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US Dollar Index breaks major resistance at 95.20, jump till 96.40 is possible

May 19, 2016 06:52 am UTC| Technicals

Major resistance- 95.20 (Apr 14th 2016) Major support 94.10 (21 day MA) US Dollar index has surged overnight on the modestly hawkish FOMC minutes increased hopes of rate hike in June. Fed fund futures shows...

FxWirePro: NZD/JPY rejected at stiff resistance (74.50), breaks above could see further upside

May 19, 2016 06:39 am UTC| Technicals

NZD/JPY was rejected at stiff resistance at 74.50, further gains only on break above. RBNZ Q2 2-year inflation expectations gauge weighed negatively on the sentiment around the NZD. Momentum studies are neutral,...

FxWirePro: Don't get bear trapped in USD/JPY, upswing bounces above DMAs, likely to extend upto resistance at 111.063

May 19, 2016 06:15 am UTC| Technicals

After long whipsaws on DMA curves, the bulls have managed to bounce above DMAs. The current upswings are most likely to drag upto the next resistance levels. The next major resistance is at 111.063 the extension of...

FxWirePro: Chinese Yuan hits fresh monthly low against US dollar, good to buy on dips

May 19, 2016 06:09 am UTC| Technicals

USD/CNY is currently trading around 6.5420 marks. It made intraday high at 6.5463 and low at 6.5369 levels. Intraday bias remains bullish till the time pair holds key support at 6.5170 levels. A sustained...

FxWirePro: USD/INR hits fresh 1 –month high at 67.26, intraday bias remains bullish

May 19, 2016 05:44 am UTC| Technicals

USD/INR is currently trading around 67.22. It made intraday high at 67.26 and low at 67.12 marks. Intraday bias remains bullish till the time pair holds key support at 66.82 marks. A daily close above 67.26...

FxWirePro: EUR/GBP downside stalls at 38.2% Fib, break below needed for further downside

May 19, 2016 05:42 am UTC| Technicals

British currency outperformed its major rivals, boosted by Brexit polls results that showed an increase in favor of the stay position. EUR/GBP saw huge slump in Wednesdays trade. The pair broke major support at...

Gold breaks major support $1256, decline till $1230 is possible

May 19, 2016 05:40 am UTC| Technicals

Major support - $1256 (200 day 4H MA) Major intraday resistance - $1265 The yellow metal has declined drastically on stronger dollar and declined 1.5% yesterday. Gold has broken major support $1256 and...

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Economy

China Extends Gold Buying Streak as Reserves Surge Despite Volatile Prices

Chinas central bank has continued to strengthen its gold reserves, extending its buying streak to a 15th consecutive month in January, according to the latest data released by the Peoples Bank of China (PBOC). The move...

Trump Lifts 25% Tariff on Indian Goods in Strategic U.S.–India Trade and Energy Deal

President Donald Trump has signed a landmark executive order removing the 25% penalty tariff on Indian goods, signaling a major shift in U.S.India trade relations and global geopolitical alignment. The move functions as...

Trump Signs Executive Order Threatening 25% Tariffs on Countries Trading With Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order that could impose tariffs of up to 25% on countries that continue to do business with Iran, marking a significant escalation in Washingtons pressure campaign...

U.S.-India Trade Framework Signals Major Shift in Tariffs, Energy, and Supply Chains

The United States and India have taken a significant step toward a long-anticipated bilateral trade agreement by releasing an interim trade framework aimed at lowering tariffs, reshaping energy ties, and strengthening...

Dow Hits 50,000 as U.S. Stocks Stage Strong Rebound Amid AI Volatility

U.S. stocks surged on Friday, posting their strongest session since May 2025, as investors regained confidence following a turbulent week marked by sharp losses in technology shares and uncertainty around the artificial...

Politics

Ohio Man Indicted for Alleged Threat Against Vice President JD Vance, Faces Additional Federal Charges

A federal grand jury has returned an indictment against a 33-year-old Ohio man accused of threatening to kill U.S. Vice President JD Vance during the vice presidents visit to the Ohio region in January, according to the...

New York Legalizes Medical Aid in Dying for Terminally Ill Patients

New York has officially joined a growing number of U.S. states allowing medical aid in dying after Governor Kathy Hochul signed landmark legislation into law on Friday. The new New York medical aid in dying law permits...

Trump Says “Very Good Talks” Underway on Russia-Ukraine War as Peace Efforts Continue

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that very good talks are ongoing regarding Russias war in Ukraine, signaling potential movement in long-running diplomatic efforts to end the conflict. Speaking briefly to...

China Warns US Arms Sales to Taiwan Could Disrupt Trump’s Planned Visit

China has issued a strong warning to the United States, signaling that any additional arms sales to Taiwan could seriously jeopardize U.S. President Donald Trumps planned visit to China in April. According to a report...

Trump Allows Commercial Fishing in Protected New England Waters

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation permitting commercial fishing in a previously restricted marine protected area off the coast of New England, a move that has sparked renewed debate over ocean...

Science

SpaceX Prioritizes Moon Mission Before Mars as Starship Development Accelerates

Elon Musks SpaceX is shifting its near-term space exploration strategy, choosing to prioritize a return to the Moon before pursuing missions to Mars, according to a recent Wall Street Journal report citing sources familiar...

NASA and SpaceX Target Crew-11 Undocking From ISS Amid Medical Concern

NASA has confirmed that the agency, in coordination with SpaceX, is targeting no earlier than 5 p.m. Eastern Time (2200 GMT) on Wednesday, January 14, for the undocking of the SpaceX Crew-11 mission from the International...

Neuralink Plans High-Volume Brain Implant Production and Fully Automated Surgery by 2026

Elon Musks brain-computer interface company Neuralink is preparing for a major expansion, announcing plans to begin high-volume production of its brain implant devices and transition to a fully automated surgical procedure...

Jared Isaacman Confirmed as NASA Administrator, Becomes 15th Leader of U.S. Space Agency

The U.S. Senate has officially confirmed billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as the new NASA administrator, making him the 15th leader in the agencys history. The confirmation, which took place on Wednesday, marks...

Senate Sets December 8 Vote on Trump’s NASA Nominee Jared Isaacman

The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee announced it will vote on December 8 on President Donald Trumps renewed nomination of private astronaut and tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman to lead NASA. Isaacman, known for his...

Technology

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Says AI Investment Boom Is Just Beginning as NVDA Shares Surge

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) CEO Jensen Huang reaffirmed his bullish stance on artificial intelligence, calling the massive capital expenditure flowing into AI infrastructure both appropriate and necessary as the industry...

Amazon Stock Rebounds After Earnings as $200B Capex Plan Sparks AI Spending Debate

Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) delivered a mixed but closely watched earnings report, beating Wall Street expectations on revenue while unveiling a massive long-term investment plan that unsettled investors. The e-commerce and...

Global PC Makers Eye Chinese Memory Chip Suppliers Amid Ongoing Supply Crunch

Major PC manufacturers including HP, Dell, Acer, and Asus are reportedly exploring the option of sourcing memory chips from Chinese semiconductor companies for the first time, as a prolonged global supply crunch continues...

OpenAI Expands Enterprise AI Strategy With Major Hiring Push Ahead of New Business Offering

OpenAI is significantly accelerating its enterprise AI strategy by hiring hundreds of new employees for its technical consulting division, according to a report by The Information, citing a person familiar with the...

SoftBank Shares Slide After Arm Earnings Miss Fuels Tech Stock Sell-Off

SoftBank Group Corp. (TYO:9984) shares tumbled sharply on Thursday, tracking a steep decline in Arm Holdings (NASDAQ:ARM) after the UK-based chip designer reported weaker-than-expected earnings for the December quarter....