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FxWirePro: USDJPY loses momentum but outlook is bullish

Apr 15, 2016 14:44 pm UTC| Technicals

USD/JPY has slipped sharply to hit hitting session low at 121.29 and is approaching to test support level located at 121.00. The Japanese yen was favored on Friday as global stocks declined and disappointing US...

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FxWirePro: AUD/CHF rejects upper Bollinger band and EMA, downtrend slips through sloping channel

Apr 15, 2016 14:14 pm UTC| Technicals

From last 6 days attempts of bounces has now been struggling at 0.7582 levels (Upper BB), it has bounced from 0.7168 to 0.7583 levels (todays high). We now emphasize 0.75 (or 0.7482) areas as stiff resistance (21EMA) of...

FxWirePro:GBP/USD pauses upside, downside risk remains

Apr 15, 2016 14:12 pm UTC| Technicals

The GBP/USD pair traded as low as 1.4130 initially in the European session before bouncing towards 1.4167 levels. The pair remains vulnerable to uncertainty over whether Britain will stay in European...

FxWirePro:Gold strongly bearish despite upside attempts

Apr 15, 2016 13:52 pm UTC| Technicals

Gold prices started the day in negative note, falling as low 1227 levels, before bouncing higher in the American session. Following three days of downtrend, the yellow metal was heading for its first weekly drop as a...

BTC/USD breaks major resistance $428, targets $448/$465

Apr 15, 2016 12:10 pm UTC| Technicals

Major Resistance - $428 BTC/USD has broken major resistance $428 and jumped till $428.53 at the time of writing. It is currently trading around $428.53. Minor trend is bullish as long as support $415 (55 day 4H...

FxWirePro: USD/SGD interim bulls offer best shorting chances for active bears, trend-line resistance rejected

Apr 15, 2016 11:58 am UTC| Technicals

Last two days bull swings could not sustain as it reaches trend line at1.3657 levels. Shooting Star at peaks has more downside potential; MACD signifies short term downtrend to prolong. In between, it is now likely...

CAD/JPY Trade Idea

Apr 15, 2016 10:58 am UTC| Technicals

Pattern Formed Double Top Major resistance- 86.10 (Weekly Kijun-Sen) Major support 84.50 (55 day 4H EMA) The pair has once again retreated after making a high of 85.68. It is currently trading around...

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Economy

Italy's Service Sector Contracts for First Time in 16 Months Amid Rising Costs and Weakening Demand

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Sterling Slides as Dollar Holds Firm Amid U.S.-Iran Tensions

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Goldman Sachs Cuts 2026 Copper Price Forecast Amid Global Growth Concerns

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European Stocks Hold Steady as Iran Ceasefire Deadline Looms

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Asian Markets Hold Steady Ahead of Trump's Iran Deadline as Oil Tops $110

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Politics

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Trump May Delay Iran Military Strike If Diplomatic Deal Shows Promise

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China's Push to Steal Taiwan's Chip Technology and Talent Raises Security Alarms

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Science

NASA Artemis II: First Crewed Moon Mission Since Apollo Takes Four Astronauts on 10-Day Lunar Journey

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NASA's Artemis II Mission: First Crewed Lunar Journey Since Apollo

NASA's Artemis II Crew Arrives in Florida for Historic Moon Mission

The four astronauts chosen for NASAs Artemis II mission have touched down at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, marking the beginning of final launch preparations for the first crewed lunar journey in over 50 years. NASA...

SpaceX Pivots Toward Moon City as Musk Reframes Long-Term Space Vision

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SpaceX Prioritizes Moon Mission Before Mars as Starship Development Accelerates

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Technology

Samsung Electronics Posts Eightfold Profit Surge Driven by AI Chip Demand

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Apple's Foldable iPhone Faces Engineering Setbacks, Mass Production Timeline at Risk

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OpenAI Executive Shake-Up Ahead of Anticipated 2026 IPO

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Elon Musk Ties SpaceX IPO Access to Mandatory Grok AI Subscriptions

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