Japanese Yen (USD/JPY) Analysis BoJ minutes extend the ‘carry trade’ as officials rule out rapid rate hikesLike clockwork, Japan’s top currency diplomat voices dissatisfaction with recent yen volatility, weaknessIG Client sentiment ‘mixed’ despite massive short positioningThe analysis in this article makes use of chart patterns and key support and resistance levels. For more information visit our comprehensive education library BoJ...

Number of traders net-short has decreased by 16.42% from last week. SYMBOLTRADING BIASNET-LONG%NET-SHORT%CHANGE IN LONGSCHANGE IN SHORTSCHANGE IN OI Gold BEARISH 50.43% 49.57% 11.14% Daily7.51% Weekly 6.18% Daily-16.42% Weekly 8.62% Daily-5.85% Weekly Gold Bearish Data provided by of clients are net long. of clients are net short. Change in Longs Shorts OI Daily 11% 6% 9% Weekly 8% -16% -6%...

Brent Crude Oil News and Analysis Over 150 missiles and drones fired in latest attack on UkraineOil prices ease into the weekend despite attacks on energy infrastructureIG client sentiment focuses on recent changes in positioning to arrive at bearish biasThe analysis in this article makes use of chart patterns and key support and resistance levels. For more information visit our...

Gold Whipsaws and Signals a Potential Momentum Shift The precious metal rose phenomenally in the wake of the FOMC meeting and updated summary of economic projections. The US dollar acted as the release valve for all the hawkish sentiment that had been priced into the market. US activity, jobs and inflation data printed on the higher side of estimates in...

(Updates prices following 40-year bond auction results) By Kevin Buckland TOKYO, May 28 (Reuters) - Long-dated Japanese government bond yields rose further from three-week lows on Wednesday, after demand at a closely watched 40-year bond auction dropped to its lowest level since July. The 40-year JGB yield jumped 9 basis points (bps) to 3.375%, as of 0514 GMT, rebounding sharply...

ORLANDO, Florida, May 27 (Reuters) - If the United States is to significantly reduce or, whisper it, eliminate its trade deficit, the dollar will probably have to weaken a lot. How much is unclear, though, as history shows large dollar declines are rare and have unpredictable consequences for trade. Reducing the U.S. trade deficit is the key goal of President...

05:34 AM EDT, 05/28/2025 (MT Newswires) -- U.S. crude oil inventories are expected to have gained 2.4 million barrels in the week ended May 23, building on to a 1.3-million-barrel increase in the previous week, Macquarie said in a Tuesday note. Net imports are forecast to risen, with exports up 0.2 million barrels per day and imports up 0.8 million...

May 28 (Reuters) - The Russian rouble strengthened beyond the 80 mark to the dollar on Wednesday, pulling back from a one-week low it hit in early trade, with market players keeping an eye on geopolitical developments. The United States and Russia quarrelled in public on Wednesday over the intensifying war in Ukraine as U.S. President Donald Trump warned that...

Goldman Sachs analyst James Schneider expects fourth-quarter 2024 reports to reflect gradual demand improvement in 2025 guidance. Based on intra-quarter management commentary and Accenture ( ACN ) Schneider expects modest beats for his IT Services coverage in the quarter.   The analyst noted that 2025 guidance will reflect modest revenue acceleration that mirrors a gradually improving customer demand environment and monitored...

In today's fast-paced and highly competitive business world, it is crucial for investors and industry followers to conduct comprehensive company evaluations. In this article, we will delve into an extensive industry comparison, evaluating NVIDIA ( NVDA ) in relation to its major competitors in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry. By closely examining key financial metrics, market standing, and growth...

In today's rapidly changing and fiercely competitive business landscape, it is essential for investors and industry enthusiasts to thoroughly analyze companies. In this article, we will conduct a comprehensive industry comparison, evaluating Microsoft ( MSFT ) against its key competitors in the Software industry. By examining key financial metrics, market position, and growth prospects, we aim to provide valuable insights...

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on ServiceNow ( NOW ). Looking at options history for ServiceNow ( NOW ) we detected 15 trades. If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 40% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 60% with bearish. From...

The new bill exempts registered AYUSH practitioners and people accessing codified traditional knowledge, from sharing benefits with local communities or giving prior intimation to state biodiversity boards before accessing biological resources.

Activists have contended that words like "ecotourism facilities" and "any other purposes" are too vague and may pave the way for widespread exploitation and misuse.

On Tuesday, the Gehlot government invited bids for both projects to build the dams within the next four years. The chief minister had announced both projects in last year’s budget.

Accusing Kejriwal of being busy with election campaigning in poll-bound states and waking up to the situation late, Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution, Ashwini Kumar Choubey, said that the Centre had held a meeting with Chief Secretaries and senior officials from four North Indian states on 20th October to discuss measures to reduce air pollution, which he claims weren't adopted by the AAP-led governments.

(Reuters) -Luggage maker Samsonite International ( SMSOF ) on Friday said it plans to pursue a dual listing in addition to its listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange to increase the liquidity of its shares and reach investors in more markets. Samsonite ( SMSOF ) did not provide details of the exchanges it is considering for the second listing,...

March 21 (Reuters) - Meta Platforms's ( META ) Instagram was down for thousands of users on Thursday, according to outage tracking website Downdetector.com. ...

(Reuters) -The United Nations General Assembly on Thursday unanimously adopted the first global resolution on artificial intelligence that encourages countries to safeguard human rights, protect personal data, and monitor AI for risks. The nonbinding resolution, proposed by the United States and co-sponsored by China and over 120 other nations, also advocates the strengthening of privacy policies. Today, all 193 members...

SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Oil prices slipped on Friday on the possibility of a nearing Gaza ceasefire that could ease geopolitical concerns in the Middle East, while a stronger dollar and faltering U.S. gasoline demand also weighed on prices. Brent crude futures fell 42 cents, or 0.5%, to $85.36 a barrel by 0203 GMT. U.S. crude futures shed 40 cents, or 0.5%,...

After a brief dip below $2,500, Ethereum has bounced back to reclaim levels above that mark. Over the last week, the second-largest cryptocurrency registered a price jump of almost 8%. Despite broader crypto market gains, retail investor activity in Ethereum remains notably subdued. Retail Absence in Ethereum Historically, Ethereum has seen spikes in retail trading frequency near local price tops,...

Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission has clarified the rules for a new government-issued tokenized bond called the G-Token as the country plans to be the first to enable state borrowing from the public via digital assets. However, one of the first things the SEC stipulated was that the new tokenized real-world asset (RWA) cannot be used as a means of...

A prominent Bitcoin supporter spearheads funding for a Swedish companys BTC acquisition plans. Meanwhile, Coinbase faces escalating legal troubles after disclosing a significant breach and regulatory fallout. In other news, a Manhattan crypto investor is arrested in connection with a violent Bitcoin-related kidnapping. More details on these stories ahead. Adam Back Joins Investors in $2.2M Capital Raise for H100 Bitcoin...

Altcoins are largely in retreat mode again today while Bitcoin holds steady around $109,000, and their lackluster performance has not gone amiss among traders and analysts. Crypto YouTuber Lark Davis was among those who observed that “don’t really do anything” while Bitcoin hits a peak, retreats, and recovers. “Thats the state of the crypto market right now,” he said on...