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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: Euro Set to Cap Best Year Since '03 as Dollar Dips: Markets Wrap
The dollar looked set to limp out of a bruising year for the U.S. currency that’s seen the euro head for its best performance since 2003. [more...]
Bloomberg: Bitcoin Rebounds to $15,000 as Investors Find a Bottom, For Now
Bitcoin appeared to find a bottom Friday, rebounding to $15,000 after moves by South Korea to curb speculation and protect retail customers took the cryptocurrency down more than 8 percent yesterday. [more...]
Bloomberg: China Says It Created a France-Sized Pile of New Jobs Since 2012
With China’s labor market looking the best it has in years, a new report shows new jobs created in urban areas over the last five years nearly equal the population of France. [more...]
Bloomberg: Get Set for Petro, Venezuela's Cryptocurrency Answer to Bitcoin
In a new twist to the cryptocurrency craze, Venezuela, the South American oil giant in default on some of its dollar bonds, plans to issue its own digital unit, dubbed the petro. [more...]
Bloomberg: A Top Fidelity Money Manager Bets on Electric Cars, Refineries
A top Fidelity money manager’s all over the coming electric vehicle revolution, but he’s also betting gas-guzzlers have life in them. [more...]
Bloomberg: Six Market Charts to Watch for Hints on Next Year's Big Moves
Will the stock market’s record-breaking rally stumble? Is the dollar doomed again? How flat can the Treasury curve get? [more...]
Reuters: Boom year for stocks and commodities, downer for the dollar
Asian markets were ending 2017 in a party mood on Friday after a year in which a concerted pick-up in global growth boosted corporate profits and commodity prices, while benign inflation kept central banks from snatching away the monetary punch bowl. [more...]
Reuters: U.S. oil prices hit highest since mid-2015 on surprise output drop
U.S. oil prices hit their highest levels since mid-2015 on the final trading day of the year as an unexpected fall in American production and a fall in commercial crude inventories stoked buying. [more...]
CNBC: Trump threatens China, says Russia inquiry makes America 'look very bad'
President Donald Trump suggested on Thursday that he may act on his numerous threats against China following reports of the Asian giant providing oil to North Korea. [more...]
CNBC: This is the currency that performs best at the start of a new year
If you are wondering which currency, other than the U.S. dollar, to hold at the start of a new year, past trades show you'll be better off with euros. [more...]
Currency Strength Indicators
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​​​​​​​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

Todays Markets

Economic Calendar
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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: Dollar Declines, Sending Euro to a Four-Week High: Markets Wrap
The dollar dropped against all major currencies Thursday, showcasing what’s been a feature for much of the year. A measure of Asian stocks headed for a record high in thin trading ahead of New Year holidays. [more...]
Bloomberg: Here Are the U.K.'s Big Winners and Battered Losers of 2017
From Provident Financial Plc’s 66 percent plunge in a day to Carillion Plc shedding two-thirds of its value in three sessions, there’s been no shortage of drama in U.K. stocks this year. [more...]
Bloomberg: Bitcoin Resumes Slide After Biggest Rally in Two Weeks
Bitcoin fell below $15,000 after the cryptocurrency’s biggest rally in two weeks ended a rout that wiped more than $9,000 off the price. [more...]
Bloomberg: From Bitcoin to Belize, Here Are Best and Worst Assets of 2017
As 2017 winds to a close, a look at the winners and losers around the globe shows that, broadly speaking, the riskiest assets performed well, with bullish sentiment on display in stocks, emerging-market sovereigns and corporate debt. [more...]
Bloomberg: Picking FX Winners for 2018: A Tour Through Some Bullish Calls
Following the dollar’s worst year in more than a decade, foreign-exchange strategists see few signs of optimism for the U.S. currency in 2018. Yet they remain divided as to which of its major peers to be bullish on. [more...]
Reuters: Asian shares near decade highs, copper rallies to fresh four-year peak
Asian shares marched toward a decade high on Thursday, on track for their best annual performance since 2009 as investors bet on a bright outlook for the global economy with copper at a four-year peak. [more...]
Reuters: U.S. holiday sales set to break records in surprise boon to retail
The U.S. holiday shopping season is on track to break sales records on the back of surging consumer confidence and increased use of mobile devices, presenting an unexpected boon for retailers and the delivery companies they rely on. [more...]
CNBC: Rules to limit speculation in cryptocurrency trading are a good thing, says BitSpread
South Korea's decision to further regulate speculation in cryptocurrency trading is "quite positive," according to BitSpread Founder and CEO Cedric Jeanson. [more...]
CNBC: While bitcoin falls, one cryptocurrency jumps 20% 
Ripple rose 20 percent to a record high of $1.43, making it the third-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization at $54 billion, behind bitcoin and ethereum, according to CoinMarketCap. [more...]
Currency Strength Indicators
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​​​​​​​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

Todays Markets

Economic Calendar
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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: Asia Stocks Mixed, Oil Touches $60, Bitcoin Flat: Markets Wrap
Asian stocks were mixed Wednesday in trading thinned by a holiday-shortened week. Oil prices breached $60 a barrel for the first time since 2015 after a pipeline blast in Libya. [more...]
Bloomberg: Emerging Markets' Dream Run Could See a Reality Check in 2018
Bulls will retain the upper hand in emerging markets next year, though some assets may face a bumpier ride than in 2017. [more...]
Bloomberg: Analysts Cut iPhone X Shipment Forecasts, Citing Lukewarm Demand
Analysts have lowered iPhone X shipment projections for the first quarter of next year, citing signs of lackluster demand at the end of the holiday shopping season. [more...]
Bloomberg: Bitcoin Rebounds to Surpass $16,000 as Five-Day Selloff Ends
Bitcoin’s rebound took it briefly above $16,000 on Tuesday as traders of the world’s biggest digital currency sought to draw a line under its roller coaster five-day slump. [more...]
Bloomberg: China to Overtake U.S. Economy by 2032 as Asian Might Builds
The growing importance of Asia’s major economies will continue in 2018 and beyond, according to a league table that sees the region dominating in terms of size in just over a decade. [more...]
Bloomberg: Picking FX Winners for 2018: A Tour Through Some Bullish Calls
Following the dollar’s worst year in more than a decade, foreign-exchange strategists see few signs of optimism for the U.S. currency in 2018. Yet they remain divided as to which of its major peers to be bullish on. [more...]
Reuters: Asia stocks up as metals rally signals solid growth outlook
Asian shares rose on Wednesday with oil and copper prices rocketing to multi-year highs in an uplifting sign for global growth and inflation, while major currencies were becalmed in a holiday-shortened week. [more...]
Reuters: Oil prices slip away from 2015 highs, but market remains tight
Oil prices on Wednesday slipped away from two-and-a-half year highs hit the previous session as the gradual resumption of flows through a major North Sea pipeline made up for supply disruption in Libya. [more...]
CNBC: As oil passes major milestone, here’s what 2018 could hold
As 2017 draws to a close, oil is rallying hard as OPEC supply cuts — combined with improving global demand — support the market. [more...]
Currency Strength Indicators
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​​​​​​​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

Todays Markets

Economic Calendar
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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.
Image
Latest News Headlines
Bloomberg: Bond Yields Set for Weekly Advance, Euro Declines: Markets Wrap
Benchmark bond yields are headed for the biggest weekly advance since September as investors contemplate prospects for continued economic growth and reduced central bank stimulus. [more...]
Bloomberg: Goldman Is Setting Up a Cryptocurrency Trading Desk
Goldman Sachs Group Inc. is setting up a trading desk to make markets in digital currencies such as bitcoin, according to people with knowledge of the strategy. The bank aims to get the business running by the end of June, if not earlier, two of the people said. [more...]
Bloomberg: Bitcoin Tumbles Below $13,000 as Investors Face ‘Reality Check'
Bitcoin sank as much as 21 percent on Friday, extending its loss from its intraday high this month toward 40 percent. The digital currency dropped to as low as $12,191.80 before trading at $12,601.75 as of 3:29 p.m. in Hong Kong. Bitcoin, which is down 38 percent from its peak of $19,511, is still up more than 1,100 percent this year. [more...]
Bloomberg: World’s Most Important Oil Benchmark Feels Strain of Pipe Crack
When a vital North Sea oil pipeline cracked earlier this month, it did more than halt the flow of barrels: it stress tested the world’s most important physical crude-price benchmark for producers, traders and consumers. [more...]
Bloomberg: New Zealand Faces Threats From Within as Growth Slows Into 2018
For a small economy whose fortunes often rise and fall on the global tide, New Zealand’s biggest threats in 2018 may come from within. [more...]
Reuters: Oil drops from two-and-a-half year highs as rising U.S. output drags on market
Oil prices on Friday dipped away from some of its highest levels since 2015, weighed down by rising U.S. output and the expected January re-opening of the Forties pipeline in the North Sea. [more...]
Reuters: Catalan vote dents euro, upbeat U.S. data lifts stocks
The euro dipped on Friday after Catalan separatists wanting to break away from Spain won a regional election, while Asian stocks edged up on new data pointing to steady growth in the U.S. economy. [more...]
CNBC: Bitcoin is the 'gateway drug' to cryptomania, and analyst Nick Colas sees no end in sight
Wall Street's first analyst to cover bitcoin never thought it would reach such a fever pitch. [more...]
CNBC: Eric Schmidt is stepping down as the executive chairman of Alphabet
Eric Schmidt will be stepping down as the executive chairman of Alphabet's board of directors and transitioning to technical advisor, the company announced. He will continue to serve on the company's board. [more...]
Currency Strength Indicators
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​​​​​​​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