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Asian stocks dip, euro stuck near one-year lows
September 2nd, 2014
Asian shares slipped on Tuesday as a U.S. holiday robbed markets of momentum, while the euro hit a fresh one-year low on uncertainty over the European Central Bank’s policy decision later this week. Spreadbetters expected an effectively flat open ...
Canada seeks to become Renminbi (RMB) trading centre for the Americas
September 2nd, 2014
The Toronto Financial Services Alliance (TFSA) and AdvantageBC has announced they would work together, with officials from the federal, Ontario and BC governments, and the financial industry, to promote Canada as a trading hub for the Chinese currency, the ...
Australia 200 – Settles Above 5600
September 1st, 2014
Australia 200 for Monday, September 1, 2014 The Australian 200 Index has spent the last week consolidating and trading in a very narrow range right around 5620 after enjoying a strong surge higher to a new six year high ...
Australia 200 – Taking a Breather Around 5620
August 29th, 2014
Australia 200 for Friday, August 29, 2014 The Australian 200 Index has finally been able to surge higher to a new six year high around 5650 late last week before easing off to finish out the week. However since ...
OSB Daily Technical Analysis
August 29th, 2014
OSB Daily Technical Analysis for August 29, 2014 EUR/USD closed largely unchanged yesterday from the previous days close after testing the 1.32 level in the early session. This suggests some consolidation following the sharp declines since mid-August and seven ...
Bitcoin shows staying power as online merchants chase digital sparkle
August 28th, 2014
Bitcoin is catching on at U.S. online merchants including Overstock.com and Expedia, as customers use a digital currency that just a few years ago was virtually unknown but is now showing some staying power. “Bitcoin isn’t going anywhere; it’s ...
Strong Demand for Australian Bonds
August 28th, 2014
The strongest demand at Australian bond auctions in a decade reflects yields in a sweet spot: more stable than those in the U.S. and higher than those in Europe. Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Glenn Stevens has said he ...
OSB Daily Technical Analysis
August 28th, 2014
OSB Daily Technical Analysis for August 28, 2014 EUR/USD A positive day for the EURUSD pair following three losing days. This bounce back and correction of recent losses is normal and expected. The overall trend remains bearish. USD/JPY More ...
OSB Daily Technical Analysis
August 27th, 2014
OSB Daily Technical Analysis for August 27, 2014 EUR/USD The EURUSD pair remains in bearish territory and looks likely to continue its downward trajectory despite some consolidative action on Tuesday. The bears dominate this market for now. More consolidation ...
Asian shares firm, euro struggles on ECB easing hopes
August 26th, 2014
The euro hit its lowest level in nearly a year against the dollar and euro zone government bond yields fell on Tuesday on growing expectations the European Central Bank could ease monetary policy as soon as next week. The ...
