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Analysts from Lloyds Bank point out that today’s US employment numbers show a solid report even with the rise in the unemployment rate, indicating that markets become too negative about the outlook for interest rates. “Overall this is a solid report even with the rise in the unemployment rate...
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Vasilii Apostolidi, 1 April 2016, 18:39
Analysts from Lloyds Bank point out that today’s US employment numbers show a solid report even with the rise in the unemployment rate, indicating that markets become too negative about the outlook for interest rates. “Overall this is a solid report even with the rise in the unemployment rate...
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Vasilii Apostolidi, 1 April 2016, 18:38
Analysts from Wells Fargo, explain that beyond the 215K gain in the NFP, labor costs continue to rise, consistent with a tightening labor market and noted that structural unemployment persists. Key Quotes: “Overall job growth in March was a solid 215,000...
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Vasilii Apostolidi, 1 April 2016, 18:37
An Economics Education by Bitcoin - Part III By Brian Blum There are a number of these Web-based Bitcoin wallets from which to choose, and they have different features, costs, and reputations to review and consider. Do you need merchant tools? Do you need currency exchange services...
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Roberto Jacobs, 1 April 2016, 17:41 #bitcoin
An Economics Education by Bitcoin - Part II By Brian Blum The first Bitcoin wallets were integrated with the distributed systems which talked to each other to reach a consensus on transactions which had taken place. This consensus is called the "block chain...
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Roberto Jacobs, 1 April 2016, 17:39 #bitcoin
An Economics Education by Bitcoin - Part I By Brian Blum For those unfamiliar with Bitcoin, there are better ways to begin understanding it than this article; I'd recommend Wikipedia for starters...
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Roberto Jacobs, 1 April 2016, 17:37 #bitcoin
USD/JPY: Expectations of the Interest Rate Increase in the USA Have Significantly Decreased At the closing trading session in Asia Japanese stock index Nikkei Stock Average fell by 3.6% to 16164.16 points...
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Roberto Jacobs, 1 April 2016, 17:23
The Fed will continue exerting a crucial influence on the US dollar’s exchange rates according to Esther Reichelt, analyst at Commerzbank. However she noted that near-term, there is little to suggest a stronger dollar...
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Vasilii Apostolidi, 1 April 2016, 17:17
U.S. Consumer Sentiment Drops Less Than Previously Estimated In March While the University of Michigan released a report on Friday showing an upward revision to its U.S. consumer sentiment index for March, the revised reading still indicated a deterioration compared to the previous month...
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Roberto Jacobs, 1 April 2016, 17:13
The AUD has been in demand for most of this year. A combination of improving global risk sentiment on the back of several central banks more dovish stance and improving domestic conditions to the benefit of RBA monetary policy expectations have been driving this year’s developments...
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Vasilii Apostolidi, 1 April 2016, 17:11
US ISM Manufacturing PMI Rebounds to Expansion Territory in March The US Institute of Supply Management’s (ISM) manufacturing PMI index released today showed the activity returned to expansion territory in March, indicating the sector may have bottomed out. The headline figure printed at 51...
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Roberto Jacobs, 1 April 2016, 17:10
USD/CAD Outlook Remains Bearish – Scotiabank Eric Theoret, FX Strategist at Scotiabank, has reiterated the negative stance of the pair. Key Quotes “Both trend and momentum indicators are decidedly bearish, however the extent of their bias has moderated”...
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Roberto Jacobs, 1 April 2016, 17:05
U.S. Manufacturing Index Indicates Growth For First Time In Six Months After reporting contractions in U.S...
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Roberto Jacobs, 1 April 2016, 17:02
WTI Weaker, Testing the $37.00 mark The barrel of West Texas Intermediate has given away part of the recent upside, currently hovering over the $37.00 handle after bottoming out near $36.70...
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Roberto Jacobs, 1 April 2016, 17:00
Gold Hovers Around 50-DMA Gold hit a session low of $1208.91 following the release of a better-than-expected US ISM manufacturing PMI, before trimming losses to trade around $1212.51 levels. Weekly gains erased At $1213 levels, weekly gains in the metal stand erased...
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Roberto Jacobs, 1 April 2016, 16:58 #gold
US Dollar Bid Around 95.00 Post Data The greenback, measured by the US Dollar Index, has reverted the initial negative tone and is now trading in daily highs around 95.00 the figure. US Dollar firmer post-US releases After a brief test of lows near 94...
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Roberto Jacobs, 1 April 2016, 16:56
EUR/USD Extends Losses on Upbeat US ISM Manufacturing Print A rebound in the US ISM manufacturing PMI to expansion territory has pushed EUR/USD to a fresh session low of 1.1342 (Mar 17 high...
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Roberto Jacobs, 1 April 2016, 16:54
GBP/USD Breaks Below 1.4200 The selling pressure around the sterling is not giving up today, now dragging GBP/USD below the 1.4200 handle, or session lows. GBP/USD in 4-day lows Spot is retreating further today, rapidly breaking below the 1...
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Roberto Jacobs, 1 April 2016, 16:51
Output isn’t growing that quickly in the US economy, but don’t tell that to employers, who just keep on hiring. March saw an on-trend again of 215K with no material revisions, and the one-tick rise in the jobless rate to 5...
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Vasilii Apostolidi, 1 April 2016, 16:12
Many Japanese investors will likely sell foreign assets at the beginning of FY16 to realize gains but such active cross border flows may not support USD/JPY, as many such investors have not determined their investing strategies for FY16 yet, notes BTMU...
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Vasilii Apostolidi, 1 April 2016, 16:11 #usd/jpy