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US Central Command said forces successfully completed a wave of strikes against Iranian military targets on September 1st.IRGC said it targeted US bases in Iraq, with missiles and drones. Iran's army also launched drone attacks on the US base in Bahrain, while Kuwaiti air defences confronted attacks by hostile drones.Crude futures continued to rally after surging by at least 5% yesterday as the US and Iran exchanged a fresh wave of strikes.NZD/USD underperformed after the RBNZ hiked the OCR by 25bps to 2.75%, which was widely expected, although the central bank refrained from any major hawkish surprises.APAC stocks were pressured as the risk-off mood persisted following a surge in oil prices and upside in yields; European equity futures indicate a lower cash market open.Looking ahead, highlights include US Factory Orders (Jul), ADP Employment Change (Aug), New Zealand Terms of Trade (Q2), BoC Announcement, Fed Beige Book. Comments from ECB's Nagel, BoC's Macklem & Roger. Earnings from Broadcom, Hewlett Packard Enterprise & Snowflake.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk
US Central Command said forces successfully completed a wave of strikes against Iranian military targets on September 1st.IRGC said it targeted US bases in Iraq, with missiles and drones. Iran's army also launched drone attacks on the US base in Bahrain while the IRGC added that two tankers were blown up after striking mines in the Strait.Global equities continue to pull back, with NQ futures falling below 29k.USD firms against most peers; NZD underperforms after RBNZ fails to impress hawks, JPY outperforms after BoJ hawk Takata.USTs are flat, whilst Bunds and Gilts are pressured by elevated gas prices.Crude takes a breather following another night of US-Iran hostilities; metals feel no reprieve.Looking ahead, highlights include US Factory Orders (Jul), ADP Employment Change (Aug), New Zealand Terms of Trade (Q2), BoC Announcement, Fed Beige Book. Comments from Fed's Williams, BoC's Macklem & Rogers. Earnings from Broadcom, Hewlett Packard Enterprise & Snowflake.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk
US Treasury Secretary Bessent told Japanese officials that rate hikes are needed, according to NHK; a Japanese MoF official expects the BoJ to act on the economy and not on US influence.Nikkei 225 traded indecisively; USD/JPY traded rangebound, and 10yr JGB futures followed the declines in global peers.Crude futures remained underpinned after gaining yesterday; UKMTO received a report of an incident involving a tanker and military forces in the Indian Ocean off Oman.APAC stocks traded with a mild negative bias amid higher prices and yields; European equity futures indicate a lower cash market open.Looking ahead, highlights include German Retail Sales (Jul), Global S&P Manufacturing PMI Final (Aug), EZ CPI Prelim (Aug), US ISM Manufacturing PMI (Aug), JOLTS Job Openings (Jul), Atlanta Fed GDP (Q3), US Midterm Primary Elections in Massachusetts, Speakers include Fed's Barr & ECB's Vujcic. Supply from Germany. Earnings from Dell & Palo Alto.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk
US Treasury Secretary Bessent told Japanese officials that rate hikes are needed, according to NHK; a Japanese MoF official expects the BoJ to act on the economy and not on US influence.European and US equity futures are pressured by elevated yields; US 10yr (4.78%) holds at highs, whilst the UK 10yr (5.25%) resides at levels not seen since the GFC.USD firmer against all G10 currencies with yields rallying on continued energy upside.Crude futures continue recent strength; UKMTO received a report of an incident involving a tanker and military forces in the Indian Ocean off Oman. Marisks reported that two oil supertankers were hit by projectiles.Looking ahead, highlights include US S&P Manufacturing PMI Final (Aug), ISM Manufacturing PMI (Aug), JOLTS Job Openings (Jul), Atlanta Fed GDP (Q3), US Midterm Primary Elections in Massachusetts, Speakers include Fed's Barr & ECB's Vujcic. Earnings from Dell & Palo Alto.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk
US attacked two missile launchers of the IRGC on Larak Island on Sunday, which were said to be on standby to launch missiles with sea mines toward the Strait of Hormuz.Iran's Revolutionary Guards later announced that they retaliated with missiles and drones against two US bases in Jordan and warned that any attack against them will be met with a more devastating response.Crude futures gapped higher at the open amid the geopolitical escalation in the Middle East; FX and Fixed Income did not react to the rise in oil.APAC stocks were mostly lower heading into month-end; European equity futures indicate a lower cash market open.Looking ahead, highlights include German Inflation Flash (Aug). Supply from the EU; UK Summer Bank Holiday (desk remains open as usual).Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk
The US attacked two missile launchers of the IRGC on Larak Island on Sunday, which were said to be on standby to launch missiles with sea mines toward the Strait of Hormuz.Iran's Revolutionary Guards later announced that they retaliated with missiles and drones against two US bases in Jordan and warned that any attack against them will be met with a more devastating response.US equity futures trade muted, with focus on the jobs report on Friday.DXY is weaker against all G10 peers heading into month-end.Fixed income benchmarks are contained on the UK Bank Holiday.Energy benchmarks gapped higher as the US and Iran exchange strikes.Looking ahead, highlights include German Inflation Flash (Aug) and Supply from the EU.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk
It's getting real. Big investors have discovered what we contrarians have known for a long time, yet they still don't understand the full severity of the situation. We go over the copper supply, demand, bull and bear case, and alert you to 2 very important things going on right now in the overall commodities market that you will definitely want to be aware of going forward. The ByBit Blog - https://nononsenseforex.com/cryptocurrencies/best-crypto-trading-platform/ The ApeX Omni Blog (US/Privacy Friendly) - https://nononsenseforex.com/top-defi-trading-platform-apex-omni/ Blueberry Markets Blog (Top FX Broker) - https://nononsenseforex.com/uncategorized/blueberry-markets-review-my-top-broker-for-2019/ Get a Discount On Any Trading View Package - https://www.tradingview.com/?aff_id=159841 The Old Blog Has Moved to My New Free Substack - https://thecontrarianinvestorblog.substack.com/p/what-to-expect-and-what-not-to?r=16orow Follow VP on Twitter https://twitter.com/This_Is_VP4X Check out my Forex trading material too! https://nononsenseforex.com/ The host of this podcast is not a licensed financial advisor, and nothing heard on this podcast should be taken as financial advice. Do your own research and understand all financial decisions and the results therein are yours and yours alone. The host is not responsible for the actions of their sponsors and/or affiliates. Conversely, views expressed on this podcast are that of the host only and may not reflect the views of any companies mentioned. Investing involves risk. Losses can exceed deposits. We are not taking requests for episode topics at this time. Thank you for understanding.
US President Trump's administration has repeatedly told mediators it has no interest in going back to the terms of the MoU it reached with Iran in June, WSJ sources said.Any agreements concluded between Iran and Oman are of no importance to the US, and there are no ongoing or scheduled negotiations with Iran, according to a US source cited by Al Jazeera.Chinese executives may join Chinese President Xi's US trip, as a trade truce extension is almost certain, according to SCMP.APAC stocks were mostly positive but with gains capped following the varied performance stateside; European equity futures indicate a positive cash market open.Looking ahead, highlights include French/Spanish Prelim CPI (Aug), German Unemployment Rate (Aug), Canadian GDP (Jul), US Non-Farm Payrolls Annual Revision Prelim, Fed Jackson Hole Symposium (27th-29th). Speakers include Fed Chair Warsh and ECB's Schnabel. Supply from Italy. Credit Ratings including Fitch on France, Moody's on Switzerland, S&P on Portugal, and Morningstar DBRS on the Netherlands.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk
Two regional sources told Axios that in recent days Iran has shown renewed interest in negotiationsUS equity futures trade mixed as Nvidia pulls back from its record-setting day.DXY rangebound; G10s lack direction ahead of Fed Chair Warsh's Jackson Hole address.Fixed income benchmarks await a busy speaker slate; OATs steady after the presidential debate.Energy benchmarks subdued amid a lack of escalation.Looking ahead, highlights include Canadian GDP (Jul), US Non-Farm Payrolls Annual Revision Prelim, Fed Jackson Hole Symposium (27th-29th). Speakers include Fed Chair Warsh, Hammack, Goolsbee, BoE's Bailey, Mann, ECB's Schnabel and Kocher. Credit Ratings including Fitch on France, Moody's on Switzerland, S&P on Portugal, and Morningstar DBRS on the Netherlands.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk
NVIDIA (NVDA) shares rose almost 5% after beating on top and bottom lines, whilst the CEO said they are seeing demand acceleration and expect revenues to grow about 70% in fiscal 2028.Crude futures mildly declined following recent indecisive performance amid mixed geopolitical updates.Oman reportedly stopped cooperating with the US to facilitate escorted tanker movements through southern Hormuz, according to Press TV.APAC stocks were ultimately mixed, but with most indices in the green, after the flat performance stateside, whilst US equity futures were lifted on NVDA.European equity futures indicate a higher cash market open with Euro Stoxx 50 futures up 0.4%.Looking ahead, highlights include German GfK Consumer Confidence (Sep), US Jobless Claims (Aug/22). Fed Jackson Hole Symposium (27th-29th), ECB Minutes (Jul). Supply from the US, Earnings from Marvell & Pernod Ricard.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk
US White House is reportedly considering a new round of tariffs on chips, Politico reports citing sources.Nvidia (NVDA) shares rise by over 7% pre-market after beating on top and bottom lines, whilst the CEO said they are seeing demand acceleration and expect revenues to grow about 70% in fiscal 2028.US equity futures firmer across the board, helped by positive Nvidia and Salesforce earnings.DXY modestly higher; JPY little moved following hawkish BoJ Himino comments.Fixed income benchmarks tentative heading into the Fed Jackson Hole Symposium.Energy benchmarks pare earlier losses following firm rhetoric from Russian officials and Iranian sources.Looking ahead, highlights include US Jobless Claims (Aug/22). Fed Jackson Hole Symposium (27th-29th), ECB Minutes (Jul). Speakers include Fed's Hammack, Schmid, Supply from the US & Earnings from Marvell.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk
Crude futures extended their declines after falling around 5% yesterday as geopolitical developments appeared more constructive.Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister said US minesweepers are very good targets if they enter the region.APAC stocks were mostly in the green following the gains on Wall Street, where sentiment was underpinned amid Strait of Hormuz optimism, lower oil prices and a drop in yields.US equity futures were indecisive following recent gains and as participants brace for NVIDIA earnings; European equity futures indicate a mildly positive open.AUD/USD outperformance was seen following firmer-than-expected monthly inflation data, which remained above the RBA's 2%-3% price target.Looking ahead, highlights include US Durable Goods (Jul), PCE (Jul), GDP 2nd (Q2), Atlanta Fed GDP (Q3). Comments from ECB's Cipollone. Supply from Germany, Italy and the US. Earnings from NVIDIA, Salesforce & CrowdStrike.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Gharibabadi details a temporary arrangement between Iran and Oman concerning the Strait of Hormuz while asserting that reopening of the waterway hinges on the realisation of Tehran's demands, according to Press TV.European bourses are mildly firmer; Intuit -11% after disappointing guidance.USD firms against most G10s, particularly vs. high beta, though AUD and JPY lead after data.Fixed benchmarks are mixed with USTs off by a couple of ticks, whilst Bunds and Gilts move higher.Crude futures continue to soften amid positive, unconfirmed US-Iran reports.Looking ahead, highlights include US Durable Goods (Jul), PCE (Jul), GDP 2nd Estimate (Q2), Atlanta Fed GDP (Q3). Supply from the US. Earnings from NVIDIA, Salesforce & CrowdStrike.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk
US Treasury sanctioned nearly 60 Iran-linked entities, people and vessels across nuclear, missile, cyber and oil networks.US President Trump is making calls to world leaders to cut economic ties with Iran and that the US expects actions from other nations and, if others do not act, the Treasury will unilaterally act.US Treasury Secretary Bessent said there will be a wave of sanctions after this, with a major financial institution expected to be sanctioned by the end of the week.Iran's Economy Minister said the country is fully prepared for the US sanctions and that they cannot cut off Iran's financial arteries.US is said to eye 7.5% China overcapacity tariffs before the Trump-Xi talks, according to multiple reports.APAC stocks were mixed following the subdued lead from Wall Street; European equity futures indicate a marginally positive cash market open.Looking ahead, highlights include German GDP Final (Q2), Ifo Expectations (Aug), US ADP Employment Change Weekly, House Price Index (Jun), US Richmond Fed Manufacturing Index (Aug). Riksbank Minutes (Aug), Fed Discount Rate Minutes (Aug)., Supply from UK, Germany and US. Earnings from Intuit.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk
Pakistani Army Chief Munir conveyed an offer to Iran, from the US, to halt the naval blockade in exchange for opening the Strait, Al Arabiya reports, citing sources. Brent Nov'26 -2.5%.Pakistan reported "significant progress" was made in high-level diplomatic talks held in Tehran.European bourses modestly gain, with strength also seen across US peers; NQ +0.6%.DXY is flat, trading around the 99.00 mark; G10s are mixed.Fixed income benchmarks are firmer, benefiting from lower energy prices; Bunds were mildly pressured on Ifo.Looking ahead, highlights include US ADP Employment Change Weekly, House Price Index (Jun), US Richmond Fed Manufacturing Index (Aug). Fed Discount Rate Minutes (Aug)., Supply from the US. Earnings from Intuit.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk
US Treasury Secretary Bessent wrote in the FT that economic D-Day is coming for Iran, and countries that calculate appeasement of the regime to be a safer choice should reconsider.Iran warned, "If the economic war continues, not a single drop of oil will be exported٫ neither through the Strait of Hormuz nor from anywhere in the Persian Gulf.”Trade discussions between the US and Canada collapsed on Friday; Canadian PM Carney vowed to retaliate by matching tariffs dollar-for-dollar on US goods from September 8th.Crude futures pulled back after last week's advances, and with the absence of any major geopolitical developments over the weekend.APAC stocks traded mixed, albeit with a mostly negative bias; European equity futures indicate a slightly lower cash market open.Looking ahead, highlights include Mexican Inflation (Aug), US Chicago Fed National Activity Index (Jul), and comments from US Treasury Secretary Bessent. Earnings from Xpeng & PDD.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk
US Treasury Secretary Bessent wrote in the FT that economic D-Day is coming for Iran, and countries that calculate appeasement of the regime to be a safer choice should reconsider.Iran warned, "If the economic war continues, not a single drop of oil will be exported٫ neither through the Strait of Hormuz nor from anywhere in the Persian Gulf.”Crude is subdued amid a lack of major weekend escalations, eyes on Bessent's presser, who is set to unveil Iran sanctions.European bourses trade tentatively; US equity futures are indicative of a weaker open, with underperformance in the NQ.DXY is firmer, holding around the 99.00 mark; CAD underperforms as trade talks with the US collapsed on Friday.Looking ahead, highlights include Mexican Inflation (Aug), US Chicago Fed National Activity Index (Jul), and comments from US Treasury Secretary Bessent. Earnings from Xpeng & PDD.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk
It's Macro time!! What the US just did this week kicks off the new approach to fix what appears to be an unfixable problem. Let's hope it works, but let's also explain what's going on, and why we are perfectly positioned to make a fantastic profit from it all. The ByBit Blog - https://nononsenseforex.com/cryptocurrencies/best-crypto-trading-platform/ The ApeX Omni Blog (US/Privacy Friendly) - https://nononsenseforex.com/top-defi-trading-platform-apex-omni/ Blueberry Markets Blog (Top FX Broker) - https://nononsenseforex.com/uncategorized/blueberry-markets-review-my-top-broker-for-2019/ Get a Discount On Any Trading View Package - https://www.tradingview.com/?aff_id=159841 The Old Blog Has Moved to My New Free Substack - https://thecontrarianinvestorblog.substack.com/p/what-to-expect-and-what-not-to?r=16orow Follow VP on Twitter https://twitter.com/This_Is_VP4X Check out my Forex trading material too! https://nononsenseforex.com/ The host of this podcast is not a licensed financial advisor, and nothing heard on this podcast should be taken as financial advice. Do your own research and understand all financial decisions and the results therein are yours and yours alone. The host is not responsible for the actions of their sponsors and/or affiliates. Conversely, views expressed on this podcast are that of the host only and may not reflect the views of any companies mentioned. Investing involves risk. Losses can exceed deposits. We are not taking requests for episode topics at this time. Thank you for understanding.
US equity futures rebound heading into the final trading session of the week.DXY returns to Thursday's low; Antipodeans outperform, EUR and GBP muted following broadly strong PMIs.US 30yr yield slips below 5.25%, lifting Spot Gold and Bitcoin to key levels.Energy benchmarks lower amid light geopolitical newsflow.Looking ahead, highlights include Canadian Retail Sales (Jun), US S&P Flash PMIs (Aug), EU Consumer Confidence Flash (Aug), BoC SLOS (Q2). Credit rating updates from Fitch on Poland, Moody's on the Netherlands and Sweden.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk
APAC stocks were mixed as the region attempted to shrug off the broadly negative handover from Wall Street; European equity futures indicate an uneventful open.In FX, DXY marginally softened, and USD/JPY was choppy overnight following the mostly in-line Japanese inflation data for July.10yr UST futures lingered around the prior day's trough, Bund futures mildly retreated, and 10yr JGB futures tracked previous declines in global peers.Crude futures were contained overnight amid a lack of major fresh developments; spot gold resumed its recent choppy performance above the USD 4,500/oz level.Looking ahead, highlights include Global S&P Flash PMIs (Aug), UK Retail Sales (Jul), PSNB (Jul), EU Negotiated Wage Growth (Q2), Canadian Retail Sales (Jun), EU Consumer Confidence Flash (Aug), BoC SLOS (Q2). Credit rating updates from Fitch on Poland, Moody's on the Netherlands and Sweden.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk
John Maytham speaks to Ferial Haffejee about the Reserve Bank investigation involving DA finance boss Mark Burke and the political fallout for the DA. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
US President Trump announced sweeping economic measures against Iran and threatened consequences for countries or entities supporting Tehran.US President Trump said Iran negotiations may be at some point, while he reiterated Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon and said oil prices will be a lot lower when this is over.10yr UST futures marginally extended on the prior day's gains after long-end yields fell in response to the US Treasury announcement yesterday.FOMC Minutes from the July meeting stated that most participants assessed that higher rates would likely be necessary if inflation did not fall; little reaction seen on the release.APAC stocks were predominantly higher following a similar positive lead from Wall Street; European equity futures indicate a subdued cash market open.Looking ahead, highlights include German PPI (Jul), Canadian PPI (Jul), US Initial Jobless Claims (Aug 15), New Zealand Trade Data (Jul), Riksbank Policy Announcement (Aug). Comments from Riksbank's Thedeen. Supply from France, Earnings from Walmart & Alibaba.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk
US President Trump announced sweeping economic measures against Iran and threatened consequences for countries or entities supporting Tehran.US President Trump reportedly told his negotiating team that the chances of an agreement with Iran have become slim, according to Al Arabiya, citing sources.US equity futures are muted; focus to be on Walmart earnings.DXY extends on Wednesday's losses; NZD outperforms while AUD completely pares the employment report weakness.USTs give back some of the gains driven by the US Treasury announcement.Energy benchmarks higher despite contained APAC trade following Trump's economic update (Brent +2.5%).Looking ahead, highlights include Canadian PPI (Jul), US Initial Jobless Claims (Aug 15), New Zealand Trade Data (Jul). Comments from Fed's Daly and US President Trump. Earnings from Walmart.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk
Mit der aktuellen Schwäche im US-Dollar rückt der Bitcoin wieder in den Focus. Kann der Bitcoin, so wie auch die anderen Werte jetzt nachhaltig profitieren und vielleicht wieder neue Rekorde aufstellen? Wieland Arlt, CFTe und Präsident der IFTA stellt in dieser Ausgabe von Fast & Forex die entsprechenden Szenarien vor.
US President Trump is waiting for Iran to cave to his economic pressure, but Tehran may be willing to wait even longer, according to POLITICO.A source close to Iran's negotiating team said there had been no direct Iran-US negotiations and that talks with Oman concerned sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, according to Fars News.US President Trump announced that the US is to pause the 50% tariffs on Canada.US equity futures muted; SK Hynix ADRs surge following share buyback announcement.DXY lower; JPY outperforms while GBP follows despite a mixed inflation reading.Fixed income benchmarks steady after recent steepening and rangebound energy prices (Brent +1.0%).Looking ahead, highlights include FOMC Minutes (Jul). Comments from ECB's Lagarde, Fed's Musalem and US President Trump. Supply from the US. Earnings from Lowe's.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk
US President Trump is waiting for Iran to cave to his economic pressure, but Tehran may be willing to wait even longer, according to POLITICO.Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi said Tehran rejected ceasefire proposals and said that the war must end, not pause.US President Trump posted that he has paused the 50% tariffs on Canada, due to kick in on August 19th, for a three-day period; Canadian PM Carney confirmed the pause until the end of August 21st.APAC stocks were mostly lower following the tech-led declines stateside; European equity futures indicate a slightly lower cash market open.Crude futures edged higher amid the ongoing stalemate regarding the Strait of Hormuz; bond yields eased.Looking ahead, highlights include UK Inflation (Jul), EU Inflation Final (Jul), and FOMC Minutes (Jul). Comments from ECB's Lagarde. Supply from Germany and the US. Earnings from Lowe's.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk
Iranian Parliamentary Speaker Ghalibaf said the Strait of Hormuz will not open until the blockade and oil embargo are lifted.Global equities trade on the softer side, driven by the upside in bond yields (US 30yr 5.32%).DXY continues to rebound, GBP lower despite mixed jobs/wages data.Energy benchmarks rangebound; record copper prices boost BHP earnings.Looking ahead, highlights include US ADP Employment Change Weekly, Import/Export Prices (Jul), Housing Starts (Jul), Industrial/Manufacturing Production (Jul), Atlanta Fed GDP (Q3). Comments from ECB's Lane. Earnings from Home Depot.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk
US President Trump reiterated US control of the Strait of Hormuz, and that Iran wants to make a deal, but also stated that Iran won't make the deal he thinks is necessary and he is not seeking an extension of the Iran MoU.An understanding to extend the ceasefire between the US and Iran under the Islamabad MoU has been reached and agreed in principle, according to Pakistani journalist Anas Malick.US President Trump said he doesn't think Oman behaves very well, while he said they would handle them very easily.UKMTO said it received a report of an incident in the Strait of Hormuz, where a vessel was struck by an unknown projectile while conducting an outbound transit of the Strait of Hormuz.APAC stocks mostly declined following the weak lead from Wall Street, Crude futures were kept afloat, European equity futures indicate a lower cash market open.Looking ahead, highlights include UK Jobs Report (Jun), Average Earnings (Jun), EU/German ZEW Economic Sentiment Index (Aug), US ADP Employment Change Weekly, Import/Export Prices (Jul), Housing Starts (Jul), Industrial/Manufacturing Production (Jul), Atlanta Fed GDP (Q3). Comments from ECB's Lane. Supply from UK. Earnings from Home Depot & Baidu.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk
Forex trading can feel like a secret language , charts, currencies, leverage, market cycles, profits and losses. But what's real, what's hype, and how does someone actually get started?In this episode of The Honest Bunch Podcast, we sit down with Habby Forex and Jeff Benson to break down the world of forex trading in simple terms.We talk about how the markets actually work, how traders make and lose money, common misconceptions, the risks beginners often overlook, scams and unrealistic profit promises, and what it really takes to become a disciplined trader.Whether you're completely new to trading or you've been watching the markets for years, this conversation is designed to help you understand the game before you put your money into it.Watch, learn, and tell us what you think.#TheHonestBunch #Forex #ForexTrading #Trading #GlitchAfrica
The Iranian Foreign Ministry said that the MoU signed with the US does not stipulate a 60-day deadline and that no talks have begun with the US due to violations.Furthermore, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said talks with Oman are ongoing.US equity futures are mixed, with the NQ outperforming but in light volume.DXY softens; CHF benefits as carry USD positions unwind, Antipodeans outperform on easing Fed expectations.Fixed income benchmarks in tight ranges.Energy benchmarks lack direction as the MoU deadline expires.Looking ahead, highlights include Canadian Inflation (Jul).Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk
These things pay like crazy, but do carry extra risk. The real question is, what would happen if said risk was taken down by a lot? Then you would mostly just get to enjoy the ridiculous dividend yields they pay you. Is the juice worth the squeeze? At these prices they are. Don't miss this. The ByBit Blog - https://nononsenseforex.com/cryptocurrencies/best-crypto-trading-platform/ The ApeX Omni Blog (US/Privacy Friendly) - https://nononsenseforex.com/top-defi-trading-platform-apex-omni/ Blueberry Markets Blog (Top FX Broker) - https://nononsenseforex.com/uncategorized/blueberry-markets-review-my-top-broker-for-2019/ Get a Discount On Any Trading View Package - https://www.tradingview.com/?aff_id=159841 The Old Blog Has Moved to My New Free Substack - https://thecontrarianinvestorblog.substack.com/p/what-to-expect-and-what-not-to?r=16orow Follow VP on Twitter https://twitter.com/This_Is_VP4X Check out my Forex trading material too! https://nononsenseforex.com/ The host of this podcast is not a licensed financial advisor, and nothing heard on this podcast should be taken as financial advice. Do your own research and understand all financial decisions and the results therein are yours and yours alone. The host is not responsible for the actions of their sponsors and/or affiliates. Conversely, views expressed on this podcast are that of the host only and may not reflect the views of any companies mentioned. Investing involves risk. Losses can exceed deposits. We are not taking requests for episode topics at this time. Thank you for understanding.
13 Aug 2026. US prices rose 3.4% in the year to July, slightly lower than the 3.5% recorded in June, according to new figures. We get the analysis and reaction from economist Nick Stadtmiller of Emirates NBD on what it means here, given the dirham’s dollar peg. Plus, Razan Hilal of FOREX.com on how the dollar has responded. Gold is a safe haven trade, Copper a growth trade. Where is Silver? We asked Madhur Kakkar of Elevate Financial Services. And our Summer Strategy series continues. A fine dining group that expected a quiet summer got a surge in demand instead. Samyukta Nair of LSL Capital explains why.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Strait of Hormuz authority rejected US claims and said the waterway remains blocked until Iran's conditions are met, according to Press TV.USD/JPY saw a bout of mild pressure late in the session after Bloomberg sources said that the Takaichi government is said to support a faster BoJ rate hike.US equity futures mixed, with the NQ giving back some of Wednesday's gains.DXY flat; NOK softens as the Norges Bank leaves rates unchanged but signalled progress on inflation.Fixed income benchmarks muted heading into US PPI and a US 30-year auction.Energy benchmarks steadily fall as geopolitical headlines quieten down.Looking ahead, highlights include US Initial Jobless Claims (Aug/08), PPI (Jul). Speakers include Fed's Hammack & Barkin. Supply from the US. Earnings from Applied Materials.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk
Pakistan's key mediator has held a second meeting with Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi and is seeking to extend the 60-day truce, according to an informed source cited by Al Arabiya.Strait of Hormuz authority rejected US claims and said the waterway remains blocked until Iran's conditions are met, according to Press TV.Crude futures initially declined but clambered off worst levels, with price action indecisive amid the absence of any major geopolitical updates overnight.USD/JPY saw a bout of mild pressure late in the session after Bloomberg sources said that the Takaichi government is said to support a faster BoJ rate hike.APAC stocks were predominantly in the green as the region took its cue from the mild positive handover from Wall Street; European equity futures indicate a positive cash market open.Looking ahead, highlights include UK GDP (Jun/Q2), Trade Balance (Jun), Swedish/Spanish Inflation Final (Jul), EU Industrial Production (Jun), US Initial Jobless Claims (Aug/08), PPI (Jul), Norges Bank Policy Announcement (Aug). Speakers include Fed's Hammack & Barkin, Norges Bank's Bache. Supply from the US. Earnings from Applied Materials, RWE, Antofagasta & Maersk.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk
Mit den letzten Inflationszahlen kam die Wende in den USA: Die mögliche Zinserhöhung wird immer unwahrscheinlicher. Was das für den US-Dollar und die verbundenen Werte bedeutet, stell Wieland Arlt, CFTe und Präsident der IFTA stellt in dieser Ausgabe von Fast & Forex vor.
Pakistan's Foreign Ministry said it continues to activate direct and indirect diplomatic channels between the US and Iran and that they are working to bring both sides to the negotiating table in Islamabad.US equity futures gain, with outperformance in NQ futures following stellar SMCI and CRWV earnings.DXY muted; low-yielding funders modestly weaker as JPY shorts are relocated.Fixed income benchmarks slightly firmer on light volume ahead of the key US CPI report.Crude choppy amid a lack of tangible US-Iran updates.Looking ahead, highlights include US CPI (Jul), OPEC MOMR, and supply from the US.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk
Iran's Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council said the Strait of Hormuz would not open until the US accepts Iran's conditions.Crude futures edged higher amid the ongoing geopolitical uncertainty; spot gold reclaimed USD 4,400/oz to the upside.APAC stocks traded mixed amid geopolitical uncertainty, earnings releases and as participants await US CPI data; Europe is set for a flat open.DXY traded little changed as markets await US inflation data over the next couple of days and in the absence of any major fresh catalysts.10yr UST futures traded little changed following the prior day's rebound despite continued upside in oil.Looking ahead, highlights include German/Italian CPI Final (Jul), US CPI (Jul), IEA OMR, OPEC MOMR, Supply from UK, Germany & US.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk
There was a maritime incident reported in Bab al-Mandab, with Fars reporting that a Saudi ship was reportedly targeted by the Yemeni army.Separately, the UKMTO has received a report of an incident involving a tanker and military forces in the Gulf of Oman.RBA maintained rates as expected and kept a hawkish tone, but trimmed its CPI forecasts; AUD saw mild pressure.US equity futures are muted while European bourses fall on higher energy prices (Brent +2.2%).Fixed income benchmarks fall but on low volumes ahead of US CPI on Wednesday.Looking ahead, highlights include US ADP Employment Change Weekly, Existing Home Sales (Jul), Supply from the US, Earnings from Supermicro & CoreWeave.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk
US President Trump said, regarding potential escalation with Iran, that it is certainly possible and still has the ability to escalate.US President Trump, responding to Iran's requests for compensation during the conflict, said he was demanding compensation from Iran.RBA maintained rates as expected and kept a hawkish tone, but trimmed its CPI forecasts; AUD saw mild pressure. APAC stocks traded mixed following a lacklustre lead from Wall Street; European equity futures indicate a flat cash market open.DXY traded little changed, 10yr UST futures remained subdued, Crude futures held on to the prior day's spoils after rallying by more than 5%.Looking ahead, highlights include US ADP Employment Change Weekly, Existing Home Sales (Jul), Comments from RBA's Governor Bullock, Supply from Germany & US, Earnings from Supermicro & CoreWeave.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk
US President Trump told Axios that they are only semi-negotiating with Iran but said it will work out and that it always works out.Iran's Supreme National Security Council issued six demands to the US, including total force withdrawal, end to proxy warfare.Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson said Iran is currently focused on the Strait of Hormuz rather than resuming negotiations with the US, while adding that talks with Oman are constructive and positiveUS equity futures are mixed, with the NQ outperforming as strong TSMC July revenue lifts tech names.DXY slightly firmer; JPY reverses post-NFP gains despite hawkish BoJ Summary of Opinions.Fixed income flat; Energy benchmarks slightly firmer as Iran issues demands.Looking ahead, highlights include comments from Fed's Hammack.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk
US President Trump told Axios that they are only semi-negotiating with Iran but said it will work out and that it always works out.Iran's Supreme National Security Council issued six demands to the US, including total force withdrawal, end to proxy warfare.Saudi Arabia put out a fire at its Jazan plant early on Sunday, while Yemen's Houthis claimed responsibility for the attack on the refinery.APAC stocks were somewhat mixed, but with most major indices in the green, US equity futures were range-bound; European equity futures indicate a flat market open.DXY eked mild gains, 10yr UST futures lacked direction, crude futures gapped higher at the open as an Iran-Oman deal on the Strait of Hormuz remained elusive.Looking ahead, highlights include Norwegian Inflation (Jul). Earnings from Berkshire Hathaway.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk
You cannot have a blockchain future without privacy, and most crypto investors haven't figured this out yet. There is deep deep value to be had here, and there is no better time to go over these opportunities, than right here right now on episode 267. The ByBit Blog - https://nononsenseforex.com/cryptocurrencies/best-crypto-trading-platform/ The ApeX Omni Blog (US/Privacy Friendly) - https://nononsenseforex.com/top-defi-trading-platform-apex-omni/ Blueberry Markets Blog (Top FX Broker) - https://nononsenseforex.com/uncategorized/blueberry-markets-review-my-top-broker-for-2019/ Get a Discount On Any Trading View Package - https://www.tradingview.com/?aff_id=159841 The Old Blog Has Moved to My New Free Substack - https://thecontrarianinvestorblog.substack.com/p/what-to-expect-and-what-not-to?r=16orow Follow VP on Twitter https://twitter.com/This_Is_VP4X Check out my Forex trading material too! https://nononsenseforex.com/ The host of this podcast is not a licensed financial advisor, and nothing heard on this podcast should be taken as financial advice. Do your own research and understand all financial decisions and the results therein are yours and yours alone. The host is not responsible for the actions of their sponsors and/or affiliates. Conversely, views expressed on this podcast are that of the host only and may not reflect the views of any companies mentioned. Investing involves risk. Losses can exceed deposits. We are not taking requests for episode topics at this time. Thank you for understanding.
US President Trump thinks the war with Iran will end pretty soon and said the Strait of Hormuz is sort of open right now.US equity futures mixed, with NQ futures outperforming following strong MCHP earnings.DXY muted; EUR unreactive following German trade data.USTs flat ahead of the US jobs report, NFP expected at 85K.Energy benchmarks rangebound as markets await official details on the Hormuz agreement.Looking ahead, highlights include US Jobs Report (Jul), Canadian Jobs Report (Jul), Ivey PMI (Jul), NY Fed SCE (Jul), Comments from Fed's Barkin. Credit Ratings include S&P on Switzerland.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk
US President Trump thinks the war with Iran will end pretty soon and said the Strait of Hormuz is sort of open right now; Trump conducted a phone call with the Saudi Crown Prince.Oman and Iran reached an agreement over the Strait of Hormuz, according to MS Now citing two Middle East diplomats, although the diplomats declined to describe the details of the temporary agreement or what issues remain unresolved.A strategic plan for managing the Strait of Hormuz would reportedly prohibit the passage of vessels belonging to the US, Israel and other hostile countries through the Strait of Hormuz.APAC stocks ultimately traded mixed following the weak lead from Wall Street; European equity futures indicate a mildly lower cash market open.DXY took a breather, 10yr UST futures remained lacklustre, and Crude futures extended on the prior day's rally.Looking ahead, highlights include German Industrial Production (Jun), Trade Balance (Jun), French Trade Balance (Jun), US Jobs Report (Jul), Canadian Jobs Report (Jul), Ivey PMI (Jul), NY Fed SCE (Jul), Fed's Barkin. Credit Ratings include S&P on Switzerland.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk
What does it really take to build sustainable wealth through investing and funnel marketing? In this episode, Kiana Danial, founder and CEO of Invest Diva, reveals her groundbreaking 'Triple Compounding' framework that blends investing in mindset, business, and external assets — all while mastering the generate, automate, and accelerate actions. Kiana shares her personal journey from being fired on Wall Street and struggling with Forex losses to generating over $1 million in revenue using ClickFunnels and building a $20 million investment portfolio. Discover how attending Funnel Hacking Live 2018 and focusing on a single, simple webinar offer transformed her business and mindset. Hear why Kiana debunks the myth that funnels need to be complex, how high-income skills like marketing and sales are essential, and why perseverance and integrity are non-negotiable in building financial freedom. Subscribe for more insights on entrepreneurship, funnel strategies, and wealth-building. Follow Kiana and check the links below to dive deeper into her Triple Compounding method and coaching programs. Follow Kiana on Instagram at the verified @InvestDiva Learn Triple Compounding: https://triplecompounding.com
US VP Vance said negotiations with Iran will take some time and that talks with Iran were 'messy', but will land in a 'good' place for the US.Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister said an understanding with Oman does not mean opening the Strait of Hormuz.Yemeni Houthis announced they targeted a Saudi oil vessel in the Gulf of Aden.Crude futures saw two-way trade and attempted to nurse some of the recent losses, in which Brent crude briefly returned to the USD 80/bbl territory.APAC stocks traded mostly lower following a similar performance stateside; European equity futures indicate a mildly positive cash market open.Looking ahead, highlights include Swedish Inflation (Jul), German Factory Orders (Jun), US Challenger Job Cuts (Jul), Initial Jobless Claims (Aug/01), Revelio PLS (Jul), Atlanta Fed GDP (Q3), CNB Policy Announcement (Aug), Banxico Policy Announcement (Aug). Speakers include Fed's Daly & Musalem. Supply from Spain & France. Earnings from ConocoPhillips, Fiserv, Rheinmetall, Merck & Diageo.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk
Have you ever compared the same currency pair on two different brokers and noticed the prices didn't match? One chart triggered your trade while another didn't. Does that mean one broker is wrong—or your strategy can't be trusted?In this episode, I explain why Forex brokers display different prices, how decentralized pricing actually works, whether different data feeds affect your backtesting, and the smartest way to manage multiple prop firm accounts without creating unnecessary work. If you've ever questioned your charts or wondered which broker to trust, this episode will clear up one of the biggest misconceptions in Forex trading.Learn to Trade at www.TierOneTrading.comYour Trading Coach - Akil
The US is at war, but do you know what else is at war? Technicals vs Fundamentals -- in a way I've never seen it before. We go over the game board and try and figure out just how we should be looking at it all, in Episode 266. The ByBit Blog - https://nononsenseforex.com/cryptocurrencies/best-crypto-trading-platform/ The ApeX Omni Blog (US/Privacy Friendly) - https://nononsenseforex.com/top-defi-trading-platform-apex-omni/ Blueberry Markets Blog (Top FX Broker) - https://nononsenseforex.com/uncategorized/blueberry-markets-review-my-top-broker-for-2019/ Get a Discount On Any Trading View Package - https://www.tradingview.com/?aff_id=159841 The Old Blog Has Moved to My New Free Substack - https://thecontrarianinvestorblog.substack.com/p/what-to-expect-and-what-not-to?r=16orow Follow VP on Twitter https://twitter.com/This_Is_VP4X Check out my Forex trading material too! https://nononsenseforex.com/ The host of this podcast is not a licensed financial advisor, and nothing heard on this podcast should be taken as financial advice. Do your own research and understand all financial decisions and the results therein are yours and yours alone. The host is not responsible for the actions of their sponsors and/or affiliates. Conversely, views expressed on this podcast are that of the host only and may not reflect the views of any companies mentioned. Investing involves risk. Losses can exceed deposits. We are not taking requests for episode topics at this time. Thank you for understanding.
Japan fired a $74 billion warning shot at the forex market—but USD/JPY ignored it.In this episode, we uncover why Japan's intervention didn't create a lasting reversal, what's really driving yen weakness, and the key factor that could determine whether Japan steps back into the market again.Support the show by leaving a rating/reviewYour Trading Coach - Akil