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Dollar holds advance; Japanese shares climbed to the highest since August 2015
June 20th, 2017
Dollar holds advance after Fed’s Dudley comments on rates path Hong Kong stocks erase gains before MSCI decision on A-shares Asian stocks advanced as technology shares continued a rebound and hawkish comments from a Federal Reserve official allayed concerns ...
Asia Stocks rose as Yen Falls, Tech Shares Rebound
June 19th, 2017
Hong Kong shares gain before MSCI decision on China A-shares Brexit negotiations formally start with pressure on May Asia Stocks rose, with a weaker yen supporting Japanese equities and technology stocks rebounding after their biggest weekly selloff since November. ...
Oil prices update: Rising U.S. oil output affect the OPEC-led cuts
June 16th, 2017
Oil sits near half-year lows as global supply overhang weighs Oil prices were not far off six-month lows, held down by an ongoing supply overhang that persists despite an OPEC-led effort to cut production and prop up crude markets. ...
Early Forex review: Dollar strengthens; Japan currency holds losses
June 16th, 2017
Asia Stocks Mixed as Weaker Yen Lifts Japan Shares Dollar strengthens as data supports Fed’s views on economy Japan currency holds losses after BOJ leaves policy unchanged Asian stocks were mixed, with shares in Japan advancing as the yen ...
How gold can rescue pensions
June 15th, 2017
The World Economic Forum, in conjunction with Mercers (the actuaries) recently estimated that the combined pension deficit currently stands at $66.9tr for eight countries, rising to $427.8tr in 2050. The eight countries are Australia, Canada, China, India, Japan, Netherlands, ...
Traders review: Yen little changed, Aussie jumped, New Zealand dollar fell
June 15th, 2017
Asian stocks retreated as banks slumped and oil touched the lowest level since November. Bonds rallied amid lingering inflation concerns even after Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen suggested weak readings won’t persist. The yen was little changed at 109.60 ...
Bet on a Pound Sterling to Euro Exchange Rate Decline in 2017-2018 say Société Générale
June 14th, 2017
Foreign exchange strategists at Société Générale have confirmed they are expecting further depreciation in the value of Pound Sterling relative to the Euro. The call comes as the French investment bank release their mid-year review of global foreign exchange ...
Stocks, Currencies Mixed Ahead of Fed; Oil Slumps
June 14th, 2017
China retail sales, output match forecast, Aussie dollar rises Treasury yields steady; South Korea’s Kospi gives up gains Asian equities were mixed, with solid gains in Australia and New Zealand offset by China, where markets weakened despite data showing ...
Toronto Stock Exchange and TSX Venture Exchange Expand to Israel
June 13th, 2017
Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV) announced Canada’s leading equity markets have expanded into Israel. This move will focus on strengthening relationships with the Israeli business community and exploring new opportunities as part of the Exchanges’ ...
Oil prices edges up on Saudi pledge to make real supply cuts
June 13th, 2017
Oil prices edged up early on Tuesday, lifted by statements that OPEC-leader Saudi Arabia was making significant supply cuts to customers, although rising U.S. output meant that markets remain well supplied. Brent crude futures LCOc1 were at $48.42 per ...
