US Dollar Gains, Yen Falls as Trump Trade Finds New LifeThe US Dollar traded rose while the anti-risk Japanese Yen declined as a much-anticipated speech from the US President breathed new life into the so-called “Trump trade”. from DailyFX - Forex Market N…
Trump's Address Contains No SurpriseUS President Donald Trump's State of the Union address sent little surprise to the market. Although, before Trump's address, the press secretary noted that "the President will lay out an optimistic vi…
Squawk: Fed March hike now at >60% probability Rule of thumb...Fed March hike now at >60% probability Rule of thumb being Fed does NOT hike unless >70% but plenty of news before March 15th meeting - calculator can be found here: ... from Steen Jakobsen - Authored…
As of March 01, 2017 at 03:00AM, 1 EUR equals 1.3789 AUD.from http://finance.yahoo.com/q/bc?s=EURAUD=X …
Follow the Polka Dots to Yayoi Kusama's Infinity Rooms That Are Breaking Museum Records"Polka dots are a way to infinity," says Japan's most successful artist, now at the Hirshhorn from Travel | Smithsonian http://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/follow-polka-dots-yayoi-ku…
Step Inside This Underground Cathedral, Carved into the Walls of an Abandoned Salt MineAn old mine has transformed into a subterranean worship space, 650 feet underground from Travel | Smithsonian http://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/colombias-underground-salt-cathedral-180962234/ …
Tattooing Was Illegal in New York City Until 1997The New-York Historical Society's newest exhibit delves into the history of the city's once-turbulent ink scene from Travel | Smithsonian http://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/tattoos-were-illegal-new-…
AUD/USD Capped by 0.7730 Hurdle; RSI Diverges Ahead Australia GDPAustralia’s 4Q Gross Domestic Product (GDP) report may fuel the near-term rebound in AUD/USD as the growth rate is projected to increase 0.7%. from DailyFX - Forex Market News https://www.dailyfx.com/…
Commodities update webinar: ‘Trumped up’ markets — #SaxoStratsJoin Saxo Bank's head of commodity strategy Ole Hansen for the latest analysis as the market looks for direction prior to US president Donald Trump’s address to Congress. from Ole Hansen - Authored co…
Digesting Congestion Across FX Markets Ahead of Trump SpeechThis week's calendar is loaded, but there is one event scheduled for tonight that's stolen the world's attention; and that is Donald Trump's 'non' State of the Union Address set to begin at 9PM ET ton…
Squawk: Crude oil drifting lower in response to news that Opec...Crude oil drifting lower in response to news that Opec production may have risen by 55k b/d in February while Russia only cut by another 6600 b/d. The latest upside attempt in WTI crude oil resulted..…
Stacked US Economic Calendar, Trump SOTU has DXY on EdgeWith the DXY Index hovering around 101.00, traders are non-committal to a direction before more fiscal policy details. from DailyFX - Forex Market News https://www.dailyfx.com/forex/fundamental/daily_…
Brexit Briefing: GBP/USD Needs Government Clarity Next MonthIt’s not just Brexit that British businesses want clarity on, according to the influential British Chambers of Commerce. from DailyFX - Forex Market News https://www.dailyfx.com/forex/fundamental/arti…
Precious metals pause ahead of Trump speechGold climbed to a 3-1/2-month high yesterday but fell back after hitting resistance following comments from Dallas Fed president Robert Kaplan who said rates should be raised "sooner rather than later…
From the Floor: 'Could be make or break for the markets' — #SaxoStratsAll eyes are on US president's speech before Congress tonight which could have serious consequences for the dollar US stocks and commodities. from Ole Hansen - Authored content https://www.tradingfloo…
Awaiting Trump's State of the Union AddressTreasury yields climbed higher ahead of Trump's joint session address in Washington today. Both 2-year and 10-year yields added +6 bps to 1.2% and 2.36% respectively. US dollar, however, continued to …
Gold Prices Recoil From 15-Week High as Trump Speech Looms AheadGold prices turned sharply lower having touched the highest level since mid-November amid pre-positioning for a much-anticipated speech from US President Donald Trump. from DailyFX - Forex Market News…
FX Markets Turn to Trump SOTU, Aussie GDP, EZ CPI, Japanese CPIAll eyes will be on US President Trump on Tuesday in Washington D.C., when he has a chance to put some ‘meat’ on the ‘bones’ of his fiscal reform promises – the US Dollar is counting on it. from Daily…
As of February 28, 2017 at 03:00AM, 1 EUR equals 1.3774 AUD.from http://finance.yahoo.com/q/bc?s=EURAUD=X …
Squawk: Gold finally touched 1262 today which stand in a solid...Gold finally touched 1262 today which stand in a solid relation to the low in December. What now? Well my day count was calling for a possible peak last week but since price aligned today and the... f…
China’s Market News: PBOC, FX Regulator Promote Foreigners to Purchase BondsChinese bonds may see increased capital inflows amid new measures, while tightened regulation could hurt Bitcoin’s popularity further. from DailyFX - Forex Market News https://www.dailyfx.com/forex/fu…
Brexit Briefing: Pound Jittery on Fears of 2nd Scottish Independence PollThe Pound was under pressure Monday after a report in the Times newspaper claimed British Prime Minister Theresa May is preparing for Scotland to call a new independence referendum in March, to happen…
EUR/USD Threatens 1.0600 Hurdle; Mixed CPI to Encourage Dovish ECBEUR/USD may stage a larger rebound ahead of the Euro-Zone CPI report as it threatens the downward trending channel from earlier this month. from DailyFX - Forex Market News https://www.dailyfx.com/for…
What's Changed in the 30 Years Since the Smithsonian Opened an Exhibition on Japanese InternmentA new display at the American History Museum marks the 75th Anniversary of Executive Order 9066 from Travel | Smithsonian http://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/marking-75th-anniversary…
Trump Speech to Highlight a Busy Week for MarketsThis week's economic calendar is loaded; but the big event will likely be a speech from President Trump to both houses of Congress on Tuesday night. Stay nimble. from DailyFX - Forex Market News https…
COT: Trump trade fade supports gold oil hits new record — #SaxoStratsA fading Trump trade combined with increased political uncertainty in Europe propelled gold and silver higher. Meanwhile buying of WTI crude oil continued last week with the net-long hitting a new rec…
COT: Short-covering in bonds and stocks — #SaxoStratsLeveraged funds were buyers of bonds across the curve last week with the exception of three-month eurodollar where the net-short hit another record. The short position in stocks was reduced primarily …
COT: Euro weakness not dollar strength sets direction — #SaxoStratsLeveraged funds kept an almost unchanged dollar exposure in the week to February 21. Selling of euros related to increased political uncertainty was offset by buying of the other seven tracked currenc…
From the Floor: Awaiting Trump's tax plan — #SaxoStratsA rather important week lies ahead. Tomorrow US President Donald Trump will speak to congress and disclose details of his tax reform which could have a rather big impact on corporations as well as on …
US Dollar May Look Past Data, Fed-Speak as Trump Speech LoomsThe US Dollar may overlook data on durable goods orders and home sales as well as Fed commentary, with markets fully focused on an upcoming speech from President Trump. from DailyFX - Forex Market New…
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Trump’s and Yellen's Speeches AwaitedWe have a busy calendar in the US this week. The highlight is certainly President Trump's State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress on Tuesday. Traditionally, the speech is an intr…
Crude Oil Prices Torn Between Conflicting Supply TrendsCrude oil prices have stalled anew as traders weigh conflicting supply trends, with OPEC production cuts applying upside pressure even as swing output booms. from DailyFX - Forex Market News https://w…
As of February 27, 2017 at 03:05AM, 1 EUR equals 1.3757 AUD.from http://finance.yahoo.com/q/bc?s=EURAUD=X …
Canadian Dollar Adrfit as Crude Oil Can’t Break Higher; BOC WednesdayThe Canadian Dollar was pressured for most of last week, but an unexpected rise in inflation pressures by the end of the week helped stabilize the Loonie. Eyes will be on energy prices and US Presiden…
Euro Increasingly Driven by French Elections; February CPI Due on ThursdayThe Euro has shown increased sensitivity to French-German yield spreads, suggesting that traders are becoming more fixated on the upcoming French elections. from DailyFX - Forex Market News https://ww…
Squawk: Commitments of Traders updates covering commodities IMM currency futures and...Commitments of Traders updates covering commodities IMM currency futures and financial from the week ending February 21. Full update to follow Monday from Ole Hansen - Authored content https://www.tra…
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Weekly Fundamentals - Border Tax Debate in FocusCrude oil prices managed to record gains over the past week, with the front-month WTI and Brent contracts adding +1.11% and +0.32% respectively. Since mid-December last year, both contracts have been …
As of February 26, 2017 at 03:00AM, 1 EUR equals 1.3717 AUD.from http://finance.yahoo.com/q/bc?s=EURAUD=X …
Weekly Trading Forecast: Trump Speech May Define Market MoodFinancial markets may overlook ample top-tier economic data and a steady stream of central bank commentary as a pivotal speech from US President Donald Trump takes the spotlight. from DailyFX - Forex …
Growing US Supplies Continue to Limit Oil’s Upside from OPEC CutsExports of U.S. crude continue their rise to record levels, which has limited the price impacts of OPEC cuts from DailyFX - Forex Market News https://www.dailyfx.com/forex/fundamental/article/special_…
Kuroda Stokes Bullish Motivation in the Yen; CPI on DeckOne of the biggest winners of the ‘Trump Bump’ across markets was Japan. After the BoJ spent more than three years weakening the Yen as part of ‘Abenomics,’ from DailyFX - Forex Market News https://ww…
Gold Prices March into Fresh 2017 Highs- Fed Outlook in FocusThe rally in gold prices continued this week with the precious metal up 1.7% to trade at 1255 ahead of the New York close on Friday. from DailyFX - Forex Market News https://www.dailyfx.com/forex/fund…
GBP/USD Outlook Mired by ’Brexit’ Review, Hawkish Fed RhetoricOutlook for the British Pound remains tilted to the downside with U.K. on course to trigger Article 50 in March, and the Fed showing willingness to raise rates from DailyFX - Forex Market News https:/…
S&P 500, DAX & FTSE 100 Could Be Under Pressure This Coming WeekIn last week’s forecast, we shared our concern that risk was rising for the indices, but the trend still remained upward until we saw a break in price action. from DailyFX - Forex Market News https://…
Yuan Eyes on Growth Outlook from Top ConferencesLooking forward, there are a bunch of events dotted on both China’s and the U.S’ economic calendar, which could add some volatility to Dollar/Yuan rates. from DailyFX - Forex Market News https://www.d…
Australian Dollar Should Rise If GDP Growth ResumesThe Australian Dollar may gain if fourth-quarter GDP data confirm that the Lucky Country has avoided recession for yet another year. It is very likely that they will. from DailyFX - Forex Market News …
US Dollar May Struggle as Trump Speech Overshadows Hawkish FedThe US Dollar may struggle in the week ahead as doubts about the impact of still-uncertain fiscal policy overshadow hawkish pronouncements from Federal Reserve officials. from DailyFX - Forex Market N…
As of February 25, 2017 at 03:00AM, 1 EUR equals 1.3717 AUD.from http://finance.yahoo.com/q/bc?s=EURAUD=X …
These Fake Trees Were Used as Spy Posts on the Front Lines of World War IOn the Western Front, meticulously crafted iron trees were used by both sides to conceal enemy forces from Travel | Smithsonian http://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/fake-spy-trees-WWI-180962179/ …
Lights, Camera…Cocktails! Five Historic Bars From Hollywood’s Golden AgeToast the Oscars at one of these Old Holywood watering holes from Travel | Smithsonian http://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/relive-hollywoods-golden-age-these-five-historic-los-angeles-bars-180962286/…
AUD/USD Outlook Clouded by RSI Divergence Ahead of Australia GDPFresh monthly highs in AUD/USD raises the risk for a short-term squeeze in the exchange rate as Australia’s 4Q GDP report is expected to show a 0.7% rebound. from DailyFX - Forex Market News https://w…
Why gold and silver have broken higher — #SaxoStratsUpcoming European elections have fuelled rallies in the precious metals. Saxo Bank’s head of commodity strategy Ole Hansen examines where gold and silver go from here. from Ole Hansen - Authored conte…
Squawk: Bitcoin worth more than Gold? Who would have thought? Don't...Bitcoin worth more than Gold? Who would have thought? Don't forget Kay Van Petersen's excellent call in Saxo Bank's Outrageous Predictions: https://... from Steen Jakobsen - Authored content https://w…
Top Three FX Price Action Themes for Next WeekNext week's economic calendar picks up considerably with key drivers being released each day of the week. Today, we look at three of the most pertinent price action themes for traders to follow throug…
WCU: Precious metal rally resumes while oil stumblesA rally in precious metals has resumed driven largely by worries about elections in Europe and the direction of policy in the US while oil prices stumbled after once again hitting resistance. from Ole…
USD/CAD, CAD/JPY in Spotlight Today - Watch Crude Oil PricesBut first, let's parse the details and timing of the recent FOMC minutes. from DailyFX - Forex Market News https://www.dailyfx.com/forex/fundamental/daily_briefing/daily_pieces/top_fx_headlines/2017/0…
Brexit Briefing: Sterling Remains Bid Despite Bundesbank WarningThe British Pound starts Friday better bid as the EU and UK start to ready themselves for tough Brexit negotiations. from DailyFX - Forex Market News https://www.dailyfx.com/forex/fundamental/article/…
US Dollar May Fall as Yen Gains on Fizzling Trump Trade OptimismThe US Dollar may fall as the Japanese Yen gains as Treasury’s Mnuchin dents hopes for fiscally fueled inflation that steepens the Fed’s rate hike path. from DailyFX - Forex Market News https://www.da…
From the Floor: Dollar wobbles on Mnuchin remarks — #SaxoStratsThe US dollar fell and the British pound gained on Thursday after US treasury secretary Steven Mnuchin said the Trump administration's policy steps are likely to have a limited impact this year and th…
Squawk: Risky business? Peter Garnry has voiced concerns about valuation and...Risky business? Peter Garnry has voiced concerns about valuation and our proprietary models continues to flash warning signal. This is Z-score risk - S&P vs. Saxo RISK model - we see major... from Ste…
Gold Prices Rise as Team Trump Steers Fed Rate Hike OutlookGold prices rose after Treasury Secretary Mnuchin said expansionary fiscal policy probably wont’t be reflected in the economy this year, weighing on Fed rate hike bets. from DailyFX - Forex Market New…
US Treasury Secretary Pledges to Lift GDP Growth to +3%Crude oil prices climbed higher as US inventory built less than anticipated. USD's weakness also helped support the commodities. The front-month WTI contract initially rose to a 7-week high of 54.94 b…
As of February 24, 2017 at 03:00AM, 1 EUR equals 1.3721 AUD.from http://finance.yahoo.com/q/bc?s=EURAUD=X …
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China’s Market News: Onshore Yuan Remains Capped amid Neutral PolicyThe onshore USD/CNY has tested both sides of a range within past two weeks. from DailyFX - Forex Market News https://www.dailyfx.com/forex/fundamental/daily_briefing/daily_pieces/china_news/2017/02/23…
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EUR/USD Halts Bearish Series; ECB on Course to End Easing-Cycle?EUR/USD may stage a larger recover over the remainder of the month as the pair breaks the recent series of lower highs & lows. from DailyFX - Forex Market News https://www.dailyfx.com/forex/fundamenta…
DXY Do or Die – Trendline Break to Seal the FateThe index responded to confluence resistance this week with the pullback now eyeing key support targets. Here are the updated targets & invalidation levels that matter. from DailyFX - Forex Market New…
The Saga of USD Congestion Continues, For NowWhile the Fed hasn't yet backed-down from rate hike plans in 2017, it doesn't appear that markets are bought-in to the idea of three full hikes in the remainder of this year. from DailyFX - Forex Mark…
Squawk: The EIA will release its weekly Petroleum Status Report at...The EIA will release its weekly Petroleum Status Report at 16:00 GMT today. The market has been buoyed today by the API report from last night which showed a surprise oil inventory drop of 0.9M... fro…
Squawk: Chance of May hike hitting > 60% - Remember Fed...Chance of May hike hitting > 60% - Remember Fed never hiked without chance being >70% ! There is now some divergence at least if dynamics driven by inflation expectations - this chart shows 5y5y... fr…
Squawk: US Dollar looks expensive in present monetary environment - here...US Dollar looks expensive in present monetary environment - here is chart of Real Rates (leading) DXY Index... DXY is 1.33 Z- score expensive while its "leader" is negative 0.3 (Theory being real... f…
Technical analysis webinar: What's next for president Trump - LarssonJoin Saxo Bank technical analyst Kim Cramer Larsson for a look at the latest developments from a chart perspective as the Donald Trump US presidential era evolves. from Tools feed https://www.tradingf…
Crude Oil Prices Look to EIA Inventory Data to Power RecoveryCrude oil prices are looking to the official EIA set of inventory flow figures to propel a recovery triggered after API estimated that stockpiles fell. from DailyFX - Forex Market News https://www.dai…
From the Floor: Le Pen jitters blown out of proportion — #SaxoStratsPolitical risk both in Europe and across the Atlantic continue to dominate with Trump's speech next week looming stateside and the Europe reeling from every new development in the French presidential …
Morning Markets: Indecisive Fed brings on the jittersThe markets did not take kindly to yet more mixed signals from the Federal Reserve overnight and while more than three weeks have elapsed since its last meeting the FOMC minutes significantly lessened…
Squawk: Steen’s Comment Macro: UBS’s piece is important read and rhymes...Steen’s Comment Macro: UBS’s piece is important read and rhymes with our view that global cyclical factors is peaking now. Inflation YoY impact from energy will come down from >80% positive to flat...…
US Dollar May Rebound as FOMC Minutes Fade From ViewThe US Dollar may recover as hawkish comments from Fed officials overshadow the more dated minutes from February’s FOMC meeting published yesterday. from DailyFX - Forex Market News https://www.dailyf…
Squawk: UBS have a "warning signal for markets" - The global...UBS have a "warning signal for markets" - The global credit impulse is turning... Their PMI & Credit Indicator is turning into red.... http://www.zer... from Steen Jakobsen - Authored content https://…
Crude Oil Prices Slipped on Concerns over US Stock-buildUS dollar erased gains made earlier in the day after the January FOMC minutes showed no hints that a rate hike would come in March. The DXY index rose to a 1-week high of 101.72 before the minutes, bu…
As of February 23, 2017 at 03:00AM, 1 EUR equals 1.3748 AUD.from http://finance.yahoo.com/q/bc?s=EURAUD=X …
15 Perfect Spots to Watch the Total Solar Eclipse as It Crosses the U.S. Next SummerOne of the most exciting astronomical event in U.S. history is happening this August from Travel | Smithsonian http://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/perfect-spots-watch-total-solar-eclipse-us-180962253…
USD/JPY Decision Time- 112.30 Line in the SandThe pair has carved out a clean weekly opening range just above key support. Here are the updated targets & invalidation levels that matter. from DailyFX - Forex Market News https://www.dailyfx.com/fo…
Apollo 11 Command Module Makes Another JourneyThe command module "Columbia" will visit four U.S. museums, leaving DC for the first time in 46 years. from Travel | Smithsonian http://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/apollo-11-command…
HKD Gains as Hong Kong Introduces Tax Cuts to Stimulate EconomyHong Kong Financial Secretary released the budget for the fiscal year of 2017 to 2018, with stimulus measures. from DailyFX - Forex Market News https://www.dailyfx.com/forex/fundamental/daily_briefing…
The Everlasting, Awe-Inspiring Power of AlaskaFor 150 years, Alaska has been a part of the United States, and it's never ceased to amaze from Travel | Smithsonian http://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/everlasting-awe-inspiring-power-alaska-1809621…
Vladimir Lenin's Return Journey to Russia Changed the World ForeverOn the 100th anniversary of the Russian Revolution, our writer set out from Zurich to relive this epic travel from Travel | Smithsonian http://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/vladimir-lenin-return-journ…
USD/JPY Inverse H&S Takes Shape Above 112.50; FOMC Minutes on TapUSD/JPY may stage a larger recovery over the coming days as it carves an inverse head-and-shoulders formation ahead of the FOMC Minutes. from DailyFX - Forex Market News https://www.dailyfx.com/forex/…
USD/JPY, Gold Price Action Diverging from USD-Strength ThemeWhile USD has remained strong through much of February, price action in USD/JPY and Gold have diverged - indicating that rate hike fears may not be as pronounced as the U.S. Dollar's chart might indic…
Natural gas looks for support after dramatic sell-off — #SaxoStratsUS natural gas futures have made a tentative recovery despite warmer-than-usual temperatures leaving inventories better stocked than anticipated. from Ole Hansen - Authored content https://www.trading…
DXY Looks to FOMC Minutes for More Evidence of Impending Rate HikeThe US Dollar is on strong footing again this morning as lingering political risks in Europe and disappointing data out of the UK have kept the greenback in a favorable light among market participants…
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US Dollar Pulls Back vs. Yield-Sensitive FX as FOMC Minutes LoomThe US Dollar turned defensive against especially yield-sensitive alternatives including the Aussie and the Yen as all eyes turned to minutes from February’s FOMC meeting. from DailyFX - Forex Market …
Dollar strength having limited impact on gold — #SaxoStratsThe dollar hit a six-week high against the euro today but the wider forex market tells us this has more to do with euro weakness than dollar strength. As a result gold and silver are showing resilienc…
Squawk: RBOB Gasoline (RBH4) has struggled to join the latest run...RBOB Gasoline (RBH4) has struggled to join the latest run up in crude oil. This is putting refinery margins under pressure and it could leave the upside potential for crude limited ahead of the weekly…
Gold Price Chart Hints at Topping, Hawkish FOMC Minutes May HelpGold prices may turn lower as technical topping cues are made good with a push from a hawkish set of minutes from the Federal Reserve’s February policy meeting. from DailyFX - Forex Market News https:…
From the Floor: French risk underpins bonds — #SaxoStratsIf bonds are your barometer for the state of the global market then the gyrations in the European market Tuesday will have given pause for thought as the mounting concerns over the coming French presi…
Resilient Core Retail Sales to Curb Canadian Dollar WeaknessAnother pickup in Canada’s core reading for Retail Sales may heighten the appeal of the loonie as the BoC appears to be on course to move away from its easing-cycle. from DailyFX - Forex Market News h…
Wall Street New Highs Again, European Shares Soared on Strong PMI DataEquities strengthened. Wall Street soared to new record highs after the President's Day holiday. Gains were mainly supported by retailer shares. DJIA and S&P 500 indices added +0.58% and +0.6% respect…
As of February 22, 2017 at 03:00AM, 1 EUR equals 1.3714 AUD.from http://finance.yahoo.com/q/bc?s=EURAUD=X …
Squawk: In reference to last squawk we have a time hurdle...In reference to last squawk we have a time hurdle here in XAUUSD. It might just blow past this but high alert here since we have since a couple of weeks pin-pointed this particular date. We have been.…
Crude Prices Flirt with Key Resistance- 2017 Opening Range IntactCrude is probing a critical region of resistance which if broken could see significant topside potential. Here are the updated targets & invalidation levels that matter. from DailyFX - Forex Market Ne…
The Lasting Influence Matisse Had on Richard Diebenkorn's ArtworkThe great American painter owed a luminous debt to the French Modernist from Travel | Smithsonian http://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/lasting-influence-matisse-richard-diebenkorn-artwork-180962…
USD/CAD Constructive Above 1.3070 Ahead of Canada Retail SalesUSDCAD looks poised for further gains after responding to key daily support last week. Here are the updated targets & invalidation levels that matter into the release. from DailyFX - Forex Market News…
China’s Market News: Banks Face Elevated Targeted RRR as Fail in AssessmentThe PBOC has been guiding credit to flow into desirable sectors. When banks failed to meet its standards, they would have to bear higher reserve requirement ratios. from DailyFX - Forex Market News ht…
EUR/USD Losses Favored on RSI Trigger; Fed Mulls March Rate-HikeEUR/USD quickly approaches the monthly low (1.0521) as fresh comments from Fed officials suggest the central bank remains on course to further normalize policy in 2017. from DailyFX - Forex Market New…
Brexit Briefing: Pound Struggles for Direction As Parliament Prepares for Ping-PongThe British Pound has struggled for traction Tuesday after mixed messages from Bank of England Governor Mark Carney. Up ahead, Sterling could remain volatile as the House of Lords debates the Brexit b…
You Don't Need to Wait for Spring to Enjoy the Smithsonian GardensThis new tour guide will help you relax in these urban oases from Travel | Smithsonian http://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/beat-path-closest-smithsonian-garden-using-our-museum-tours…
Oil up on bullish noise from London IP week — #SaxoStratsThe annual International Petroleum event in London has sent oil up. Bullish headlines triggered that movement while the short-term outlook continues to point towards a range bound market. from Ole Han…
Dollar Tests a Key Resistance Level as EUR/USD Sits on SupportThe U.S. Dollar is testing a key resistance level, trying to leave behind the bearish down-trend of January. This has brought EUR/USD down to an interesting support level above the 1.0500-handle. from…
DXY Aims for Monthly Highs as Fed March Hike Odds IncreaseThe US Dollar has made a significant technical breakthrough over the past 24-hours. from DailyFX - Forex Market News https://www.dailyfx.com/forex/fundamental/daily_briefing/daily_pieces/top_fx_headli…
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From the Floor: Cheer seen extending from Asia to Europe— #SaxoStratsGenerally positive Asian bourses on Tuesday were seen buoying sentiment also in Europe where markets would look closely at purchasing managers' indices for a checkup on the health of the industrial se…
Squawk: Gold and silver once again being challenged by a stronger...Gold and silver once again being challenged by a stronger dollar. EURUSD is moving towards the recent low at €1.0525 which led gold to test support at $1220/oz last week. So far it is holding above...…
US Dollar May Rise on Fed-Speak, Pound at Risk on Carney CommentsThe US Dollar may continue an overnight rally as hawkish comments from Fed officials boost rate hike speculation. The Pound may fall as BOE Governor Carney strikes a dovish tone. from DailyFX - Forex …
Crude Oil Prices Look to IP Conference as Deadlock ContinuesCrude oil prices are looking to a gathering of industry bigwigs in London for comments that may break the deadlock that has confined prices to a narrow range since early December. from DailyFX - Forex…
Morning Markets: Trump praised for security adviser choiceUS president Donald Trump is for once not criticised. Quite the opposite he receives acclamation for his choice of new national security adviser. Today's data is expected to point towards more stabili…
Eurozone in Focus as Political Risks Heightened; Greek Debt Concerns RekindledWith the US market closed on President Day's holiday, the focus turned to Europe. French bonds remained under pressure, sending yields higher, on heightened concerns over Frexit 10-year French yields …