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Bitcoin jumps more than 20% from June low
June 19th, 2017
In less than three days, bitcoin bounced more than 20 percent from its low of the month. Developers appeared to reach some agreement on a technological upgrade that threatened to divide bitcoin in two. Bitcoin remains more than 150 ...
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. ...
Bitcoin is suddenly on pace to have its worst week since 2015
June 16th, 2017
After surging briefly to an all-time high of $3,000, bitcoin has been undergoing a dazzling reversal of late, with the digital currency on track to post its worst weekly decline in more than two years. Bitcoin BTCUSD, +1.77% has ...
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, ...
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 ...
Goldman Sachs warned that the bitcoin price may be headed to bearish territory
June 14th, 2017
Wall Street banking giant Goldman Sachs warned its clients that the bitcoin price may be headed for bearish territory. In a recent client note, published by finance blog Zero Hedge, chief technician Sheba Jafari, offered his view on the ...
U.K. currency near lowest since April; Asia-Pacific stocks advanced
June 13th, 2017
Asia Stocks Climb as Tech Rout Eases; Pound Flat U.K. currency near lowest since April after election upheaval Investors looking to central bank policy meetings this week Asia-Pacific stocks advanced as the global selloff in technology shares showed signs ...
Sterling steadies on Monday, dollar awaits Fed
June 12th, 2017
Sterling steadies on Monday as British Prime Minister Theresa May scrambled to pick up the pieces and reunite her Conservative Party after a disastrous election that could disrupt Brexit negotiations. Sterling last traded at $1.2756, edging up 0.1 percent ...
UK pound tumbled, Asian stocks and U.S. futures gain while yen and gold decline
June 9th, 2017
May’s Conservative party forecast to win without majority Asian stocks, U.S. futures gain while yen and gold decline It wasn’t a day to rival the Brexit vote. While the pound tumbled as the U.K. faces a hung parliament and ...
