Although I don’t trade cryptos, I find the charts of the big ones fascinating. Having risen about 30% since its last recent low, bitcoin is at a bit of a 'moment of truth,' since it is up...
Since the end of last week, the whole market has been in the ‘green zone’. According to CoinMarketCap, Bitcoin has gained 3.5% in the last 24 hours and reached the $8,500 mark. Today, it...
After yesterday’s consolidation, BTC/USD has accelerated its ascent on Friday. The coin has finally managed to make a clear break above the $8,250 threshold and reached $8,500 for the first time...
For several weeks already, volatility in the financial markets has been hammering at many-month highs, reflecting the general uncertainty surrounding the growing geopolitical tensions in the Middle...
The US Dollar was trading the third consecutive day stronger against other major currencies, with the US Dollar Index (USDX) up by 0.32%. The Mexican Peso (MXN) fell to a four-week low against the...
On April 10th I wrote an analysis calling for a possible reversal in cryptocurrencies and warning that it was not the time for someone to be bearish. Our view was confirmed and the four major cryptos...
Despite different views of fiscal and legal authorities on cryptocurrencies, daily warnings of possible scams and the fact that most of us are still paid fiat wages, it is obvious that, with the...
If an impending trade war is about to create havoc for emerging markets, someone forgot to tell investors. Emerging-market equity inflows have continued apace since the specter of a trade war emerged...
Market Drivers April 19, 2018 UK Retail Sales misses Aussie job revised lower Nikkei 0.18% Dax -0.06% Oil $69/bbl Gold $1347/oz. Bitcoin $8226 Europe and Asia AUD: Employment 4.9K vs. 20K GBP: UK...
The US Dollar traded higher on Wednesday against other major currencies with the US Dollar Index (USDX), which represents the Dollar against a basket of other currencies, closing 0.15% higher. The...
Bitcoin Some consolidation of taking profit activity might be expected at current levels.
Precious metals expert Michael Ballanger discusses the gold and silver ratio. There is a famous quote about short-selling that comes from Olde English business folklore that goes something like...
USD/JPY has posted small gains in the Wednesday session. In North American trade, USD/JPY is trading at 107.15, up 0.13% on the day. On the release front, there are no key US events. The markets will...
BTC/USD registered a fresh three-day low on Tuesday and failed to close above the key $8,000 mark. However, today, the cryptocurrency jumped 3% in minutes and is trying to keep above the psychological...
The US Dollar traded on Tuesday only marginally up against other major currencies with the US Dollar Index gaining 0.1%. The Russian Ruble (RUB) continued to recover, falling below 61 in the USD/RUB....
