Bitcoin: ETF news is everything that matters – here is everything you need to know

The ups and downs in the prospects of a Bitcoin ETF have rocked cryptocurrencies.  So far, requests have been rejected, but a lot of progress has been made. Here is everything you need to know about the topic. Many factors are moving the price of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies such as Ethereum and Ripple. Real-world usage, regulation, hacks, scaling, … “Bitcoin: ETF news is everything that matters – here is everything you need to know”

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3 reasons why the USD will likely remain strong until late October / early November

The US Dollar remains dominant, and each breather looks like a buying opportunity. There are three central drivers, and they are set to continue for at least a few more months. Things may materially change in the middle of the autumn.  US Dollar strength is a prominent feature for quite a few months. Each time … “3 reasons why the USD will likely remain strong until late October / early November”

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The Non-Farm Payrolls will not stop the Fed, nor the Dollar

The Non-Farm Payrolls report met wage expectations but fell on the headline. There is plenty of other good news in the report. There is nothing in the report to derail the Fed from raising rates in September.  Wages were supposed to be the focus. They rose by 2.7% YoY and 0.3% MoM precisely as expected. … “The Non-Farm Payrolls will not stop the Fed, nor the Dollar”

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The Non-Farm Payrolls will not stop the Fed, nor the Dollar

The Non-Farm Payrolls report met wage expectations but fell on the headline. There is plenty of other good news in the report. There is nothing in the report to derail the Fed from raising rates in September.  Wages were supposed to be the focus. They rose by 2.7% YoY and 0.3% MoM precisely as expected. … “The Non-Farm Payrolls will not stop the Fed, nor the Dollar”

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EUR/USD: Could See 1.1750 This Week Before Breaking Out Of Range In August – SocGen

EUR/USD is stuck in a range for a long time. What’s next? A breakout may be close. Here is their view, courtesy of eFXdata: Societe Generale Cross Asset Strategy Research discusses EUR/USD outlook and notes that prices need to close above 1.1690 by the end of play tomorrow to avoid a fourth consecutive monthly fall – the longest … “EUR/USD: Could See 1.1750 This Week Before Breaking Out Of Range In August – SocGen”

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EUR/USD: Could See 1.1750 This Week Before Breaking Out Of Range In August – SocGen

EUR/USD is stuck in a range for a long time. What’s next? A breakout may be close. Here is their view, courtesy of eFXdata: Societe Generale Cross Asset Strategy Research discusses EUR/USD outlook and notes that prices need to close above 1.1690 by the end of play tomorrow to avoid a fourth consecutive monthly fall – the longest … “EUR/USD: Could See 1.1750 This Week Before Breaking Out Of Range In August – SocGen”

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Accepting Bitcoin as a payment method – Why you should and how to go about it

Cryptocurrency has barely been out of the news since its meteoric rise to prominence in the latter half of 2017. Given its gradual segue into mainstream parlance and usage, accepting Bitcoin (or another cryptocurrency) as payment in your business seems like the next logical step. However, despite cryptocurrency’s growing popularity, Bitcoin, in particular, there are … “Accepting Bitcoin as a payment method – Why you should and how to go about it”

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Accepting Bitcoin as a payment method – Why you should and how to go about it

Cryptocurrency has barely been out of the news since its meteoric rise to prominence in the latter half of 2017. Given its gradual segue into mainstream parlance and usage, accepting Bitcoin (or another cryptocurrency) as payment in your business seems like the next logical step. However, despite cryptocurrency’s growing popularity, Bitcoin, in particular, there are … “Accepting Bitcoin as a payment method – Why you should and how to go about it”

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US GDP is quite good and the USD sell-off will likely be limited

The US reported a 4.1% annualized growth; an excellent number is absolute terms. However, it did not beat expectations nor the hype. The limited USD “sell the fact” is unlikely to be sustained. The US economy grew at an annualized growth rate of 4.1% in the second quarter of the year. This met analysts’ expectations. … “US GDP is quite good and the USD sell-off will likely be limited”

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US GDP is quite good and the USD sell-off will likely be limited

The US reported a 4.1% annualized growth; an excellent number is absolute terms. However, it did not beat expectations nor the hype. The limited USD “sell the fact” is unlikely to be sustained. The US economy grew at an annualized growth rate of 4.1% in the second quarter of the year. This met analysts’ expectations. … “US GDP is quite good and the USD sell-off will likely be limited”

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