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%...

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...

Most Read: U.S. Dollar Outlook Market Sentiment: USD/JPY, USD/CAD, USD/CHF The U.S. dollar, as measured by the DXY index, strengthened this past week, closing at its best level since mid-February on Friday. Despite initial losses following the Fed’s dismissal of renewed inflation risks and indications that it was still on track for 75 basis points of easing this year, the...

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...

NEW YORK (Reuters) -Investors are recalibrating how to play U.S. President Donald Trump's whipsawing policy changes, weighing that a so-called Trump put supporting stock market prices may be fading and that his administration is more keenly focused on the debt markets. Investors had bet strongly that Trump's agenda to lower taxes and usher in deregulation would support risk assets in...

(For a Reuters live blog on U.S., UK and European stock markets, click or type LIVE/ in a news window.) * Futures off: Dow 0.80%, S&P 500 0.94%, Nasdaq 1.13% March 6 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures fell on Thursday as uncertainty about an ongoing global trade war clouded sentiment, while chip stocks took a beating after Marvell Technology's...

(For a Reuters live blog on U.S., UK and European stock markets, click/ or type LIVE/ in a news window.) * Zscaler ( ZS ) jumps after upbeat annual revenue forecast * Marvell ( MRVL ) tumbles following in-line forecast * Alibaba's AI reasoning model drives shares higher * Futures off: Dow 0.84%, S&P 500 1.03%, Nasdaq 1.27% (Updates with...

08:12 AM EST, 03/06/2025 (MT Newswires) -- The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust ( SPY ) was down 1.1% and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was 1.4% lower in Thursday's premarket activity as lingering tariff uncertainties dampened investor sentiment. US stock futures were also lower, with S&P 500 Index futures down 1.1%, Dow Jones...

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - The recently retired CEO of semiconductor equipment maker ASML said in an interview with Dutch radio station BNR on Saturday that U.S.-China disputes over computer chips are ideological and not based on facts, and they are set to continue. Wennink left in April after a ten year term at the helm of ASML that saw it become...

SEOUL (Reuters) - A workers' union at Samsung Electronics ( SSNLF ) in South Korea is set to stage a three-day strike from Monday and has warned it could take further action against the country's most powerful conglomerate at a later date. The National Samsung Electronics Union (NSEU), whose roughly 28,000 members make up over a fifth of the firm's...

Employees at Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. ( SSNLF ) reportedly started a three-day strike on Monday, demanding better pay. The union has warned of additional actions if South Korea’s largest conglomerate does not fulfill thier demands, reported Reuters. The National Samsung Electronics Union (NSEU), representing about 30,000 members or a quarter of the South Korean workforce, is also seeking an...

In a recent shareholder Q&A, Nintendo ADR‘s (OTC:NTDOY) President Shuntaro Furukawa addressed the issue of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in video game development, a hot topic that has stirred significant debate within the industry. The Mixed Blessing Of AI According to IGN, Furukawa acknowledged the potential benefits of generative AI, noting it could be used in creative ways. However, he...

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.

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.

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.

The probe pertains to Dapoli resort, which is allegedly illegal. The former minister and Shiv Sena (Uddhav) leader, Anil Parab, allegedly wangled a permit to use land meant for agricultural use. The ED had started the investigation under the the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) after a complaint from the Environment Ministry.

06:46 AM EST, 02/26/2025 (MT Newswires) -- United Parks & Resorts ( PRKS ) reported Q4 earnings Wednesday of $0.50 per diluted share, down from $0.62 a year earlier. Analysts polled by FactSet expected $0.65. Revenue for the quarter ended Dec. 31 was $384.4 million, down from $389 million a year earlier. Analysts surveyed by FactSet expected $381.2 million. The...

(Reuters) - 3M Co ( MMM ) said on Wednesday the diversified manufacturer expects operating margin to be about 25% by 2027 and reaffirmed its annual forecast of organic sales growth in the range of 2% to 3%. The company will host its Investor Day later on Wednesday and will provide its medium-term financial outlook. 3M ( MMM ) also...

(Reuters) -Lowe's Cos joined rival Home Depot ( HD ) in forecasting lackluster annual sales and profit on Wednesday, signaling that a downturn in the home improvement sector will linger amid higher interest rates. Shares of the Mooresville, North Carolina-based retailer were up 3% in premarket trading as it reported a surprise rise in fourth-quarter same-store sales, helped by demand...

06:44 AM EST, 02/26/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Amazon ( AMZN ) is set to unveil Wednesday new generative artificial intelligence-powered capabilities for Alexa, Reuters reported Wednesday. Amazon ( AMZN ) will showcase a secret project known internally as Banyan aimed at making Alexa more conversational, the report said. Amazon ( AMZN ) did not immediately respond to requests for comment...

Cardano (ADA) is showing strong growth in smart contract development. Since the beginning of the year, the number of Plutus scripts on the Cardano network, including Plutus V1 and V2, has surged by 171.45%,  At this pace, the Cardano network is adding nearly 500 new smart contracts daily. According to data from Cardano Blockchain Insights, the network has achieved 39,000...

TL;DR Meme coins on the Solana blockchain have shown potential for high profits, with instances of substantial investment returns highlighted. Despite these opportunities, the inherent volatility of meme coins underscores a considerable risk of losses. Meme coins built on the Solana blockchain have been thriving in the past several months, with the sector spewing new ones quite frequently. Todays best...

After a series of back-and-forths regarding Do Kwons extradition, it appears that the Terraform Labs co-founder and former CEO may finally be handed over to South Korean authorities after the Appellate Court of Montenegro confirmed a previous decision to extradite him to his native country. Terraform Labs’ Chief Executive Officer, who was arrested in March 2023 with Kwon in Montenegro,...

The cryptocurrency market has failed to recover as swiftly as many expected it to, and Bitcoins price seems to be struggling to break above $66K definitively. Most of the altcoins are also trading in the red, with two notable exceptions. Bitcoin Fails at $66K As seen in the chart below, Bitcoins price was unable to retain its bullish momentum that...