May 312018
 
Japanese Market Notably Lower

(RTTNews.com) – The Japanese stock market is notably lower on … In the currency market, the U.S. dollar is trading in the lower 110 yen-range on …
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EMERGING MARKETS-Emerging stocks bounce, no respite for Turkish lira

Turkey's central bank cranked up its top interest rate by 300 basis points (bps) to 16.5 … For GRAPHIC on emerging market FX performance 2018, see …
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Asian Markets Mixed On Growing Trade Concerns

In the currency market, the Australian dollar is slightly higher against the U.S. dollar on Thursday. The local unit was trading at US$0.7556, up from …
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Dollar to Retain Ascendancy as Lira Woes Keep Emerging Market FX on the Backfoot, says ING

USD in ascendancy as long as emerging market FX tainted by Turkish Lira crisis. – Lira's woes likely to continue for a time, at least until June rate …
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May 302018
 
Gold: Yellow Metal Trading Higher In The Morning Session

For the 24 hours to 23:00 GMT, Gold rose 0.07% against the USD and closed at USD1306.60 per ounce, after the Fed reiterated that interest rates would rise only gradually. In the Asian session, at GMT0300, the pair is trading at 1309.40, with gold trading 0.21% higher against the USD from yesterday's …
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AUD/USD analysis: Australian housing data could result in lower lows

The Australian dollar attempted to recover the 0.7500 level against the greenback, peaking for the day at 0.7529 during European trading hours, helped by a bounce in commodities and the strong momentum of European equities. Better-than-expected US data sent it back below 0.7500, while the Fed …
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NinjaTrader Adds OANDA and City Index to List of Supported FX Brokers

NinjaTrader has added two new partners to its expanding ecosystem, OANDA, and City Index, providing a diversification opportunity for users currently trading forex with its flagship platform. With their newly formed relationship, users of NinjaTrader's trading software will have access to more FX …
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Dollar Mildly Firmer in Quiet Markets, USD/JPY Pressing Channel Support

The forex markets open the week rather quietly today. Dollar is trading mildly firmer in tight range against other major currencies. Aussie is so far the weakest one today, getting no support from positive business condition and confidence data. Markets could remain quiet today with UK on holiday.
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May 292018
 
Naira slips to N366 against Dollar at parallel market

The local currency stays unchanged against Euro. The Nigerian Naira on Wednesday, May 23, slipped against the American Dollar at the parallel …
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NZ trade balance for April shows a bigger than expected surplus … but

NZ trade balance for April shows a bigger than expected surplus … but … Founded in 2008, ForexLive.com is the premier forex trading news site …
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China Official PMIs Stay In Expansion Territory

Asian equity markets trade generally higher, although participation limited; China and Japan closed for holidays; Hang Seng outperforms led by financial index: ICBC, Bank of China, Agbank and Bocom all gain after Q1 earnings reports; Singapore's DBS reports Q1 results above ests; shares rise; M&A …
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US Dollar Drops as FOMC Turns Hawkish on Inflation, Dovish on Growth

Looking to learn more about how central banks impact FX markets? Check out the DailyFX Trading Guides. At its May policy meeting today, the Federal Open Market Committee did what was widely expected when they announced the main overnight benchmark rate would stay on hold in the range of …
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May 282018
 
Forex Trading: AUD/USD should approach a dynamic resistance May 22, 2018

The currency pair decreased and has erased the morning gains. However, it should climb much higher if the USDX will drop a little on the short term.
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Top tips for starting your own forex trading enterprise

The rise of amateur trading as a leisure pursuit that can bring in some welcome money on the side has received its fair share of criticism in the popular …
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Yen May Continue Gaining after Trump Auto Probe Unnerved Markets

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Aussie Trading Flat In The Morning Session

In the Asian session, at GMT0300, the pair is trading at 0.7567, with the … The currency pair is trading above its 20 Hr moving average and showing …
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May 272018
 
Reuters Japan Tankan: Manufacturers index for May: 22 (vs, April 21)

“That said, some investment seems to be put off due to uncertainty stemming from spreading trade protectionism and heightening geopolitical risks as …
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Japan trade min Seko: US car import tariffs would cause confusion in the global economy

Japan trade min Seko: US car import tariffs would cause confusion in the … Founded in 2008, ForexLive.com is the premier forex trading news site …
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Naira closes stable as CBN lifts forex market with $210m

The nation's currency closed stable on Wednesday after the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) made available the sum of $210 million, to meet …
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China press reports that "More US farm product imports to benefit China"

Try explaining that to the anti trade morons though and its like talking to a … Founded in 2008, ForexLive.com is the premier forex trading news site …
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May 262018
 
USD/TRY surpasses 4.6400 as lira rout deepens

It is once again the worst performing emerging market currency on the day, and this says a lot as the USD is not really looking too good today.
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UK Forex Operator LMAX To Launch Institutional Cryptocurrency Exchange

UK foreign exchange trading platform operator LMAX has announced that it will be launching a physical cryptocurrency exchange for institutional …
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Survey: Most Cryptocurrency Traders are Young with Little Experience

By gender, 91.5% of virtual currency traders using the eToro platform are male. “Fewer women are involved in cryptocurrency investment than their …
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EMERGING MARKETS-Turkey's lira in cross hairs as emerging FX, stocks suffer

Having tumbled to record lows in recent weeks, Turkey's currency suffered another … For GRAPHIC on emerging market FX performance 2018, see …
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May 252018
 
ForexLive Americas FX news wrap: Fed Minutes weigh on dollar

Sentiment was sour at the start of US trading after Trump hinted in Asia that he wasn't pleased with the latest China deal. That sparked a bid in safe …
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Fed's Dudley says 'time is of the essence' in global transition away from Libor

He doesn't touch on anything monetary policy related, as his speech is … analysis charting tips, forex analysis, and currency pair trading tutorials.
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Asian shares look set to slip following release of Fed minutes

Meanwhile, the Turkish lira got some relief after the country's central bank raised interest rates by 300 bps overnight. The currency had fallen around …
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Italy: 5 Star leader Di Maio may be back in the running for Premier

HIGH RISK WARNING: Foreign exchange trading carries a high level of risk that may not be suitable for all investors. Leverage creates additional risk …
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May 242018
 
Ethereum markets fall again during the trading session on Wednesday

Ethereum markets fell during the trading session on Wednesday again, as we continue to see crypto currencies break apart. The last couple of days …
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How To Know When You're Ready For Forex Training

Understanding the different trading hours is very crucial. You need to select your currency pair based on trading sessions. For instance, if you intend to …
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ForexLive European FX news wrap: Risk-off tone sees the Japanese yen lay down the hammer

That continued over to European trading as the yen tops the major bloc. … The second best performing currency on the day is the Swiss franc but even there, it is … Besides the two haven currencies, the dollar is also markedly higher …
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UK Fintech needs to look beyond payments for an Indian summer

As a case in point, there is a growing need for specialist technology and services to support the growth of currency trading in India. The rupee, for …
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May 232018
 
Federal Agent Sting on Louis Ong For Unlicensed Bitcoin Trading in US

A 20-day jail term in a United States penitentiary waits Louis Ong after he was found guilty of conducting digital currency trade without a license.
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Euro/Swiss franc at two-month lows as Italy concerns weigh

The currency pair, a proxy for risk appetite within Europe, has fallen nearly 3 percent since May. 14 as concerns of a fiscally profligate new coalition …
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Dow and Dollar Climb Sputters, Pound and Oil Moves Look for Motivation

If this move stalls and the currency lingers, it can drain the trade potential for those pairs; but it can also offer a chance for a more motivated recovery …
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FOREX-Euro/Swiss franc at 2-month lows as Italy concerns weigh

FOREX-Euro/Swiss franc at 2-month lows as Italy concerns weigh … The currency pair, a proxy for risk appetite within Europe, has fallen nearly 3 …
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May 222018
 
EUR/USD: FX/CTA Pressing To Downside & Leveraged Flat; Staying Short – BofAML

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Currencies: Dollar Profits From Higher Yields, At Least For Now

The USD rebound accelerated on Friday. Core bond yields rose across the board, but the dollar profited more than the euro. FX traders will keep an eye at the EMU PMI's today. Markets might prepare for a rather soft tone at Thursday's ECB meeting. At the same time, the USD enjoys a constructive flow.
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Japanese Manufacturing Sector Activity Slightly Advanced In April

The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 107.98, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 108.14. Going ahead, traders would look forward to Japan's final leading economic and coincident indices for February, set to release tomorrow. The currency pair is trading above its 20 …
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Analysis: ESMA's Unintended Consequences

Many coins, now post-ICO, are trading at near zero value and as the euphoria collapses into despair, some ICO firms will end up broke and bankrupt. Broke and …. The leverage available to retail forex traders on the major pairs is now limited to 30:1, 20:1 for non-majors and 10:1 for commodities.
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