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FxWirePro: EUR/USD trades flat on Easter Monday, good to buy on dips

Apr 02, 2018 10:00 am UTC| Technicals

EUR/USD is trading in narrow range between 1.23119 and 1.23323 in todays session on account of Easter Monday. The pair hits low of 1.22832 on Thursday and shown a minor recovery from that level. With no macro-economic data...

FxWirePro: GBP/JPY forms double bottom around 148.80, good to buy on dips

Apr 02, 2018 09:07 am UTC| Technicals

GBP/JPY has formed a minor bottom around 148.80 and shown a minor jump from that level. The minor recovery was due to slight jump in Pound against all majors. But yen was recovered slightly due to introduction of tariff by...

FxWirePro: BTC/EUR fails to close below 78.6% Fib, break below required for further weakness

Apr 02, 2018 08:27 am UTC| Technicals Digital Currency

BTC/EUR is extending range trade around major trendline support at 5575 levels. Price action failed to close below strong support at 78.6% Fib at 5488. Close below required for further weakness. The pair is...

FxWirePro: USD/JPY finds strong support at 20-DMA at 106.09, weakness only on break below

Apr 02, 2018 07:51 am UTC| Technicals

USD/JPY inches higher from session lows at 106.18 as yen weighed down by softer Japanese data. Data released earlier today showed that the Japanese Tankan Manufacturing Outlook and Index indicators missed...

FxWirePro: Gold recovers slightly on fresh trade worries, good to buy on dips

Apr 02, 2018 07:20 am UTC| Technicals

Gold has shown a good recovery almost more than $10 from previous week low of $1321 on fresh trade worries. The major reason for slight jump in yellow metal was due to introduction of up to 25% on 128 U.S products. The...

FxWirePro: AUD/CHF finds stiff resistance at 4H 200-SMA, bullish divergence keeps scope for upside

Apr 02, 2018 06:26 am UTC| Technicals

AUD/CHF rejected at session highs at 0.7343, slips lower to currently trade at 0.7326 levels. The antipodeans remain depressed after weaker-than-expected China PMI data. Chinas PMI came in at 51.0, missing 51.7...

FxWirePro: DAX30 trades higher on positive global cues, good to buy on dips

Apr 02, 2018 05:57 am UTC| Technicals

DAX index inched higher after a forming a minor bottom around 11703. The index recovered sharply on Mar 29th 2018 and jumped almost 1.49%. US indices SP 500 and Dow jones has taken support near 200- day MA and shown a good...

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Economy

Rising Jet Fuel Costs from Iran Conflict Push Airfare Higher Across Europe

Disruptions to global oil supplies linked to the Iran conflict are driving a sharp increase in jet fuel prices, adding significant costs to air travel across Europe. According to analysis from campaign group Transport ...

UK Wage Growth Slows to 3.6% as Inflation Pressures Complicate Bank of England Outlook

British wage growth showed signs of cooling, though not as sharply as analysts had anticipated, according to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Regular pay, which excludes bonuses, rose by 3.6%...

US-Iran Peace Talks Fuel Market Optimism Amid Ongoing Tensions

The United States has expressed renewed confidence that peace talks with Iran could resume soon in Pakistan, raising hopes of easing geopolitical tensions that have disrupted global energy markets. A senior Iranian...

Asian Currencies Stay Range-Bound as Dollar Holds Steady Ahead of Fed Nominee Hearing

Asian currencies traded within a narrow range on Tuesday as geopolitical uncertainty surrounding potential U.S.-Iran peace talks kept investors cautious. With a temporary ceasefire set to expire later this week, traders...

Gold Prices Slip Amid Iran Tensions and Fed Chair Uncertainty

Gold prices edged lower during Asian trading on Tuesday as investors weighed geopolitical risks and monetary policy uncertainty. The precious metal remains range-bound, with traders closely monitoring developments...

Politics

Pakistan Halts $1.5 Billion Sudan Arms Deal After Saudi Arabia Withdraws Support

Pakistan has reportedly paused a $1.5 billion defense deal to supply weapons and fighter jets to Sudan after Saudi Arabia withdrew financial backing and urged Islamabad to abandon the agreement. According to Pakistani...

UN Secretary-General Race 2027: Key Candidates Competing to Replace Antonio Guterres

The race to select the next United Nations Secretary-General is gaining momentum as global leaders position themselves for the top diplomatic role. The 10th UN chief will assume office on January 1, 2027, for a five-year...

Philippines Says U.S. Access to EDCA Bases Limited by Land Issues and Delays

Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro has revealed that the use of military bases accessible to the United States under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) remains limited, citing unresolved land...

Trump Maintains Iran Naval Blockade as Ceasefire Deadline Nears

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the naval blockade against Iran will remain in force until a formal agreement is reached with Tehran, adding uncertainty ahead of a looming ceasefire deadline later this week. In...

Gaza Violence Continues Despite Ceasefire as Israeli Strikes and Clashes Escalate

Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip killed at least five Palestinians on Monday, according to Palestinian health officials, highlighting ongoing violence despite a fragile ceasefire agreement. The incidents occurred in...

Science

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...

NASA Artemis II: First Crewed Moon Mission Since Apollo Takes Four Astronauts on 10-Day Lunar Journey

NASAs Artemis II mission launched Wednesday, marking humanitys return to crewed lunar exploration for the first time since the Apollo era. Carrying four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft, this historic 10-day mission...

NASA's Artemis II Mission: First Crewed Lunar Journey Since Apollo

NASA's Artemis II Crew Arrives in Florida for Historic Moon Mission

The four astronauts chosen for NASAs Artemis II mission have touched down at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, marking the beginning of final launch preparations for the first crewed lunar journey in over 50 years. NASA...

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...

Technology

SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell Earns $85.8M as IPO Buzz Grows

SpaceX President and Chief Operating Officer Gwynne Shotwell earned $85.8 million in total compensation last year, according to details from the companys S-1 filing, positioning her among the highest-paid executives in the...

John Ternus Signals Apple’s Future with Product-First AI Strategy

Apples incoming CEO John Ternus is already shaping expectations for the companys future, and his stance on artificial intelligence reveals a clear direction. Unlike competitors such as Microsoft and Google, which are...

Jeff Bezos Eyes $10 Billion Funding Round for AI Venture Project Prometheus

Jeff Bezos is reportedly closing in on a massive fundraising deal for his artificial intelligence startup, signaling a major move in the rapidly expanding AI industry. According to a Financial Times report citing sources...

Apple Stock Dips as Tim Cook Steps Down, John Ternus Named Next CEO

Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) shares slipped more than 1% in after-hours trading Monday following a surprising leadership transition announcement. The tech giant revealed that longtime CEO Tim Cook will move into the role of...

Amazon Expands AI Bet with Up to $25 Billion Investment in Anthropic

Amazon is significantly deepening its artificial intelligence strategy by announcing a new investment of $5 billion in AI firm Anthropic, with the potential to reach up to $25 billion based on performance milestones. This...