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Bloomberg: Stocks Rise on Earnings as Tech Rallies; Oil Gains: Markets Wrap
U.S. stocks rose a third day, while emerging-market equities hit the highest in a decade as synchronized global growth boosts corporate profits. Oil jumped as the dollar fell. [more...]
Bloomberg: Bitcoin May Split 50 Times in 2018 as Forking Craze Mounts
Bitcoin God arrived last month. Bitcoin Pizza was delivered in January. Bitcoin Private’s issuance date is... still a secret.
They’re just a few of the growing stable of so-called forks -- a type of spinoff in which developers clone Bitcoin’s software, release it with a new name, a new coin and possibly a few new features.  [more...]
Bloomberg: Five Things You Need to Know to Start Your Day
China faces a major tariff test. The Kuroda effect is back, and the Trans-Pacific Partnership gets new life. Here are some of the things people in markets are talking about. [more...]
Bloomberg: Oil's Rally Weakens as Industry Sees Surprise Stock Build
Crude’s rally faltered after an industry report showed U.S. crude stockpiles unexpectedly rose last week. [more...]
Bloomberg: Tech Stocks Are Showing Signs of Overheating
The investor love affair with tech megacaps is showing signs of heating up to dangerous levels just ahead of a busy slate of earnings. [more...]
Bloomberg: Gold ETF Assets Climb to Highest Since 2013
Investors are piling into exchange-traded funds backed by gold, pushing assets to the highest in more than four years. [more...]
Bloomberg: Secret to Dollar's Dim Future Found in Last Fed Hiking Cycle
Traders wagering on a dollar revival as the Federal Reserve continues raising interest rates need only look back to America’s most recent tightening cycle to see just how wrong those bets could go. [more...]
Reuters: NAFTA negotiators open key round of talks amid upbeat signs
Officials opened a key round of negotiations to modernize NAFTA on Tuesday amidst optimistic signs, as U.S. President Donald Trump said the talks were going “pretty well” and Canada’s chief negotiator said he had high hopes for progress. [more...]
Reuters: Job creator, or job killer? Trump angers solar installers with panel tariff
U.S. President Donald Trump signed into law a steep tariff on imported solar panels on Tuesday, a move billed as a way to protect American jobs but which the solar industry said would lead to thousands of layoffs and raise consumer prices. [more...]
CNBC: The ECB is edging toward 'taper' talk as Europe's economy sees its best growth in a decade
The European Central Bank (ECB) is slowly moving toward an exit to its massive bond-buying program as the economy is doing far better than expected, and more and more members of its Governing Council seem convinced that extra stimulus should be withdrawn sooner rather than later. [more...]
CNBC: Rubenstein: 'When people are happy and confident, something wrong happens'
Debt, geopolitics, unexpected world events and a widespread sense of general happiness: these are the things that worry private equity billionaire David Rubenstein the most. [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: Asian Stocks Head to Fresh Record High; Oil Climbs: Markets Wrap
Asian stocks climbed to record highs Tuesday amid optimism on corporate earnings, following an end -- for now -- to the U.S. government shutdown. [more...]
Bloomberg: Here’s What Trump’s Tariffs on U.S. Imports Are Doing to Markets
President Donald Trump’s move to crack down on what he sees as unfair competition to U.S. firms reverberated around the world as investors assessed the impact on companies hit by tariffs on solar panels and washing machines. [more...]
Bloomberg: Netflix Shatters Estimates With a Surge in Year-End Subscriptions
Netflix Inc. surged in late trading after a blow-out quarter, vaulting past $100 billion in market value for the first time to put the video service on a lofty perch with the likes of Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and Qualcomm Inc. [more...]
Bloomberg: Murdoch’s Fox, Sky Deal Against the Public Interest, UK Regulator Says
U.K. regulators said 21st Century Fox Inc.’s £11.7 billion ($16.3 billion) takeover of Sky Plc would not be in the public interest and should proceed only if remedies are made, Bloomberg News reports. [more...]
Bloomberg: Banks and Fintechs Are Duelling In a ‘War For Talent’
Europe’s financial technology startups are on hiring mode, fighting each other – and the incumbents -- in what one executive described as a “war for talent.” [more...]
Bloomberg: Secret to Dollar's Dim Future Found in Fed's Last Hiking Cycle
Traders wagering on a dollar revival as the Federal Reserve continues raising interest rates need only look back to America’s most recent tightening cycle to see just how wrong those bets could go. [more...]
Reuters: Global Stocks scale record highs as U.S. government shutdown ends, yen inches up after BOJ
Asian stocks advanced on Tuesday after U.S. senators struck a deal to end a three-day government shutdown, sending Wall Street’s main indexes to record highs, while the dollar inched down against the yen after the Bank of Japan kept policy steady. [more...]
Reuters: Trump slaps steep U.S. tariffs on imported washers, solar panels
U.S. President Donald Trump slapped steep tariffs on imported washing machines and solar panels on Monday, giving a boost to Whirlpool Corp and dealing a setback to the renewable energy industry in the first of several potential trade restrictions. [more...]
CNBC: Amazon is threatening Google's ad space monopoly, Martin Sorrell says
Amazon is threatening Google and Facebook's dominance of the digital ad space, Martin Sorrell told CNBC at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Tuesday. [more...]
CNBC: Bitcoin is not an investment we would advise, UBS chairman says
UBS believes that bitcoin is a speculative investment and is not advising its clients to invest in the digital currency, the bank's chairman told CNBC Tuesday. [more...]
CNBC: Global business confidence on a high but risks abound, CEOs warn
Global confidence among business leaders appears to be high given positive global growth prospects, but a number of chief executives of some of the world's largest companies told CNBC that there was no room for complacency. [more...]
CNBC: Economist Intelligence Unit predicts 'mild' US recession in 2020
The U.S. economy is on track for its next recession, according to a prominent research firm, but it's not likely to be that severe. [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: Stocks Mixed, Dollar Flat as Shutdown Continues: Markets Wrap
Asian equities were mixed, while the dollar and Treasuries halted a recent selloff as investors assess the impact of the U.S. federal government shutdown. [more...]
Bloomberg: How to Make Money From Volatility Rise: Morgan Stanley's Ideas
Prospects for a winding back of central bank stimulus this year, along with a potential pick-up in global inflation, have boosted the risk of greater fluctuations in asset markets that have largely moved in tandem in recent years. [more...]
Bloomberg: Recent ‘Odd’ Market Moves May Be a Warning Sign for Stocks
Something odd has happened in U.S. markets in recent days, and it may be a sign that it’s time to start worrying about the stock rally, according to Citigroup Inc. [more...]
Bloomberg: Fresh Doubts Raised on China's Bad-Loan Data
China’s bad-loan data, which analysts and investors have long regarded to be understated, was thrown into question again after the banking regulator uncovered faked reporting at a local lender. [more...]
Bloomberg: Senate at Impasse as Votes Delayed Until Monday: Shutdown Update
The House and Senate were in session Sunday with a federal government shutdown in its second day amid a spending-bill impasse in Congress. The House is supposed to be on recess this week, but members stayed in Washington as negotiations continue. [more...]
Bloomberg: Asia Loses Its Luster Versus Mexico and Turkey in EM Scorecard
By some measures, Mexico and Turkey come out as the most attractive emerging markets for 2018. In a Bloomberg analysis based on a range of metrics including growth, yields, current-account position and asset valuations, the two countries score highest among 20 developing economies. [more...]
Reuters: Global stocks, dollar sag after U.S. government shutdown
U.S. stock futures, Asian equities and the dollar pulled back slightly on Monday after the U.S. government was forced to shut down amid a dispute between President Donald Trump and Democrats over immigration. [more...]
Reuters: Oil rises as Saudi Arabia says producers will cooperate beyond 2018
Oil prices climbed on Monday, pushed higher by comments from Saudi Arabia that cooperation between oil producers who are currently withholding supplies would continue beyond 2018. [more...]
CNBC: Shutdown to enter a third day as Senate plans to vote Monday after failing to reach deal
The U.S. government shutdown will go into a third day Monday, as the Senate failed to strike a deal to break an impasse before the work week starts in Washington. [more...]
CNBC: 90% of bitcoin's value could get wiped out, Wall Street veteran Peter Boockvar warns
Wall Street veteran Peter Boockvar predicts an epic crash will hit the cryptocurrency market. He isn't sure if it'll come to a grinding halt or be a slow and steady drop — but he says it's coming. [more...]
CNBC: US stock futures fall on the government shutdown
Stock futures fell on Sunday as the U.S. government remained shut down. Dow Jones industrial average futures declined 33 points and briefly fell as much as 101 points. S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures dropped 2 points and 8 points, respectively. [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: Asian Stocks Rise; Treasury Yields Edge Higher: Markets Wrap
Asian equities rose to fresh highs Friday, heading for a sixth week of gains, even as 10-year U.S. Treasury yields reached their highest since 2016. The dollar index declined for a second day, trading close to a four-month low. [more...]
Bloomberg: What We Learned From Wall Street's Fourth-Quarter Results
Wall Street banks are facing some stubborn problems heading into 2018 -- but rising profits won’t be among them. [more...]
Bloomberg: Hackers Have Walked Off With About 14% of Big Digital Currencies
Digital currencies and the software developed to track them have become attractive targets for cybercriminals while also creating a lucrative new market for computer-security firms. [more...]
Bloomberg: HSBC to Pay $100 Million to End U.S. Currency-Rigging Probe
HSBC Holdings Plc has agreed to pay about $100 million in penalties to resolve a U.S. Justice Department investigation into the rigging of currency rates, part of a probe that has already led to the conviction of one of its former bankers and charges against another. [more...]
Reuters: Where Netflix goes, Big Tech may follow
Netflix Inc’s quarterly report on Monday may offer an advanced preview of whether Facebook Inc, Amazon.com Inc and other heavyweights behind much of the U.S. stock market’s record-breaking rally can keep delivering. [more...]
Reuters: Asia stocks rise on China growth, U.S. govt. funding woes dent dollar
Asia stocks shook off losses on Wall Street and edged up to record highs on Friday following China’s announcement of faster-than-expected fourth quarter growth, while worries over a possible U.S. government shutdown weighed on the dollar. [more...]
CNBC: Trump is 'determined to bite somebody, and China is the most likely target,' trade expert says
A year after President Donald Trump took office, the United States' trade deficit with China looms larger than ever. [more...]
CNBC: Bitcoin drifts slightly lower after briefly topping $12,000
Bitcoin drifted slightly lower after surging in the last session to briefly top $12,000. Still, the cryptocurrency stayed above $10,000 — a milestone level it had fallen below for some time earlier this week. [more...]
CNBC: SEC says it's worried about 'significant' issues with cryptocurrency ETF plans
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission indicated Thursday it would not be open to approving cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds until concerns related to rules aimed at protecting investors are addressed. [more...]
CNBC: Travis Kalanick is walking away with $1.4 billion as Uber's deal with SoftBank closes Thursday
SoftBank completed its long-awaited investment agreement with Uber on Thursday, making SoftBank the company's largest shareholder and providing a huge payday for co-founder Travis Kalanick and other early backers. [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: China Posts Its First Full-Year Growth Pickup Since 2010
China’s economy sealed its first full-year acceleration since 2010, underpinning global growth and giving authorities more room to purge excessive borrowing. [more...]
Bloomberg: Asia Stocks Trade Mixed After Another Run at Highs: Markets Wrap
Asian stocks were mixed as investors took stock of the stellar gains seen since the start of the year. Yields in developed-market bonds stayed higher after a slide spurred in part by expectations the U.S. will avoid a government shutdown, keeping fiscal spending flowing. [more...]
Bloomberg: Bitcoin Storms Back From Dip Below $10,000 in White-Knuckle Ride
Bitcoin’s wild start to 2018 turned breakneck on Wednesday, with the largest cryptocurrency plunging below $10,000 for the first time in six weeks before staging a rally to trade virtually unchanged. [more...]
Bloomberg: Goldman Is Worth Less Than Morgan Stanley for the First Time in a Decade
For the first time in over a decade, Goldman Sachs Group Inc. is worth less than its longtime rival, Morgan Stanley, at least in the eyes of equity investors. [more...]
Bloomberg: Apple, Returning Overseas Cash, to Pay $38 Billion Tax Bill
Apple Inc. said it will bring hundreds of billions of overseas dollars back to the U.S., pay about $38 billion in taxes on the money and spend tens of billions on domestic jobs, manufacturing and data centers in the coming years. [more...]
Bloomberg: Bitcoin Watchers Are Blaming the Slump on the Moon
The Lunar New Year, which marks the first day of the year in the Chinese calendar, is being cited by some as contributing to Bitcoin’s slump as Asian traders cash out their cryptocurrencies to travel and buy gifts for the holiday that starts Feb. 16 this year. [more...]
Reuters: Dow ends above 26,000 on earnings optimism
U.S. stocks jumped on Wednesday and the Dow closed above 26,000 for the first time as investors’ expectations for higher earnings lifted stocks across sectors. [more...]
Reuters: Oil up on threats of rebel attacks in Nigeria, falling US crude stocks
Oil prices rose on Thursday on a reported decline in U.S. crude inventories, and as rebels in Nigeria threatened to attack the country’s petroleum infrastructure. [more...]
CNBC: China's economy grew 6.9% in 2017, topping both the official target and 2016's growth
China's economy grew 6.9 percent in 2017, ending the year on a positive note as official figures topped the government target of around 6.5 percent, the country's statistics bureau said on Thursday. [more...]
CNBC: Stocks are now in 'complete bitcoin territory,' asset manager says
Fragile markets are "on the edge of chaos," according to one asset management firm, which has compared what it deems an overvalued stock market to cryptocurrency bubbles. [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