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FxWirePro: EUR/GBP iron butterfly keeps tight hedge as Greece referendum weighs on euro

Jul 03, 2015 12:30 pm UTC| Insights & Views

The Greek referendum scheduled forSundayleaves the near-term outlook for risky and EM assets uncertain.The developments in Greece have induced some volatility into EM assets over the past week, particularly in the CEE...

FxWIrePro: Don’t go by polls on Greek referendum to take trades

Jul 03, 2015 12:18 pm UTC| Insights & Views

It would be foolish to rely on any poll and take bets over such heading into crucial weekend. Greeks are going to vote on Sunday, whether or not to accept the proposal by lenders presented last week. Different polls are...

FxWirePro: GBP/USD trend-line breakout on downside; Hedge with 2:1 PBRS

Jul 03, 2015 10:57 am UTC| Insights & Views

Currency Derivatives Insights: (GBPUSD)Since a sharp sell call is traced out by slow stochastic (14,3,1) as %D line crossover exactly above 80 levels on weekly charts, this bearish view is also supported with 14 day...

FxWirePro: Bearish candles on GBP/USD; Buy GBP/USD binary puts for 15-20 pips

Jul 03, 2015 10:55 am UTC| Insights & Views

GBP/USD hit lows at 1.5603 during European morning trade, the pair subsequently managed to recover back at 1.5644 with insignificant volumes.Doji and spinning top pattern candles occurred at 1.5743 and 1.5606 levels...

Aussie on verge of a big break out

Jul 03, 2015 10:42 am UTC| Insights & Views

Aussie seems ready to join commodity currency rout, which has rattled its neighbor New Zealand Dollar this year already. Aussie is down more than 1.25% against dollar today so far and further drop seems likely over the...

Kiwi’s record weekly losing stretch makes RBNZ top forecaster

Jul 03, 2015 10:25 am UTC| Insights & Views

New Zealand Dollar, on its way to continue longest weekly decline on record, which now stretched for 11th straight week. This week it is down almost 2.5% against dollar. This has made Kiwi, the worst performing currency...

Dollar looks well bid against pound heading into weekend

Jul 03, 2015 09:45 am UTC| Insights & Views

Another better economic dockets from UK and another dull performance from pound, as dollar looks well bid against pound as crucial weekend approaches. UK services PMI came at 58.5 compared to 56.5 prior and 57.5...

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Economy

Tokyo's Core Inflation Hits BOJ's 2% Target, Boosting Rate Hike Expectations for 2024

Core inflation in Tokyo met the Bank of Japans 2% target for September, marking significant progress toward the central banks inflation goal. Analysts predict that the robust reading may lead to another interest rate hike...

Argentina’s Poverty Rate Surges Past 50% as Milei’s Austerity Measures Deepen Economic Struggles

Argentinas poverty rate has surged to 52.9%, its highest level since the 2001 crisis. President Javier Mileis austerity measures aimed at reducing inflation have severely impacted households, with inflation still near 237%...

Amazon Surpasses $1.8 Billion Ad Commitment Goal for 2024 Streaming Services

Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) has surpassed its target of securing $1.8 billion in ad-spending commitments for its video-streaming services for the upcoming year, according to a report from The Information, citing a source familiar...

Global Stocks Hit Record Highs as Oil Slips Amid Saudi Plans

Global stock markets surged to new highs on Thursday, propelled by chipmaker Micron Technologys upbeat forecast. The SP 500 and Europes STOXX 600 closed at all-time highs, while the MSCI global index set an intraday...

Fitch Warns Brazil's Economy Outpaces Fiscal Improvements

Despite Brazils strong economic performance, Fitch Ratings cautioned on Thursday that it has not translated into improved public finances. The agency anticipates challenges in 2025 and forecasts a steeper rise in the...

Politics

How Has Donald Trump Impacted the U.S. Judicial System?

Donald Trumps presidency left a profound and lasting impact on the U.S. judicial system. Over his four years in office, Trump appointed more than 200 federal judges and transformed the ideological makeup of the Supreme...

How Donald Trump's Policies on Trade, Immigration, and Taxes Differ from Previous Administrations?

Donald Trumps presidency introduced sweeping changes to U.S. policy in several critical areas, including trade, immigration, and taxes. His America First agenda set his administration apart from those of his predecessors,...

How Has Donald Trump Affected U.S. Foreign Policy?

During his tenure as the 45th president of the United States, Donald Trump drastically altered the countrys foreign policy approach, leaving a legacy defined by a focus on nationalism, bilateral agreements, and a departure...

What Are Donald Trump’s Key Achievements and Failures as President?

Donald Trumps presidency, from 2017 to 2021, was one of the most polarizing and controversial in modern American history. As the 45th president, Trumps time in office was marked by significant achievements in economic...

Eddie Griffin Invites Donald Trump on Show, Snubs Kamala Harris in Fiery Remarks

Hollywood comedian and actor Eddie Griffin has sparked controversy after extending an invitation to former President Donald Trump to appear on his show, while simultaneously dismissing any possibility of speaking with Vice...

Science

SpaceX Nears 4 Million Starlink Customers and Invests $3 Billion in Texas Starship Development

SpaceX is on the verge of hitting four million Starlink customers, according to President Gwynne Shotwell. The company has invested $3 billion into Starship facilities in Texas, emphasizing the significance of Starship for...

SpaceX Criticizes FAA Over Licensing Delays and 'Inaccurate' Testimony in Congressional Hearing

SpaceX has called out the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for making incorrect and concerning claims during a congressional hearing. The tension centers around SpaceXs licensing challenges for Starship missions and...

Hawaiian Airlines Rolls Out Free Starlink Internet on Airbus A330 and A321neo Fleet

Hawaiian Airlines has partnered with SpaceXs Starlink to provide free high-speed internet on its Airbus A330 and A321neo fleet. The airline plans to expand the service to its Boeing 787 aircraft, enhancing in-flight...

T-Mobile CEO Predicts Starlink Cellular Beta Launch by Late 2024 or Early 2025

T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert anticipates the Starlink Cellular beta, also known as Starlink Direct-to-Cell, could launch between late 2024 and early 2025. The initial beta will offer text services, with voice, data, and IoT...

SpaceX Recovers Super Heavy Booster, Prepares for Tower Catch in Upcoming Starship Flight 5

SpaceX has successfully recovered the Super Heavy booster from Starship Flight 4, marking the first retrieval of the rocket post-launch. The company is now preparing for Starship Flight 5, where it will attempt a milestone...

Technology

Intel and US to Finalize $8.5 Billion in Chip Funding by Year-End, Report Says

Intel and the U.S. government are nearing a deal to finalize $8.5 billion in funding to boost domestic semiconductor production. The Financial Times reported that the agreement, which includes grants and financing, is...

Super Micro Computer Under DOJ Investigation Following Hindenburg Allegations, Filing Delays Worry Investors

Super Micro Computer (SMCI) is reportedly under investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice following serious allegations from Hindenburg Research. The company, a major NVIDIA customer, delayed its annual report,...

Grayscale Spotlights 20 Cryptos Poised for Massive Gains—Is Your Portfolio Ready?

Grayscale Research has spotlighted 20 digital assets expected to outperform in the fourth quarter, emphasizing factors like probable catalysts and technological advancements that may drive their success. Grayscale...

US Hits Russia Crypto Exchanges, Revealing $720M in Ransomware Dirty Money

US authorities have sanctioned two Russian cryptocurrency exchanges, uncovering a staggering $720 million in laundered funds from ransomware operations. The crackdown shines a light on the role of Russia-based platforms in...

Can Coinbase’s Hamster Kombat Futures Listing Spark a Comeback After HMSTR’s 43% Price Crash?

Coinbase will introduce Hamster Kombat perpetual futures on September 26, raising speculation on whether this could spark a much-needed price recovery after a 43% plunge to $0.007094. Coinbase, a cryptocurrency...