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NZD/USD off daily highs after lower dairy auction volume

Feb 17, 2015 15:06 pm UTC| Technicals

Source: Thomson Reuters Fonterra dairy prices rise 10.1%, volumes lower (-18%) NZD/USD slips from daily highs, remains firm near Kijun Resistance at 0.7534 DM currencies firm as market expects Greek deal/extension...

EUR/GBP shorts squeezed en route to 0.74435

Feb 17, 2015 14:52 pm UTC| Technicals

EUR/GBP has scope to 0.75 if Greece blinks, EUR shorts could be squeezed more if Greece agrees deal EUR/GBP shorts squeezed en route to 0.74435, from 0.7375 0.7375 = Asia low after Greek debt talks broke down...

AUD/JPY higher helped by M&A, upside limited

Feb 17, 2015 14:15 pm UTC| Technicals

Source: Thomson Reuters Lead yen pairs higher helped by MA, Yen havens softer today despite Greek stalemate Repeated Feb highs just above 0.9300 nearby, Kijun 50% Fib key at 0.9335 AUD/USD above 0.7795 daily pivot...

GBP/USD eyes 200 HMA again on pullback

Feb 17, 2015 13:44 pm UTC| Technicals

Source: Thomson Reuters False break of 76.4% of Jan 1.5588/1.4952 decline at 1.5438 Mon weighs GBP/USD eyes 200 HMA again after pullback to 1.5352 Slow stochs peak in overbought territory, negative cross generates...

USD/MXN eyes Fib support at 14.7953, oil providing lift for MXN

Feb 17, 2015 13:11 pm UTC| Technicals

Source: Thomson Reuters USD/MXN trades -0.6% lower in early NY trade, oil up slightly providing lift for MXN Intra-LatAm flows light for Carneval, no local Mex data today USD/MXN support by 14.80 50% Fib/21-DMA...

USD/CHF bids filled by the 200 DMA

Feb 17, 2015 11:15 am UTC| Technicals

Pair corrects earlier gains to 0.9367 and the bid has been filled at 0.9315 Target 0.9550, by 76.4% of 1.0212/0.7360 post floor removal slide at 0.9539 By monthly lows from Dec 2014 at 0.9554 Stops are at...

USD/CAD falls below 1.24 on strong oil, WTI at 53.20

Feb 17, 2015 10:42 am UTC| Technicals

1.2382 = 11-day low for USD/CAD as CAD regains from rising oil prices WTIat USD 53.20/barrel, 40 cents higher thanMonday USD/CAD support levels are 1.2375 (Feb 6 low) 1.2353 (Feb 3 low) Break below...

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Economy

For the next prime minister to solve the UK’s productivity problem, they must attract more foreign investment – here’s how

The British economy has a serious productivity problem that will have to be addressed by the next government. According to data from the OECD (the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development), productivity...

Brexit boredom is one thing – but there’s a real problem when Britain’s leaders won’t even talk about Europe anymore

British politics has, in recent years, been plagued by two competing forces when it comes to Europe. On one side, there is an understanding that the UK and the EU need to rub along, because of their proximity and...

Space arms race may be underway

As conflict rages on Earth, an arms race may be underway in outer space. On May 30, a US diplomat warned that Russia had launched a weapon into orbit, something Russias deputy foreign minister, Sergey Ryabkov, branded as...

Mauritius’ next growth phase: a new plan is needed as the tax haven era fades

Mauritians will head to the polls by November 2024 and politicians are considering the economic direction of the island country. For the last two decades, the countrys economic growth has depended heavily on its...

Canadians are feeling increasingly powerless amid economic struggles and rising inequality

If you feel like youre being pushed around in life, youre not alone. Our recent research has found that Canadians are increasingly feeling a sense of powerlessness in their lives. This sentiment has been steadily...

Politics

Microsoft-G42 Deal Forces Huawei Exit, White House Hails Move

The White House praised Microsofts $1.5 billion investment in G42, emphasizing the positive impact of ending relations with Huawei on AI security. White House Sees Positive Shift in UAE Tech Alliances According to...

South Africa’s unity government: 4 crucial factors for it to work

Governments of national unity built on power-sharing arrangements are common in Africa and elsewhere in the world. Now South Africa also has a unity government, following the 2024 general election in which no party won a...

Three ways politicians always promise to raise money without increasing taxes – and why they rarely deliver

After weeks of controversy over Labour and Conservative costings in which each side accused the other of dishonesty the manifestos show that both parties had wildly exaggerated their rivals plans. But there has been...

Election 2024: migrants aren’t to blame for Britain’s housing crisis

Migration has become the most toxic issue in British politics, driving intensely emotional debates that are often based on prejudice and misunderstanding. Similarly emotional is housing a finite resource in high demand at...

How Vladimir Putin projects his image as a modern-day Peter the Great

Russian energy giant Gazprom is reported to have been hit particularly hard by sanctions imposed as a result of the war with Ukraine. An internal report obtained and published by the Financial Times has forecast that the...

Science

SpaceX to Help NASA Deorbit ISS; Starlink Lands Major Comcast Business Partnership

SpaceX will develop the U.S. Deorbit Vehicle so that NASA can safely deorbit the ISS by 2030. Meanwhile, SpaceX Starlink secures a significant partnership with Comcast Business to enhance rural connectivity. NASA Taps...

Japan Discovers 230 Million Ton Manganese Deposits, Boosting EV Battery Industry

Japan has discovered 230 million tonnes of manganese deposits near Minami-Torishima Island, potentially transforming its EV battery industry by significantly reducing reliance on imports and providing enough cobalt and...

Keeping astronauts healthy in space isn’t easy − new training programs will prepare students to perform medicine while thousands of miles away from Earth

In the coming decade, more people will go to space than ever before as human spaceflight enters a new era. NASA, the European Space Agency and other governmental agencies are partnering to develop crewed missions beyond...

Nations realise they need to take risks or lose the race to the Moon

The Nasa-led Artemis-3 mission will place the first human boots on the surface of the Moon since Apollo 17s Gene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt left the lunar surface in December 1972. The goal of the Artemis programme is...

Some of Earth’s most ancient lifeforms can live on hydrogen – and we can learn from their chemical powers

Three-quarters of all matter in the universe is made up of hydrogen. The young Earth was also rich in hydrogen, thanks to fierce geological and volcanic activity. Just as stars burn hydrogen to produce heat and light...

Technology

Hamster Kombat Unveils Major July Updates: Token Airdrop and New Features

Hamster Kombat, a trending tap-to-earn game on Telegram, has revealed its July updates, including a token airdrop on the TON blockchain and new in-game features. Hamster Kombat Announces July Token Airdrop, In-Game...

Solana Surges 3.78%, Joins Top 10 Cryptos with Market Cap Above $68 Billion

Even though cryptocurrency assets begin the week with minor gains, Solana (SOL) has gained traction. One can see cryptocurrency values attempting to break out of their prior losses by examining the market. A growth of...

China’s SpaceX Falcon 9 Inspired Tianlong-3 Rocket Escapes Test Pad, Crashes

During a static fire test, Chinas Tianlong-3 rocket, developed by Space Pioneer, unexpectedly escaped its test stand and crashed 1.5 kilometers away. The incident, which was captured on social media, occurred in the final...

Carnival CEO Praises Starlink as a 'Game-Changer' for Cruise Connectivity

During the second-quarter earnings call, Carnival Corporation CEO Josh Weinstein recently lauded Starlinks high-speed internet connectivity. He emphasized that Starlink has significantly enhanced operational systems and...

Bitcoin Set for Strong July Recovery Despite Mt. Gox Repayment Concerns

Bitcoin is anticipated to exhibit strong performance in July following a nearly 7% decline in June. Despite concerns over Mt. Gox repayments, historical data shows an average 7.42% gain in July, hinting at a potential...