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FxWirePro: Spotlight on Euro amid geopolitical and global economic factors – EUR/USD OTC bids signal both bearish and bullish risks

Aug 13, 2019 11:05 am UTC| Research & Analysis

It is likely to surprise many that the euro has not come under more pressure as a result of the renewed government crisis in Italy. The two factors are playing a key role here: Firstly, the market is likely to have got...

Regulatory Series on Cryptocurrencies: Kiwis Love For Bitcoin and Tax Regime

Aug 13, 2019 10:48 am UTC| Research & Analysis Digital Currency Insights & Views

We know that the US tax authorities, Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have been striving with all ways they can with an intention of simplifying the process of filing tax returns. Tax liability is an obligation and mandatory...

Cryptocurrency Derivatives Series: Blade Raises Funds From Coinbase and SV Angel To Launch Cryptocurrency-Derivatives Exchange

Aug 13, 2019 06:18 am UTC| Research & Analysis Digital Currency Insights & Views

Bakkts collaboration with the ICEs leading futures exchange and clearing infrastructure most likely to bring physical delivery futures contracts to market participants in 30 countries, which has been the talk of the...

FxWirePro: Post-FOMC and Trade-Tensions’ Effects on FX Vols

Aug 09, 2019 12:41 pm UTC| Research & Analysis Central Banks

The latest tariff threat from Trump emphatically reinforces the perspective of dollars bullishness; the crucial difference for FX volatility is the potential for greater velocity and urgency to dollar rallies than might...

FxWirePro: Shift in Bullish Vols Among Asian and High-Beta EMFX-Bloc

Aug 09, 2019 12:01 pm UTC| Research & Analysis

The brutal late-summer bullish seasonality of FX vol (refer 1stchart) has re-asserted itself following an eventful FOMC meeting and a rather more dramatic turn of events on US/China trade towards the fag end of the week....

FxWirePro: Dip in UK GDP stimulates bearish pressures in Sterling and IVs – GBP/JPY OTC outlook and options strategy

Aug 09, 2019 11:00 am UTC| Research & Analysis

UK Q2 GDP growth having been side-lined for a few days, some intra-day volatility was injected back into GBP after an FT report suggested that PM Johnson is likely to hold a general election in the days after Brexit...

FxWirePro: GBP Shorts Trades on Geopolitics

Aug 09, 2019 07:41 am UTC| Research & Analysis

Sterling slides as fears grow of a no-deal Brexit, the September-October period will see the focus on Brexit ramped up, as we approach the latest cliff-edge date of October 31stfor the UKs departure from the EU. With no...

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Economy

New World Screwworm Found Near U.S. Border Raises Threat to Cattle Industry and Beef Prices

A dangerous outbreak of the New World Screwworm has moved closer to the United States, raising serious concerns for the livestock industry and agricultural economy. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA),...

Iran-U.S. Nuclear Talks Remain Unresolved as Strait of Hormuz Risks Keep Markets on Edge

Iran has rejected suggestions that a final agreement has been reached with the United States, emphasizing that negotiations surrounding its nuclear program remain ongoing. The statement came after comments from U.S....

US Launches New Trade Investigation Into Vietnam Over Intellectual Property Concerns

The United States has initiated a new trade investigation into Vietnams handling of intellectual property (IP) rights, a move that could eventually lead to additional tariffs on Vietnamese imports. The investigation,...

US Dollar Slips as Markets Weigh Potential US-Iran Peace Deal and Oil Price Outlook

The U.S. dollar weakened slightly on Friday as investor confidence improved following comments from President Donald Trump regarding a possible peace agreement between the United States and Iran. The prospect of easing...

Oil Prices Fall as Markets Await U.S.-Iran Peace Deal Decision

Oil prices moved lower on Friday as investors closely monitored developments surrounding a potential U.S.-Iran peace agreement. Market sentiment weakened after U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he would meet with...

Politics

US Southern Command Chief Holds Rare Military Meeting With Cuban Officials at Guantanamo Bay

A rare high-level military meeting between the United States and Cuba took place at the perimeter of the U.S. Naval Station at Guantanamo Bay, marking a significant development in U.S.-Cuba relations amid growing...

Trump Nears Decision on Iran Ceasefire Extension as Key Disputes Remain

U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that he is close to making a final decision on a proposed agreement to extend the current ceasefire with Iran, although major disagreements between Washington and Tehran continue to...

Poland Considers Revoking Zelensky’s Top Honor Over Controversial UPA Army Unit Recognition

Poland is considering revoking one of its highest state honors awarded to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky after a controversial decision by Ukraine to rename a military unit after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA),...

Trump Signs Executive Order to Expand Access to Federal Lands in the U.S.

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday aimed at removing restrictions that limit access to federal lands across the United States, according to a statement from the White House. The move is part of...

UN Blacklists Israel and Russia Over Conflict-Related Sexual Violence Claims

The United Nations has added Israel and Russia to its official blacklist of parties suspected of committing conflict-related sexual violence, a decision that has sparked strong international reactions and intensified...

Science

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...

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...

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

Technology

Kentucky School District Secures $27 Million in Social Media Addiction Lawsuit Settlements

A Kentucky school district has secured nearly $27 million in settlements from major social media companies over allegations that their platforms contributed to a growing student mental health crisis. The financial details,...

MongoDB Q1 FY2027 Earnings Beat Expectations, Raises Full-Year Outlook

MongoDB (NASDAQ: MDB) delivered stronger-than-expected first-quarter fiscal 2027 results, fueled by growing demand for its database platform among enterprises and organizations developing artificial intelligence...

SpaceX IPO Could Become Largest in History with $1.8 Trillion Valuation Target

Elon Musks SpaceX is reportedly moving forward with plans for a historic initial public offering (IPO), targeting a valuation of at least $1.8 trillion. According to a Bloomberg News report citing sources familiar with the...

Autodesk Beats Q1 Estimates, Acquires MaintainX for $3.6 Billion

Autodesk (NASDAQ: ADSK) reported stronger-than-expected financial results for its fiscal first quarter and announced a major $3.6 billion acquisition of MaintainX, a move that strengthens its position in AI-powered...

US Quantum Stocks Surge After $2 Billion Government Investment

The U.S. Department of Commerce has sparked major excitement across the technology and financial sectors after announcing plans to invest $2 billion into quantum computing and advanced hardware companies through the CHIPS...