Highlights of Barack Obama’s speech at G7 summit
Jun 10, 2015 06:03 am UTC| Insights & Views
President Obama speaks at a news conference at the conclusion of the G7 summit at Schloss Elmau in southern Germany. The fight against Islamic State Sanctions against Russia Greeces debt crisis FIFA bribery...
Guide to today’s important data and events
Jun 10, 2015 05:39 am UTC| Insights & Views
Not many economic dockets scheduled for today, however risk associated is high. Data released so far - Australia - Westpac consumer confidence dropped by -6.9% in June reading. Upcoming - France - Industrial...
Commodities snapshot (precious & industrial)
Jun 09, 2015 16:26 pm UTC| Insights & Views
Metals are treading water in spite of weakness in Dollar. Performance this week at a glance in chart table - Gold - Gold bounced back above $1180, but failed to maintain gains. Todays range $1182-1173. Price suggests...
Currency snapshot (commodity pairs)
Jun 09, 2015 16:02 pm UTC| Insights & Views
Dollar index trading at 95.19 (-0.06%) Strength meter (today so far) - Aussie -0.08%, Kiwi +0.06%, Loonie +0.76%. Strength meter (since last week) - Aussie +0.91%, Kiwi +1.34%, Loonie +0.93%. AUD/USD - Trading at...
Currency snapshot (major pairs)
Jun 09, 2015 15:43 pm UTC| Insights & Views
Dollar index trading at 95.28 (-0.04%). Strength meter (today so far) - Euro -0.11%, Franc -0.30%, Yen +0.22%, GBP +0.10% Strength meter (since last week) - Euro +1.44%, Franc +0.99%, Yen +1.01%, GBP +0.60% EUR/USD...
Jun 09, 2015 15:25 pm UTC| Insights & Views
Energy pack is sharply up today. Weekly performance at a glance in chart table. Oil (WTI) - WTI seems ready to challenge doji high around $63 and move higher. Todays range $60.2 -58.2. Target for the downside is...
Jun 09, 2015 15:04 pm UTC| Insights & Views
Equities are trading in red today over Greek concern and FED hike expectation over stronger Non-farm. Performance this week at a glance in chart table - SP 500 - SP is down, amid global risk aversion. Todays range...
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