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FxWirePro: The Day Ahead- 10th January 2018

Jan 10, 2018 04:44 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks

Not many economic data and events scheduled for today, and all with low to medium volatility risks associated. Data released so far: China: December producer price inflation came at 4.9 percent y/y. Consumer price...

Worrisome Signs Series: Three more rate hikes from Fed could invert the yield curve

Jan 09, 2018 12:33 pm UTC| Commentary Central Banks

Since December 2015, the U.S. Federal Reserve has hiked interest rates five times; three times in 2017 alone, which has pushed the short-term interest rates higher. However, the increase of the U.S. Federal funds rate as...

FxWirePro: Unwind and stay long in Scandis on central bank policies

Jan 09, 2018 10:41 am UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views Central Banks

Long BRLNOK trades have to be unwound, this LatAm/Scandi trade was opened to fetch carry in a lower beta approach. This theme still looks to be attractive, trade particularly now seems vulnerable to rising oil prices as...

FxWirePro: The Day Ahead- 9th January 2018

Jan 09, 2018 04:34 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks

Lots of economic data and events scheduled for today, and all with low to medium volatility risks associated. Data released so far: Japan: Labor cash earnings up 0.9 percent y/y in November. United Kingdom:...

Fundamentals to watch out for this week

Jan 08, 2018 13:11 pm UTC| Commentary Central Banks

In terms of volatility risks, this week is relatively quiet. However, there are some key events and data that you need to keep a tab on. What to watch for over the coming days: Central Banks: Several Federal...

FxWirePro: 2017 a year of Brexit speculations, NAFTA in 2018 to offer carry-relative value structures

Jan 08, 2018 09:49 am UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views Central Banks

As we have done with the Brexit-driven long GBP vol theme the last year, NAFTA or BoC-related CAD-volatility seems to be the best isolated via easy-to-carry relative value structures in 2018. CAD-denominated...

Fed Hike aftermath Series: Hike probabilities over next 12 months

Jan 08, 2018 05:04 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks

FOMC increased interest rates again in December for the third and projected three more hikes in 2018. However, debates among policymakers are growing over hikes as inflation remains low. Charles Evans joined Neel Kashkari...

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Economy

Wall Street Ends Mixed as Alphabet Slumps, Middle East Developments and Fed Outlook Weigh on Markets

U.S. stocks closed mixed on Monday as a sharp decline in Alphabet shares pressured the communication services sector, while investors closely monitored evolving developments in the Middle East and assessed the Federal...

Oil Prices Fall as Iran Peace Talks Progress, Hormuz Reopens, and U.S. SPR Hits 1983 Low

Global oil prices extended their recent decline on Monday as optimism grew over ongoing U.S.-Iran peace negotiations and the reopening of the vital Strait of Hormuz. The easing of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East...

Japan Keeps Markets Guessing as Yen Nears 40-Year Low, Raising Intervention Risks

Japans financial authorities are maintaining uncertainty over potential currency intervention as the Japanese yen hovers near its weakest level in nearly four decades. Market participants are closely watching government...

Gold Prices Mixed as Stronger Dollar Offsets Safe-Haven Demand Amid U.S.-Iran Peace Talks

Gold prices delivered a mixed performance on Monday as a stronger U.S. dollar and shifting expectations for Federal Reserve policy counterbalanced support from geopolitical developments and ongoing market uncertainty. Spot...

US Dollar Hits One-Year High as Hawkish Fed Outlook Overshadows Middle East Developments

The U.S. dollar climbed to its strongest level in more than a year on Monday as investors increased bets on tighter Federal Reserve policy, outweighing the impact of easing oil prices and diplomatic developments in the...

Politics

Alan Greenspan: 7 Fascinating Facts About the Former Fed Chairman

Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan, who died Monday at the age of 100, left behind a remarkable legacy that extended far beyond economics and monetary policy. Known as one of the most influential figures in...

UNAIDS Urges U.S. to Reconsider South Africa HIV Funding Withdrawal

The head of UNAIDS, Winnie Byanyima, has urged the United States to reconsider its decision to withdraw HIV/AIDS funding for South Africa, warning that the move could put millions of vulnerable people at risk and...

US Waives Iran Sanctions for 60 Days as Peace Talks Advance and Lebanon Sees Calm

The United States has granted Iran a 60-day sanctions waiver following the first round of negotiations under a newly established peace agreement, signaling a potential breakthrough in efforts to ease tensions across the...

Rubio Gulf Tour Aims to Reassure Allies on Trump’s Iran Deal

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Bahrain from Tuesday through Thursday as the Trump administration seeks to strengthen support for its preliminary agreement with Iran...

Trump’s Quantum Push Lifts IBM Stock as CEO Arvind Krishna Receives White House Praise

IBM shares surged in after-hours trading Monday after President Donald Trump publicly praised IBM CEO Arvind Krishna during a White House event focused on advancing U.S. quantum technology leadership. The endorsement...

Science

Blue Origin New Glenn Explosion Could Delay Launch Operations Until 2028

Blue Origin is facing a significant setback after a dramatic explosion involving its New Glenn rocket severely damaged a launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida. According to NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, repairs to the...

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

Blue Origin suffered a major setback after its uncrewed New Glenn rocket exploded during a launch pad test in Florida on Thursday, raising new challenges for Jeff Bezos space company as it competes with Elon Musks SpaceX...

SpaceX Delays Starship V3 Launch Ahead of Potential Record IPO

SpaceX on Thursday postponed the highly anticipated launch of its 12th Starship rocket test from Texas after technical issues interrupted the final countdown. The company now plans to attempt the Starship V3 launch again...

Trump Administration Releases New UFO Files and Apollo Mission Records

The U.S. Defense Department has released dozens of previously classified UFO-related files following an order from President Donald Trump, sparking renewed debate over unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and government...

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...

Technology

Alphabet Stock Slides as AI Talent Exodus and SpaceX Losses Shake Investor Confidence

Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) shares plunged nearly 7% on Monday, marking one of the companys sharpest single-day declines in recent years as investors reacted to a combination of high-profile AI talent departures and weakness...

SpaceX Stock Plunges 16% as KeyBanc Warns Valuation May Be Overstretched

SpaceX shares tumbled more than 16% on Monday after investment firm KeyBanc initiated coverage with a cautious outlook, suggesting the aerospace giants valuation has become stretched following its strong post-IPO rally....

Qualcomm Nears $4 Billion Acquisition of AI Chip Startup Modular

Qualcomm is reportedly in advanced negotiations to acquire AI chip startup Modular Inc. in a deal valued at approximately $4 billion, according to a Bloomberg News report citing sources familiar with the matter. If...

US-Iran De-Escalation Shifts Washington’s Focus to AI Regulation and Crypto Legislation

A potential easing of tensions between the United States and Iran is redirecting Washingtons attention toward major technology policy initiatives and executive actions, according to a new report from Wolfe Research. The...

Google’s Open-Source AI Data Center Cooling Design Raises Commoditization Concerns

Googles newly introduced open-source liquid-cooling design for AI data centers is drawing attention across the data center infrastructure industry, with analysts suggesting it could accelerate the commoditization of...