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FxWirePro: USD/CAD hits 11-year high on weak crude oil prices, good to buy at dips

Dec 08, 2015 11:44 am UTC| Technicals

USD/CAD has gained today to its highest level since June 2004 as oil hits new year low. WTI Crude Oil has broken previous low of $38.24 and declined till $37.63 (2015 low). The pair has broken major resistance 1.3456...

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FxWirePro: Falling wedge of GBP/USD signals more downside potential, OTC well poised as risk reversals, IVs send tepid figures

Dec 08, 2015 11:44 am UTC| Technicals

The pair is likely to evidence bearish swings, while plotting both daily and intraday charts we come across swings show the tendency to touch base trend line. But we see some sharp bounces as well the moment it touches...

USD/JPY holds above 123 barrier, weakness only on breaks below 122.90

Dec 08, 2015 10:26 am UTC| Technicals

USD/JPY spot remains contained by 122.26-123.77 2/3 week range, repeated failures below 122.40 which is 23.6% Fib retrace of 118.07-123.77 rise means bias marginally on upside. China trade data-led risk-off supported the...

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FxWirePro: Execution of AUD/JPY PRBS with net credit and reasonable risk reward profile

Dec 08, 2015 09:38 am UTC| Technicals

Whats cooking with AUDJPY fundamentals: Japan reported +0.3% a sharp jump from previous -0.2%, while the BoJ remains to pursue the most aggressive easing policy among the major central banks, but it is arguably not getting...

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FxWirePro: AUD/JPY 3D ATM IV favors put writers – 3:2 PRBS portrays to mine max leverage

Dec 08, 2015 09:26 am UTC| Technicals

The RBAs 3.0% growth projections for 2016 have been the key drivers for the policy outlook; while developments in the terms of trade and the exchange rate will bear careful watching in the early part of 2016. The Q3...

FxWirePro: Gold outlook – short term upside target reached, awaiting FED

Dec 08, 2015 08:58 am UTC| Commentary Technicals

Gold has reached our target area of $1090/troy ounce, for call given last week on Thursday. However it hasnt traded at $1090/troy ounce, but it would be fair to say that area has reached, with price trading as high as...

FxWirePro: Euro/Pound short term outlook – downside risk-reward very attractive

Dec 08, 2015 08:30 am UTC| Technicals

Last week, European Central Bank (ECB), delivered biggest disappointment in terms of additional stimulus, by just delivering only 10 basis points rate cut and six months extension of current asset purchase program. Market...

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Economy

Oil Prices Climb on Venezuela Blockade, Russia Sanctions Fears, and Supply Risks

Oil prices extended their gains during Asian trading on Thursday as geopolitical tensions involving Venezuela and Russia heightened concerns over global crude supply. Market sentiment was boosted after U.S. President...

Asian Stocks Slide as AI Spending Fears and Global Central Bank Decisions Weigh on Markets

Asian shares fell sharply on Thursday as technology stocks came under renewed pressure, driven by growing investor concerns over heavy artificial intelligence spending and its impact on corporate balance sheets. Market...

Dollar Holds Firm Ahead of Global Central Bank Decisions as Yen, Sterling and Euro React

The U.S. dollar remained steady against major global currencies on Thursday as investors positioned themselves ahead of key central bank decisions in the United Kingdom, Europe and Japan. Currency markets showed cautious...

BoE Set to Cut Rates as UK Inflation Slows, but Further Easing Likely Limited

The Bank of England is widely expected to cut interest rates on Thursday as signs mount that UK inflation is easing and economic growth is weakening. Financial markets anticipate a 25-basis-point reduction, bringing the...

U.S. Stock Futures Edge Higher as Micron Earnings Boost AI Sentiment Ahead of CPI Data

U.S. stock index futures inched higher on Wednesday evening, supported by blowout earnings and strong guidance from Micron Technology, although broader gains remained limited as investors stayed cautious ahead of key U.S....

Politics

Trump Announces $1,776 Cash Bonus for U.S. Military Personnel Ahead of Christmas

U.S. President Donald Trump announced Wednesday evening that eligible U.S. military personnel will receive a one-time cash payment of $1,776, a move he described as a special warrior dividend timed ahead of Christmas. The...

U.S. House Advances GOP Healthcare Bill as ACA Subsidies Near Expiration

A major U.S. federal healthcare subsidy expanded during the COVID-19 pandemic is set to expire at the end of the year after the House of Representatives narrowly advanced a Republican healthcare bill that does not renew...

U.S. Initiates $11.1 Billion Arms Sale to Taiwan Amid Rising China Tensions

Taiwans defence ministry announced on Thursday that the United States government has formally initiated the congressional notification process for a proposed $11.1 billion arms sale to Taiwan, underscoring Washingtons...

Union-Aligned Investors Question Amazon, Walmart and Alphabet on Trump Immigration Policies

A union-aligned investment group has urged major U.S. corporations including Amazon, Walmart and Google-parent Alphabet to explain how President Donald Trumps immigration policies are affecting their finances, workforce...

Venezuela Seeks UN Security Council Meeting Over U.S. Oil Tanker Blockade

Venezuela has formally requested an urgent meeting of the United Nations Security Council to address what it described as ongoing U.S. aggression against the country, according to a letter seen by Reuters. The request...

Science

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...

Blue Origin’s New Glenn Achieves Breakthrough Success With First NASA Mission

Blue Origins massive New Glenn rocket marked a major milestone as it completed its first mission for paying customers, sending two NASA satellites toward Mars and successfully landing its reusable booster at sea. The...

Cogent Biosciences Soars 120% on Breakthrough Phase 3 Results for Bezuclastinib in GIST Treatment

Cogent Biosciences (NASDAQ: COGT) shares skyrocketed over 120% after the biotech company announced groundbreaking results from its Phase 3 PEAK trial evaluating bezuclastinib in combination with sunitinib for patients with...

Technology

Apple Opens iPhone to Alternative App Stores in Japan Under New Competition Law

Apple has announced a major shift in its App Store policies in Japan, opening iPhones and other Apple devices to alternative app stores in order to comply with new competition laws aimed at reshaping the countrys...

Micron Technology Forecasts Surge in Revenue and Earnings on AI-Driven Memory Demand

Micron Technology delivered record first-quarter results and issued a bullish forecast for the current quarter, driven by rising memory prices and strong demand linked to artificial intelligence workloads. The upbeat...

Oracle Stock Slides After Blue Owl Exit Report, Company Says Michigan Data Center Talks Remain on Track

Oracle shares fell more than 4% on Wednesday after a Financial Times report claimed that Blue Owl Capital, Oracles largest U.S. data center partner, decided not to support a planned $10 billion data center project in...

OpenAI Explores Massive Funding Round at $750 Billion Valuation

OpenAI, the company behind the widely used AI chatbot ChatGPT, has reportedly entered preliminary discussions with investors about a potential new funding round that could value the company at approximately $750 billion....

Republicans Raise National Security Concerns Over Intel’s Testing of China-Linked Chipmaking Tools

Republican lawmakers are raising alarms over potential U.S. national security risks after a Reuters report revealed that Intel evaluated advanced chipmaking equipment from ACM Research, a company with significant ties to...