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05 Jul 2019

Friday 5th July: US non-farm payrolls takes centre stage today – remain vigilant.

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Key risk events: Canadian Employment Change and Unemployment Rate; US Average Hourly Earnings m/m; US Non-Farm Employment Change; US Unemployment Rate. EUR/USD: Volatility fell Thursday as US traders celebrated 4th July, leaving the EUR/USD ranging no more than 25 points, with dovish comments from ECB’s Rehn doing little to help the single currency. As markets … Continue reading Friday 5th July: US non-farm payrolls takes centre stage today – remain vigilant.

04 Jul 2019

Thursday 4th July: Asian markets mixed after Wall Street’s record highs

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Global Markets: Asian Stock Markets : Nikkei up 0.26%, Shanghai Composite down 0.21%, Hang Seng up 0.07%, ASX up 0.56% Commodities: Gold at $1417.25 (-0.26%), Silver at $15.32 (-0.12%), Brent Oil at $63.25 (-0.89%), WTI Oil at $56.84 (-0.87%) Rates : US 10-year yield at 1.953, UK 10-year yield at 0.698, Germany 10-year yield at … Continue reading Thursday 4th July: Asian markets mixed after Wall Street’s record highs

04 Jul 2019

Thursday 4th July: US banks are closed in observance of Independence Day – liquidity may thin out.

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Key risk events today: Australian Retail Sales m/m; US banks are closed in observance of Independence Day. EUR/USD: The EUR/USD extended its consolidation phase Wednesday, confined within a narrow trading band sub 1.13 on the H4 timeframe. Macroeconomic data out of the US came in lower than anticipated, though was largely ignored. US ADP Private-sector … Continue reading Thursday 4th July: US banks are closed in observance of Independence Day – liquidity may thin out.

03 Jul 2019

Wednesday 3rd July: Asian markets fall as trade enthusiasm fades

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Global Markets: Asian Stock Markets : Nikkei down 0.61%, Shanghai Composite down 0.98%, Hang Seng down 0.27%, ASX up 0.49% Commodities: Gold at $1429.80 (+1.55%), Silver at $15.38 (+0.90%), Brent Oil at $62.54 (+0.22%), WTI Oil at $56.39 (+0.25%) Rates : US 10-year yield at 1.950, UK 10-year yield at 0.728, Germany 10-year yield at … Continue reading Wednesday 3rd July: Asian markets fall as trade enthusiasm fades

03 Jul 2019

US Independence Day Holiday Schedule 2019

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Dear Trader, Please find our Updated trading schedule and general information for the US Independence Day Holiday starting Wednesday, 3rd July 2019 below. All times mentioned below are Platform time (GMT +3). If you have any questions or require any assistance, please contact one of our support team members via Live Chat, email: support@icmarkets.com, or phone +61 (0)2 8014 4280. Forex  (Wed) … Continue reading US Independence Day Holiday Schedule 2019