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FxWirePro: NZD/USD projections lower in 2019 as USD likely to get cushion from Fed but Kiwis vulnerable on dovish RBNZ and macro outlook

Jan 28, 2019 07:59 am UTC| Research & Analysis Central Banks

NZD has actually performed better than expected over 4Q2018, as a rebound in domestic activity data offset global drags on high beta FX. Still, it is reckoned that the global risks play less favorably for NZ than they do...

JP Morgan perceives Chinese cost-effective mining operations as more profitable in crypto-space

Jan 28, 2019 05:41 am UTC| Research & Analysis Digital Currency Insights & Views Commentary

The reputed investment bank, JPMorgan Chase Co. has been giving us a mixed bag and at times, wavering opinions on crypto-space. We say this because, right fromthe Chief Mr. Jamie Dimons U-turn from hiscritic statement...

Weekly Cryptocurrency Derivatives Series

Jan 25, 2019 12:31 pm UTC| Research & Analysis Digital Currency Insights & Views

Today is the final trading day for the current round of CME Bitcoin Futures trading, the low volatile trading session with the stiff range-bounded trend has been observed in this expiry week. The prices of these futures...

Tech-Gadget Freaks Seem Perplexed as Apple’s iPhone and Samsung Galaxy S10’s notions Poles Apart on Cryptocurrencies

Jan 25, 2019 11:33 am UTC| Research & Analysis Digital Currency Insights & Views

The obsessed Tech-Gadget savvies seem to have been confused as the worlds reputed mobile making companies, both Apple and Samsung are going in north-south poles of-late when it comes to cryptocurrencies. Samsung at some...

FxWirePro: Hedge EUR/GBP via options strategy on persisting geopolitical setbacks

Jan 25, 2019 10:56 am UTC| Research & Analysis Central Banks

3-way options straddle seems to be the most suitable strategy for EURGBP contemplating some geopolitical aspects. The rationale:Well, lets just quickly glance at OTC outlook before looking at the options...

FxWirePro: Are Eurozone PMIs a threat for euro hedgers? Mounting EUR/USD FX OTC activities

Jan 25, 2019 08:47 am UTC| Research & Analysis

European PMI data continues to indicate slowing growth momentum. The manufacturing PMI fell to 50.5 from 51.4 with services PMIs are flashing at 50.8 from 51.2. The PMIs are at their lowest since November 2014 with...

FxWirePro: ECB downplays recessionary risks, maintains ‘dovish status quo’ monetary policy - EUR/USD options short set-up on luring OTC indications

Jan 25, 2019 08:20 am UTC| Research & Analysis Central Banks

TheECBs Draghi highlighted increased downside risks on a host of uncertainties and near term growth is expected to be weaker than previously expected. The euro made a new low for 2019 at 1.1304 on bets that the European...

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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

Kioxia Targets U.S. Listing as AI Chip Boom Accelerates

Japan-based Kioxia Holdings Corp. (TYO:285A) is preparing to launch U.S. depositary shares in the spring of 2027, a strategic move aimed at expanding its global investor base and taking advantage of growing enthusiasm for...

Doncasters Raises $919 Million in NYSE IPO as Aerospace Growth Accelerates

Doncasters has successfully raised $919.3 million through its U.S. initial public offering (IPO), marking a significant milestone in the aerospace components manufacturers long-term transformation. The historic British...

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...