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AUD/USD moving higher as 20-day MA gives way

Feb 18, 2015 03:08 am UTC| Technicals

AUD/USD has moved above the 20-day MA for first time since Jan 21 AUD benefits from carry trade demand/upbeat risk appetite 0.7830 is the high so far - just above yesterdays 0.7829 high Minor resistance...

USD/INR may trade 61.10-30 range

Feb 18, 2015 02:36 am UTC| Technicals

USD/INR may trade 62.10-30 range ahead of FOMC minutes tonight Hawkish Fed expectations, constant BI intervention at lower levels strengthen Pair closed onshore at 62.16 on Monday, markets were closed for...

USD/IDR off highs on stocks, profit taking in NDFs

Feb 18, 2015 02:34 am UTC| Technicals

USD/IDR jumped higher in early dealings but stocks rally hold back gains Markets threatened by surprise BI rate cut and higher NDFs Rally in stocks and profit taking in NDFs capped IDR losses Pair last at...

EUR/JPY small bounce to & thru offers at 136.00 on Greek story

Feb 17, 2015 18:29 pm UTC| Technicals

Source: Thomson Reuters EUR/JPY small pop to thru offers at 136.00 on Greek story Source says Greece to ask for loan agreement extension Wed ECB to meet Wed ELA was reportedly to be extended: Bailout is...

USD/CAD back below 1.2400 as WTI ticks higher

Feb 17, 2015 18:15 pm UTC| Technicals

Oil driving Loonie, USD/CAD back below 1.2400 WTI ticks higher with stocks after Greece says will seek loan extension WTI up a buck and USD/CAD drops 50 pips, 1.2394 rebound low Markets volatile until something firm...

NZD/USD off daily highs after lower dairy auction volume

Feb 17, 2015 15:06 pm UTC| Technicals

Source: Thomson Reuters Fonterra dairy prices rise 10.1%, volumes lower (-18%) NZD/USD slips from daily highs, remains firm near Kijun Resistance at 0.7534 DM currencies firm as market expects Greek deal/extension...

EUR/GBP shorts squeezed en route to 0.74435

Feb 17, 2015 14:52 pm UTC| Technicals

EUR/GBP has scope to 0.75 if Greece blinks, EUR shorts could be squeezed more if Greece agrees deal EUR/GBP shorts squeezed en route to 0.74435, from 0.7375 0.7375 = Asia low after Greek debt talks broke down...

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Economy

U.S. Stock Futures Slip as Investors Await Key Jobs Data; Premarket Movers in Focus

U.S. stock futures edged lower on Thursday as investors remained cautious ahead of the release of crucial U.S. unemployment data. Market participants are closely watching the labor market figures for signals on the Federal...

Trump's Hammer on Russian Oil Buyers: 500% Tariffs Loom

President Donald Trump has declared his support for the bipartisan Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025, a bill that Senators Lindsey Graham (R, SC) and Richard Blumenthal (D, CT) have put forward. Secondary sanctions...

Japanese Chemical Stocks Slide as China Launches Anti-Dumping Probe into Chipmaking Material

Shares of major Japanese chemical manufacturers declined sharply on Thursday after China announced the launch of an anti-dumping investigation into imports of dichlorosilane, a critical material used in semiconductor and...

Trump Proposes $1.5 Trillion U.S. Military Budget for 2027, Fueling Defense Stock Rally and Fiscal Concerns

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he wants the 2027 U.S. military budget to reach $1.5 trillion, a dramatic increase from the $901 billion defense budget approved by Congress for 2026. The proposal immediately...

Asian Currencies Trade Mixed as Dollar Firms Ahead of Key U.S. Jobs Data

Asian currencies traded in a narrow, mostly weaker range on Thursday as the U.S. dollar found modest support ahead of a closely watched U.S. labor market report due later this week. Investors across the foreign exchange...

Politics

Senate Vote Looms on Blocking Trump’s Military Action in Venezuela

The U.S. Senate is preparing for a closely watched vote on a war powers resolution that would prevent President Donald Trump from taking further military action against Venezuela without explicit congressional...

Greenland Weighs Direct U.S. Talks as Trump Renews Push for Control

Greenlands political debate over independence and its relationship with the United States has intensified after a senior opposition leader called for direct talks with Washington, bypassing Denmark, amid renewed pressure...

Steny Hoyer Announces Retirement, Ending Historic Career in U.S. House

Democratic Congressman Steny Hoyer has announced that he will not seek reelection, bringing an end to a distinguished career in the U.S. House of Representatives that has spanned more than four decades. The Washington Post...

Trump to Attend World Economic Forum in Davos with Senior U.S. Officials

U.S. President Donald Trump is set to attend the 2026 World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, marking his first in-person appearance at the annual global gathering since returning to the White House for a second...

Chevron Seeks Expanded U.S. License to Boost Venezuelan Oil Exports Amid Sanctions Talks

U.S. oil major Chevron is reportedly in discussions with the U.S. government to expand a crucial license that would allow it to increase crude oil exports from Venezuela, according to sources close to the negotiations. The...

Science

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

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...

Technology

EU Orders Elon Musk’s X to Preserve Grok AI Data Amid Probe Into Illegal Content

The European Commission has ordered Elon Musks social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, to retain all internal documents and data related to its built-in artificial intelligence chatbot, Grok, until the end of...

SK Hynix Shares Hit Record High as AI Memory Demand Fuels Semiconductor Rally

Shares of South Korean memory chip giant SK Hynix surged to a fresh all-time high on Thursday, reflecting growing investor optimism around booming demand for artificial intelligence (AI) memory products and a strengthening...

OpenAI Sets $50 Billion Stock Grant Pool, Boosting Employee Equity and Valuation Outlook

OpenAI has reportedly established a massive $50 billion employee stock grant pool, a move that underscores the companys aggressive strategy to attract, retain, and reward top talent as it continues to scale its artificial...

Ford Targets Level 3 Autonomous Driving by 2028 with New EV Platform and AI Innovations

Ford Motor Company has announced plans to bring Level 3 driver-assistance technology to market by 2028, marking a significant step toward hands-free and eyes-off driving on select highways. The advanced system will allow...

Samsung Forecasts Strong Q4 Profit on AI-Driven Memory Chip Boom

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (KS:005930) surprised markets by forecasting a stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter operating profit, driven by surging global demand for memory chips fueled by artificial intelligence. The...