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FxWirePro: Deploy EUR/GBP 3-way options straddles bidding 1m OTC tools

Feb 21, 2019 09:14 am UTC| Research & Analysis Central Banks

EURGBPhas been oscillating between a tight range of 0.8994 0.8282 levels, but the minor trend remains slightly bearish bias. 3-way options straddle seems to be the most suitable strategy for EURGBP contemplating some...

Digital Currency Revolution

Mounting Interests of Wall Street Players in Crypto-Avenue - JP Morgan Comes With JPM Coin, Is Facebook Launching Facecoin?

Feb 21, 2019 06:04 am UTC| Research & Analysis Digital Currency Insights & Views Commentary

Before we run you through the core part of this write-up, lets just reiterate that the leading investment and trading platform eToro released the key inferences of a survey conducted on investors sentiment towards...

SEC’s rule change of timeline for BTC ETF approvals

Feb 20, 2019 13:11 pm UTC| Research & Analysis Digital Currency Insights & Views

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announces the commencement of the deadline for either approval or disapproval of Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) application by the VanEck/SolidX. The SECs standpoint...

FxWirePro: Spotlight on South African Budget, Rand Likely to Suffer on Sluggish Fiscal Delivery – Uphold USD/ZAR ITM Longs

Feb 20, 2019 11:41 am UTC| Research & Analysis

Today the South African finance minister presents the budget for the fiscal year 2019/2020. Convincing the markets will not be an easy task. After all, the budget deficit is around 4% of GDP and the government debt is just...

FxWirePro: Hedging Strategy for Sterling Amid Brexit Deal Probabilities

Feb 20, 2019 11:24 am UTC| Research & Analysis

The Brexit deadlock still remains intact, as the geopolitical dust seems to have been livened up again, the Malthouse compromise is making the rounds, a joint proposal by Brexit hardliners and more moderate Tory MPs. Is...

A glimpse at cyclical effects of crypto-market price volatility and hedge fund firms

Feb 20, 2019 10:36 am UTC| Research & Analysis Digital Currency

Bitcoin price extended its recent rallies after it broke-out decisively the resistance zone of $3,675 - $3,750 mark against the US Dollar. Well, we reiterate that this 22nd February, the latest round ofBTCG19 CME...

US SEC and CFTC’s eagle eye on crypto-derivatives, Duos to work jointly to keep regulatory frameworks more conducive and effective

Feb 20, 2019 09:49 am UTC| Research & Analysis Digital Currency Insights & Views Commentary

We keep reiterating that Cryptocurrency derivatives trading has been the center of attraction in the recent past.Cryptocurrency derivatives, including cryptocurrency futures, cryptocurrency CFDs, ETFs, and cryptocurrency...

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Economy

Oil Prices Drop as Middle East Supply Recovery Eases Market Concerns

Global oil prices continued to decline on Thursday, reaching levels close to those seen before tensions escalated between Iran and its regional rivals. The sharp drop in crude prices reflects growing confidence that oil...

White House Seeks $87.6 Billion Emergency Funding for Iran War, Farmers, and Ebola Response

The White House has formally asked Congress to approve an $87.6 billion supplemental spending package aimed at covering expenses tied to the ongoing Iran war, while also providing funding for American farmers and...

Japan Signals Preference for Low Interest Rates as BOJ Policy Debate Intensifies

Japans government is preparing to push for a monetary policy that supports stronger private demand, highlighting its preference for keeping borrowing costs low even as the Bank of Japan (BOJ) continues normalizing interest...

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...

Politics

US Mobilizes Aid After Powerful Earthquakes Devastate Venezuela

Powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela on Wednesday have prompted an immediate response from the United States, which is coordinating with Venezuelan authorities and preparing emergency assistance for the disaster-hit...

US Urges States and Businesses to Strengthen Taiwan Ties Amid China Pressure

The United States has urged state governments and private businesses to strengthen their engagement with Taiwan after raising concerns that Chinese officials have been attempting to discourage such relationships. According...

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...

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

SK Hynix Targets $29.4 Billion Nasdaq Listing to Expand AI Chip Business

SK Hynix has announced plans to raise as much as $29.4 billion through a Nasdaq listing in the United States, positioning the deal as one of the largest global stock offerings in history. The South Korean memory chip...

Alibaba Shares Fall After Anthropic Alleges Massive AI Model Distillation Campaign

Alibaba Groups Hong Kong-listed shares dropped sharply on Thursday after reports revealed that U.S.-based artificial intelligence company Anthropic accused the Chinese tech giant of conducting a large-scale campaign to...

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...