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FxWirePro: USD/ZAR moves in stiff boundaries, South Africa’s manufacturing production data in focus

Aug 07, 2018 06:56 am UTC| Technicals

USD/ZAR is currently trading around 13.37 levels. It made intraday high at 13.45 and low at 13.36 levels. Intraday bias remains neutral till the time pair holds key resistance at 13.50 marks. A daily...

FxWirePro: AUD/NZD hits 7-month highs at 1.1016, bias higher, good to go long on dips

Aug 07, 2018 06:44 am UTC| Technicals

Refer AUD/NZD chart on Trading View AUD/NZD is extending break above strong trendline resistance at 1.0965, hits 7-month highs. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) at its monetary policy meeting held today, kept...

FxWirePro: USD/CNY takes halt around 6.85 mark, PBOC sets yuan mid-point at 6.8431

Aug 07, 2018 06:41 am UTC| Technicals

USD/CNY is currently trading around 6.8478 marks. It made intraday high at 6.8619 and low at 6.8456 levels. Intraday bias remains neutral for the moment. A sustained close above 6.8510 marks will test key...

FxWirePro: Gold continues to trade weak on strong US dollar , good to sell on rallies

Aug 07, 2018 06:17 am UTC| Technicals

Overall trend - bearish Gold is continuing its weakness for second consecutive week on account of strong US dollar. Hawkish Fed and escalating trade tensions is supporting US dollar. US dollar index hits 2 week high and...

FxWirePro: NZD/USD buzzing bears on triple top pattern, minor trend shrugs-off hammer – Trade boundary strikes and short hedge ahead of RBNZ

Aug 07, 2018 05:59 am UTC| Technicals Insights & Views

On the major trend,NZDUSDforms triple top pattern with top1 at 0.7485, top2 at 07558, top3 at 07437 and neckline at 06787 levels. Consequently, bears are extending price slumps. Please observe steep slumps below EMAs...

FxWirePro: EUR/CHF recovery capped at daily cloud, weakness to resume on break below 61.8% Fib

Aug 07, 2018 05:49 am UTC| Technicals

Refer EUR/CHF chart on Trading View EUR/CHF struggles to extend weakness below 61.8% Fib, edges higher for the 2nd straight session. However, recovery finds stiff resistance at nearly converged 5-DMA and daily...

FxWirePro: EUR/CAD capped below 5-DMA, focus on German industrial production and trade balance data for further impetus

Aug 07, 2018 05:17 am UTC| Technicals

Refer EUR/CAD chart on Trading View EUR/CAD is consolidating break below 61.8% Fib, bias bearish. Data released on Monday showed German factory orders contracted by 4% m/m in June, below analysts estimate of...

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Economy

States Sue Trump: 25 Challenge "Unconstitutional" Tariffs on 60 Countries in High-Stakes Trade Clash

Twenty-five American states have challenged the Trump administration in the U.S. Court of International Trade, claiming the new tariffs on imports from 60 countries are unconstitutional and beyond presidential authority....

India Plans Tax Reforms to Boost Foreign Investment and Manufacturing

Indias government is preparing a new package of tax reforms designed to attract foreign investment and strengthen the countrys manufacturing sector, according to a Bloomberg News report citing people familiar with the...

Japan Economy Minister Downplays Inflation Risks Despite BOJ Warning

Japans Economy Minister Minoru Kiuchi said consumer price increases remain moderate despite ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, suggesting that inflationary pressures are still under control even as the Bank...

Asian Currencies Mixed as Yen Retreats, Traders Eye U.S.-Iran Talks and Fed Data

Asian currencies traded in mixed fashion on Tuesday as investors remained cautious over conflicting signals surrounding potential U.S.-Iran negotiations, while attention shifted to a busy week of U.S. economic data that...

Asian Stocks Rise as AI Optimism Returns, Australia Hits Record High Ahead of RBI Decision

Asian stock markets traded mostly higher on Tuesday as investors cautiously returned to technology stocks after Julys AI-driven selloff, while Australias strong gains helped offset weakness in Japan and Hong Kong. Improved...

Politics

Trump Urges Exxon, Chevron to Cut Gas Prices After Record Oil Profits

U.S. President Donald Trump criticized ExxonMobil and Chevron for earning massive profits from elevated oil prices, urging the energy giants to lower fuel costs and return some of their gains to American consumers....

Brown University President Christina Paxson to Step Down After Clashes With Trump Administration

Brown University President Christina Paxson announced on Monday that she will step down at the end of the current academic year, concluding a tenure marked by major challenges, including a high-profile dispute with...

US Supreme Court Lets $655.5 Million Judgment Against Palestinian Authorities Stand During Appeal

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to temporarily block a $655.5 million judgment against the Palestinian Authority (PA) and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), allowing the damages award to remain in effect while...

North Korea Rejects U.S. Cyber Threat Claims, Slams Allied Warning

North Korea has dismissed recent accusations by the United States and its allies over alleged cyber activities, calling them politically motivated and aimed at justifying pressure on sovereign nations. According to state...

US State Department Plans to Close Five Foreign Missions in Global Diplomatic Restructuring

The U.S. State Department has informed Congress that it intends to close five overseas diplomatic missions as part of a broader effort to streamline Americas diplomatic network under the Trump administration, according to...

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

Apple Restores Telegram to App Store After Content Policy Violation

Apple briefly removed Telegram from its App Store after a review found content that violated its App Store guidelines prohibiting child sexual abuse material (CSAM), the company confirmed on Monday. The messaging platform...

SK Hynix Bonus Dispute Deepens as Union Rejects Stock-Based Payout Proposal

SK Hynix and representatives of one of its South Korean labor unions resumed negotiations on Tuesday, holding a fifth round of talks over the semiconductor companys employee bonus structure at its Cheongju manufacturing...

Palantir Stock Soars as AI Demand Drives Strong Q2 Earnings and Higher 2026 Outlook

Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) surged in after-hours trading on Monday after reporting stronger-than-expected second-quarter earnings and raising its full-year 2026 guidance, fueled by accelerating demand for its...

Vast Eyes Hong Kong IPO as Chinese AI Unicorn Gains Momentum

Chinese artificial intelligence startup Vast is reportedly exploring a potential initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong, signaling growing investor interest in Chinas fast-expanding AI sector. According to a Bloomberg...

Telegram Restored on Apple App Store After Temporary Removal

Telegram has confirmed that its messaging app is once again available on Apples App Store after users briefly encountered an unexpected outage that removed the app listing. The company announced on Monday that the issue...