Fundamental and Technical 4Q Outlook: Will Markets Transition from Quiet to Active?We have closed out one of the most subdued quarters of trading in recent memory. However, the congestion isn't likely to last for much longer as fundamental pressure taxes the closing technical bounda…
US Dollar Faces Election, Fed Waffling, Risk in 4QThe previous quarter marked one of the most extreme periods of inactivity for the global markets in decades. Despite the narrow ranges for exchange rates and asset prices, however, the fundamental ten…
British Pound Weakness to Abate on Less-Dovish BoEThe long-term outlook for the British Pound remains tilted to the downside as the U.K. remains on course to depart from the European Union (EU), but the bearish sentiment surrounding the sterling may …
Gold at Risk on Fed Outlook But Bank Crisis May InterfereAt first blush, the landscape looks treacherous for gold prices in the fourth quarter. Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen all but promised an interest rate hike at the press conference following Septe…
Oil Market Looks to Benefit From First OPEC Output Cut in 8 YearsThe Oil Market failed to follow through to the upside last forward and carry forward what was an impressive rebound in Q2 that saw the price rise from the February 11 low of $26.03/bbl to a high of $5…
As of October 01, 2016 at 03:05AM, 1 EUR equals 1.4638 AUD.from http://finance.yahoo.com/q/bc?s=EURAUD=X …
Japanese Yen Poised to Gain Further For Three Key ReasonsThe Japanese Yen heads into the end of 2016 trading near multi-year highs versus the US Dollar, and economic developments suggest the JPY may finally break the ¥100 level before the year is through. f…
Picking Up Pennies in Front of the SteamrollerThe Federal Reserve wants to raise interest rates. At this point, that much should be clear. But this doesn’t come without costs, or risks, and the premise of removing years’ worth of accommodation an…
EUR/USD Coil Grows Tighter as Central Banks, Politicians Face Credibility Deficit2016 started with a ‘whimper' for EUR/USD, but as we head into Q4’16, it may very-well end with a ‘bang.’ from DailyFX - Forex Market News https://www.dailyfx.com/forex/fundamental/article/special_rep…
10/02/2016 - Three Major Market Drivers* Fundamental Recap: Three Major Market Drivers * Market Movers: Weekly Technical Outlook * Look Ahead: Stocks * Look Ahead: Commodities At the very end of September and the third quarter of 2016, wit…
How Did Smithsonian Curators Pack 200 Years of African-American Culture in One Exhibition?The curators of the Cultural Expressions exhibition collected stories and artifacts and brilliantly packed 200 years into one round room from Travel | Smithsonian http://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithso…
How Did Smithsonian Curators Pack 400 Years of African-American Culture in One Exhibition?The curators of the Cultural Expressions exhibition collected stories and artifacts and brilliantly packed 400 years into one round room from Travel | Smithsonian http://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithso…
Yuan Enters SDR - Why its Reserve Currency Status Matters to Traders?The Yuan has officially been inducted into the IMF’s SDR basket. The Yuan’s rise as a global currency is not only important to China but may also provide more opportunities for global investors. from …
China’s Market News: PBOC Releases New Policy Targets at 3Q MeetingAmid the increasing risk of price bubbles in Chinese financial markets, China’s Central Bank sets new policy targets. from DailyFX - Forex Market News https://www.dailyfx.com/forex/fundamental/daily_b…
Top Three Themes for Global Markets as We Approach Q4With the third quarter set to close at the end of today, we're taking a look at what could be three of the most pertinent themes for global markets in Q4. from DailyFX - Forex Market News https://www.…
Looking Ahead to Q4, Volatility for EUR, USD, GBP Seems CertainThe US data today will do little to change Fed rate expectations, but Q4 should change the complacent state of the market. from DailyFX - Forex Market News https://www.dailyfx.com/forex/fundamental/da…
A Photographer's 40,000-Mile Journey to Find What Peace Means to AmericansJohn Noltner has driven across the country in an effort to document the many definitions of peace from Travel | Smithsonian http://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/photographers-new-book-shares-peace-his…
Go Waist Deep Into the Largest Sunflower Farm in Northern TaiwanSunflower season is in full bloom in Taoyuan from Travel | Smithsonian http://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/go-waist-deep-largest-sunflower-farm-northern-taiwan-180960604/ …
The trans-Atlantic quest to find a winning combination of cancer drugsThe trans-Atlantic quest to find a winning combination of cancer drugs Fri, 30 Sep 2016 11:14:27 GMT An exciting new partnership will see a combination of drugs tested in mesothelioma, lung and pancre…
US Dollar to Join Yen Rally as Deutsche Bank Sours SentimentThe US Dollar is set to join the Japanese Yen on the upside as insolvency fears plaguing Deutsche Bank heat up, triggering market-wide risk aversion. from DailyFX - Forex Market News https://www.daily…
Gold Prices May Rise on Deutche Bank Woes, Blurring US PCE ImpactGold prices may rise as Deutsche Bank continues to fuel bank sector instability fears, obscuring any would-be impact of US PCE inflation data on Fed policy bets. from DailyFX - Forex Market News https…
Oil Supported by OPEC Announcement, Equities Weighed Down by BanksEnergy prices extended gains as the market was still thrilled by OPEC's announcement to cut/ freeze production. This was despite the whole lot of uncertainties regarding the implementation mechanism a…
As of September 30, 2016 at 03:01AM, 1 EUR equals 1.4706 AUD.from http://finance.yahoo.com/q/bc?s=EURAUD=X …
EUR/JPY Responds to Long-term Slope Support into Close of Q3A near-term slope keeps the focus higher but heading into the week, month & quarter closes, things could get choppy. Here are the updated targets & invalidation levels that matter. from DailyFX - Fore…
China’s Market News: PBOC Tightens Onshore Yuan Liquidity, Unusual before HolidayNormally, China’s Central Bank will increase cash injections ahead of a major holiday; however, this time is different. from DailyFX - Forex Market News https://www.dailyfx.com/forex/fundamental/daily…
NZD Bucks Comm. Bloc. Weakness, USD/JPY Retail Sentiment Snaps BackNZD outperforms against its commodity bloc. counterparts going into the end of September, while USD/JPY retail sentiment has snapped back from a fresh 2016 extreme. from DailyFX - Forex Market News ht…
Finders, Keepers: Five of the Best Places to Go Gem Hunting in the U.S.From diamonds to emeralds, the United States is full of buried bling from Travel | Smithsonian http://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/hidden-gems-hunt-treasure-these-geological-sites-180957962/ …
The Hyperreal Magnetism of the Truly Huge "Big Man"Sculptor Ron Mueck's showstopper returns to the exhibition floor from Travel | Smithsonian http://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/hyperreal-magnetism-truly-huge-big-man-180960633/ …
Quarterly Outlook video: Don the helmetsHow will the US presidential contest between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump shape Q4? Steen Jakobsen chief economist at Saxo Bank explains his view on what awaits us. from Steen Jakobsen - Authored …
Oil, Yen and the Prospect of Fresh TrendsBoth Oil and Yen have been big movers with aggressive reversals this year. But with long-term trend-lines coming into play in each of these markets, might we be on the cusp of the development of fresh…
Quarterly Outlook: Don the helmetsThe breakdown of the social contract could send Trump to victory and exacerbate volatility throughout markets. Yet from extreme disruption comes change and the need for a clear out of the current fals…
Crude Oil Prices May Struggle to Extend OPEC-Triggered RallyCrude oil prices rose as OPEC unveiled the outlines of an output cut accord but follow-through may prove lacking. Gold prices may fall further on firming Fed rate hike bets. from DailyFX - Forex Marke…
From the Floor: Risk riding high on Opec dealNews of a production cut deal among Opec nations has sent both crude and risk sentiment soaring higher but the headline masks a great many remaining uncertainties. from Ole Hansen - Authored content h…
Yen Falls on OPEC Deal, US Dollar May Rise on Fed Rates OutlookThe Japanese Yen sank after OPEC unveiled the loose outline of an output cut deal. The US Dollar may rise as hawkish Fed-speak and revised GDP data fuel rate hike speculation. from DailyFX - Forex Mar…
Morning Markets: Iran calls Saudi bluff on oilOpec stunned the market overnight with a deal to cut oil production by an approximate 700000 b/d. Iran is celebrating as it earns an exemption but any move above $50/barrel for Brent is likely to unle…
Opec cuts but can it deliver?Opec shocked the markets overnight agreeing to A cut in oil production for the first time in eight years. While the cut is not huge it is the symbolism that matters as it signals an end to Saudi Arabi…
OPEC Cuts...OPEC surprised the market by announcing to cut production from November. This sent energy prices much high. The front-month WTI crude oil price initially rose to a 3-week high of 47.45 before ending t…
Third wave breakout due for Lundin PetroleumWith oil prices moving up it's worth looking at oil stocks. Lundin Petroleum is a strong candidate and as with oil itself the bulls are in the ascendant and we are in for a possible retest of previous…
As of September 29, 2016 at 03:06AM, 1 EUR equals 1.4576 AUD.from http://finance.yahoo.com/q/bc?s=EURAUD=X …
Finders, Keepers: Five of the Best Places to Go Gem Hunting in the U.S.From diamonds to emeralds, the United States is full of buried bling from Travel | Smithsonian http://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonianmag/hidden-gems-hunt-treasure-these-geological-sites-180957962/ …
China’s Market News: PBOC Steadies Guidance on Yuan ahead of SDR EntryChina’s Central Bank signals intention to stabilize Yuan rates before the currency’s official SDR inclusion. from DailyFX - Forex Market News https://www.dailyfx.com/forex/fundamental/daily_briefing/d…
AUD/USD Stuck in Holding Pattern; NZD/USD Bearish Pattern PersistsAUD/USD may continue to consolidate within a narrow range as the pair appears to have made a failed attempt to test the monthly opening range. from DailyFX - Forex Market News https://www.dailyfx.com/…
On laws that forbid the carrying of armsfrom 24hGold.com RSS Feed - 24hGold Precious Metals commentaries only http://www.24hgold.com/english/news-gold-silver-on-laws-that-forbid-the-carrying-of-arms.aspx?article=4004941278G10020&redirect=f…
The Burmese Monument That Appears to Defy GravityOn the peak of Mount Kyaiktiyo is a mind-bending Buddhist monument: a 25-foot rock that balances precariously on the edge of a cliff from Travel | Smithsonian http://www.smithsonianmag.com/videos/cate…
Squawk: As the doors have been closed on the informal Opec...As the doors have been closed on the informal Opec meeting in Algiers the EIA has released its weekly petroleum status report. US inventories dropped for a fourth consecutive week this time by 1.9 M..…
Price Action Setups for a Meandering DollarThe US Dollar has spent much of 2016 building into a longer-term symmetrical wedge pattern. With Five Fed speakers on the docket for today, might markets find enough innuendo to run? from DailyFX - Fo…
US Dollar May See Some Turbulence with 5 Fed Speakers TodayWhile four FOMC voting members are speaking today (and one non-voter), there are only two that are really worth paying attention to. from DailyFX - Forex Market News https://www.dailyfx.com/forex/fund…
US Dollar May Rise as Hawkish Fed Comments Boosts Rate Hike BetsThe US Dollar may rise as hawkish comments from Fed Chair Yellen and other central bank officials fuel December interest rate hike speculation. from DailyFX - Forex Market News https://www.dailyfx.com…
Gold Prices Drop on Easing Deutsche Bank Jitters, Fed-Speak in FocusGold prices fell as Deutsche Bank shares recovered, seemingly reflecting ebbing credit risk. Hawkish Fed commentary may compound selling pressure. from DailyFX - Forex Market News https://www.dailyfx.…
Gold’s safe-haven status on holdThe precious metal has been in a tight range says Saxo Bank’s head of commodity strategy Ole Hansen and gold has failed to break higher. from Ole Hansen - Authored content https://www.tradingfloor.com…
Dismal U.S. Durable Goods Report to Spark EUR/USD ReboundA marked slowdown in demand for U.S. Durable Goods may spark a near-term rebound in EUR/USD as signs of a slowing recovery drag on interest-rate expectations. from DailyFX - Forex Market News https://…
Why I’m trading EuroStoxx (Dec 16): LucasSteve Lucas of 3cAnalysis with a technical chart analysis explains his thoughts behind shorting EuroStoxx 50 (Dec 16). from Tools feed https://www.tradingfloor.com/posts/why-im-trading-eurostoxx-dec-1…
Why I’m trading EuroStoxx (Dec 16): LucasSteve Lucas of 3cAnalysis with a technical chart analysis explains his thoughts behind shorting EuroStoxx 50 (Dec 16). from Tools feed https://www.tradingfloor.com/posts/why-im-trading-eurostoxx-dec-1…
Crude Oil Prices Plunged as Saudi Damped Hopes of Output Freeze Deal AgainEnergy prices continued to trade with high volatility as oil producers meet in Algeria. Sentiment was dampened as Saudi Arabia signaled no expectations to reach any agreement at the meetings. Saudi's …
As of September 28, 2016 at 03:04AM, 1 EUR equals 1.4602 AUD.from http://finance.yahoo.com/q/bc?s=EURAUD=X …
The Jonkerfrom 24hGold.com RSS Feed - 24hGold Precious Metals commentaries only http://www.24hgold.com/english/news-gold-silver-the-jonker.aspx?article=2331844180G10020&redirect=false&contributor=Famous+diamon…
In the Early 19th Century, Firefighters Fought Fires ... and Each OtherFighting fires in early America was about community, property and rivalry from Travel | Smithsonian http://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/early-19-century-firefighters-fought-fires-eac…
AUD/USD Remains Constructive Above 7570- U.S. Durable Goods on TapThe Aussie rally looks vulnerable near-term heading into key US data tomorrow. Here are the updated targets & invalidation levels that matter heading into the release. from DailyFX - Forex Market News…
From Star Trek to Killer Baby Unicorns, Five Over-the-top Themed Corn Mazes to Visit This Fallfrom Travel | Smithsonian http://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/unusual-corn-mazes-180960592/ …
NZD/USD Risks Near-Term Reversal as H&S Formation Remains IntactNZD/USD remains at risk for further losses as the pair appears to be carving a head-and-shoulders (H&S) formation. from DailyFX - Forex Market News https://www.dailyfx.com/forex/fundamental/us_dollar_…
Central Banks at Full Throttle, DB Starting to WobbleEuropean banks remain a focal point for markets, and a recent fine from the Department of Justice to one of the bigger players raises fresh questions about the health of banks and the entire banking i…
Squawk: Stocks under pressure bonds racing higher BUT gold and silver...Stocks under pressure bonds racing higher BUT gold and silver instead reacts to a slightly stronger dollar. Safe-haven status on hold for now from Ole Hansen - Authored content https://www.tradingfloo…
US Dollar Turns to Fed Speakers Next Two Days for HelpThe US Dollar is off a bit today, but with Fed Vice Chair Stanley Fisher due up in a few hours, that could change quickly. from DailyFX - Forex Market News https://www.dailyfx.com/forex/fundamental/da…
Oil market taken hostage by soundbites from AlgiersCrude oil continues to whipsaw as the informal meeting between Opec members in Algiers on Wednesday approaches. The near-binary nature of the outcome has triggered rising volatility with call options …
Yen Drops, Commodity Dollars Rise as Market Sentiment RecoversThe anti-risk Japanese Yen fell while the sentiment-linked Australian, Canadian and New Zealand Dollar rallied as risk appetite recovered across financial markets. from DailyFX - Forex Market News htt…
Squawk: The informal Opec meeting on Wednesday is due to kick...The informal Opec meeting on Wednesday is due to kick off at 16:00 CET. Crude oil is trading lower today as expectations are once again lowered. Below some of the latest comments from the news wires:.…
Support in crude a launch pad for more upsideThe longer-term trend in Brent Crude is still pointing higher and with the late July low in place it is now about finding interesting risk/reward scenarios for upside in the coming days and weeks. Her…
Equities Slumped as Led by too-Big-to-Fail Deutsche BankEnergy prices rebounded with both crude oil benchmarks gaining more than +3%. The International Energy Agency forum has begun in Algeria and major oil producers would meet on the sidelines of the foru…
As of September 27, 2016 at 03:01AM, 1 EUR equals 1.4759 AUD.from http://finance.yahoo.com/q/bc?s=EURAUD=X …
Gold Prices Await Fed Guidance, Crude Oil Eyes OPEC MeetingGold prices continue to tread water as traders wait for fresh Fed policy guidance. Crude oil prices bounced as markets eye a much-anticipated OPEC meeting in Algiers. from DailyFX - Forex Market News …
China’s Market News: Yuan Index Drops, Onshore Borrowing Cost RisesThe Chinese Yuan heads into the final week before its official SDR inclusion on October 1st. from DailyFX - Forex Market News https://www.dailyfx.com/forex/fundamental/daily_briefing/daily_pieces/chin…
How the Laffer curve really worksfrom 24hGold.com RSS Feed - 24hGold Precious Metals commentaries only http://www.24hgold.com/english/news-gold-silver-how-the-laffer-curve-really-works.aspx?article=1567910356G10020&redirect=false&co…
Webinar: Fed Rhetoric to Keep USD Crosses in Focus Post-FOMCWebinar highlighting featured setups we’re tracking on SB Trade Desk. Here are the updated targets & invalidation levels that matter this week. from DailyFX - Forex Market News https://www.dailyfx.com…
Technical Analysis - webinarJoin Kim Cramer-Larsson technical analyst at Saxo Bank as he plots a path through the sometimes tricky journey of understanding how to make charts work for you. from Tools feed https://www.tradingfloo…
Squawk: Gold comments I made to Reuters earlier today: - Demand...Gold comments I made to Reuters earlier today: - Demand from hedge funds and investors ... has been absent in recent weeks. This despite a benign U.S. rate outlook (Donald) Trump gaining in the... fro…
GBP-crosses Revisiting Brexit Lows, JPY Poised to StrengthenThe Japanese Yen has proved resilient in the face of a rising tide of risk appetite. from DailyFX - Forex Market News https://www.dailyfx.com/forex/fundamental/daily_briefing/daily_pieces/top_fx_headl…
Trading tips week 39 - technical analysisJames Kim sales trader at Saxo Capital Markets Australia examines trading strategies during week 39 in a technical analysis of charts for forex indices and commodities. from Tools feed https://www.tra…
Yen Soars as Sentiment Deteriorates Across Financial MarketsThe Japanese Yen soared as assorted headlines citing the BOJ, Deutsche Bank and various Brexit-related jitters conspired to trigger market-wide risk aversion. from DailyFX - Forex Market News https://…
From the Floor: Turkey woes threaten EM spilloverTurkey's lira was downgraded overnight and with the Philippines peso also in dire straits there could be some emerging-markets spillover. There's also that big oil meeting in Algiers to keep a watchfu…
COT: Short-selling of oil jumps ahead of Algiers meetingHedge funds reduced bullish commodity bets by 4% with heavy selling of WTI Crude oil gold and corn more than offsetting buying of HG copper sugar and not least natural gas. from Ole Hansen - Authored …
COT: Aussie long liquidation while MXN hits record short on TrumpHedge funds increased bullish IMM dollar bets by 14% in the week to September 20. Against the eight IMM currency futures tracked in this the greenback was especially bought against the commodity curre…
Hennes & Mauritz long-term opportunity setting upHMb:xome is now looking quite interesting and a larger low might be in place. The situation in Hennes & Mauritz is possibly much like the situation for many other stocks on the OMXS30.I in January! fr…
Fed Speeches Unveiled How Divided the Members areWe learnt last week that a more divided Fed committee decided to leave the policy rate unchanged. The focus now turns to the chance of a rate hike in November and December, as the central bank left th…
Crude Oil Drops as Output Deal Hopes Dim Before OPEC MeetingCrude oil prices moved sharply lower amid dimming hopes for an output management accord to be agreed at this week’s OPEC meeting. More of the same is likely ahead. from DailyFX - Forex Market News htt…
Euro Turns to ECB Policy Speeches for Direction This WeekWithout exogenous interference from the Bank of Japan and the Federal Reserve, the Euro should be driven by factors more closely related to home, in particular, proving sensitive around the nine speec…
As of September 26, 2016 at 03:05AM, 1 EUR equals 1.4737 AUD.from http://finance.yahoo.com/q/bc?s=EURAUD=X …
As of September 25, 2016 at 03:00AM, 1 EUR equals 1.4663 AUD.from http://finance.yahoo.com/q/bc?s=EURAUD=X …
Live: Watch the National Museum of African American History and Culture Grand Opening Dedication CeremonyWatch the live stream of today's museum opening from Travel | Smithsonian http://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/live-watch-national-museum-african-american-history-and-culture-grand-op…
Weekly Fundamentals - Hopes of Crude Oil Output Freeze DissipateEnergy prices slumped last Friday as Saudi Arabia "predicted" that there would not be any decision at the unofficial meeting in Algiers next week. Adding to the bearish sentiment was the Fed's plan to…
Crude Oil Weekly Technical OutlookCrude oil's corrective fall from 48.75 last week continued and stay bounded in near term falling channel. Deeper decline would be expected in near term. Overall, price actions from 51.67 are viewed as…