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Get ahead of the game: Top 7 stocks with high option volume and market sentiment

<p class="text-align-start">Option trading is a complex strategy that requires careful analysis of various f…

Mar 26, 2023

The ultimate video guide to investing in gold: How to buy and store gold like a pro

<p>Video: How to invest in gold by buying real gold coins</p><p>If you're thinking about buying gold a…

Mar 26, 2023

Putin announces Russia will station nuclear weapons in Belarus

<p>Russia will station tactical nuclear weapons in its neighbouring puppet state of Belarus.</p><p>Putin a…

Mar 25, 2023

Reminder - Europe and the UK switch to daylight saving time this weekend

<p>I posted this reminder on Friday, but here to is again ICYMI. Something to be aware of if you are trading European …

Mar 25, 2023

US stocks closed higher for the day and for the week

<p>The major US stock indices are closing higher for the day, and higher for the week. For the trading year, the Dow i…

Mar 24, 2023

ICYMI - US energy secretary Granholm says it could take years to refill oil reserve

<p>US Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm was speaking in a House of Representatives congressional hearing Thursday. &l…

Mar 24, 2023

Japan February CPI headline 3.3% y/y (expected 4.1%), Core 3.1% y/y (expected 3.1%)

<p>Japan February inflation figures. </p><p>Consumer Price Index, headline rate 3.3% y/y</p><ul&g…

Mar 24, 2023

Morgan Stanley says the end is near - forecast one more FOMC rate hike. May and done.

<p>Morgan Stanley say they expect the final Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) rate hike of this cycle at the Mayt m…

Mar 23, 2023

Yellen says confident USD will remain the global reserve currency despite China and Russia

<p>As part of her testimony US Treasury Secretary Yellen says that says China and Russia may want to develop an altern…

Mar 23, 2023

Big divergence between tech and the rest of the stock market. Bank worries worsen

<p>The day started off with S&amp;P 500 futures flat but that turned into a big rally shortly afterwards but it di…

Mar 23, 2023

CEO of Citi speaking - talking up bank deposit safety

<p>Citi CEO Jane Fraser is at a Washington Economics Club event</p><ul><li> Says there are 'isol…

Mar 23, 2023

FX option expiries for Thursday, 23 March 2023, 10am New York cut

<p>Some of these appear to be too far away to be of much use ... but you know what they say about "famous last wo…

Mar 23, 2023

S&P 500 Sinks After Powell Speech and Yellen Testimony, Will US Dollar Rebound?

The S&P 500 sank 1.6% in the aftermath of Jerome Powell’s press conference and testimony from Janet Yellen. Risk aversio…

Mar 22, 2023

BoA preview the Bank of England meeting, +25bp rate hike and then on hold

<p> This is via the folks at eFX. </p><p> For bank trade ideas, <a href="https://ift.tt/IKzB6MO ou…

Mar 22, 2023

Coinbase gets a notice from US regulators on enforcement action due to alleged violations

<p>Coinbase discloses receipt of Wells Notice "alleging violations of the federal securities laws" related t…

Mar 22, 2023

Forexlive Americas FX news wrap: Fed hikes 25 basis points, dollar initially falls

<ul><li><a href="https://ift.tt/Us6ZqXu Reserve hikes rates by 25 bps, as expected.</a></li>…

Mar 22, 2023

ICYMI: Russia decided to keep its oil production at a reduced level through June (Novak)

<p>A statement issued by Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak overnight saying that the country's cu…

Mar 21, 2023

Société Générale likes EUR upside over the coming weeks

<p> This is via the folks at eFX. </p><p> For bank trade ideas, <a href="https://ift.tt/d9ZnwjT ou…

Mar 21, 2023

Nasdaq 100 Soars Despite Rally in Yields, VIX in Freefall Ahead of Fed. Now What?

The Nasdaq 100 rallies despite rising Treasury yields amid speculation that the worst of the banking sector turmoil is over …

Mar 21, 2023

It's a light Economic calendar in Asia for Wednesday, 22 March 2023

<p>From Australia we get Westpac's leading index for February. Due at 2330 GMT, which is 1930 US Eastern time:<…

Mar 21, 2023

Trade ideas thread - Wednesday, 22 March 2023

<p>Good morning, afternoon and evening all. Any charts, technical analysis, trade ideas, thoughts, views, ForexLive tr…

Mar 21, 2023

US indices surge ahead of Fed's interest rate decision despite rising yields

<p>Major US indices experienced significant gains today, ahead of the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision tom…

Mar 21, 2023

GBP/USD Mid-Day Outlook

Daily Pivots: (S1) 1.2202; (P) 1.2244; (R1) 1.2320; More… GBP/USD’s rise from 1.1801 should be in progress and intraday bias…

Mar 21, 2023

USD/JPY Mid-Day Outlook

Daily Pivots: (S1) 130.35; (P) 131.50; (R1) 132.46; More… A temporary low should be in place at 130.52 in USD/JPY. Intraday …

Mar 21, 2023

EUR/USD Mid-Day Outlook

Daily Pivots: (S1) 1.0660; (P) 1.0696; (R1) 1.0759; More… EUR/USD’s break of 1.0759 resistance suggests that correction from…

Mar 21, 2023

RBNZ sees no immediate need to request reinstatement of USD swap line (expired in 2023)

<p>Reserve Bank of New Zealand:</p><ul><li>sees no immediate need to request reinstatement of USD sw…

Mar 21, 2023

Dow Jones, S&P 500 Gain as Bank Sector Volatility Cools Ahead of the Fed

The Dow Jones and S&P 500 gained as bank sector volatility cooled, causing traders to firm Fed rate hike bets for Wednes…

Mar 20, 2023

Australia weekly consumer confidence stumbling along at deeply pessimistic, ugly levels

<p>ANZ-Roy Morgan Australia Consumer Confidence data, a weekly survey.</p><p>Comes in at 76.5</p><…

Mar 20, 2023

Forexlive Americas FX news wrap 20 Mar: GBPUSD trades to the highest level since early Feb

<ul><li><a href="https://ift.tt/oqn3Asf indices close higher. Recovers from early declines</a><…

Mar 20, 2023

Economic calendar in Asia - Tuesday, 21 March 2023 - RBA minutes

<p>All of the data releases listed in our calendar, below, are for New Zealand. The RBA minutes are, of course, from A…

Mar 20, 2023

Stock indices close higher. Recovers from early declines

<p>Major US stock <a href="https://ift.tt/SWV9r4i" class="terms__main-term" id="eb50e0fb-8…

Mar 20, 2023

EUR/USD Mid-Day Outlook

Daily Pivots: (S1) 1.0619; (P) 1.0652; (R1) 1.0698; More… Intraday bias in EUR/USD stays neutral first with focus on 1.0759 …

Mar 20, 2023

GBP/USD Mid-Day Outlook

Daily Pivots: (S1) 1.2122; (P) 1.2162; (R1) 1.2221; More… GBP/USD’s rise from 1.1801 resumed today and intraday bias is back…

Mar 20, 2023

USD/JPY Mid-Day Outlook

Daily Pivots: (S1) 131.04; (P) 132.41; (R1) 133.26; More… Intraday bias in USD/JPY remains on the downside at this point. Su…

Mar 20, 2023

EUR/USD Daily Outlook

Daily Pivots: (S1) 1.0619; (P) 1.0652; (R1) 1.0698; More… Intraday bias in EUR/USD remains neutral for the moment. On the up…

Mar 20, 2023

GBP/USD Daily Outlook

Daily Pivots: (S1) 1.2122; (P) 1.2162; (R1) 1.2221; More… Intraday bias in GBP/USD remains neutral for the moment. Outlook i…

Mar 20, 2023

PBOC is expected to set the USD/CNY reference rate at 6.8701 – Reuters estimate

<p>PBOC CNY reference rate is due around 0115 GMT.</p><p>Coming up is the People's Bank of China LPR s…

Mar 20, 2023

The quiet Fed is ready to speak

<p> While the expectations for the Fed was turned upside down, the Fed was in a quiet period, where not a word was sai…

Mar 20, 2023

Reserve Bank of Australia's Kent says Australian banks are undeniably strong

<p>Christopher Kent, Reserve Bank of Australia Assistant Governor (Financial Markets) is speaking this morning in Sydn…

Mar 19, 2023

ICYMI - Fed, ECB, BOJ, BOE, BOC, SNB announce coordinated intervention

<p>Emergency liquidity announcements on a Sunday evening. </p><ul><li><a href="https://ift.t…

Mar 19, 2023

Early flows into non-USD FX in early Asia after the UBS-CS deal agreed to

<p>Earlier:</p><p class="article-slot__title title top"><a href="https://ift.tt/wy7JVuZ&…

Mar 19, 2023

Markets Week Ahead: Dow Jones, Nasdaq 100, Gold, US Dollar, Crude Oil, Fed, Powell

The Dow Jones greatly underperformed the Nasdaq as traders flocked to tech stocks in anticipation of aggressive rate cuts fr…

Mar 19, 2023

Fed interest rate decision with technical analysis and forecast

<p>First things first, what's the deal with the rate hike? Well, investors are split on whether the Fed will imple…

Mar 19, 2023

North Korea fired what could be a ballistic missile - Japan Coast Guard

<p style="" class="text-align-justify">The Japan defence ministry adds that the missile flew to an…

Mar 19, 2023

Heads up Monday Asia trade, 3 central banks: Bank of Japan, People's Bank of China, RBA

<p>Its an active central bank calendar coming up on Monday, 20 March 2023 during the Asia session. </p><p>…

Mar 19, 2023

UBS Nears Acquisition of Credit Suisse Amid Efforts to Stabilize Banking Sector

<p>Sources indicate that UBS is close to finalizing a deal to acquire Credit Suisse, as Swiss and global authorities w…

Mar 18, 2023

US Dollar Outlook Hinges on Fed’s Next Steps. Will the FOMC Hike or Pause?

The US dollar’s trading bias will be defined by the Fed’s policy outlook next week. Traders should prepare for the possibili…

Mar 18, 2023

USD/JPY Weekly Outlook

USD/JPY’s decline from 137.90 extended last week even though downside momentum diminished slightly. Further fall is expected…

Mar 18, 2023

GBP/USD Weekly Outlook

GBP/USD rose to 1.2203 last week but turned sideway since then. Initial bias remains neutral this week first. Corrective pat…

Mar 18, 2023

EUR/USD Weekly Outlook

EUR/USD dipped to 1.0515 last week but quickly recovered. Initial bias stays neutral this week first. On the upside, break o…

Mar 18, 2023

Moody's downgrades First Republic Bank to B2 from Baa1

<p style="" class="text-align-justify">According to Moody's, the downgrade and ratings reflect…

Mar 18, 2023

Forexlive Americas FX news wrap 17 Mar: Rates move sharply lower sending the USD lower

<ul><li><a href="https://ift.tt/MJz2qmD stocks close lower on the day. Nasdaq rises 4.4% this week. Dow …

Mar 17, 2023

US stocks close lower on the day. Nasdaq rises 4.4% this week. Dow has a small decline.

<p>The major US indices are closing the day with declines across the board. The declines were led by the Dow but the S…

Mar 17, 2023

EUR/USD Mid-Day Outlook

Daily Pivots: (S1) 1.0565; (P) 1.0600; (R1) 1.0649; More… Intraday bias in EUR/USD stays neutral for the moment. On the upsi…

Mar 17, 2023

GBP/USD Mid-Day Outlook

Daily Pivots: (S1) 1.2051; (P) 1.2089; (R1) 1.2151; More… Intraday bias in GBP/USD stays neutral and outlook is unchanged. C…

Mar 17, 2023

USD/JPY Mid-Day Outlook

Daily Pivots: (S1) 132.38; (P) 133.10; (R1) 134.49; More… No change in USD/JPY’s outlook as further decline is expected with…

Mar 17, 2023

GBP/USD Daily Outlook

Daily Pivots: (S1) 1.2051; (P) 1.2089; (R1) 1.2151; More… Intraday bias in GBP/USD remains neutral for the moment. Correctiv…

Mar 17, 2023

USD/JPY Daily Outlook

Daily Pivots: (S1) 132.38; (P) 133.10; (R1) 134.49; More… USD/JPY is losing downside momentum as seen in 4 hour MACD. But fu…

Mar 17, 2023

EUR/USD Daily Outlook

Daily Pivots: (S1) 1.0565; (P) 1.0600; (R1) 1.0649; More… Intraday bias in EUR/USD remains neutral at this point. On the ups…

Mar 17, 2023

Fox: First Republic Bank headed for possible sale after institutional bailout

<p>Fox Business reports on Morgan Stanley and PNC Bank said to be keen on buying bail-out recipient First Republic Ban…

Mar 17, 2023

ECB hiked by 50bp, gave no hint on the future path. We'll get the first clue later today.

<p>The European Central Bank delivered the +50bp rate hike that was widely expected prior to the turmoil in banking. S…

Mar 16, 2023

ICYMI - ANZ expect crude oil above $100 / barrel in H2 of 2023 - tighter market ahead

<p>This from ANZ yesterday that I'm doing a bit of a catch-up on. Analysts at the bank update their forecasts, in …

Mar 16, 2023

Trade ideas thread - Friday, 17 March 2023

<p>Good morning, afternoon and evening all. Any charts, technical analysis, trade ideas, thoughts, views, ForexLive tr…

Mar 16, 2023

USD/JPY Mid-Day Outlook

Daily Pivots: (S1) 132.06; (P) 133.59; (R1) 134.95; More… USD/JPY’s fall from 137.90 resumed by breaking 132.27 and intraday…

Mar 16, 2023

GBP/USD Mid-Day Outlook

Daily Pivots: (S1) 1.1983; (P) 1.2083; (R1) 1.2154; More… Intraday bias in GBP/USD remains neutral and outlook is unchanged.…

Mar 16, 2023

EUR/USD Mid-Day Outlook

Daily Pivots: (S1) 1.0475; (P) 1.0618; (R1) 1.0718; More… EUR/USD dips mildly after failing to break through 4 hour 55 EMA a…

Mar 16, 2023

EUR/USD Daily Outlook

Daily Pivots: (S1) 1.0475; (P) 1.0618; (R1) 1.0718; More… EUR/USD recovered after dipping to 1.0515 and intraday bias is tur…

Mar 16, 2023

GBP/USD Daily Outlook

Daily Pivots: (S1) 1.1983; (P) 1.2083; (R1) 1.2154; More… Intraday bias in GBP/USD stays neutral at this point. On the upsid…

Mar 16, 2023

USD/JPY Daily Outlook

Daily Pivots: (S1) 132.06; (P) 133.59; (R1) 134.95; More… Intraday bias in USD/JPY remains neutral at this point and some mo…

Mar 16, 2023

NZ finmin Robertson says despite the GDP data the New Zealand economy remains resilient

<p>New Zealand Finance Minister Grant Robertson comments, says that despite the GDP data the economy in NZ remains res…

Mar 16, 2023

ICYMI: Goldman Sachs cut US GDP forecast citing the banking crisis impact on credit growth

<p>Goldman Sachs issued the call Wednesday, US time. Outlets have picked it up.</p><p>"Small and medi…

Mar 15, 2023

Australian jobs report today: "One of the most closely watched ... in a long time"

<p>Coming up at 11.30am Sydney time, 8.30pm US Eastern time:</p><p>Snippet preview comments via:</p>…

Mar 15, 2023

Trade ideas thread - Thursday, 16 March 2023

<p>Good morning, afternoon and evening all. Any charts, technical analysis, trade ideas, thoughts, views, ForexLive tr…

Mar 15, 2023

EUR/USD Mid-Day Outlook

Daily Pivots: (S1) 1.0691; (P) 1.0721; (R1) 1.0762; More… Intraday bias in EUR/USD is back on the downside with today’s shar…

Mar 15, 2023

GBP/USD Mid-Day Outlook

Daily Pivots: (S1) 1.2130; (P) 1.2166; (R1) 1.2196; More… Intraday bias in GBP/USD stays neutral first as it’s still holding…

Mar 15, 2023

USD/JPY Mid-Day Outlook

Daily Pivots: (S1) 133.20; (P) 134.05; (R1) 135.06; More… Intraday bias in USD/JPY remains neutral first as it’s staying abo…

Mar 15, 2023

BOJ January meeting minutes says Board members expect Japan inflation to slow H2 FY 2023

<p>Bank of Japan January minutes,<a href="https://ift.tt/f3HEkLu" target="_blank" rel="nof…

Mar 15, 2023

SVB did not have a chief risk officer from April to December 2022 (Not the Onion)

<p>The Federal Reserve is looking into Silicon Valley Bank's lack of a chief risk officer for much of last year as…

Mar 15, 2023

Japanese Yen May Weaken if US Banking Sector Volatility Continues Calming

The Japanese Yen underperformed as US banking sector volatility cooled. Traders started pricing out aggressive Fed rate cut …

Mar 14, 2023

Pantheon still expects an ECB 50bp rate hike this week but not a foregone conclusion

<p>A research note from Pantheon Macro on what to expect from the European Central Bank later this week. </p><…

Mar 14, 2023

Forexlive Americas FX news wrap 14 Mar: US CPI is not scary as trader adjust expectations

<ul><li><a href="https://ift.tt/2OVXZsT equities go for a ride. Heavy late buying saves the day</a>…

Mar 14, 2023

US equities go for a ride. Heavy late buying saves the day

<p>It was all about the regional bank stocks once again today. They soared in the pre-market but the market open turne…

Mar 14, 2023

USD/JPY Mid-Day Outlook

Daily Pivots: (S1) 132.02; (P) 133.53; (R1) 134.76; More… USD/JPY’s recovery from 132.27 extends higher today and with break…

Mar 14, 2023

GBP/USD Mid-Day Outlook

Daily Pivots: (S1) 1.2087; (P) 1.2143; (R1) 1.2240; More… Intraday bias in GBP/USD stays on the upside at this point. Rise f…

Mar 14, 2023

EUR/USD Mid-Day Outlook

Daily Pivots: (S1) 1.0672; (P) 1.0710; (R1) 1.0771; More… EUR/USD’s rally from 1.0523 is still in progress and intraday bias…

Mar 14, 2023

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