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FxWirePro: Decisive hedge against inflation risk in 2018

Jan 04, 2018 12:35 pm UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views

USD strength through 1Q seems to be faded as the greenback has been unsuccessful to respond to the tax reforms, disinflation uncertainty is weighing once more, and the Fed is not indicating the pace of hikes for 2018...

FxWirePro: Capital flows to intensify Brazilian currency but politics and fiscal deficit still a taboo - USDBRL topside seagull to solve the riddle

Jan 04, 2018 10:10 am UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views Central Banks

Even though the high-yielding currencies have become consensus trades for 2018, we maintain a more bullish stance than consensus on BRL short term. The significant improvement in capital flows linked to the growth boost we...

FxWirePro: Bitcoin stuck in range but lures with volatility – Keep turbulence on check via straddles on hedging grounds and strangle writing for trading

Jan 04, 2018 09:05 am UTC| Digital Currency Research & Analysis Technicals

The journey from $751.34 to a whopping $17,270 (at BITSTAMP exchange), or 2,199% in this year so far with a fortnight trading spare: Bitcoin has held steady for the last couple of trading sessions, it is stuck in the...

FxWirePro: Spot out underperformances in US sell-offs - Risk-off hedging for TWSE and TWD

Jan 04, 2018 08:17 am UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views

Asian equity strategists seem to be quite constructive on equities and reckon that the fundamental risks have diminished post the political events this quarter (Chinese National Congress, Japanese elections...

FxWirePro: “Euro strength or perhaps dollar weakness?” Bid EUR/USD and 10y USD ATMS dual digitals as Euro’s next phase of recovery looming

Jan 04, 2018 07:08 am UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views Central Banks

Are you puzzled by Euro strength or perhaps dollar weakness instead? Was the latest FX move due to Sterling? The fair elucidation of the exchange rates would always be challenging. Despite robust growth, the ECB would...

FxWirePro: Banxico and NAFTA keeps Mexican peso stormy - Hedge USD/MXN using digital puts

Jan 03, 2018 14:04 pm UTC| Research & Analysis Central Banks

The peso has eased further against the dollar since the last central bank meeting on 14th December. This is likely to fuel concerns on the part of the Mexican central bank (Banxico) regarding future inflation...

FxWirePro: Does OPEC-NONOPEC effort go into a vein? WTI takes off 2018 with bumpy ride – A glance through demand disruption and supply glut

Jan 03, 2018 11:41 am UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views

The pooled Brent and WTI futures and options contracts together remain very high at 926k lots, just slightly below the record high noted in the week before at 934k lots. There was, however, a minor deterioration in the net...

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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...