S&P Levels of Interest for 16 February

R3  2371.75     R2  2364.67     R1  2357.58
DP  2344.42
S1  2337.33     S2  2324.17     S3  2317.08

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Trading Sentiment
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Latest News Headlines
Bloomberg: Asia Extends Global Gain as Yellen Buoys Stocks: Markets Wrap
Banks led broad gains in global stocks after Janet Yellen said the Federal Reserve doesn’t need to wait for the Trump’s administration’s plans on fiscal stimulus to hike rates. The dollar held gains and bonds dropped. [more...]
Bloomberg: Fiscal Policy or Not, Yellen Says Outlook Supports Raising Rates
Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen sounds like she’s on a mission to raise interest rates this year -- no matter what President Donald Trump does on tax cuts and spending. [more...]
Bloomberg: Morgan Stanley Sees a Bright Decade for China Stocks
It may not be a smooth ride, but investors who jump into Chinese equities and hold on for the long term will end up happy, according to Morgan Stanley. [more...]
Reuters: Asia stocks at 19-month high, dollar up as Yellen puts March rate hike in play
Asian stocks scaled 19-month peaks on Wednesday, helped by a record-setting night on Wall Street after Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen flagged a possible interest rate rise next month, keeping the dollar near three-week highs. [more...]

Reuters: Berkshire takes huge bite of Apple, boosts airline stakes
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc was an aggressive buyer of stocks in last year's fourth quarter, nearly quadrupling its stake in Apple Inc and increasing its stake sevenfold in the four biggest U.S. airlines. [more...]
Reuters: Fed on course to raise interest rates at an upcoming meeting: Yellen
The Federal Reserve will likely need to raise interest rates at an upcoming meeting, Fed Chair Janet Yellen said on Tuesday, although she flagged considerable uncertainty over economic policy under the Trump administration. [more...]
Currency Strength Indicators
The currency strength meter gives you a quick visual guide to which currencies are currently strong, and which ones are weak. The meter measures the strength of all forex cross pairs and applies calculations on them to determine the overall strength for each individual currency. For example, if EUR is strong and USD is weak, it could mean that the currency pair EURUSD could be going up. If both currencies are strong or weak it is better to avoid since it will probably means there is no clear direction for the specific pair. To get the latest Currency Strength Indicator please click here
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S&P Levels of Interest for 15 February

R3  2355.75     R2  2349.50     R1  2343.25
Daily Pivot  2331.50
S1  2325.25     S2  2313.50     S3  2307.25

Todays Markets

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Trading Sentiment
Below is the latest sentiment as compiled by etoro, the world's largest (social) trading network. It provides a view of what individual investors think about the specific instruments and gives a view of the current sentiment.
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Latest News Headlines
Bloomberg: Stocks Rally Falters, Dollar Drops as Flynn Quits: Markets Wrap
A global rally that sent U.S. benchmarks surging to a fresh round of records faltered, as Japan led Asian equities lower and the dollar dropped after Donald Trump’s national security adviser resigned. [more...]
Bloomberg: Pimco to Investors: Don't Underestimate the Chance of a Fed Mistake
Pacific Investment Management Co. has a warning for investors: don’t underestimate the chance of a misstep by the Federal Reserve. [more...]

Bloomberg: U.K. Startups Eye Moves to the Continent as Brexit Sows Anxiety
British technology startups are beginning to stress out over Brexit. Initially confident their industry wouldn’t be harmed by Britain’s break from the European Union, U.K. tech entrepreneurs are now girding for a bevy of challenges.  [more...]

Bloomberg: OPEC's Top Producer Saudi Is Turning to Wind and Solar Power
The nation most identified with its massive oil reserves is turning to wind and solar to generate power at home and help extend the life of its crucial crude franchise. Starting this year, Saudi Arabia plans to develop almost 10 gigawatts of renewable energy by 2023, starting with wind and solar plants in its vast northwestern desert. [more...]

Reuters: Asia shares eke out 19-month top, cautious ahead of Yellen
Asian shares inched to 19-month highs on Tuesday as the potential for economic stimulus in the United States underpinned the dollar, bond yields and Wall Street stocks. [more...]

Reuters: Trump national security aide Flynn resigns over Russian contacts
President Donald Trump's national security adviser, Michael Flynn, resigned late on Monday after revelations that he had discussed U.S. sanctions on Russia with the Russian ambassador to the United States before Trump took office and misled Vice President Mike Pence about the conversations. [more...]
Reuters: Fed has limited view on Trump economic policies as Yellen heads to Congress
Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen goes to Congress on Tuesday for the first time since Republicans took control of the White House and both houses of the legislature with less clarity on the direction of U.S. economic policy than at any time of her three-year tenure. [more...]
CNBC: Credit Suisse earnings miss estimates after DOJ fine; plans to cut 5,500 jobs in 2017
Credit Suisse has reported a net loss of 2.347 billion Swiss francs ($2.337 billion) for the fourth quarter of 2016 as the bank felt the impact of a $5.28 billion fine from the U.S. Department of Justice. [more...]
Currency Strength Indicators
The currency strength meter gives you a quick visual guide to which currencies are currently strong, and which ones are weak. The meter measures the strength of all forex cross pairs and applies calculations on them to determine the overall strength for each individual currency. For example, if EUR is strong and USD is weak, it could mean that the currency pair EURUSD could be going up. If both currencies are strong or weak it is better to avoid since it will probably means there is no clear direction for the specific pair. To get the latest Currency Strength Indicator please click here
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Edvesting.com and/or its owners will not be responsible for any losses incurred on investments made by readers and clients as a result of any information contained on Edvesting.com. Edvesting.com does not render investment, legal, accounting, tax, or other professional advice. If investment, legal, tax, or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional should be sought.

Todays Market

Economic Calendar (time in GMT)
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Trading Sentiment
Below is the latest sentiment as compiled by etoro, the world's largest (social) trading network. It provides a view of what individual investors think about the specific instruments and gives a view of the current sentiment.
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Latest News Headlines
Bloomberg: Equities Extend Rally With Copper as Yen Weakens: Markets Wrap
Asian stocks extended a global rally as investors looked ahead to data that will provide detail on the strength of U.S. consumer prices and speeches from a range of Federal Reserve officials. [more...]
Bloomberg: Yellen Unlikely to Rule Out March Hike in Capitol Hill Testimony
Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen probably won’t drop a heavy hint on the timing of the next interest-rate increase when she speaks to Congress this week, but expect her to defend post-crisis banking rules the Trump administration has sworn to undo. [more...]
Bloomberg: Surging Iron Ore Won’t ‘Fall Off a Cliff,’ Says Rio Tinto
Iron ore will defy forecasts for a dramatic price collapse as China’s economy remains strong and the top buyer boosts demand for higher-quality imports, according to Rio Tinto Group, the second-largest exporter. [more...]
Reuters: Yen slips after Trump-Abe meet, Asian shares firm
The dollar rose against the yen on Monday on relief that U.S. President Donald Trump set aside tough campaign rhetoric over security and jobs in a smooth meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, with no mention of currency policy. [more...]

Reuters: Dollar hits two-week high vs yen on U.S.-Japan summit relief
The dollar rose to a two-week high versus the yen on Monday, with the market breathing a sigh of relief as the closely watched two-day U.S.-Japan summit held over the weekend was seen to have ended smoothly. [more...]

Reuters: Oil prices dip as markets remain bloated despite OPEC-led cuts
Oil prices dipped on Monday on signs that global fuel markets remained bloated despite OPEC-led crude production cuts that have been more successful than most initially expected. [more...]
CNBC: It’s no flash in the pan; stay long on gold: UBS
A rally in gold prices has room to run on risk concerns from politics to interest rates, so hold on to those long positions, a UBS analyst said Monday. [more...]
Currency Strength Indicators
The currency strength meter gives you a quick visual guide to which currencies are currently strong, and which ones are weak. The meter measures the strength of all forex cross pairs and applies calculations on them to determine the overall strength for each individual currency. For example, if EUR is strong and USD is weak, it could mean that the currency pair EURUSD could be going up. If both currencies are strong or weak it is better to avoid since it will probably means there is no clear direction for the specific pair. To get the latest Currency Strength Indicator please click here
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Disclaimer Notice

Past performance is not indicative of future results. Trading stocks, options, forex, CFDs and equites carries a high level of risk, and may not be suitable for all investors. The high degree of leverage can work against you as well as for you. Before deciding to trade any such leveraged products you should carefully consider your investment objectives, level of experience, and risk appetite. The possibility exists that you could sustain a loss of some or all of your initial investment and therefore you should not invest money that you cannot afford to lose. You should be aware of all the risks associated with trading on margin, and seek advice from an independent financial advisor if you have any doubts.

The information provided by Edvesting.com should not be relied upon as a substitute for extensive independent research which should be performed before making your investment decisions. Edvesting.com are merely providing this information for your general information. The information and opinions presented do not take into account any particular individual's investment objectives, financial situation, or needs. All investors should obtain advice based on their unique situation before making any investment decision and should tailor the trade size and leverage of their trading to their personal risk appetite.

Edvesting.com and/or its owners will not be responsible for any losses incurred on investments made by readers and clients as a result of any information contained on Edvesting.com. Edvesting.com does not render investment, legal, accounting, tax, or other professional advice. If investment, legal, tax, or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional should be sought.