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FxWirePro: EUR/NZD bullish/bearish scenarios and knock out spreads to optimize hedging

Mar 05, 2018 07:48 am UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views

Bullish EURNZD scenarios: 1) The ECB changes guidance in March, heralding an end to QE in Sept and hikes by 1Q19. 2) Euro growth sustains above 3% into 2H18. 3) Concerns about the US twin-deficit intensify. 4)...

FxWirePro: Never trade wind against the tide, EUR/NZD 1Y skews indicates bullish sentiments - Stay long via AED call

Mar 02, 2018 11:02 am UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views

When the tide and wind are moving in opposite directions, the sea is rough and sailing is hard work. The wind is in the euros sails, pushing it higher as the economy grows, the ECB edges away from post-GFC policies and the...

FxWirePro: Bitcoin bull (Bill Miller) defies price crash for extensive bull journey

Mar 02, 2018 10:31 am UTC| Digital Currency Research & Analysis Insights & Views

BTCUSD has been trading in sideways today at around $10,915 levels at 10:22 GMT, while Bill Miller multi-millionaire investor, reputedly known to be bull in bitcoin and founder of hedge fund Miller Value Partners, revealed...

FxWirePro: Aussie seems vulnerable as RBA welcomes currency depreciation to target inflation - Uphold AUDJPY covered put for hedging

Mar 02, 2018 08:50 am UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views

AUD is suffering as a result of disappointing capex data and falling commodity prices early today. Since early February the Australian currency has been amongst the big losers within the G10 universe anyway, as it is...

Fitch: Proposed US Tariffs to Have Limited Impact on China Metals Producers

Mar 02, 2018 08:17 am UTC| Research & Analysis Economy

Fitch Ratings-Hong Kong/Shanghai-March 02: Plans by the US to impose import tariffs of 25% on steel and 10% on aluminium will have limited impact on the Chinese producers of these metals as the US is not a significant...

FxWirePro: Hawkish BoC unlikely to hike this season on Canadian GDP but constructive through 2018 - CAD/JPY options strips on its well functionality

Mar 02, 2018 07:33 am UTC| Research & Analysis Central Banks

Canadian GDP data is scheduled to be announced today, these prints on MoM basis likely to shrink a bit from previous 0.4% to 0.1% as per the consensus. While QoQ basis likely to post 2% which is well in line with the...

Can it be a revival for South Africa after brand new cabinet or political risk premium still lingers around ZAR?

Mar 01, 2018 12:44 pm UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views

The South African budget data for January that was published yesterday once again confirmed the urgent need to consolidate public finances. The seasonally adjusted data illustrated a budget gap of approx. ZAR 41bn., thus...

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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...