Category: Ahead

  • Dollar edges higher ahead of Fed minutes; euro weakens By Investing.com

    Investing.com – The US dollar rose on Wednesday ahead of an opportunity to assess US interest rate expectations, while the euro fell. At 04:10 EDT (08:10 GMT), the dollar index, which tracks the US currency against a basket of six other currencies, rose 0.1% to 102.387, not far from its…

  • Dollar edges higher ahead of Fed minutes; euro weakens By Investing.com

    Investing.com – The US dollar rose on Wednesday ahead of an opportunity to assess US interest rate expectations, while the euro fell. At 04:10 EDT (08:10 GMT), the dollar index, which tracks the US currency against a basket of six other currencies, rose 0.1% to 102.387, not far from its…

  • The @Newsquawk Europe Market Open: China finance briefing, ECB and Fed speakers ahead

    Full note ? Asia-Pacific stocks traded mixed, initially benefiting from a technology-led rally on Wall Street, while China’s upcoming fiscal policy summary looms. ?Main developments: The Chinese Ministry of Finance will hold a press conference on October 12 to explain the fiscal policy adjustments. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand…

  • 10,000 fewer children in private schools ahead of Labour’s VAT policy, warns sector

    The number of children in special education has fallen by 10,000 over the past year, as parents expect VAT to be introduced on school fees in January, according to the Independent Schools Council (ISC). The organization estimates that the move could cost the government an additional £93 million to educate…

  • Looking ahead in the forex with a technical look at EURUSD, USDJPY and GBPUSD for Oct 7

    The week is off and running. What technical levels are there for the three major currency pairs for this trading day/week? In this video, I outline and explain where traders should focus not only today, but also as the week progresses. Euro against the US dollar: EURUSD fell sharply last…

  • West Ham chairman blames government tax crackdown for super-rich exodus ahead of budget

    David Sullivan, the chairman of West Ham United and one of Britain’s richest individuals, has criticized the government’s tightening of tax rules for non-residents, blaming the changes for driving the wealthy out of the country. Sullivan, who is the football club’s largest shareholder, has cut the asking price for his…

  • Bitcoin Struggles In Early October: Bullish Rebound Ahead For BTC?

    Bitcoin (BTC) has had a difficult start to a historically bullish October, weighed down by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Despite this, the bulls remain optimistic of a turnaround later in the month. Bitcoin’s ‘Uptober’ is off to a patchy start The leading digital asset by reported market…

  • EU plan to press ahead with China EV tariffs bad for ties and green ambitions -Xinhua By Reuters

    BEIJING (Reuters) – The European Commission’s decision to press ahead with tariffs on Chinese-made electric cars threatens to undermine decades of cooperation between China and the European Union and jeopardize climate change goals, Xinhua news agency said on Saturday. The European Union said on Friday that it would go ahead…

  • One-third of homes for sale now chain-free as tax fears loom ahead of budget

    A third of homes currently for sale in the UK are chain-free, as landlords and second homeowners rush to sell amid speculation about potential rises in capital gains tax in the next Budget. According to Zoopla, a real estate search site, the number of agreed-upon home sales is up 25%…

  • Dollar on track for hefty weekly gains ahead of payrolls By Investing.com

    Investing.com – The US dollar fell slightly on Friday, falling from a six-week high ahead of a key jobs report that could determine sentiment ahead of the Federal Reserve’s next meeting. At 04:25 ET (08:25 GMT), the dollar index, which tracks the greenback against a basket of six other currencies,…

  • Chart Art: EUR/USD Is at a Range Support Ahead of the U.S. NFP Release!

    Looking for trade setups during the US Nonfarm Payrolls report? We have arrived! In case you missed this news, the EUR/USD pair looks like it is poised near a technical support level ahead of Uncle Sam’s employment updates. EUR/USD for 4 hours Chart by TradingView The euro is not having…

  • Fed’s Goolsbee: Retailers stockpiled ahead of the dockworker strike

    A strike by dockworkers was expected, and retailers stocked up Retailers have about two weeks of extra inventory, and there will be an impact after that The dockers’ strike may have impacts on the supply chain, which could mean some price increases We have succeeded in reducing the inflation rate…

  • Exclusive-Online retailer Shein to hold roadshows soon ahead of London IPO, sources say By Reuters

    By Julie Chu, Amy Jo Crowley, and Hadeel Al-Sayegh HONG KONG/LONDON (Reuters) – Sheen is set to hold informal investor meetings in the coming weeks on its planned London initial public offering (IPO), pushing ahead with preparations while it awaits approval from UK regulators, three sources familiar with the matter…

  • Dollar strengthens ahead of key payrolls release; Middle East turmoil helps By Investing.com

    Investing.com – The US dollar rose on Thursday, benefiting from strong employment data as well as uncertainty caused by unrest in the Middle East. At 04:30 EDT (08:30 GMT), the dollar index, which tracks the greenback against a basket of six other currencies, rose 0.2% to 101.597, not far from…

  • UBS wary of chasing dollar weakness ahead of payrolls By Investing.com

    Investing.com – Stock prices rose and stock markets suffered weakness in response to Iranian missile attacks on Israel, but gains in the US dollar were more weak, UBS said, suggesting a market that is not particularly concentrated in short dollar trades. At 05:20 ET (09:20 GMT), the dollar index, which…

  • UNI Bullish Rebound Signals Upsurge, Targets $8.7 Resistance Ahead

    My name is Godspower Owie, I was born and raised in Edo State, Nigeria. I grew up with my three brothers who have always been my role models and mentors, helping me grow and understand the lifestyle. My parents are literally the backbone of my story. They have always supported…

  • Citi predicts mixed outcomes for USD ahead of jobs report By Investing.com

    Citi provided a comment on the potential impact of the upcoming jobs report on the US dollar. The report, which is scheduled to be released on Friday, has markets anticipating different outcomes for currency pairs that include the US dollar, such as and, based on different scenarios for non-farm payrolls…

  • Crypto Overhaul In Japan: ETF Launch And Lower Taxes Ahead?

    Japan’s financial regulator is preparing to review cryptocurrency regulations, which could lead to lower taxes on cryptocurrencies and pave the way for a digital asset exchange-traded fund (ETF). Cryptocurrency review in Japan is the need of the hour to talk Speaking to Bloomberg on condition of anonymity, an official at…

  • Crypto Overhaul In Japan: ETF Launch And Lower Taxes Ahead?

    Japan’s financial regulator is preparing to review cryptocurrency regulations, which could lead to lower taxes on cryptocurrencies and pave the way for a digital asset exchange-traded fund (ETF). Cryptocurrency review in Japan is the need of the hour to talk Speaking to Bloomberg on condition of anonymity, an official at…

  • AUDUSD Technical Analysis – Some consolidation ahead of the NFP report

    Basic overview The US dollar got a little support this week as Fed Chair Powell reiterated that 50 basis points easing by the end of the year remains the base case. As a result, the probability that the Fed will cut interest rates by 50 basis points in November fell…