback program worth nearly 90 trillion won ($59 billion) over the next three years. The...

SK Hynix Moves Closer to New York ADR Listing Amid AI Chip Boom

South Korean memory chip giant SK Hynix is reportedly preparing to take a major step toward a U.S. market debut by filing documents for an American Depositary Receipt (ADR) offering with South Koreas financial regulator....