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Latest News Headlines
Bloomberg: Stocks Fall on Heightened Trade Worry; Dollar Dips: Markets Wrap
U.S. stock futures declined with equities in Asia amid a potential escalation of tensions between Washington and Beijing, and after signs China’s economy remains under pressure. Treasury yields extended last week’s retreat and the dollar fell. [more...]
Bloomberg: China Summons U.S. Envoy Over Huawei CFO
China’s Vice Foreign Minister Le Yucheng has summoned the U.S. Ambassador to China, Terry Branstad, in a protest over the arrest of Huawei Technologies Co. Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou, and said it will take “further action” if needed. [more...]
Bloomberg: Contrarians Made the Right Market Calls in 2018. Here's What They're Saying Now
With just three weeks to go, 2018’s market contrarians are proving prescient. The outlook was decidedly bullish for U.S. stocks and developing-nation assets 12 months ago, with both forecast to build upon a stellar 2017. [more...]
Bloomberg: Fake and Bad News Is Depressing Market, JPM’s Kolanovic Says
Biased news outlets, political opportunists and publicity-hungry analysts are whipping the stock market into a frenzy that goes beyond anything justified by economic or earnings fundamentals, according to JPMorgan Chase & Co. strategists led by Marko Kolanovic. [more...]
Bloomberg: Macron Pressed on All Sides for Grand Gesture to End Crisis
Macron is due to address the nation on Monday evening. Everyone, from Yellow Vest protesters to his dwindling number of supporters, is anticipating some solution to end the downward spiral of Europe’s second largest economy, started last month with a grass-roots movement against fuel tax hikes. [more...] Bloomberg: China Factory, Consumer Inflation Slows Amid Weakening Demand
China’s factory inflation slowed further amid weakening demand, while gains in the consumer price index moderated. The producer price index climbed 2.7 percent in November from a year earlier, the slowest pace in more than two years. The consumer price index rose 2.2 percent, slower than estimated. [more...]
Bloomberg: Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley Warn Oil Uncertainty to Persist
Oil’s gains risk being quelled by uncertainty over how the OPEC+ coalition will implement its deal to cut output, according to Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and Morgan Stanley. [more...]
Bloomberg: Investors in ‘Get-Me-Out-of-Here Mood’ as Asian Stocks Spiral
Asian stock markets are off to a bad start this week, with most major indexes plunging anywhere from 1-2 percent. And the reasons aren’t new: concerns over growth and escalating frictions between two of the world’s superpowers. [more...]
Bloomberg: Why Plunging Fed Odds and Jobs Miss Failed to Dent the Dollar
The dollar is poised to end a tumultuous week for financial markets relatively unscathed, even as the global equity sell-off helped drive aggressive paring of expectations for additional Federal Reserve interest-rate increases. [more...]
Bloomberg: Seventy Short of a ‘Yes’ Vote May Still Leave the Pound Intact
The pound may more than hold its poise if Theresa May’s Brexit deal is rejected by a margin of fewer than 70 to 75 votes, analysts say. A relatively small shortfall for the U.K. prime minister, who needs 320 votes to push the pact through Parliament, may kindle hopes that she could succeed in a second attempt and spur gains in the currency. [more...]
Reuters: Global stocks extend slump as growth worries mount
Losses in global stock markets snowballed on Monday, with U.S. equity futures and Asian shares sliding on worries over slowing growth and fears that a rise in tensions between Washington and Beijing could torpedo chances of a trade deal. [more...]
Reuters: Brent crude oil rises after producer supply cut, but outlook still weak
Brent crude oil rose on Monday after producer club OPEC and some non-affiliated suppliers last Friday agreed to a supply cut from January. [more...]
CNBC: Asia stocks decline after China reports weak trade data; Japan and Australia fall more than 2 percent
Stocks in Asia traded lower Monday afternoon following significantly weaker-than-expected Chinese trade data released over the weekend. The mainland Chinese markets, closely watched as a result of the trade war between Beijing and Washington, slipped by the end of the morning session. The Shanghai composite declined by 0.84 percent while the Shenzhen composite shed 1.146 percent. [more...]
CNBC: Dow futures point to 150-point decline as sell-off looks set to continue in new week
U.S. stock futures fell as traders feared an intensifying trade war between the United States and China. As of 12:00 a.m. ET Monday, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures dropped 175 points, implying a decline of 151.95 points at Monday’s open. S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures also moved lower. The losses would add to a steep decline from last week. [more...]
CNBC: The bear market is here, and stocks will plunge at least 20 percent, Ned Davis Research warns
The wild trading that’s gripped Wall Street may be no ordinary correction. According to Ned Davis Research’s Ed Clissold, a bear market is officially here. [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.
Todays Markets
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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.
Latest News Headlines
Bloomberg: Stocks Rise Before U.S. Jobs Report; Dollar Higher: Markets Wrap
Asian stocks posted modest gains Friday following an afternoon rally in the U.S. that erased most of the day’s losses, as investors grappled with shifting indications on Sino-American trade talks and prospects for a pause in Federal Reserve tightening. The dollar ticked higher and the yen dipped. [more...]
Bloomberg: Tech Rally Ensures Mere Loss for Stocks, Not Rout: Markets Wrap
U.S. equities closed up from the lows of the day after a late rally in large technology stocks helped to propel the Nasdaq 100 higher in what was the biggest reversal for the index since April. [more...]
Bloomberg: The U.S. Just Became a Net Oil Exporter for the First Time in 75 Years
America turned into a net oil exporter last week, breaking almost 75 years of continued dependence on foreign oil and marking a pivotal -- even if likely brief -- moment toward what U.S. President Donald Trump has branded as "energy independence." [more...]
Bloomberg: U.S. Pursued Huawei CFO’s Arrest Despite Risk to Trade Talks With Xi
The Trump administration arranged the arrest of Huawei Technologies Co.’s chief financial officer aware of potential blow-back in trade talks with Beijing but intent on showing resolve to crack down on Chinese companies accused of violating U.S. law. [more...]
Bloomberg: Bitcoin Leads Cryptos to Lowest Since 2017 as Sell-Off Resumes
Cryptocurrencies continued their slide with a fresh bout of losses Friday after the SEC dashed hopes that a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund would appear before the end of this year. [more...]
Bloomberg: Biggest Worry for Traders? They Don't Know Why Stocks Are Moving
It would be nice to write the market’s convulsions off to liquidity failures, or tariffs, the Federal Reserve or tech valuations. But for the people living through these swings on trading desks, none of those explanations does the trick -- and that’s what really worries them. [more...]
Bloomberg: Behind the Market Turmoil Lies Nothing But Excuses
During World War I, British army recruiters asked a powerful question: Did you have a reason or merely an excuse for not enlisting? Presumably, not wanting to die in a horrible and pointless war did not count as a good reason. [more...]
Bloomberg: In Brexit Endgame, Complacency and Confusion Bedevil Markets
With just a few months to go, Britain’s exit from the European Union still presents a baffling array of potential outcomes, including everything from the government being overthrown to a second referendum. And it’s testing the mettle of traders already worn down by two years of political anguish. [more...] Reuters: U.S. employment report seen calming fears over economy
U.S. companies likely maintained a solid pace of hiring in November while increasing wages for workers, suggesting the economy remains strong enough for the Federal Reserve to continue raising interest rates in 2019. [more...]
Reuters: Oil slides as OPEC ties supply cut to Russia; Moscow said to only back limited move
Oil prices fell on Friday, pulled down by OPEC’s move to delay a final decision on output cuts as its awaits support from heavyweight supplier Russia, which is reported to not want to reduce its output by more than 150,000 barrels per day (bpd). [more...]
CNBC: Bitcoin plunges more than 11 percent as December rout continues to drag down cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin fell more than 11 percent against the U.S. dollar in 24 hours by Friday afternoon during Asian hours, marking fresh declines for the world’s largest cryptocurrency. It’s been a rough December for the digital token: Its price dropped 8 percent on the first day of the month. [more...]
CNBC: Dow rebounds from 780-point plunge, ends day just slightly lower on report Fed may pause hikes
Stocks closed well off their session lows on Thursday after news broke that the Federal Reserve could tighten monetary policy at a slower pace than previously expected. [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.
Todays Markets
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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.
Latest News Headlines
Bloomberg: Stocks Decline; U.S. Futures Rise on China News: Markets Wrap
Asian equities dropped in the wake of the biggest slide in stocks on Wall Street since mid-October. U.S. futures advanced after China pledged to quickly implement some steps on trade in the wake of the weekend summit in Buenos Aires. The dollar ticked up. [more...]
Bloomberg: U.S. Stocks Battered by Trade, Yield Concerns: Markets Wrap
U.S. stocks plunged, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbling almost 800 points, as a litany of concerns wiped out the rally in risk assets. Trade-sensitive shares sank as angst mounted that the U.S. and China made no meaningful progress on the trade front this weekend. [more...]
Bloomberg: Apple Resorts to Promo Deals, Trade-Ins to Boost iPhone Sales
Apple Inc. is experimenting with iPhone marketing strategies it rarely uses -- such as discount promotions via generous device buyback terms -- to help goose sales of its flagship product. [more...]
Bloomberg: The Trump-Xi Truce Questions That Are Leaving Markets Flummoxed
President Donald Trump’s dinner with Chinese leader Xi Jinping yielded a cease-fire in the trade war between the world’s two biggest economies, though the details are proving less than satisfying to those hungering for a lasting truce. [more...]
Bloomberg: Stock Market Misery Runs Deeper Than Trump and the Fed
At first glance, investors got what they wanted: a less aggressive Federal Reserve and calming words on trade. That they still aren’t pleased suggests a bigger issue is underscoring their anxiety. [more...]
Bloomberg: Tumbling Stocks Show You Can't Ignore the ‘Harbinger of Doom’
U.S. stocks suffered the biggest rout in almost two months Tuesday, and among the primary culprits is a shift in how bond investors view risks to the economy. Known as the inversion of the yield curve, where short-term interest rates climb above longer-dated ones, the signal is considered among the best predictors of a future slowdown. [more...]
Bloomberg: The Santa Rally Grinch May Be Recession Fear: Taking Stock
Investors’ relief from the U.S.-China truce on the trade front was short-lived. Wall Street plummeted after the European close yesterday, with the S&P 500 losing 3.2%. [more...]
Bloomberg: Not Everyone's Scared About a Brexit Vote in the Commons
Some of the biggest money managers aren’t spooked by the prospect of a defeat of the U.K.’s Brexit divorce deal in Parliament. Aberdeen Standard Investments, Allianz Global Investors and Investec Asset Management, which between them manage nearly $1.5 trillion, are keeping long positions on sterling. [more...]
Bloomberg: Ex-JPMorgan Traders AI Fund Readies for FX Volatility Surges
An artificial intelligence-driven hedge fund run by two former JPMorgan Chase & Co. derivatives traders is betting on currency volatility to rise further in 2019, with China’s yuan and Turkey’s lira their prime targets for money-making opportunities. [more...]
Reuters: Stocks retreat as falling U.S. yields, trade worries sour mood
Asian stocks slid across the board on Wednesday, dragged down by Wall Street’s tumble as sharp declines in long-term U.S. Treasury yields and resurgent trade concerns stoked investor worries about global economic growth. [more...]
Reuters: Oil prices fall on global growth concerns, U.S. supply glut
Oil prices fell on Wednesday, pulled down by a U.S. supply glut and a drop in stock markets as China’s government warned of increasing economic headwinds and as Japan was expected to report another quarter of GDP contraction. [more...]
CNBC: Theresa May’s Brexit deal is ‘good for both sides,’ analysts say
U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May’s plans for Brexit have come under significant fire in recent months, but experts and political analysts have talked favorably of her proposals and believe they provide benefits for both sides of the negotiating table. [more...]
CNBC: Iraq could be the next to break ranks with OPEC, analyst says
Compliance across OPEC is in question amid conflicting interests regarding oil production cuts and an abrupt withdrawal announcement from Qatar. While the tiny Gulf kingdom’s departure is largely symbolic and unlikely to lead to further exits, a top energy analyst believes that if any country were to break ranks next, it would be Iraq. [more...] |
Todays Markets
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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.
Latest News Headlines
Bloomberg: Stocks Jump With Bond Yields on Trade-News Relief: Markets Wrap
Stocks jumped on Monday alongside China’s yuan and Treasury yields after the U.S. and China declared a truce in their trade war. Oil surged on optimism producers will address a glut in global supply. [more...]
Bloomberg: Trade Truce Lands in Stock Market Already Rallying on Dovish Fed
For investors convinced the stock market’s biggest burdens are a too-fast Federal Reserve and Donald Trump’s trade war, the last five days have brought a distinct lightening in the load. [more...]
Bloomberg: Trump, Xi Agree to Temporary Truce in Bid to Contain Trade War
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to keep their trade war from escalating with a promise to halt the imposition of new tariffs for 90 days as the world’s two largest economies negotiate a lasting agreement. [more...]
Bloomberg: Traders Cast Wary Eye Toward 2019 as Trump and Xi Agree on Truce
A bit of hope. Superficially positive. Still a work in progress. The reactions of investors and analysts to the outcome of Donald Trump and Xi Jinping’s trade-focused dinner Saturday suggest markets are unlikely to embark on a lung-bursting risk rally. The avoidance of any escalation in the dispute, however, may bring some relief. [more...]
Bloomberg: Putin Says Russia, Saudi Arabia Will Extend OPEC+ Oil Pact
Russia and Saudi Arabia agreed to extend into 2019 their deal to manage the oil market, known as OPEC+, although Moscow and Riyadh have yet to confirm any fresh output cuts. [more...]
Bloomberg: Big Bull Calls for Markets at Year-end Suddenly Look Less Crazy
Bulls hoping for a late-cycle rally in risk assets are looking a lot happier this Monday than last. The narrative that it’s just too early for investors to position for the end of one of the longest expansions on record has been given a fillip from the cease-fire in the U.S.-China trade war, prospect for a pause in the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate hiking cycle and moves to address a glut in oil supplies. [more...]
Bloomberg: Qatar Says It Plans to Withdraw From OPEC to Focus on Gas Output
Qatar will withdraw from the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries from Jan. 1, Minister of State for Energy Affairs Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi said in Doha. [more...]
Bloomberg: Pound Braces for Swings as Markets Eye Parliament's Mood on Vote
As the countdown to the Brexit divorce deal’s judgment day begins, pound investors will be following the mood in Parliament to gauge its chances of survival. [more...]
Bloomberg: Investors Expect a Big Monday for Currencies and Stocks
Early action in the currency market on Monday pointed to an optimistic response from investors following an agreement between the leaders of the U.S. and China to keep a trade war from escalating. [more...]
Reuters: Trump says China to cut tariffs on U.S.-made autos after trade war truce
China has agreed to “reduce and remove” tariffs below the 40 percent level that Beijing is currently charging on U.S.-made vehicles, U.S. President Donald Trump said, as a trade war truce between the two countries gathers pace, cheering markets. [more...]
Reuters: Asia's outlook darkens as factory activity slips, new orders fall
Asia’s economic prospects looked gloomy as factory activity and export orders weakened across the region in November, with analysts expecting no quick rebound amid simmering global trade frictions. [more...]
CNBC: Trump’s description of the China trade deal doesn’t match the official White House version
President Donald Trump’s assertions about the U.S.-China agreement to pause tariff escalations that emerged over the weekend do not appear to match the White House’s official description of the agreement. [more...]
CNBC: The next date to watch in the US-China trade war is Dec. 18, expert says
The next crucial date to watch for clues on where the trade war is heading may be just around the corner — way before the end of the 90-day period that U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have agreed on to withhold further tariffs. [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.
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