Category: speech

  • US govt moves $2b worth of Bitcoin after Trump’s ‘no sell’ speech

    Bitcoin fell slightly on Monday after the U.S. government moved a large amount of bitcoin from its Silk Road cryptocurrency hoard. Data from Arkham show up The US government sent nearly $2 billion worth of Bitcoin (BTC) to a new address. The transactions were made in two batches, worth $669…

  • The King’s Speech – What is next for employment law?

    In the King’s Speech on 17 July 2024, the new Labour government set out its legislative agenda for the next few months. Labour law reform was a key plank of Labour’s election campaign, so it is no surprise that it was mentioned in the King’s Speech: “My government is committed…

  • Dollar steadies ahead of Powell’s speech; euro edges higher By Investing.com

    The US dollar steadied in early European trading on Monday, giving up some of the gains it made after the assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump over the weekend, ahead of comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. At 05:45 ET (09:45 GMT), the dollar index, which tracks…

  • Dollar slips after dovish Powell speech; euro gains ahead of French vote By Investing.com

    The US dollar fell in early European trading on Wednesday after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell signaled progress toward lowering inflation, while the euro rose ahead of the second round of French parliamentary votes. At 04:35 ET (08:35 GMT), the dollar index, which tracks the greenback against a basket of…

  • US Treasury yields boost dollar, Powell speech in focus By Reuters

    By Amanda Cooper and Stefano Ribaudo (Reuters) – Rising U.S. yields supported the dollar on Tuesday, while low-yielding currencies such as the Japanese yen felt pressure as investors awaited a speech by Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell later in the session. Benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury yields rose about 14 basis…

  • Asian stocks rangebound amid rate jitters; Powell speech awaited By Investing.com

    Most Asian stocks moved in a narrow range on Tuesday as uncertainty over interest rates, especially ahead of a speech by Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, kept investors on edge. Regional markets got a moderate signal from a slightly positive close on Wall Street overnight, with the technology sector the…

  • 3 Takeaways From Federer’s Dartmouth Speech That Also Apply to Trading

    In case you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably seen a clip or at least caught excerpts of Roger Federer’s commencement speech at Dartmouth University. While his advice to graduates applies to life in general, some of the “tennis lessons” he shared are also relevant to trading. Here are…

  • Dollar stabilizes after Powell speech; labor market data in focus By Investing.com

    Dollar stabilizes after Powell speech; labor market data in focus By Investing.com

    Investing.com – The U.S. dollar steadied on Thursday after falling sharply overnight following Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell ruling out any rate hikes, while the Japanese yen was volatile amid talk of intervention. At 06:00 EST (10:00 GMT), the dollar index, which tracks the greenback against a basket of six…