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Bloomberg: Stocks Sell Off on Powell, Poor Data; Yen Climbs: Markets Wrap
Stocks in Asia followed their U.S. counterparts lower after hawkish comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and weaker-than-expected economic data from China and Japan. The yen strengthened after the Bank of Japan reduced longer-dated bond purchases. [more...]
Bloomberg: Five Things You Need to Know to Start Your Day
New Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell sent markets moving with his upbeat economic assessment for the U.S. and the world, while China plans to cut its budget-deficit target for the first time since 2012. Here are some of the things people in markets are talking about. [more...]
Bloomberg: Bond Traders Ponder Four Fed Hikes in 2018 After Powell’s Remarks
The U.S. Treasuries curve from five to 30 years flattened and two-year yields approached their highest levels since 2008 after Powell answered a question about what it would take to raise rates more aggressively than the three 2018 hikes that the Federal Open Market Committee projected in December. [more...]
Bloomberg: Ultra Wealthy Are Being Lured to Italy by Low Tax Rates
In an effort to attract capital, Italy unveiled a measure last year allowing ultra-wealthy individuals taking up residency to pay a flat tax of 100,000 euros ($123,000) a year, regardless of their income.  [more...]
Bloomberg: Here's What We Learned From Powell's First Fed Chair Testimony
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell appeared Tuesday before the House Financial Services Committee, his first testimony since he took charge earlier this month. He moved markets with his upbeat economic assessment, and also dropped some hints about how his views and style might differ from his predecessor, Janet Yellen. [more...]
Bloomberg: Bond Market Déjà Vu? Here's What Will Reveal If Rout Has Legs
After the benchmark 10-year U.S. note yield hit 2.9537 percent on Feb. 21, a four-year high, it seemed inevitable that 3 percent was in the cards. Yet buyers emerged, some Wall Street strategists trumpeted their bullish views once more and suddenly the “bond bear market” doesn’t have quite so much momentum. [more...]
Bloomberg: The Crypto-Futures Revolution Is Just Starting
Futures linked to cryptocurrencies besides Bitcoin may have just gotten a step closer to reality.
Cboe Global Markets Inc., which introduced Bitcoin futures in December, finished upgrading the technology at its futures exchange over the weekend, according to a statement Tuesday.  [more...]
Reuters: Asian shares slide as weak China, Japan manufacturing data add to Fed worries
Asian shares extended losses on Wednesday as weak Chinese and Japanese manufacturing data revived worries about global growth amid anxiety over faster rate rises in the United States. [more...]
Reuters: Fed's Powell nods to stronger economy, backs gradual rate hike path
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, in his first public appearance as head of the U.S. central bank, vowed on Tuesday to prevent the economy from overheating while sticking with a plan to gradually raise interest rates. [more...]
CNBC: Signs point to the Japanese yen getting even stronger as the US dollar weakens
The Japanese yen's rapid appreciation since the start of 2018 has made it one of the best-performing currencies so far — and there's room for further strengthening. [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
CNBC: World's largest asset manager says get ready to 'stomach complete losses' in cryptocurrencies
Investors should only consider cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin if they are prepared to lose everything, BlackRock Investment Institute said in its weekly report Monday. [more...]
Bloomberg: Global Stock Rally Stymied in Asia Before Powell: Markets Wrap
Stocks in Asia ran out of steam as investors await the first public comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on Tuesday. The dollar edged lower and Treasuries steadied. [more...]
Bloomberg: BlackRock Has It Wrong on U.S. Stocks, Russell Investments Says
A difference of opinion is what makes a market -- and BlackRock Inc.’s bullish case for U.S. equities over their European counterparts last week has prompted a rebuttal from Russell Investments, which argues the world’s largest money manager has got it the wrong way round. [more...]
Bloomberg: Self-Proclaimed Bitcoin Inventor Accused of Swindling $5 Billion of Cryptocurrency
Craig Wright, the self-proclaimed inventor of bitcoin, is accused of swindling more than $5 billion worth of the cryptocurrency and other assets from the estate of a computer-security expert. [more...]
Bloomberg: Goldman May Sell Its $1.4 Billion New European HQ in London
Goldman Sachs Group Inc. is considering a sale-and-leaseback of its new European headquarters in London and the building could sell for more than 1 billion pounds ($1.4 billion), people with knowledge of the plan said. [more...]
Bloomberg: Treasuries at 3% May Still Lack Appeal Unless Dollar Rallies
Treasury 10-year yields at 3 percent may fail to entice Japanese investors unless the dollar becomes more resilient, according to Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Asset Management Co. [more...]
Bloomberg: Yen Tipped to Test 105 Per Dollar as Seasonal Flows Kick in
The yen looks set to rise toward 105 against the dollar again, with the Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ Ltd. and Daiwa Securities Co. predicting a boost from fiscal year-end repatriation flows. [more...]
Reuters: Asian shares rise to three-week high ahead of Powell's testimony
Asian shares extended their recovery on Tuesday, hitting a three-week high as U.S. borrowing costs eased ahead of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s highly-anticipated first congressional testimony later in the day. [more...]
Reuters: U.S. to overtake Russia as top oil producer by 2019 at latest: IEA
The United States will overtake Russia as the world’s biggest oil producer by 2019 at the latest, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Tuesday, as the country’s shale oil boom continues to upend global markets. [more...]

CNBC: Some 90% of hedge funds aren't worth the fees, but there's still a place for them, says expert
Hedge funds have received their fair share of criticism for their hefty fees, but there are still reasons to invest in them, according to an expert. [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: Equity Rally Builds From Sydney to Hong Kong: Markets Wrap
Asian equities rose, extending a two-week global rally, after U.S. stocks posted strong gains and Treasury yields steadied. U.S. monetary policy is back in focus with two appearances from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. [more...]
Bloomberg: Morgan Stanley Takes on Goldman, Buffett With Bullish Bond Call
Morgan Stanley says it’s time to get bullish on bonds -- even as Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and Warren Buffett issue warnings. The sell-off in Treasuries, that began in earnest in September and ramped up in January, is ending, according to Morgan Stanley strategists. [more...]
Bloomberg: Pound Traders Look to May, Corbyn for Much-Needed Brexit Clarity
For pound traders seeking some degree of clarity on Brexit negotiations, speeches by Britain’s Prime Minister and the leader of the opposition will prove crucial in the coming week. [more...]
Bloomberg: Bond Traders Step Back From 3% to Watch Powell Navigate Fedspeak
Bond traders came the closest in four years to a 3 percent yield on the 10-year Treasury note. Whether it breaches that level may be determined by how new Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell handles the limelight. [more...]
Bloomberg: Goldman Says Stocks May Plunge 25% If 10-Year Yield Hits 4.5%
If the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield hits 4.5 percent by year-end, the economy would probably muddle through -- stocks, not so much, according to Goldman Sachs Group Inc. [more...]
Bloomberg: Buffett Warns Investors That Safe-Looking Bonds Can Be Risky
Billionaire investor Warren Buffett used his widely-read annual letter to Berkshire Hathaway Inc. shareholders on Saturday to again call out the wasteful fees that many money managers charge. He highlighted the risk of bonds and emphasized the importance of sticking with a simple investment strategy. [more...]
Reuters: Oil hits nearly three-week high as Saudi Arabia to keep output well below cap
Oil prices extended gains to hit their highest level in nearly three weeks on Monday, supported by comments from Saudi Arabia that it would continue to curb exports in line with the OPEC-led effort to cut global supplies. [more...]
Reuters: Italy's uncertain election: Five questions on investors' minds
Investors are feeling sanguine ahead of Italy’s March 4 election. The economy is strengthening and anti-euro sentiment is waning in the single-currency bloc. [more...]
CNBC: 10-Year Treasury yields could get to 4% ‘in a hurry,’ bond fund manager predicts
While Wall Street braces for 10-Year Treasury yields to tick over 3 percent, one bond expert believes that will feel like a piece of cake compared to what may come next. [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 Rise as Traders Weather Higher Bond Yields: Markets Wrap
Asian stocks climbed across the region Friday as investors continue to debate the outlook for central bank policy normalization and the impact of higher bond yields. The dollar recovered some of the previous day’s losses and Treasuries were little changed. [more...]
Bloomberg: As Volatility Returns, This Is How Emerging Markets Stack Up
The specter of volatile financial markets is prompting investors to be more selective in emerging markets and Asia is stacking up to be among the most resilient when it comes to economic measures. [more...]
Bloomberg: The Best Ways to Hedge the Risk of an Italian Election Upset
Investors may have grown complacent about the tail risk surrounding Italy’s looming general election and should protect themselves against any upset, according to Mizuho International Plc. [more...]
Bloomberg: JPMorgan's Quants Warn Risks Are Growing for Bond Short-Squeeze
Investors have become so bearish on U.S. government bonds that they risk getting caught out, according to JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s quantitative and derivatives strategy team. [more...]
Bloomberg: Japan's Equity Faithful Want Foreigners to Spur Market Rally
Japanese retail investors bought domestic stocks for a fourth consecutive week, stoking hope that foreign buyers will join them in helping the market make a full recovery from a rout that started last month. [more...]
Bloomberg: Fed’s Quarles Says U.S. Economy in ‘Best Shape’ Since Crisis
Federal Reserve Governor Randal Quarles delivered an upbeat assessment of the U.S. economy and endorsed a “gradual” path for raising interest rates in his first public speech on monetary policy since joining the central bank in October. [more...]
Reuters: Asia shares rebound as fidgety U.S. rate fears shift again
Asian shares rebounded on Friday as comments from a Federal Reserve official eased worries about faster rate rises in the United States, while the dollar ticked higher as investors dipped their toes back into riskier assets. [more...]
Reuters: U.S. shale investors still waiting on payoff from oil boom
U.S. oil production has topped 10 million barrels per day, approaching a record set in 1970, but many investors in the companies driving the shale oil revolution are still waiting for their payday. [more...]
CNBC: UK bank RBS reports an annual profit for the first time in a decade
Royal Bank of Scotland posted its first annual profit in a decade on Friday, continuing its recovery following the financial crash of 2008. The bank recorded a net profit of £752 million ($1.05 billion) for 2017, surpassing analyst forecasts for a figure of £592 million. [more...]
CNBC: Banking CEO who called volatility spike names the next markets danger spot
Barclays CEO Jes Staley aptly warned in January of an impending volatility jolt. Now he's made his call for the next big market risk: credit markets. [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: Asia Stocks Slip With U.S. Futures, Yen Rallies: Markets Wrap
Asian stocks declined with U.S. equity index futures as investors worried surging bond yields after the Federal Reserve’s latest comments on the economy will test equity valuations. The yen advanced for the first time in five days. [more...]
Bloomberg: Oil Drops Toward $60 on Dollar Strength and U.S. Supply Concerns
Oil slid back toward $60, dragged down with other commodities by a stronger dollar on the prospect of accelerating U.S. interest rate hikes and on concern over American crude supplies. [more...]
Bloomberg: Bond Market Guide to Trading When 10-Year Treasury Yields Hit 3%
At this point, it’s more likely a matter of when -- not if -- the 10-year Treasury yield hits 3 percent. And that apparent inevitability raises a pressing question: How to trade when it happens? [more...]
Bloomberg: Bitcoin Exchange Operator Charged With Lying to SEC About Hack
The operator of a now-defunct cryptocurrency investment platform was charged with lying to U.S. regulators to hide the fact that hackers stole more than 6,000 of his customers’ Bitcoins. [more...]
Bloomberg: The Euro Keeps Hitting a $1.25 Ceiling This Year
Euro bulls are struggling to push the currency above $1.25 this year, just as the $1.20 level proved a blocking point in 2017. The currency has bounced off that ceiling three times in the past month, in a striking similarity to its behavior in the September-October period.  [more...]
Bloomberg: Bank of America Says FX Traders May Be Off on Dollar Bearishness
The dollar’s four-session winning streak, its longest since December, may be a harbinger of things to come, according to Bank of America Merrill Lynch Global Research. [more...]
Reuters: Asian stocks slip as U.S. rate risk sours sentiment, dollar holds gains
Most Asian share markets followed S&P 500 futures lower on Thursday as speculation of faster hikes in U.S interest rates soured risk appetite globally. [more...]
Reuters: Bridgewater's Dalio sees 70 percent chance of recession before 2020
Billionaire investor Ray Dalio, who founded world’s largest hedge fund Bridgewater Associates, thinks there is a relatively high chance the U.S. economy will stumble into a recession before the next presidential election in 2020. [more...]
CNBC: Barclays falls to a $2.7 billion net loss in 2017 after US tax hit
Barclays posted a significant loss on its full-year 2017 profits, hit in part by the U.S. tax overhaul and a weaker dollar. [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