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EUR/GBP in free fall after knock-out of 0.7300 barriers

Feb 26, 2015 14:38 pm UTC| Technicals

EUR/GBP in free fall after knock-out of 0.7300 barriers, quick to match 2015 low at 0.7271 Some corp GBP supply was seen likely near 0.7272 (1.3750 GBP/EUR) Resistance now at 0.7320-25 post GDP highs Support at 0.7256...

NZD/USD holds key resistance at 0.7605/25, bulls on edge

Feb 26, 2015 14:33 pm UTC| Technicals

Source: Thomson Reuters NZD/USD overnight rally stalls at 55_DMA pair holds key resistance at 0.7605/25 Pair now down on the day, RSI diverges gravestone doji forms, recent bulls may exit soon Close below 10-DMA ...

EUR/USD slide deepens post-US data

Feb 26, 2015 13:49 pm UTC| Technicals

Source: Thomson Reuters US data has EUR/USD key support at 1.1260/70 in play again Pair had slipped in early NY, slide deepens post-US data Yield spreads widen, RSIs weigh, bear pressure upped Break of 1.1260/70...

AUD/USD tests channel top, still some upside risks

Feb 26, 2015 13:44 pm UTC| Technicals

Source: Thomson Reuters Market defies soft Oz capex tight yield spreads, pair tests channel top Pulls back to near flat on day but topside risks still extant If offers persist ~0.7930, bigger resistance at...

USD/BRL hovers near 10-DMA support by 2.85

Feb 26, 2015 13:27 pm UTC| Technicals

Source: Thomson Reuters USD/BRL lower with broad risk market, hovers near 10-DMA support by 2.85 Truckers strike ends, unemployment rising, PBR downgrade not seen affecting Brazil rating, UST yields fall USD/BRL...

USD/ZAR trends long into 100DMA

Feb 26, 2015 10:14 am UTC| Technicals

Cloud base nearby at 11.3590, target 11.7350 ahead of recent high Risk is to come back to the 11.2555 Feb 5 lows, stop tight below Below 11.2555 opens way for slide below 11.00 Dailies are over reaching, ...

GBP/USD - UK business investment fall blows GBP bulls

Feb 26, 2015 09:55 am UTC| Technicals

Surprisingly negative UKQ4 business investment is negative GBP bulls Down 1.4% vs +1.9% forecast Sharpest fall in nearly 6years Cable scaled 8week peak of 1.5554 in Asia, subsequent low =...

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Economy

Germany and China Reaffirm Open Trade and Strategic Partnership in Landmark Beijing Visit

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz concluded a pivotal visit to Beijing this week, signaling Germanys continued commitment to open markets and strong economic ties with China. As the first foreign leader to visit China in...

U.S. Stocks Close Lower as Hot PPI Data, Nvidia Slide Weigh on Wall Street

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Gold Prices Rally in February as Geopolitical Risks and Economic Uncertainty Boost Safe-Haven Demand

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Dominican Republic Unveils Massive Rare Earth Deposits to Boost High-Tech and Energy Sectors

The Dominican Republic has announced the discovery of significant rare earth deposits that could position the Caribbean nation as a key future supplier of critical minerals for high-tech industries. President Luis Abinader...

Asian Markets Slide as Nvidia Earnings, U.S.-Iran Tensions and AI Valuations Weigh on Investor Sentiment

Asian stock markets declined on Friday as investors pulled back from risk assets, pressured by concerns over elevated technology valuations and persistent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Despite strong quarterly...

Politics

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Pakistan-Afghanistan Tensions Escalate as Taliban Offer Talks After Airstrikes

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Australian PM Calls Alleged Western Australia Terror Plot “Deeply Shocking” After Arrest

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Trump Floats “Friendly Takeover” of Cuba as Rubio Reportedly Engages in Talks

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Argentina Senate Approves Bill to Lower Age of Criminal Responsibility to 14

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Science

SpaceX Pivots Toward Moon City as Musk Reframes Long-Term Space Vision

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has revealed a significant shift in the companys near-term space exploration strategy, announcing that SpaceX is now prioritizing the development of a self-growing city on the Moon rather than focusing...

SpaceX Prioritizes Moon Mission Before Mars as Starship Development Accelerates

Elon Musks SpaceX is shifting its near-term space exploration strategy, choosing to prioritize a return to the Moon before pursuing missions to Mars, according to a recent Wall Street Journal report citing sources familiar...

NASA and SpaceX Target Crew-11 Undocking From ISS Amid Medical Concern

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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

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Technology

Trump Orders Federal Agencies to Halt Use of Anthropic AI Technology

U.S. President Donald Trump announced Friday that he has directed every federal agency to immediately stop using artificial intelligence technology developed by Anthropic, escalating tensions between the federal government...

Federal Judge Blocks Virginia Social Media Age Verification Law Over First Amendment Concerns

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Nintendo Share Sale: MUFG and Bank of Kyoto to Sell Stakes in Strategic Unwinding

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Hyundai Motor Group to Invest $6.26 Billion in AI Data Center, Robotics and Renewable Energy Projects in South Korea

Hyundai Motor Group has signed a landmark agreement with the South Korean government to invest approximately 9 trillion won ($6.26 billion) in major industrial and technology projects along the countrys western coast....

Anthropic Refuses Pentagon Request to Remove AI Safeguards Amid Defense Contract Dispute

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said the company will not comply with a Pentagon request to remove critical AI safeguards, despite reported threats that the Department of Defense (DoD) could cut ties and block the firm from its...