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FxWirePro: Kiwis dollar gains after retail sales prints - Capitalize on NZD/JPY prevailing rallies and deploy theta shorts to optimize 2m IV skews

Aug 22, 2018 06:20 am UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views

Retail sales in New Zealand increased 1.1 pct on quarter in the three months to June 2018, following an upwardly revised 0.3 pct rise in the previous quarter. Faster growth was mainly explained by: department stores (+2.8...

FxWirePro: Sterling’s hedging touch with pinch of salt as British government seems equipped for ‘No Deal Brexit’

Aug 21, 2018 13:39 pm UTC| Research & Analysis

Brexit negotiations resumed last week and scheduled in Brussels today. The focus now turns on the meeting between EUs Chief Negotiator Barnier and the UKs Brexit Secretary Raab as the need for the progress is becoming...

FxWirePro: Spot out hawks or doves in RBA and RBNZ - AUD/NZD month ahead and options strategic perspectives

Aug 21, 2018 12:48 pm UTC| Research & Analysis

There were again no surprises in the Reserve Banks (RBA) minutes of the August meeting. It struck a similar tone to that provided in recent commentary. On the domestic economy, the RBA maintained its assessment of...

‘Venezuelan Petro’ oil-backed crypto for devaluation, Turkey ponders over cryptocurrency to get rid of Trump and hyper-inflation

Aug 21, 2018 12:08 pm UTC| Research & Analysis Digital Currency Insights & Views Commentary

Cryptocurrencies have become progressively admired in nations like Venezuela, where the domestic economy is in turmoil and their currency has been besieged. Where store of value has been the cause of concern, Bitcoin has...

Is China banking on Blockchain-powered gaming business?

Aug 21, 2018 09:38 am UTC| Digital Currency Research & Analysis Insights & Views

Despite PBoCs ban on cryptocurrencies in last January, they emphasize on their intentions to increase its research and development into cryptocurrencies. China revolved innovation in the space blockchain and cryptocurrency...

FxWirePro: Devise ideal AUD/USD options strategy bidding on 1m/1w OTC tools on Jackson Hole symposium and Trump’s apprehension over Fed

Aug 21, 2018 08:18 am UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views

The US dollar has come under considerablepressure after US President Donald Trump spoke out against the Feds monetary policy. The notable market reaction is likely to be due to the fact that recently Trump seemed to have...

FxWirePro: BRICS banks in action, CBR freezes to stabilize, SARB unlikely to intervene – Debit put spreads for RUB and ITM call for ZAR

Aug 20, 2018 14:42 pm UTC| Research & Analysis Central Banks Insights & Views

CBR (Central Bank of Russia) has barred FX purchases on Russian Finance Ministrys behalf since 9thAugust owing to the vulnerable ruble. In 2017, with an objective of the central banks mechanism to stabilize FX...

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Economy

Gold Prices Slide Below $5,000 as Strong Dollar and Central Bank Outlook Weigh on Metals

Gold prices reversed early gains and moved lower during Asian trading on Thursday, pressured by a strengthening U.S. dollar and reduced demand for safe-haven assets. Investor focus has shifted toward upcoming central bank...

Thailand Inflation Remains Negative for 10th Straight Month in January

Thailands annual headline inflation rate stayed in negative territory for the tenth consecutive month in January, underscoring continued price pressures driven largely by lower energy costs and government measures aimed at...

Silver Prices Plunge in Asian Trade as Dollar Strength Triggers Fresh Precious Metals Sell-Off

Silver prices tumbled sharply during Asian trading on Thursday, leading a broad sell-off across the precious metals market and erasing most of the short-lived rebound seen earlier this week. The steep decline highlighted...

South Korea’s Weak Won Struggles as Retail Investors Pour Money Into U.S. Stocks

South Koreas efforts to stabilise its currency are facing a growing domestic challenge as retail investors continue to pour record amounts of money into U.S. stocks, driving strong demand for dollars while the won trades...

Fed Governor Lisa Cook Warns Inflation Risks Remain as Rates Stay Steady

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook emphasized the importance of protecting the central banks credibility by ensuring inflation returns to its long-term target, signaling continued caution on monetary policy despite recent...

Politics

Nvidia, ByteDance, and the U.S.-China AI Chip Standoff Over H200 Exports

The U.S. government is prepared to allow Chinas ByteDance to purchase Nvidias advanced H200 AI chips, but negotiations remain stalled as Nvidia has not agreed to the proposed conditions governing their use. According to...

Trump Endorses Clay Fuller in Georgia Special Election to Replace Marjorie Taylor Greene

President Donald Trump has thrown his weight behind conservative prosecutor Clay Fuller in the upcoming Georgia special election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene, signaling a major shift in the political dynamics of...

CK Hutchison Launches Arbitration After Panama Court Revokes Canal Port Licences

Hong Kong-based conglomerate CK Hutchison has initiated international arbitration proceedings against the Panamanian government after Panamas Supreme Court annulled licences held by its subsidiary, Panama Ports Company, to...

Trump Stays Neutral on 2028 GOP Successor as Vance and Rubio Emerge as Top Contenders

President Donald Trump has declined to take sides in early speculation over who could succeed him as the Republican presidential nominee in the 2028 election, as Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio...

U.S. Justice Department Removes DHS Lawyer After Blunt Remarks in Minnesota Immigration Court

The U.S. Justice Department has removed a government lawyer from a high-pressure assignment in Minnesota following blunt comments made in federal court about her workload and the governments failure to comply with judicial...

Science

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...

NASA Cuts Boeing Starliner Missions as SpaceX Pulls Ahead

NASA has significantly scaled back Boeings Starliner program after years of technical issues and delays, announcing that the next Starliner mission to the International Space Station (ISS) will fly without astronauts. The...

Technology

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....

Sony Q3 Profit Jumps on Gaming and Image Sensors, Full-Year Outlook Raised

Sony Corp (TYO:6758) reported stronger-than-expected third-quarter earnings, driven by solid performance in its gaming, music, and image sensor businesses. The Japanese conglomerate also raised its full-year forecast,...

SpaceX Pushes for Early Stock Index Inclusion Ahead of Potential Record-Breaking IPO

Elon Musks SpaceX is reportedly exploring ways to secure early inclusion in major stock market indexes ahead of its highly anticipated initial public offering, a move aimed at boosting liquidity and stabilizing its share...