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FxWirePro: EUR/AUD bulls prepare to target key fibonacci resistance

Oct 23, 2024 23:38 pm UTC| Technicals

EUR/AUD advanced above 1.6250 level as risk aversion and falling commodity prices pressured Australian dollar. Oil prices fell after data showed U.S. crude inventories rose by more than expected even as refining...

FxWirePro:GBP/NZD runs out of steam but maintains bullish outlook

Oct 23, 2024 23:22 pm UTC| Technicals

GBP/ NZD initially gained on Wednesday but gave up some ground as upcoming UK budget and the U.S. presidential election prompted investors to stau away from risky assets. The Bank of England meets in two weeks to take...

FxWirePro: USD/CAD bulls undeterred after BoC rate decision, eyes 23.6%fib resistance

Oct 23, 2024 16:03 pm UTC| Technicals

USD/CAD rose on Wednesday after the Bank of Canada cut its key policy rate by a large 50 basis points to 3.75% The currencys reaction was limited as the decision was widely expected. At GMT 15:58 US dollar was up 0.19%...

FxWirePro: USD/ZAR gaining momentum for a move towards 18.000 level

Oct 23, 2024 15:49 pm UTC| Technicals

The USD/ZAR rose to one month high on Wednesday after data showed headline consumer inflation fell slightly more than expected in September. South Africas inflation fell significantly in September, reaching its lowest...

FxWirePro: AUD/USD set for a slump, shorts hold the advantage

Oct 23, 2024 05:46 am UTC| Technicals

AUD/USD eased on Wednesday as the greenback continued to strengthen robust economic data and on bets Donald Trump would win the U.S. presidential election. Growing expectations for Trumps victory in the November 5...

FxWirePro: NZD/ USD drifts lower as greenback finds broad support

Oct 23, 2024 05:09 am UTC| Technicals

NZD/ USD eased on Wednesday as dollar held firm as shifting expectations of the Federal Reserve being less aggressive in its easing. A series of strong economic reports from the U.S. has diminished expectations for...

FxWirePro: USD/JPY hits three-month high, good to buy on dips

Oct 23, 2024 01:58 am UTC| Technicals

USD/JPY hit three-month high on Wednesday as yen remained under pressure as the dollar and U.S. Treasury yields marched higher, pushing the pair to three-month high. Greenback has climbed for three weeks as expectation...

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Economy

Gold Price Surges Above $4,100 as Middle East Tensions Boost Safe-Haven Demand

Gold prices extended their rally on Wednesday, climbing above the key $4,100-an-ounce level as investors sought safe-haven assets amid escalating Middle East tensions and growing concerns over global energy supplies....

US Stock Exchanges Face Earnings Test as Trading Boom Meets Crypto Competition

U.S. exchange operators are set to begin reporting quarterly earnings this week, with investors expected to focus on whether strong trading activity can offset mounting concerns over regulatory changes and rising...

India FMCG Q1 Earnings Preview: Higher Input Costs Likely to Weigh on Profit Margins

Indias leading fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies are expected to report weaker first-quarter profit margins as rising raw material costs, driven by the Iran conflict and higher crude oil prices, offset the...

Saudi Oil Tankers Reverse Course as Houthi Threats Disrupt Red Sea Shipping

Two oil tankers carrying Saudi crude to Asia reversed course in the Red Sea after Yemens Iran-backed Houthi movement threatened to target vessels transporting Saudi oil, raising fresh concerns over global energy supplies...

Pakistan Seeks $10 Billion U.S. Exchange Stabilization Fund to Boost Forex Reserves

Pakistan has asked the United States for a $10 billion exchange stabilization facility to strengthen its foreign exchange reserves and reduce pressure on the Pakistani rupee, according to a Reuters report citing a source...

Politics

Rubio Urges Global Isolation of Nicaragua After Ortega Vows to End Elections

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has urged the international community to increase pressure on Nicaragua after President Daniel Ortega announced that the country would no longer hold elections, a move that has drawn...

US-Backed Pediatric HIV Treatment Drops After Foreign Aid Changes, Study Finds

Around 77,000 fewer children worldwide received HIV treatment supported by the United States in the fiscal year ending October 2025 compared with the previous year, according to research presented at the AIDS 2026...

US, Solomon Islands Deepen Ties as Peace Corps Set to Return After 25 Years

The United States is strengthening its relationship with the Solomon Islands by reviving the Peace Corps program and expanding development assistance, signaling Washingtons continued focus on the strategically important...

US Sends First Humanitarian Aid Flight to Cuba Under $100M Assistance Plan

The United States has launched the first humanitarian aid flight to Cuba under a newly announced $100 million assistance initiative, marking a significant step in Washingtons effort to provide direct relief to the Cuban...

Rubio to Meet Wang Yi as Trump-Xi Summit Plans Advance Amid Election Meddling Dispute

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to meet Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Manila this week, a key diplomatic engagement that could pave the way for a highly anticipated summit between U.S. President Donald...

Science

Blue Origin New Glenn Explosion Could Delay Launch Operations Until 2028

Blue Origin is facing a significant setback after a dramatic explosion involving its New Glenn rocket severely damaged a launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida. According to NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, repairs to the...

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...

SpaceX Delays Starship V3 Launch Ahead of Potential Record IPO

SpaceX on Thursday postponed the highly anticipated launch of its 12th Starship rocket test from Texas after technical issues interrupted the final countdown. The company now plans to attempt the Starship V3 launch again...

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...

Technology

Wistron Opens $700M Texas AI Factory to Build Nvidia Superchips in U.S.

Taiwan-based Wistron Corp. (TW:3231), one of Nvidias leading manufacturing partners, has officially opened its first U.S. production facility in Fort Worth, Texas, marking a significant milestone in the expansion of...

Wistron Opens $700M Texas AI Factory to Build Nvidia GB300 Superchips

Taiwan-based Wistron Corp., a major Nvidia supplier, has opened its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Fort Worth, Texas, investing $700 million to expand artificial intelligence infrastructure production as global...

Super Micro Computer Stock Jumps 20% After Record AI Orders and Margin Surge

Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI) stock soared about 20% in after-hours trading on Tuesday after the AI server maker released a stronger-than-expected preliminary update for its fiscal fourth quarter, highlighting a...

US, China to Hold AI Talks Ahead of Xi’s September Visit

The United States and China are preparing to hold high-level artificial intelligence (AI) talks in September, marking the first official AI dialogue between the two countries under President Donald Trumps administration....

Morgan Stanley Downgrades Adobe, Workday as AI Transition Raises Growth Concerns

Morgan Stanley adopted a mixed outlook on the software sector on Tuesday, turning bearish on Adobe (NASDAQ: ADBE) and Workday (NASDAQ: WDAY) while maintaining an overall positive view of the industry. The investment bank...