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Another month of 2018 as USD/TRY bulls’ uproar continues – FxWirePro’s hedging vehicles functioned productively on imminent bullish risks

Aug 13, 2018 11:58 am UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views

The stunning news among EMFX about an exponential process is: what seemed dramatic on Friday (the 14% depreciation in USDTRY and 14.45% in EURTRY) seems harmless in retrospective. This morning USDTRY opened over 6.4118...

Indian tech tycoon TCS bets on blockchain synergy to drive revenue growth in FY 2018-19

Aug 13, 2018 09:50 am UTC| Research & Analysis Digital Currency Insights & Views Commentary

Indian IT giant TCS making abuzz in buzz world, relying on enhanced deployment of blockchain technology especially in the gamut of banking and financial operations. Well, TCS, has announced a robust earning prints in the...

Liquidity major concern for crypto-derivatives markets, BitMEX also lists other cryptos after bitcoin and ethereum offerings

Aug 13, 2018 08:14 am UTC| Digital Currency Research & Analysis Insights & Views Commentary

Bitcoin Mercantile Exchange has been the worlds most advanced derivatives platform for bitcoin. The company renders wide ranges of services such as, commercial hedgers, bitcoin miners, and professional investors and...

FxWirePro: EUR/JPY mounting bearish hedging sentiments, CFTC positions and hedging strategies on ECB’s continued dovish stance

Aug 13, 2018 07:11 am UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views

Funds and real money accounts sold EUR and GBP, while trimming their JPY shorts slightly. These moves should have extended post the cut-off date, on concerns over impact of Turkeys crisis on EU banks and talks of a no-deal...

FxWirePro: TRY calls and RUB puts – Snippets of driving forces and trade radar of CEEMEA FX

Aug 10, 2018 13:32 pm UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views

Emerging market currencies are set to remain challenged by the risk of an escalating trade war, lower commodity prices and a stronger USD near-term and rising US rates and tighter US liquidity over the medium term....

FxWirePro: Glimpse at vol calendar and deploy XAU/USD straddles in 100:50 vega notionals to keep gold prices delta-hedged

Aug 10, 2018 12:30 pm UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views

The dollar can happily ignore the US inflation data for July due for publication today, as it will not provide any significant news. The overall rate remains just below 3% due to energy prices and is likely to have peaked...

BitMEX in limelight to launch crypto-derivative products – Crypto Options and ETHUSD perpetual swap trades on board

Aug 10, 2018 11:31 am UTC| Research & Analysis Commentary Insights & Views Digital Currency

Despite the crypto market downturn which began after the news of the US Securities and Exchange Commissions (SEC) delayed decision on an ETF product approval, bitcoin has been seeing a lot of developmental activities also....

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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...