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GBP/USD Price Forecast: Finds support near 1.3300 after breaking below ascending channel
The GBP/USD pair steadies around 1.3320 during Asian trading hours on Monday, after posting losses in the previous session. Technical analysis on the daily chart suggests a weakening bullish trend, as the pair breaks below its ascending channel pattern.
Fxstreet
Mon, Apr 28
Cryptocurrencies
China to dump its US Treasury holdings for Bitcoin and gold
China plans to dump a chunk of its US Treasury holdings and for Bitcoin and gold to protect itself from rising global tensions, according to an interview given to CNBC by Jay Jacobs, head of thematics and equity ETFs at BlackRock. Jacobs said central banks around the world have been pulling away from the US […]Cryptopolitan
Mon, Apr 28
Cryptocurrencies
XRP Price Shows Strength — Breakout Above Key Levels Possible?
XRP price started a fresh increase above the $2.20 zone. The price is now consolidating near the $2.280 zone and might aim for a fresh increase. XRP price started a fresh increase above the $2.250 zone. The price is now trading above $2.220 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a connec...NewsBTC
Mon, Apr 28
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Japan, Vietnam pledge to support free trade as PM Ishiba visits Hanoi
PM Ishiba visits Vietnam, Philippines as Trump tariffs cause upheavalJapan, Vietnam sign agreements on trade, chips researchHanoi encourages Japan's infrastructure investmentBy Phuong Nguyen and Francesco Guarascio HANOI, April 28 (Reuters) - Japan and Vietnam agreed to boost bilateral trade ...Reuters
Mon, Apr 28
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Vallourec Awarded Major Contract By Kuwait Oil Company
April 28 (Reuters) - Vallourec SA VLLP.PA:VALLOUREC AWARDED A MAJOR CONTRACT BY KUWAIT OIL COMPANYCONTRACT REPRESENTS OVER $130 MILLION IN POTENTIAL REVENUESUPPLY OF CARBON STEEL OCTG PRODUCTS TO BE DELIVERED IN 2025-2026CONTRACT ALIGNS WITH KUWAIT'S PLAN TO INCREASE OIL PRODUCTIONReuters
Mon, Apr 28
Commodities
Past US aid to Ukraine not included in minerals deal, Kyiv says
April 28 (Reuters) - Ukraine has agreed that the past U.S. aid provided to Kyiv will not be part of a minerals deal it aims to sign with Washington, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said on Sunday."Agreements have been reached that the document does not count assistance provided before its...Reuters
Mon, Apr 28
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Prosecutors charge Vancouver man for attack on Filipino festival that kills 11
At least 11 dead, dozens injured in attack on Filipino festival Police 'confident' was not an act of terrorismDriver, 30, charged with eight counts of second-degree murderPolice say driver had history of mental health issues"We are in incredible pain," Filipino representative says R...Reuters
Mon, Apr 28
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One person killed, others injured in Florida hit-and-run ferry crash
By Kanishka SinghApril 27 (Reuters) - One person was killed and several injured after a ferry carrying 45 passengers in Clearwater, Florida was struck by a boat which then fled the scene, local officials said.The Clearwater Fire Department declared the crash on Sunday evening a "mass casualty in...Reuters
Mon, Apr 28
Cryptocurrencies
Trump faces 100-day disapproval crisis with lowest rating in 70 years
President Donald Trump is dragging the lowest approval rating any newly elected U.S. president has had in over seventy years, according to CNN, as he approaches 100 days back inside the White House. Americans are turning against his massive efforts to reshape the government, and the numbers show it clearly without any room for spin. […]Cryptopolitan
Mon, Apr 28
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MOVES-Goldman Sachs makes two appointments to Asia ex-Japan M&A leadership
SINGAPORE, April 28 (Reuters) - Goldman Sachs GS.N has appointed Sushil Bathija as Asia ex-Japan head of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and Vikram Chavali as Asia ex-Japan head of sponsors M&A, according to an internal memo on Monday seen by Reuters.Bathija and Chavali will continue to work...Reuters
Mon, Apr 28
Technical Analysis
Monero Price Forecast: XMR soars over 19% amid rising demand for privacy coins
Monero (XMR) price is extending its gains by 19% at the time of writing on Monday, following a 9.33% rally the previous week. On-chain metrics support this price surge, with XMR’s open interest reaching its highest level since December 20.Fxstreet
Mon, Apr 28
Commodities
Tokyo Gas annual profit halves on one-off loss, weak US gas prices
TOKYO, April 28 (Reuters) - Tokyo Gas 9531.T, Japan's biggest city gas provider, saw its net profit for the fiscal year ended in March halving to 74.2 billion yen ($517.5 million) partly due to a one-off investment security loss and low gas prices in the U.S., it said on Monday. Tokyo Gas foreca...Reuters
Mon, Apr 28
Economic Indicator
JGB yields tick lower, tracking US peers ahead of BOJ meeting
TOKYO, April 28 (Reuters) - Japanese government bond yields edged lower on Monday, under pressure from a decline in U.S. Treasury yields, with traders seeing little chance for any near-term policy tightening by the Bank of Japan.
Reuters
Mon, Apr 28
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Iran repelled large cyber attack on Sunday, Tasnim news agency says
DUBAI, April 28 (Reuters) - One of the most widespread and complex cyber attacks against Iran's infrastructure was repelled on Sunday, the semi-official Tasnim news agency quoted the head of Iran's Infrastructure Communications Company as saying on Monday.Reuters
Mon, Apr 28
Cryptocurrencies
Asian stocks edge higher amid US tariff uncertainty
Asian shares inched higher Monday in cautious trade as investors awaited clarity on U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan for tariffs on Chinese goods. Trading volumes remained low as markets around the region paused to assess the latest signals from Washington and Beijing. In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng Index rose 0.1% to close at 21,995.82. […]Cryptopolitan
Mon, Apr 28
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'Grandpa robbers' go on trial in Paris over Kim Kardashian jewel heist
Kardashian was robbed at gunpoint in Paris in 2016Reality TV star will travel to Paris to give evidenceEngagement ring from former husband rapper Ye among loot PARIS, April 28 (Reuters) - A group of men dubbed the "grandpa robbers" stand trial on Monday on charges of robbing reality TV st...Reuters
Mon, Apr 28
Technical Analysis
EUR/USD Price Forecast: Keeps bullish vibe, first upside target emerges near 1.1400
The EUR/USD pair trades on a flat note around 1.1360 during the Asian session on Monday. The Greenback steadies as traders are confused by mixed signals on US-China trade relations.
Fxstreet
Mon, Apr 28
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PRESS DIGEST- Financial Times - April 28
April 28 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.Headlines- France's Banijay explores takeover bid for ITV- Octopus-backed Fern explores push into UK mobile operations- Grenfell Tower frid...Reuters
Mon, Apr 28
Economic Indicator
EUR/JPY slips below 163.00 as trade-related uncertainties benefit the safe-haven JPY
The EUR/JPY cross kicks off the new week on a weaker note and moves away from over a three-week top, around the 163.75 area touched on Friday. The downward trajectory drags spot prices back below the 163.00 mark during the Asian session, though it lacks bearish conviction.
Fxstreet
Mon, Apr 28
Economic Indicator
US Dollar Index remains above 97.00 due to easing US-China tensions
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the USD against six major currencies, continues to rise for the second consecutive day, trading near 99.60 during Asian hours on Monday. The US Dollar (USD) strengthens amid signs of easing tensions between the US and China.Fxstreet
Mon, Apr 28
