Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Risk Trends, Emerging Markets and Fed Forecasting Tempt Volatility

Risk Trends, Emerging Markets and Fed Forecasting Tempt Volatility


Risk Trends, Emerging Markets and Fed Forecasting Tempt Volatility

Posted: 30 Sep 2015 06:03 PM PDT

The start to the fourth quarter will bring a heavy economic docket.

Video: The Threat of Deeper Risk Aversion Tops 4Q Trading Themes

Posted: 30 Sep 2015 03:15 PM PDT

Another swell of volatility has stalled before critical technical moves were made.

USD/CAD Technical Analysis: Re-Established Long-Term Uptrend

Posted: 30 Sep 2015 09:55 AM PDT

USD/JPY Technical Analysis: 119.22 Support About to Test

Posted: 30 Sep 2015 09:55 AM PDT

USDollar Technical Analysis: Q415 Could Open with USDollar Strength

Posted: 30 Sep 2015 09:55 AM PDT

EUR/USD Struggles Ahead of ECB Rhetoric- USD/JPY Range Under Pressure

Posted: 30 Sep 2015 09:30 AM PDT

EUR/USD struggles to hold its ground ahead of the fresh commentary due out of the ECB amid growing speculation for a larger/longer QE program in the euro-area.

AUDNZD at Critical Inflection Point- Scalps Eye Weekly Opening Range

Posted: 30 Sep 2015 09:25 AM PDT

AUDNZD is approaching mulit-year slope support with the immediate short bias at risk above 1.09. Here are the updated targets & invalidation levels that matter.

USD/JPY Begins Bearish 5-3 Elliott Wave Sequence

Posted: 30 Sep 2015 08:17 AM PDT

The Elliott Wave technical picture for USD/JPY shows the potential for a 3rd wave starting lower from nearby levels.

Price & Time: Time Spiral In The Pound

Posted: 30 Sep 2015 07:10 AM PDT

GBP/USD has come under pressure in recent days, but a myriad of timing relationships next week point to a potential counter-trend reaction.

Long NZDUSD

Posted: 30 Sep 2015 06:34 AM PDT

Stocks Rally to Close Out a Brutal Quarter

Posted: 30 Sep 2015 04:50 AM PDT

On the last day of the quarter, stocks are rallying. But is this just a blip in the radar as the world digests a more-hawkish Fed?

EUR/USD, USD/JPY Triangles Near Breakouts

Posted: 30 Sep 2015 04:15 AM PDT

US economic data over the coming days could prove to be the necessary catalysts for breakouts.

Euro Little Changed After Negative CPI in Line With ECB Rhetoric

Posted: 30 Sep 2015 04:03 AM PDT

The Euro was little changed versus the US Dollar as energy prices drove inflation rate to negative, with core inflation holding at 0.9%

Euro Little Changed After German Unemployment Adds to Sales Woes

Posted: 30 Sep 2015 01:49 AM PDT

The Euro was little changed versus the US Dollar after the German unemployment numbers, as the market awaits CPI data.

Adding Pound Short to Long US Dollar Exposure

Posted: 30 Sep 2015 01:03 AM PDT

Pound at Risk on UK GDP Revision, US Dollar May Rise on Fed-Speak

Posted: 29 Sep 2015 11:43 PM PDT

The British Pound looks vulnerable ahead of the release of revised UK GDP data while the US Dollar may rise as Fed commentary boosts 2015 rate hike chances.

Largest Emerging Market Outflows Since 2008 Sink BRIC Currencies

Posted: 29 Sep 2015 10:41 PM PDT

Emerging market portfolios saw highest outflows since 2008 in the third quarter as investors grappled with headwinds from China, the Fed, and commodities prices.

Sticky Euro-Zone CPI to Fuel EUR/USD Rebound

Posted: 29 Sep 2015 10:00 PM PDT

Stickiness in Euro-Zone inflation may foster a larger rebound in EUR/USD especially as the pair retains the opening range from the beginning of the month.

Stock Rally Lifts Copper; Oil Drops on Supply; Gold Wanes on US Data

Posted: 29 Sep 2015 09:58 PM PDT

Asian stock rally rejuvenated commodities though oil dropped on building US inventories. Gold stayed weak amid good data from U.S.

Aussie Dollar Shows Tepid Reaction to China Consumer Sentiment Data

Posted: 29 Sep 2015 09:19 PM PDT

The Australian Dollar showed tepid reaction against its US counterpart as Chinese consumer sentiment reaches highest level since May 2014.

GBP/USD Strategy: Short Trade Triggered Below 1.52

Posted: 29 Sep 2015 07:37 PM PDT

The British Pound looks likely to continue to lower against the US Dollar after prices pierced support at September’s swing bottom.

SoFi Raised $1 Billion to Challenge Banks and Other Fintech Firms for Lending Supremacy

SoFi Raised $1 Billion to Challenge Banks and Other Fintech Firms for Lending Supremacy


SoFi Raised $1 Billion to Challenge Banks and Other Fintech Firms for Lending Supremacy

Posted: 30 Sep 2015 02:23 PM PDT

Backed by SoftBank and existing shareholders, SoFi has raised the largest private funding round within the growing fintech sector.

Keep on reading: SoFi Raised $1 Billion to Challenge Banks and Other Fintech Firms for Lending Supremacy

Easy Payment Gateway's CEO, COO Weigh the Future of Mobile Payments

Posted: 30 Sep 2015 11:57 AM PDT

Easy Payment Gateway looks to make a splash in the payments realm as the industry evolves towards a more mobile-centric future.

Keep on reading: Easy Payment Gateway's CEO, COO Weigh the Future of Mobile Payments

Switzerland Sees Launch of New Fintech Accelerator, Nexussquared

Posted: 30 Sep 2015 09:48 AM PDT

Daniel Gasteiger, the former UBS IT manager and real estate specialist Daniel Grassinger have jointly launched Zurich-based Nexussquared.

Keep on reading: Switzerland Sees Launch of New Fintech Accelerator, Nexussquared

J.C. Flowers Leads €82.5M Financing in Kreditech to Build Banks of the Future

Posted: 30 Sep 2015 09:39 AM PDT

Peter Thiel and Amadeus Capital Partners join J.C. Flowers in Kreditech's €82.5 million founding round to spur its future growth.

Keep on reading: J.C. Flowers Leads €82.5M Financing in Kreditech to Build Banks of the Future

Algomi Opens American Headquarters in New York, Headed by Steve Gallagher

Posted: 30 Sep 2015 09:34 AM PDT

Algomi has opted to open a new office to help devote more resources and focus to its growing business in the Americas.

Keep on reading: Algomi Opens American Headquarters in New York, Headed by Steve Gallagher

How to Identify Qualified Leads for Conversion and Retention

Posted: 30 Sep 2015 08:21 AM PDT

Regardless of whether you go through an affiliate or an IB, you need to make sure that the leads are qualified. Learn here how to do determine quality

Keep on reading: How to Identify Qualified Leads for Conversion and Retention

Payments Sector Dominates SixThirty's Fall 2015 Fintech Accelerator Class

Posted: 30 Sep 2015 08:11 AM PDT

Payment based firms compose the majority of the six startups accepted to SixThirty's fall fintech accelerator class.

Keep on reading: Payments Sector Dominates SixThirty's Fall 2015 Fintech Accelerator Class

How to Manage Change, Opportunity and Risk in the Utilities Sector

Posted: 30 Sep 2015 05:39 AM PDT

Dramatic shifts in global energy economics, shifting customer expectations and emerging technologies are pushing energy utility companies to rethink their centuries-old business and compliance models

Keep on reading: How to Manage Change, Opportunity and Risk in the Utilities Sector

Colt Adds Safe Share to its PrizmNet Solution

Posted: 30 Sep 2015 05:28 AM PDT

Safe Share enables capital markets participants to share all manner of information over Colt PrizmNet, namely sensitive company data.

Keep on reading: Colt Adds Safe Share to its PrizmNet Solution

Interactive Data Unveils Liquidity Indicators Service for Fixed-Income

Posted: 30 Sep 2015 05:14 AM PDT

The newly launched service will target global buy-side and sell-side firms and provide security and portfolio-level Liquidity Indicators.

Keep on reading: Interactive Data Unveils Liquidity Indicators Service for Fixed-Income

R3 Adds 13 Banks for Their Global Financial Services Blockchain Initiative

Posted: 30 Sep 2015 05:13 AM PDT

Aiming to develop methods to integrate blockchain technology within the financial industry, R3 adds 13 new banks to their global consortium.

Keep on reading: R3 Adds 13 Banks for Their Global Financial Services Blockchain Initiative

One Financial Markets Moves London Office to Mayfair Amid Continued Growth

Posted: 30 Sep 2015 05:05 AM PDT

The FCA regulated company is also targeting new office locations around the globe in the coming weeks as its London workforce grows to 40

Keep on reading: One Financial Markets Moves London Office to Mayfair Amid Continued Growth

Australia – October 12th Reporting Deadline Looming - What Are The Penalties For Not Reporting?

Posted: 30 Sep 2015 04:12 AM PDT

The imminent deadline is going to be very strict on the ones who do not report. Learn here what penalties can arise, if one fails to do so.

Keep on reading: Australia – October 12th Reporting Deadline Looming - What Are The Penalties For Not Reporting?

GMO Internet’s Z.com Trade Partners With AU10TIX for ID Verification

Posted: 30 Sep 2015 04:03 AM PDT

The Z.com Trade venture of Japanese conglomerate GMO Internet has unveiled a new partnership for its trading initiative under FCA regulation

Keep on reading: GMO Internet's Z.com Trade Partners With AU10TIX for ID Verification

London Capital Group Holdings Acquires Cypriot Software Firm from Spotware

Posted: 30 Sep 2015 02:39 AM PDT

The London based brokerage seems to be committing more resources towards developing proprietary technology to boost its offering

Keep on reading: London Capital Group Holdings Acquires Cypriot Software Firm from Spotware

Deutsche Börse Teams Up With REGIS-TR Ahead of MiFID II Legislation

Posted: 29 Sep 2015 10:09 AM PDT

Both groups will lead a series of efforts to help clients meet MiFID II obligations ahead of the 2017 enforcement and passage.

Keep on reading: Deutsche Börse Teams Up With REGIS-TR Ahead of MiFID II Legislation

Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Global Equities Strain to Hold Sentiment Up, Dollar Ready for Fed Talk

Global Equities Strain to Hold Sentiment Up, Dollar Ready for Fed Talk


Global Equities Strain to Hold Sentiment Up, Dollar Ready for Fed Talk

Posted: 29 Sep 2015 07:03 PM PDT

Another swell of volatility has stalled before critical technical moves were made.

USDJPY Steady Through a Wave of Disappointing Japanese Data

Posted: 29 Sep 2015 06:41 PM PDT

The Japanese Yen stood firm against the US Dollar as the former absorbed weak industrial production and retail sales reports this morning.

Awaiting a Major USDJPY Breakout or Trading the Range

Posted: 29 Sep 2015 04:22 PM PDT

Different traders can find different opportunities from the same currency pair.

Scalping EURUSD Ahead of NFP- Long Bias Favored Above 1.12

Posted: 29 Sep 2015 01:16 PM PDT

The euro is eyeing down a key range ahead of NFPs with our immediate bias tilted to the topside. Here are the updated targets & invalidation levels that matter.

DailyFX Technical Focus: 9/29/2015 (Gold Price)

Posted: 29 Sep 2015 01:04 PM PDT

Gold has traded sharply lower from well-defined resistance. Looking ahead, the confluence of a short term trendline and horizontal price level (method described in the video) later this week could provide support.

USDOLLAR Churns at Range Highs

Posted: 29 Sep 2015 12:31 PM PDT

Crude Range Tightens; Track for a Breakout

Posted: 29 Sep 2015 12:31 PM PDT

Gold Rally Fails at Downtrend Resistance Again

Posted: 29 Sep 2015 12:31 PM PDT

USD/CHF Strength Rejected at Triangle Line

Posted: 29 Sep 2015 12:31 PM PDT

USD/CAD Trades within Pips of Long Term Fibonacci Retracement

Posted: 29 Sep 2015 12:31 PM PDT

USD/JPY Pressing Short Term Triangle Barrier

Posted: 29 Sep 2015 12:31 PM PDT

NZD/USD Ending September Right it Where Began (Doji Alert)

Posted: 29 Sep 2015 12:31 PM PDT

AUD/USD Continues to Press Top Side of Former Resistance Line

Posted: 29 Sep 2015 12:31 PM PDT

GBP/USD-Watch 1.5089 For Support

Posted: 29 Sep 2015 12:31 PM PDT

EUR/USD Still Holding Median Line Support

Posted: 29 Sep 2015 12:31 PM PDT

GBP/USD May Low (1.5088) on the Radar Ahead of BoE Carney Speech

Posted: 29 Sep 2015 09:20 AM PDT

Fresh comments from BoE Governor Mark Carney may heighten the appeal of the sterling should the central bank head highlight a growing dissent within the committee.

Price & Time: USD/MXN Back At Crossroads

Posted: 29 Sep 2015 08:15 AM PDT

USD/MXN stalls near 1-year standard deviation channel...

USD/CHF Technical Analysis: Up-side Capped by Trend-Line

Posted: 29 Sep 2015 08:01 AM PDT

EUR/JPY Technical Analysis: Trading Deeper Within the Wedge

Posted: 29 Sep 2015 07:14 AM PDT

US Dollar Offers Range Trades at these Support and Resistance Levels

Posted: 29 Sep 2015 07:05 AM PDT

The US Dollar continues to offer range trading opportunities against nearly all major currencies. Here are the levels we’re watching.

GBP/JPY Technical Analysis: Bids Elusive in Search of Support

Posted: 29 Sep 2015 06:45 AM PDT

WTI Crude Oil Price Forecast: Awaiting Triangle Pattern to Play Out

Posted: 29 Sep 2015 06:29 AM PDT

All eyes are on demand and the USDollar as Oil stretches sideways.

S&P 500 Technical Analysis: Long-Term Trend-Line in Play

Posted: 29 Sep 2015 05:50 AM PDT

GBPUSD Attempts 3rd Daily Decline

Posted: 29 Sep 2015 05:44 AM PDT

The GBPUSD has moved to support after declining in the two previous trading sessions. Learn today’s trading values with the Chart of the Day!

Stocks Sink on Fears of a Commodity Collapse

Posted: 29 Sep 2015 05:00 AM PDT

Markets are on edge ahead of a heavy week of data; but with a more-hawkish Fed, how much positivity can be expected?

eToro Introduces "No Leverage" Trading on Indices

eToro Introduces "No Leverage" Trading on Indices


eToro Introduces "No Leverage" Trading on Indices

Posted: 29 Sep 2015 05:25 PM PDT

After introducing no leverage trading for foreign exchange pairs, the company follows up with indices in a move to retain clients

Keep on reading: eToro Introduces "No Leverage" Trading on Indices

FXCM Inc Announces Reverse Stock Split to Remain Listed on NYSE

Posted: 29 Sep 2015 04:50 PM PDT

After the official approval by the company's board, the broker will enact the decision which reduces the number of shares by a factor of 10

Keep on reading: FXCM Inc Announces Reverse Stock Split to Remain Listed on NYSE

New Zealand Regulatory Backlash against Forex Brokers Hits a Roadblock

Posted: 29 Sep 2015 04:21 PM PDT

After a precedent, a number of companies are expected to file appeals against their delisting from the Financial Service Providers Register

Keep on reading: New Zealand Regulatory Backlash against Forex Brokers Hits a Roadblock

The MiFID 2/MIFIR Primer

Posted: 29 Sep 2015 01:50 PM PDT

The reporting burden on regulated firms from MIFIR will be greater than for MiFID and EMIR put together.

Keep on reading: The MiFID 2/MIFIR Primer

Aiming to Replace Cash with Digital Tokens, Safe Cash Raises $1.12 Million

Posted: 29 Sep 2015 09:36 AM PDT

Safe Cash Payment Technologies has raised $1.12 million in funding to help make its cash to digital token system a reality.

Keep on reading: Aiming to Replace Cash with Digital Tokens, Safe Cash Raises $1.12 Million

FXStreet Partners with Qubitia for Signal-Based News

Posted: 29 Sep 2015 09:26 AM PDT

The partnership delivers yet another tool to the vast readership of one of the leading forex news portals for traders

Keep on reading: FXStreet Partners with Qubitia for Signal-Based News

Liquidnet Launches Fixed Income Dark Pool in Bid to Establish Liquidity Hub

Posted: 29 Sep 2015 09:15 AM PDT

The new dark pool will cater to asset managers in North America and Europe, helping create a hub of institutional liquidity in the region.

Keep on reading: Liquidnet Launches Fixed Income Dark Pool in Bid to Establish Liquidity Hub

Real Estate Manager, Origin Capital Launches Crowdfunding Platform

Posted: 29 Sep 2015 09:00 AM PDT

As online investment marketplaces grow, Origin Capital launches a platform for their real estate investment management services.

Keep on reading: Real Estate Manager, Origin Capital Launches Crowdfunding Platform

Liquidnet Adds Tony Cheung as Head of Quantitative Analytics – APAC

Posted: 29 Sep 2015 08:32 AM PDT

Mr. Cheung will be based out of Liquidnet's Hong Kong branch, where he will be tasked with leading the analytics division in the APAC region

Keep on reading: Liquidnet Adds Tony Cheung as Head of Quantitative Analytics – APAC

Digital BTC Opens Public Beta for AirPocket as they Move Away from Bitcoin

Posted: 29 Sep 2015 08:22 AM PDT

From bitcoin mining to remittances, Digital BTC moves forward with the coming launch of its AirPocket remittance application.

Keep on reading: Digital BTC Opens Public Beta for AirPocket as they Move Away from Bitcoin

Orc Names Two Senior Hires to Bolster its Americas Business

Posted: 29 Sep 2015 06:21 AM PDT

Jesper Alfredsson and Oscar Jönsson are shifting focus to the Americas after working in the group's Stockholm office.

Keep on reading: Orc Names Two Senior Hires to Bolster its Americas Business

Cyber Terrorism and Its Impact on Global Financial Markets

Posted: 29 Sep 2015 06:20 AM PDT

Global finance's exclusive reliance on electronic communication, together with the billions of dollars traded daily, present lucrative opportunities for cyber-terrorists and criminals

Keep on reading: Cyber Terrorism and Its Impact on Global Financial Markets

After Strong Results in South Korea, Samsung Pay Launches in the US

Posted: 29 Sep 2015 05:46 AM PDT

Samsung Pay enters the US market to compete with Apple and Google, with superior technology than their US rivals.

Keep on reading: After Strong Results in South Korea, Samsung Pay Launches in the US

SumUp Brings mPOS Technology to Scandinavia as they Launch in Sweden

Posted: 29 Sep 2015 05:42 AM PDT

SumUp has announced that they are adding support for Sweden, targeting Europe's largest market for card usage per capita.

Keep on reading: SumUp Brings mPOS Technology to Scandinavia as they Launch in Sweden

Ullink Launches Managed Connectivity Service For Buy & Sell Side Firms

Posted: 29 Sep 2015 05:36 AM PDT

Ullink's new service includes FIX enabled capabilities, managed market access to global liquidity venues and brokers.

Keep on reading: Ullink Launches Managed Connectivity Service For Buy & Sell Side Firms

ESMA Inks Technical Standards Ahead of MiFID II, MAR, CSDR Implementation

Posted: 29 Sep 2015 05:21 AM PDT

ESMA hopes the legislation will ultimately heighten levels of transparency and fortitude, whilst also granting a level of investor protection.

Keep on reading: ESMA Inks Technical Standards Ahead of MiFID II, MAR, CSDR Implementation

ADS Securities Taps Ryan Lemand as Head of Managed Solutions

Posted: 29 Sep 2015 04:59 AM PDT

Mr. Lemand joins the ADS from Emirates Securities & Commodities Authority, having served as its Head of Risk Management for over seven years

Keep on reading: ADS Securities Taps Ryan Lemand as Head of Managed Solutions

ITG Publishes Comprehensive FAQs Guide Ahead of MiFID II Passage

Posted: 28 Sep 2015 06:52 AM PDT

The primary focus of the FAQs deal with the European Union's updated Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II).

Keep on reading: ITG Publishes Comprehensive FAQs Guide Ahead of MiFID II Passage

Bitcoin's Twisty Trek Toward Adoption in Russia

Posted: 27 Sep 2015 02:00 AM PDT

Bitcoin is not formally banned in Russia, but official usage of the cryptocurrency is not welcomed by any government or state regulator.

Keep on reading: Bitcoin's Twisty Trek Toward Adoption in Russia

Monday, September 28, 2015

Fed Should Hike Rate in 2015, Says FOMC Member Williams

Fed Should Hike Rate in 2015, Says FOMC Member Williams


Fed Should Hike Rate in 2015, Says FOMC Member Williams

Posted: 28 Sep 2015 05:49 PM PDT

San Francisco Fed President John Williams presented a speech on the US economic outlook, saying a rate hike in 2015 is appropriate.

USD/CAD Strategy: Long Trade Triggered Near 1.34

Posted: 28 Sep 2015 05:17 PM PDT

The US Dollar looks poised to continue higher against its Canadian counterpart after prices broke above resistance marked by Augusts’ swing top.

US Dollar Sanguine As Fed’s Favorite Inflation Gauge Remains Tepid

Posted: 28 Sep 2015 02:17 PM PDT

The Federal Reserve’s favorite inflation measure crossed the wires with little change from previous figures soft levels. Will the data further delay liftoff?

Webinar: USD Fails at Resistance- Scalping Sept. Range Ahead of NFP

Posted: 28 Sep 2015 12:08 PM PDT

Featured setups we’ll be trading this week as we kick off October trade with key event risk on tap. Here are the updated targets & invalidation levels that matter.

Timing relationship to influence pound again?

Posted: 28 Sep 2015 10:10 AM PDT

USD Struggles Amid Lackluster Data- Gold Short Trigger on Tap?

Posted: 28 Sep 2015 10:00 AM PDT

The dollar struggles to hold its ground amid the mixed data prints coming out of the U.S. economy, while gold prices appear at risk for a further decline.

Forex Volatility Likely, but will the US Dollar Finally Break Resistance?

Posted: 28 Sep 2015 07:30 AM PDT

The US Dollar trades near key resistance versus the Euro, British Pound, and others. Is this the week we finally see a larger breakout?

Price & Time: Key Timing Week For Gold

Posted: 28 Sep 2015 07:15 AM PDT

Key timing relationships coming up for the metal. Reaction at August/September range extremes should prove critical.

USDOLLAR Index Supported, but USD/JPY Diverges after False Breakout

Posted: 28 Sep 2015 04:13 AM PDT

USDJPY's return to its triangle bodes poorly for high yielding and risk-correlated assets.

US Dollar Looks to Fed Commentary to Inform 2015 Rate Hike Chances

Posted: 27 Sep 2015 10:56 PM PDT

The US Dollar is looking to commentary from Federal Reserve policymakers as markets continue to speculate on the chances for a 2015 rate hike.

Solid US Data Support Commodities amid Weakness Following Stock Loss

Posted: 27 Sep 2015 09:56 PM PDT

Solid US second-quarter GDP limited the downside of oil and copper while dampened gold. Gasoline demand backed up oil outlook

Aussie Dollar Unchanged as Chinese Industrial Profits Decline

Posted: 27 Sep 2015 08:01 PM PDT

The Australian Dollar showed a tepid reaction against its US counterpart as soft data from China gives further evidence of a Chinese economic slowdown.