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Sterling stabilizes before UK inflation data
Sterling stabilizes before UK inflation data
Jun 18, 2025
Sterling rose in European trade on Wednesday against a basket of major rivals, and held its ground above four-week lows against the dollar, on active short-covering as the US dollar tapers off. The divisions within the Bank of England on the future path of policy easing hurt the odds of a rate cut this week, with traders now awaiting fresh...
US dollar rebounds before Fed's policy decision
US dollar rebounds before Fed's policy decision
Jun 17, 2025
The US dollar rose against most major rivals as traders assess latest geopolitical developments in the Middle East, and before the Feds policy decision. Recent data showed US retail sales fell 0.9% m/m to $715.4 billion in May, while analysts expected a 0.6% drop, as auto sales drop following Trumps tariffs. Later today, the Federal Reserve will convene and discuss...
BOJ holds interest rates unchanged
BOJ holds interest rates unchanged
Jun 17, 2025
The Bank of Japan voted to hold interest rates unchanged at 0.5% at this weeks meeting, already the highest since 2008 as expected by most analysts. The vote to maintain rates was unanimous by all nine members of the Bank of Japans governing board. ...
Yen tries to recover before Fed's decisions
Yen tries to recover before Fed's decisions
Jun 18, 2025
The yen rose in Asian trade on Wednesday away from a one-week low against the US dollar, as investors shun new bullish positions on the dollar before the Federal Reserves policy decisions later today. Following a cautious meeting by the Bank of Japan this week, the odds of a Japanese rate hike in July tanked with traders awaiting more data...
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FedEx, Nike And 3 Stocks To Watch Heading Into Friday
FedEx, Nike And 3 Stocks To Watch Heading Into Friday
Mar 22, 2024
With U.S. stock futures trading higher this morning on Friday, some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are as follows: FedEx Corporation ( FDX ) reported better-than-expected earnings for its third quarter and authorized a new $5 billion share repurchase program. FedEx ( FDX ) shares jumped 12.9% to $299.07 in the after-hours trading session. Worthington Steel,...
Japan's Nikkei ends at record high on Wall Street gains, weaker yen
Japan's Nikkei ends at record high on Wall Street gains, weaker yen
Mar 22, 2024
(Updates to closing prices) TOKYO, March 22 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average closed at an all-time high on Friday, underpinned by record gains on Wall Street overnight and strength in automakers' stocks on a weaker yen. The Nikkei rose 0.18% to end at 40,888.43, after hitting 41,087.75 earlier in the session to break an all-time intraday high. The index,...
Sector Update: Financial
Sector Update: Financial
Mar 21, 2024
03:19 PM EDT, 03/21/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Financial stocks advanced late Thursday afternoon, with the NYSE Financial Index and the Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF) each rising 0.9%. The Philadelphia Housing Index climbed 1.8%, and the Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLRE) was adding 0.4% Bitcoin (BTC-USD) dropped 4% to $65,176, and the yield for 10-year US Treasuries...
Investor Optimism Improves Slightly; Dow Jumps Over 250 Points
Investor Optimism Improves Slightly; Dow Jumps Over 250 Points
Mar 22, 2024
The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed a slight increase in the overall market sentiment on Thursday. U.S. stocks closed higher on Thursday, extending gains recorded in the previous session. The Fed kept interest rates unchanged Wednesday between 5.25% and 5.5% at its March meeting, as widely expected by investors, confirming intentions to lower the cost of money in the...
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Forecast update for Ethereum -16-09-2025
Forecast update for Ethereum -16-09-2025
Sep 16, 2025
The price of (ETHUSD) settled with sharp losses in its last intraday levels, testing the key support level at $4,490, which helped it to settle and stop its early losses, with the emergence of the negative signals on the relative strength indicators, to look for rising low to take it as a base for gaining the required positive momentum to...
Forecast update for crude oil -16-09-2025
Forecast update for crude oil -16-09-2025
Sep 16, 2025
Crude oil prices declined its last trading on the intraday basis, surrendering to the negative pressure due to the stability of the resistance at $62.85, accompanied by reaching the resistance of EMA50, intensifying the negative pressure, amid the dominance of the main bearish trend on the short-term basis, and its trading alongside bias line that reduce the chances for the...
Forecast update for Silver -16-09-2025
Forecast update for Silver -16-09-2025
Sep 16, 2025
The price of (Silver) rose in its last intraday trading, supported by its success in offloading its overbought conditions on the relative strength indicators, opening the way for targeting new resistance levels, especially with the emergence of the positive signals from there. Amid the continuation of the negative pressure that comes from its trading above EMA50, and under the dominance...
Forecast update for Gold -16-09-2025
Forecast update for Gold -16-09-2025
Sep 16, 2025
The price of (Gold) rose slightly in its last intraday trading, supported by its trading above EMA50, amid the dominance of the main bullish trend and its trading alongside minor bias on the short-term basis, besides the emerging of the positive signals on the relative strength indicators, after it success in offloading its overbought condition, opening the way for achieving...
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EXPLAINER-Volkswagen Law: the unique structure behind Europe's biggest carmaker
EXPLAINER-Volkswagen Law: the unique structure behind Europe's biggest carmaker
Jun 26, 2026
* Volkswagen plans major group overhaul, sources say * Unions vow massive resistance against large structural changes * Workers, Lower Saxony have big say on supervisory board By Christoph Steitz and Victoria Waldersee FRANKFURT, June 26 (Reuters) - Volkswagen's plans to close plants in Germany and nearly double planned job cuts to around 100,000 have put the spotlight on its...
Market Chatter: Boeing Secures $3.62 Billion Jet Deal With China Southern Airlines
Market Chatter: Boeing Secures $3.62 Billion Jet Deal With China Southern Airlines
Jun 26, 2026
08:12 AM EDT, 06/26/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Boeing ( BA ) received an order from China Southern Airlines for freighter aircraft worth $3.62 billion, Bloomberg reported Friday, citing a company filing. The deal includes two Boeing 777F and five 777-8F models, and China Southern also secured options to buy three additional 777-8F aircraft, the report said. (Market Chatter news is...
Xunlei Approves $20 Million Share Buyback Plan
Xunlei Approves $20 Million Share Buyback Plan
Jun 26, 2026
08:37 AM EDT, 06/26/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Xunlei ( XNET ) said Friday its board authorized a new equity buyback of up to $20 million of its shares over a 12-month period beginning July 1. The company intends to acquire either common stock or American depositary shares through open market transactions, algorithmic trading, block trades, or private deals, the company...
Replimune Says FDA Accepts Melanoma Drug Resubmission, Sets Aug. 2 Target Action Date
Replimune Says FDA Accepts Melanoma Drug Resubmission, Sets Aug. 2 Target Action Date
Jun 26, 2026
08:36 AM EDT, 06/26/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Replimune Group ( REPL ) said Friday that the US Food and Drug Administration has accepted its resubmitted biologics license application for RP1 (vusolimogene oderparepvec) in combination with nivolumab to treat advanced melanoma. The FDA assigned a target action date of Aug. 2 and is expected to convene an advisory committee meeting in...
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Trump Signs Executive Order to Allow Bitcoin and Crypto in 401(k)s
Trump Signs Executive Order to Allow Bitcoin and Crypto in 401(k)s
Aug 7, 2025
Today, the president of the United States, Donald Trump, signed an Executive Order that aims to allow 401(k) investors access to alternative assets (such as digital assets). According to the official announcement: The order directs the Secretary of Labor to reexamine the Department of Labor’s guidance on a fiduciary’s duties regarding alternative asset investments in ERISA-governed 401(k) and other defined-contribution...
Cardano (ADA) Could Explode by 75%, But Under This Condition (Analyst)
Cardano (ADA) Could Explode by 75%, But Under This Condition (Analyst)
Aug 7, 2025
TL;DR Analysts predict ADA could surge to $1.30, $1.60, or even a new all-time high above $4, depending on breakout levels. Recently, Cardano’s community approved a $71 million funding proposal designed for network upgrades. The Bullish Targets Cardanos native token was at the forefront of gains in mid-July, soaring to as high as $0.93. Since then, though, it has been...
Crypto Price Analysis August
Crypto Price Analysis August
Aug 7, 2025
This Friday, we examine Ethereum, Ripple, Cardano, Solana, and Hyperliquid in greater detail. Ethereum (ETH) Ethereum is fast approaching the key psychological level at $4,000. This comes after a good week where the price increased by 6%. This is the first time since 2024 when ETH is about to test this resistance. It would be surprising to see Ethereum break...
Altseason Sentiment Breaks Down as Bitcoin Holds Steady: Santiment
Altseason Sentiment Breaks Down as Bitcoin Holds Steady: Santiment
Aug 7, 2025
There has been a sharp decline in altseason social engagement, with volume and dominance both retracing to April levels, according to Santiment. The slump comes despite strong July catalysts such as regulatory progress, real-world asset tokenization momentum, Ethereum’s revival, and record ETF inflows. “Yet crowd attention hasn’t rotated into altcoins,” observed analyst Chyan on Wednesday. “Without a Bitcoin breakout and...
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