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FxWirePro: Evaluate GBP puts against G10 peers amid Brexit and BoE hedge

Oct 25, 2018 12:35 pm UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views Central Banks

Cable (GBPUSD) prices plunged below 1.2925/05, and are now consolidating around that level. While the daily momentum still suggests the move can extend towards 1.28 levels. EURGBP has, yet again, tested and failed to break...

FxWirePro: “Deal or No Deal” - UK Economy, Sterling Seem Stable But Bearish Hedging Bets Rise on Unsettled Brexit

Oct 25, 2018 11:39 am UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views

With just five and a half months before the planned Brexit date of 30 March 2019 and an agreement providing for the UKs orderly exit from the European Union (EU) yet to be reached, EU/UK official talks on a withdrawal...

FxWirePro: NZD/USD holds above 0.65 handle, scope for downside on break below

Oct 25, 2018 10:02 am UTC| Technicals Research & Analysis

NZD/USD chart on Trading View used for analysis New Zealand unadjusted monthly trade deficit widened $90m in September to $1,560m, hits new record. NZD/USD has pared losses and edged higher from session lows at...

Buzzing trend of Australian FinTech - ASX intends blockchain setup for settlements

Oct 25, 2018 09:56 am UTC| Research & Analysis Digital Currency Insights & Views Commentary

Weve already stated in our recent post also that Australia has been the predominant country for FinTech innovation. There has been a five-fold rapid surge in the number of FinTech startups in Australia over the past 5...

FxWirePro: Italian risk for EUR and USMCA for CAD - Bid 2m EUR/CAD skews and deploy 3-way straddles ahead of ECB and BoC

Oct 25, 2018 07:59 am UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views Central Banks

ECB and BoCs monetary policy announcements have been the major data events for today and tomorrow. For BoC to be repriced by a hike as a partial catch up to the Feds level and pace, and for some temporary positive risk...

Bitcoin hedging and arbitrage opportunities on shrinking volatility

Oct 25, 2018 07:42 am UTC| Research & Analysis Technicals Insights & Views Digital Currency

Cryptocurrency space strikes a lot of attention for its unusual volatility, that also poses considerable risk for extensive returns. On the risk perspective, arbitrage is the strategy that appears to be low-risk...

FxWirePro: USD/JPY extends weakness for 3rd straight session, eyes 50-DMA at 111.53, stay short

Oct 25, 2018 06:47 am UTC| Technicals Research & Analysis

USD/JPY chart on Trading View used for analysis USD/JPY trades in the red for the 3rd consecutive session, bias lower. SP 500 futures have dropped well below the key support of the 50-week EMA, emboldening the...

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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...