Category: Markets
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USD/JPY sinks more than 2 full cents after non-farm payrolls
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The USD/JPY pair fell by 217 pips on the day to reach 147.22. The dollar fell to 147.03 in the wake of the nonfarm payrolls report, compared with 149.00 just before the data was released. It is the lowest level since March and erases a big rally in the pair…
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Chevron reports Q2 earnings miss on weak refining margins By Reuters
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Written by Sabrina Valli and Merinalika Roy (Reuters) – Chevron Corp on Friday reported second-quarter earnings that missed Wall Street estimates due to industry-wide pressure from lower refining margins and prices, sending its shares down 1.5 percent in premarket trading. The company had earlier warned that oil production would decline…
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Dollar falls as data points to economic slowdown; sterling weak By Investing.com
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Investing.com – The U.S. dollar fell in early European trade on Friday after weak data fueled concerns of a sharp slowdown in the world’s largest economy, which could prompt the Federal Reserve to ease monetary policy significantly. At 04:00 ET (09:00 GMT), the dollar index, which tracks the greenback against…
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Chart Art: S&P 500 Index (SP500) Head and Shoulders Pattern
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Are US stocks due for a major sell-off soon? It is best to watch this reversal pattern forming on the four-hour chart of the S&P 500. S&P 500 (SP500) 4-hour chart Chart by TradingView U.S. stock markets appear to still be feeling the brunt of the tech sector sell-off, as…
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What are the distribution of forecasts for the US NFP?
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Why is it important? In the Asian session, Eamonn published the range of estimates for today’s US non-farm payrolls report. These ranges are important in terms of market reaction because when actual data deviates from expectations, it creates a surprise effect. Another important input into market reaction is the spread…
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Tesla registers insurance brokerage in China, national corporate database shows By Reuters
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BEIJING (Reuters) – Tesla Inc registered an insurance brokerage firm in China in late July, according to a national enterprise information database, in a sign the U.S. automaker may be trying again to win approval to sell insurance products in the country. The new company, located in Beijing’s central business…
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Asia FX muted, dollar steadies with nonfarm payrolls on tap By Investing.com
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Most Asian currencies moved in a narrow range on Friday as risk aversion in global financial markets sparked some safe-haven flows into the dollar, while markets awaited key nonfarm payrolls data for further cues. However, the Japanese yen remained steady after the Bank of Japan’s hawkish policy sparked a rally…
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Chart Art: EUR/GBP Reversal Pattern Forming?
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I see a classic chart pattern forming on the 4-hour chart of the EUR/GBP pair! Will we see a trend reversal soon? Check out the near term resistance I’m watching: EUR/GBP currency pair on 4-hour chart Chart by TradingView The Bank of England’s decision to cut interest rates has sent…
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Swiss inflation highlights the agenda in European trading today
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Major currencies remain stable so far today, with little change overall. Even USD/JPY is only seeing a range of around 100 pips, currently holding near 149.40. The pair continues to see choppy volatility in the past few sessions, particularly as US 10-year yields dip below 4%. But the bigger story…
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Deadly Osprey crash caused by mechanical failure, pilot error, US Air Force says By Reuters
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A U.S. military Osprey aircraft that crashed off the coast of Japan in November, killing all eight crew members, was caused by a gearbox failure and the pilot’s decision-making contributed, a U.S. Air Force investigation released on Thursday said. The U.S. military grounded its fleet of V-22…
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BOE Announced “Finely Balanced Cut” of 0.25% in a 5-4 MPC Vote
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It was a close call for the Bank of England, with policymakers voting 5-4 to cut interest rates by 0.25% from 5.25% to 5.00% at their August meeting. In their monetary policy statement, Bank of England officials said that weak wage growth and slower service sector inflation were expected to…
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Japan chief cabinet secretary Hayashi says equity prices are determined in the market
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High Risk Warning: Foreign exchange trading carries a high level of risk that may not be suitable for all investors. Leverage also creates additional risks and exposure to loss. Before deciding to trade foreign exchange, carefully consider your investment objectives, level of experience, and risk tolerance. You may lose some…
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Japan chief cabinet secretary Hayashi says equity prices are determined in the market
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High Risk Warning: Foreign exchange trading carries a high level of risk that may not be suitable for all investors. Leverage also creates additional risks and exposure to loss. Before deciding to trade foreign exchange, carefully consider your investment objectives, level of experience, and risk tolerance. You may lose some…
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Tesla sued by family of motorcyclist killed in Autopilot crash By Reuters
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Written by Hyunjoo Jin SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – The parents of a motorcyclist killed in a 2022 crash with a Tesla Model 3 on Autopilot in Utah have sued the electric car maker and the car’s driver, alleging that its driver assistance software and other safety features were “defective and…
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ICYMI – the J.P. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI fell to 49.7 in July from 50.8 in June
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The latest JPM Global Manufacturing PMI was released on Thursday, falling below 50 in July, indicating a return to contraction. JPMorgan’s global manufacturing PMI fell to 49.7 in July from 50.8 in June. First contraction in 2024 so far, ending 6-month expansion streak Output growth slowed sharply, and new orders…
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US Justice Dept. is investigating Nvidia’s acquisition of AI startup, Politico reports By Reuters
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(Reuters) – The U.S. Justice Department is investigating chip giant Nvidia Corp’s acquisition of artificial intelligence startup Run:ai on antitrust grounds, Politico reported on Thursday, citing five people with direct knowledge of the matter. Nvidia announced its acquisition of the Israeli company in April for about $700 million, according to…
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Commerzbank hint at the potential for more Japanese intervention to support the yen
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Justin gives us the latest from the Bank of Japan: And through an excerpt from Commerzbank, analysts there also see the Bank of Japan adopting a stance that favors further interest rate hikes, thus supporting the yen: The Bank of Japan does not expect its policy path to significantly reduce…
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Commerzbank hint at the potential for more Japanese intervention to support the yen
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Justin gives us the latest from the Bank of Japan: And through an excerpt from Commerzbank, analysts there also see the Bank of Japan adopting a stance that favors further interest rate hikes, thus supporting the yen: The Bank of Japan does not expect its policy path to significantly reduce…
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Clorox forecasts annual profit above estimates, beats fourth-quarter profit on lower input costs By Reuters
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(Reuters) – Bleach maker Clorox Co forecast annual profit to beat estimates after beating fourth-quarter earnings on Thursday, helped by back-to-back price increases in home care products and reduced input costs that improved margins. Demand for the company’s cleaning products such as floor cleaners and disinfectant sprays improved as consumers…
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USD/CAD closes in on the top of the multi-year range
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The old saying goes that if the United States catches a cold, Canada catches the flu. The market is certainly sending warning signals about the US economy with yields falling, but the USD/CAD pair has yet to make a decisive move. But that moment may not be far away as…