How to Make Money on the Chinese Internet
September 19, 2017
Activist investor Aristeia Capital shows the way for New York-listed Sina to unlock long-trapped value in subsidiary Weibo.
World Stock Markets
European Markets Held Modest Gains After Midday Dip
September 18, 2017
The European markets got off to a positive start Monday, as geopolitical concerns continued to ease. Early strength also came from a surge in Portuguese stocks. A rally in euro-area peripheral bonds was sparked after S&P Global Ratings raised Portugal's credit rating to investment grade with a stable outlook.
Major Averages Hovering In Positive Territory - U.S. Commentary
September 18, 2017
Following the upward move seen last week, stocks have moved mostly higher during trading on Monday. With the continued advance, all three of the major averages have climbed to new record intraday highs.
Major Averages Climb To New Record Intraday Highs - U.S. Commentary
September 18, 2017
Extending the upward move seen last week, stocks have moved mostly higher in morning trading on Monday. With the continued advance, all three of the major averages have climbed to new record intraday highs.
Greece stocks higher at close of trade; Athens General Composite up 0.10%
September 19, 2017
Canada's Trudeau says talks on Bombardier dispute will continue
September 19, 2017
Ethereum Price Forecast and Analysis – September 19, 2017
September 19, 2017
As the dust settles from China’s crackdown on cryptocurrencies, Ethereum looks poised for a rally that could send it across the $300.00 level. However, the situation remains tenuous.
The Chinese ban confirmed the worst fears of some investors—that central banks and other vested interests will regulate against cryptocurrencies to keep their hold on power.
It’s not an unreasonable fear, but I should add that regulators only banned yuan to crypto exchanges, not the existence of blockchain itself. That may sound like a difference without a distinction, but it could be.
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Bitcoin Price Forecast and Analysis – September 19, 2017
September 19, 2017
Bitcoin (BTC) is once again nearing the all-important $4,000 threshold, a significant bounce-back compared to last week's low point of $3,200 that came as a result of China's crackdown on initial coin offerings (ICO).
Of course, the brightest cryptocurrency future has to include the Chinese market and its loads of cash, but for now, Bitcoin should be able to pull itself up steadily back to the $5,000 mark without China's help.
Cryptocurrencies will need to find a way to reintegrate themselves into the Chinese market in the long term. BTC prices benefit from a surge in.
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Sterling jumps after report suggests British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson may resign
September 19, 2017
The British pound leaped half a cent to $1.35 on a report that British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson "will resign before the weekend" if Prime Minister Theresa May opposes his demands on Brexit.
World Currency Markets
Brexit Briefing: More Signs of UK Discord Fail to Dent the Pound
September 18, 2017
A top UK official involved in the Brexit talks has moved departments and UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has been accused of ‘backseat driving’ but the Pound has shrugged it all off.
USD, Yen and CAD in the Spotlight Ahead of FOMC, BoJ
September 18, 2017
This week's calendar brings two really big Central Bank events. With Q4 just around the corner, might we be near a bottom in the U.S. Dollar?
XE Market Analysis: North America - Sep 19, 2017
September 19, 2017
The dollar has traded mixed into the New York interbank open and into the start of the two-day FOMC, posting fresh highs versus the yen and Swiss franc, firming against the pound, while seeing new lows against the euro and Australian dollar. This partly reflects that markets have low expectations from the Fed with regard to tightening guidance, anticipating the central bank to announce the start of a gradual process to unwind its balance sheet, but not much beyond that. USD-JPY clocked a new two-month high at 111.88 before settling lower.
XE Market Analysis: Europe - Sep 19, 2017
September 19, 2017
The yen continued to weaken and the euro outperform, which drove EUR-JPY, now up in eight of the last nine sessions, to a 22-month peak at 134.14. USD-JPY, meanwhile, logged a new two-month high, at 111.88.
XE Market Analysis: British Pound Slips as Governor Warns of "Considerable Risks"
September 18, 2017
OVERVIEW
Majority of FX relatively quiet ahead of the FOMC meeting.
GBP under pressure after the best week in years.
US stocks hit fresh highs and safe-haven Yen under pressure as risk sentiment improves.
Eurozone CPI confirmed at 1.5% in August.
HIGHLIGHT
Base metals: Nickel, zinc, lead slip on muted demand
September 19, 2017
World Commodity Markets
Oil prices trade near five-month high as Middle East producers stick to cuts
September 19, 2017
Oil prices rose on Tuesday after key Middle Eastern producers showed they continued to comply with an OPEC-led deal.
Why oil markets could see some volatile trading this week
September 19, 2017
Oil markets could receive another blow on Wednesday when the U.S. government reports oil stocks data on Wednesday.
Gold edges up as dollar retreats ahead of Fed meeting
September 19, 2017
Gold on Tuesday inched up from its lowest in over two weeks as the dollar shed some of its gains.
OPEC daily basket price stood at $53.78 a barrel Monday, 18 September 2017
September 18, 2017
Silver: White Metal Trading On A Weaker Footing This Morning
September 19, 2017
Crude Oil: Oil Reverses Its Gains, Ahead Of API's Weekly Crude Oil Inventories Data
September 19, 2017
Gold: Gold Trading Marginally Lower In The Morning Session
September 19, 2017
Dana Gas case turns spotlight on sukuk debt tensions
September 19, 2017
A UK court ruling on a bond’s compliance with Islamic law will be closely watched
World Interest Rates
U.S. Government Bonds Pull Back, Extending Recent Declines
September 18, 2017
U.S. government bonds pulled back Monday, extending recent declines as traders prepared for this week’s Federal Reserve meeting.
China Prepares Sale of $2 Billion in U.S.-Dollar Bonds
September 14, 2017
China is laying the groundwork for its first sale of U.S.-dollar sovereign bonds in more than a decade, a move toward expanding its ties with global investors as its economy improves.
Wall Street sets records as focus turns to Fed
September 18, 2017
Dollar and Treasury yields rise while gold falls to two-week low
Latin American leaders met to condemn Venezuela: Mary Anastasia O’Grady
September 19, 2017
Mary Anastasia O’Grady on Venezuela
Tax cuts can send the Dow thousands of points higher: Cortes
September 19, 2017
Stocks in record territory
Major Averages Posting Modest Gains In Morning Trading - U.S. Commentary
September 19, 2017
Stocks are seeing modest strength in morning trading on Tuesday, extending a recent upward trend. With the upward move on the day, the Dow has reached a new record intraday high.
Stocks May See Further Upside In Early Trading - U.S. Commentary
September 19, 2017
After rising to new record highs in the previous session, stocks may see some further upside in early trading on Tuesday. The major index futures are currently pointing to a higher open for the markets, with the Dow futures up by 10 points.
What Does-And Doesn't-Affect Your Credit Score
September 19, 2017
We debunk common myths and misconceptions.