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Bloomberg: Asia Stocks Rebound as Italy Woes Abate; Yen Gains: Markets Wrap
Asian stocks rebounded as bonds stabilized with investors deeming the market reaction to Italy’s political turmoil as overdone. The dollar held losses and the euro climbed as Italian bond yields fell. [more...]
Bloomberg: China's Factory Gauge Beats Estimates on Global Trade Resilience
China’s official factory gauge rose more than estimated as export orders accelerated, signaling trade continues to drive expansion as the global economy powers through risks. [more...]
Bloomberg: The Oddest Things About China's $7.4 Trillion Stock Market
China may be somewhat of a mystery to the majority of international investors who will soon find themselves owning mainland shares for the first time. [more...]
Bloomberg: Buffett Proposed $3 Billion Uber Investment But Deal Crumbled
Warren Buffett proposed investing $3 billion in Uber Technologies Inc. earlier this year, but the talks fell apart following disagreements over the terms and size of the deal, people familiar with the matter said. [more...]
Bloomberg: Stocks Rally as Fading Italy Woes Sink Treasuries: Markets Wrap
Stocks rebounded along with Treasury yields as investors judged the market reaction to Italy’s political turmoil overwrought. The dollar dropped and oil climbed. [more...]
Bloomberg: JPMorgan Dethrones Citigroup to Become Biggest Currency Trader
JPMorgan Chase & Co. won the title of world’s largest currency trader by market share, ending Citigroup Inc.’s four-year run at the top, according to a Euromoney Institutional Investor Plc survey that featured a new methodology. [more...]
Reuters: Asian stocks rebound, euro pulls off lows as anxiety over Italy recedes
Asian stocks rebounded from a two-month trough on Thursday and the euro enjoyed a respite after sinking to its lowest in 10 months as the political turmoil in Italy that roiled global financial markets showed signs of easing. [more...]
Reuters: United States deeply concerned about EU's new privacy guidelines: Ross says
The United States is deeply concerned that the new European Union privacy guidelines will change how companies do business, Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said, adding that the regulation should be implemented in a way to minimize barriers to trade. [more...]
CNBC: Italy's new crisis will be 'too much' for Europe to handle, Latvia's finance minister warns
Italy's political turmoil could hit the continent harder than the Greek financial crisis and the Brexit vote, according to the finance minister of Latvia. [more...]
CNBC: China reportedly lining up countries against US in pending trade war
China is reportedly looking to line up other countries against the U.S. in a pending trade war after the White House took an unexpected move forward on tariffs a day earlier, the Wall Street Journal said Wednesday, citing Chinese officials. [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: Yen Climbs as Treasury Yields Decline; Stocks Fall: Markets Wrap
Ten-year Treasury yields fell, taking the dollar down against the yen, after Italy’s political impasse triggered a risk-off mood in holiday-hit markets. Oil prices retreated further, sending West Texas crude to its lowest in six weeks. [more...]
Bloomberg: Risk Appetite Fades on Italy Outlook; Oil Slumps: Markets Wrap
Politics dominated markets on Monday, with risk appetite withering in Europe as Italy lurched toward fresh elections. The region’s shares and currency reversed early gains, while U.S. equity futures pared a jump even as the America-North Korea summit appeared to be back on track. [more...]
Bloomberg: Oil Drops After Saudi-Russia Output Revival Plan Rattles Traders
Oil headed for its longest run of losses since February as investors weighed Saudi Arabia and Russia’s proposal to boost output to ease concerns over supply shortages. [more...]
Bloomberg: Italian Banks Lead Stock Declines After Government Plan Unravels
Italian banks led European financial stocks lower on growing concerns that fresh elections could strengthen the hand of populist parties to challenge European economic orthodoxy. [more...]
Bloomberg: The Lira Is On a Tear
The lira strengthened the most in the world on optimism the central bank’s decision to bring clarity to its interest-rate regime is a sign it may be able to fight the currency’s depreciation without pressure from President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Stocks and bonds also rallied. [more...]
Bloomberg: Traders Look for Clues About the Emerging-Market Currency Bounce
For all the concern that there’s a crisis brewing in some developing economies, emerging markets are showing resilience going into the final week of May, thanks to the dollar’s recent pause and a drop in U.S. yields. [more...]
Reuters: Shares fall on Italian turmoil, euro near 6-1/2 month lows
Asian shares fell on Tuesday and the euro struggled near 6-1/2 month lows as early elections loomed in Italy, although a revival in diplomatic talks with North Korea and a retreat in oil prices supported sentiment. [more...]
Reuters: St. Louis Fed's Bullard calls for caution on further rate increases
U.S. interest rates may have already hit the “neutral” level that neither encourages or discourages economic activity, a reason for caution on any further rate increases by the Fed, St. Louis Federal Reserve bank president James Bullard said on Tuesday. [more...]
CNBC: Global growth is still relying on ‘policy crutches,’ says OECD chief
The global growth story is no longer new, but the broad-based economic recovery underway a decade after the 2008 financial crisis still needs some propping up from fiscal policy, according to the head of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). [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: Turbulent Week for Trump Trade Tactics Has the World on Edge
Over five days, the U.S. called off a trade war with China, cast doubt over the framework of talks with Beijing, and threatened tariffs on car and truck imports to protect national security. [more...]
Bloomberg: U.S. Launches Criminal Probe into Bitcoin Price Manipulation
The Justice Department has opened a criminal probe into whether traders are manipulating the price of Bitcoin and other digital currencies, dramatically ratcheting up U.S. scrutiny of red-hot markets that critics say are rife with misconduct, according to four people familiar with the matter. [more...]
Bloomberg: Probe into Bitcoin Price Manipulation Probably ‘A Good Thing’, Novogratz Says
Major cryptocurrency proponents seemed unfazed by news the Department of Justice has started a criminal probe into potential trading manipulation. Billionaire investor Mike Novogratz said he’s not surprised by the allegations and welcomes the investigation. [more...]
Bloomberg: Big Oil Consumers Start to Lock-in Prices as Brent Surges to $80
The rise in oil prices to $80 a barrel is starting to cause concern across boardrooms, with some big industrial consumers, including airlines and shipping companies, starting to buy more insurance against rising energy prices. [more...]
Bloomberg: Will London Ever Get Affordable Housing?
The Mayor of London says enough homes can be built over the next decade to solve a housing shortage that’s driven prices beyond the means of average Londoners. Signs the property boom is ending may make his ambitious goals harder to reach. [more...]
Bloomberg: Lira Gets No Relief From Erdogan as Hike Fails to Stem Drop
The relief brought by Turkey’s decision to boost interest rates at Wednesday’s emergency meeting didn’t last long, as the lira resumed its nosedive against the dollar. And President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has since offered no respite. [more...]
Reuters: Shares recover as North Korea's conciliatory stance calms nerves
Global shares were on the mend on Friday as Pyongyang’s measured response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement to call off a key summit with North Korea healed market sentiment, although investors remained cautious. [more...]
Reuters: Yen slips from two-week high after North Korea says still open to talks with U.S.
The yen stepped back from a two-week high against the dollar on Friday when North Korea said it was open to resolving issues with the United States after President Donald Trump called off a June summit with its leader, Kim Jong Un. [more...]
CNBC: Steve Cohen's Point72 is bullish on Asia and likes these sectors
Steve Cohen's Point72 is aggressively expanding in Asia. The firm, which has more than 1,250 employees globally and $12 billion in assets under management, recently opened a larger office in Hong Kong, which can accommodate more than 160 employees — an increase from about 60 employees at the end of 2015. [more...]
CNBC: Trump says US military 'is ready if necessary' after Kim Jong Un summit cancellation
President Donald Trump said Thursday that the U.S. military stands "ready if necessary" following his cancellation of a planned summit with North Korea's Kim Jong Un, ramping up already tense rhetoric exchanged between Washington and Pyongyang. [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 as Trade Worries Return; Yen Jumps: Markets Wrap
A drop in Japanese shares dominated an otherwise mixed session for Asian equities, as the yen extended gains amid more twists and turns on trade and lingering emerging-market risks. The dollar steadied and 10-year Treasury yields pared a decline below 3 percent. [more...]

Bloomberg: Here’s How Much Money You Need for Bankers to Think You’re Rich
Twenty-five million dollars in investable wealth. The kind of money you could afford to see dip into the red for a quarter or three, maybe even a year or two, without breaking a sweat. With $25 million, maybe, just maybe, you're starting to be rich. [more...]

Bloomberg: Why ‘Risk On’ and ‘Risk Off’ Are How the Markets Roll
Sometimes markets are described as “risk on” or “risk off.” The analysts using those terms generally say them with great confidence. Many people hearing them feel like they kind of know what they mean, but aren’t absolutely entirely sure.  [more...]
Bloomberg: Deutsche Bank Says It Will Cut at Least 7,000 Jobs in Revamp
Deutsche Bank AG will cut equities jobs by a quarter and reduce overall positions by at least 7,000 as chief executive officer Christian Sewing seeks to slash costs and boost profitability at the investment bank. [more...]
Bloomberg: Cheaper Pound May Challenge Case for Currency's Darker Outlook
The pound is looking increasingly cheap. The currency is currently undervalued by almost 19 percent against the dollar and by 8 percent against the euro, according to the Big Mac purchasing-power parity model.  [more...]
Bloomberg: Erdogan Surrenders to Market as Rate Rise Halts Lira's Collapse
Turkey’s central bank raised interest rates at an emergency meeting on Wednesday and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan pledged allegiance to global principles on monetary policy, bowing to pressure from financial markets after plunging the nation into a currency crisis. [more...]
Reuters: Asia share markets hit by U.S. auto tariff threat, dollar pulls back
Asian shares fell on Thursday after the U.S. government launched a national security probe into auto imports that could lead to new tariffs, and President Donald Trump’s comments indicated fresh setbacks in U.S.-China trade talks. [more...]
Reuters: Trump urges a new 'structure' for U.S.-China trade deal
U.S. President Donald Trump has signaled a new direction in U.S.-China trade talks and said any deal would need “a different structure,” fueling uncertainty over current negotiations. [more...]
CNBC: Goldman Sachs made a staggering $200 million in one day as markets plunged
Goldman Sachs made $200 million in profit on a single day this February as calm in stock markets was shattered with a historic surge in volatility, according to people with knowledge of the move. [more...]
CNBC: Everything you need to know about a new EU data law that could shake up big US tech
You may have heard of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). But most likely you haven't because it sounds boring, but it's really important and CNBC has a guide to help you understand it. [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: Stocks Mixed as Dollar Slips; Oil Near 2014 High: Markets Wrap
Most Asian stocks dipped in a holiday-hit trading session Tuesday, with the dollar stalling near a five-month high and U.S. Treasuries little changed. Crude oil steadied around its highest level since 2014. [more...]
Bloomberg: Oil Conspires With Politics to Drive Rupee Toward Record Low
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the rupee face a similar predicament -- old foes have re-emerged to keep them in check. Brent crude rose above $80 a barrel last week for the first time since 2014, and is looking ominous for the nation’s budget deficit, inflation and the currency. [more...]
Bloomberg: It’s Back to Normal for Technology Heavyweights
With tariff tensions between the U.S. and China on hold, tech investors have stopped holding their breath. [more...]
Bloomberg: Pound Could Weather Another U.K. Snap Election, Analyst Says
BMO Capital Markets is unfazed by the risk of a U.K. election. The North American bank is bullish on sterling, seeing it gaining 7 percent to $1.44 by year-end, even after reports that Prime Minister Theresa May’s party is preparing for a second national vote in just over a year. [more...]
Bloomberg: Currencies Trade Near 50-Week Average as Lira Slumps: Inside EM
Emerging-market currencies traded near the average price of the past 50 weeks as U.S. Treasury yields stayed above 3 percent, offsetting optimism with easing protectionist tensions. The lira sank to a record low on speculation Turkey’s monetary policy is too loose to guard against inflation. Brazil’s real climbed after the central bank increased its intervention. [more...]
Bloomberg: Pound Slides to This Year's Low as Brexit to Italy Risks Weigh
With the next round of Brexit talks, key U.K. economic reports and the still-unfolding Italian coalition drama set to converge in the coming days, front-end option volatility in sterling versus the U.S. currency has picked up from a one-month low reached at the start of last week. [more...]
Reuters: Asian shares stumble as dollar strengthens, oil surges
Asian shares skidded on Tuesday as a strong dollar sapped demand for emerging market assets while surging oil prices stoked concerns about a flare-up in inflation and faster U.S. interest rate increases. [more...]
Reuters: Oil prices edge up on Venezuela, Iran supply worries
Oil prices rose on Tuesday on concerns that Venezuela’s crude output could drop further following a disputed presidential election and potential U.S. sanctions on the OPEC-member. [more...]
CNBC: Bitcoin cash is a must-own, says crypto investor Brian Kelly
Cryptocurrency investor Brian Kelly said Monday bitcoin cash is the must-own digital currency of the moment.
On Saturday, bitcoin cash miners met to discuss funding for a bitcoin cash development fund, he told CNBC. [more...]
CNBC: Everything you need to know about a new EU data law called GDPR
You may have heard of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). But most likely you haven't because it sounds boring, but it's really important and CNBC has a guide to help you understand it. [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