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FxWirePro: USD/CAD key support at 1.3480, bullish in the short term

Dec 08, 2015 20:36 pm UTC| Technicals

The USD/ CAD has strongly bounced towards 1.3586 levels, after breaking above1.3550 resistance level. The pair has been trading in bullish trend off late as the Canadian dollar is weighted down by falling oil...

FxWirePro: AUD/USD key resistance at 0.7240, sell deals are recommended around 0.7230

Dec 08, 2015 18:18 pm UTC| Technicals

AUD/USD has slipped towards 0.7050 levels after failing to break resistance level located at 0.7244 in the early Asian session today. However, the pair has managed to rebound after testing support level located at 0.7188....

FxWirePro: USD/JPY key support at 122.15, buy deals are recommended around 122.20

Dec 08, 2015 14:42 pm UTC| Technicals

USD/JPY has declined towards 122.72 levels, after failing to break resistance level located at 123.38. Currently the pair is making an attempt to break support level located at 122.70. Further downside is expected to...

GBP/USD breaks major support 1.5000, targets 1.4900

Dec 08, 2015 12:45 pm UTC| Technicals

Cable has broken major support 1.5000 and is currently trading around 1.49960 level. Short term trend is weak as long as resistance 1.5060 holds. Any break above 1.5060 will take the pair to next level...

GBP/JPY Trade Idea

Dec 08, 2015 12:11 pm UTC| Technicals

Major trend reversal - close above 186.25 (200 day MA) GBP/JPY has made a high of 186.35 and started to decline from that level. Overall trend is weak as long as GBP/JPY stays below 186.25. On the lower side it has...

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...

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Economy

UK Economy Posts Surprise June Growth as World Cup and Hot Weather Lift Activity

Britains economy recorded stronger-than-expected growth in June 2026, supported by easing concerns over the Iran war, the mens soccer World Cup and hot weather, according to official figures released Thursday. UK gross...

US Dollar Holds Firm as Fed Outlook and Iran Tensions Keep Markets on Edge

The U.S. dollar remained steady on Thursday as investors assessed the Federal Reserves interest rate outlook following U.S. inflation data that matched expectations. Meanwhile, elevated oil prices and renewed U.S.-Iran...

European Stocks Rise as U.S. Inflation Data Eases Fed Rate Hike Fears

European stocks moved higher on Thursday as investors welcomed an in-line U.S. inflation report that reduced expectations for another Federal Reserve interest rate hike in September. The pan-European Stoxx Europe 600 Index...

Japan Government Backs Earlier BOJ Rate Hike as Inflation Pressures Build

Japans government is reportedly supportive of an earlier interest rate hike by the Bank of Japan (BOJ), with policymakers potentially moving as soon as September or October as inflationary pressures intensify. Bloomberg...

Asian Currencies Steady as Dollar Holds Firm After U.S. Inflation Data

Most Asian currencies traded in a narrow range on Thursday as investors assessed the Federal Reserves interest rate outlook following U.S. inflation data that largely matched market expectations. The U.S. Dollar Index was...

Politics

Iran Eyes New Development Bank Membership as BRICS Pushes Local Currency Trade

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US, Colombia Weigh Joint Strikes on Armed Groups in Expanded Anti-Drug Campaign

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Science

Blue Origin New Glenn Explosion Could Delay Launch Operations Until 2028

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Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket Explodes During Launch Pad Test, Delaying Space Ambitions

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SpaceX Delays Starship V3 Launch Ahead of Potential Record IPO

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Trump Administration Releases New UFO Files and Apollo Mission Records

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Technology

Google Pushes Gemini AI Overhaul as Sergey Brin Targets Model Supremacy

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Lenovo Revenue Surges 43% as AI Demand Drives Record First-Quarter Growth

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Cisco Forecasts Strong Fiscal 2027 Growth as AI Networking Demand Surges

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Super Micro Stock Jumps 19% as AI Server Demand Drives Strong 2027 Outlook

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SpaceX Shares Surge as Wall Street Backs AI Growth Potential

SpaceX shares jumped 11% after Morgan Stanley highlighted the companys growing artificial intelligence business, fueling investor optimism around its expanding enterprise software strategy and upcoming Grok 4.7 AI model....