The price of Bitcoin surged on Monday, extending gains made over the weekend after Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump raised the likelihood of more favorable regulation during his speech at the Bitcoin Convention. Although the cryptocurrency initially reacted somewhat negatively to Trump’s speech, mainly because he stopped short of specifically promising a national reserve, buyers […]
US Stock Markets Rise Ahead of Federal Reserve Meeting and Major Tech Company Results
US stock index futures rose on Monday, kicking off a week that includes a Federal Reserve meeting and crucial results from major tech companies. Here’s what’s happening in the stock market today. Wall Street indices rallied strongly on Friday after the PCE price index, the Federal Reserve’s favored inflation gauge, came in mostly in line […]
Dollar Falls Ahead of Fed Meeting, Pound Slides
During the early part of the European trading session, the US dollar retreated, supported by a safe-haven bid, as tensions escalate in the Middle East, while sterling retreated ahead of the Bank of England’s monetary policy meeting this week. Here is what is happening in the forex market today. Dollar Rises Amid Middle East Tensions […]
Daily Technical Analysis EUR/USD: Rises Above 1.0850, With All Eyes on the Data
The EUR/USD is up slightly, trading around the 1.0860 level in early Asian trading hours on Monday. The pair rose as market traders widely anticipate the US Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in September, causing the dollar (USD) to move sharply lower. US inflation, generally measured by the change in the personal consumption expenditures […]
OnEquity Recognized with Awards from International Business Magazine
OnEquity, a leading broker in the global financial market, proudly announces its recent accolades. These recognitions come from the esteemed International Business Magazine. The firm has been honored with two distinguished awards in 2024, underscoring its commitment to excellence and innovation in the financial services industry. OnEquity wins the Best Multi-Asset Broker in the APAC […]
OnEquity Expands Operations to Malaysia
OnEquity, a leading global multi-asset broker, proudly announces its expansion into Malaysia. This strategic move highlights OnEquity’s commitment to delivering exceptional trading opportunities and innovative solutions across the Asia-Pacific region. Building on recent accolades from International Business Magazine, where OnEquity was recognized as Best Multi-Asset Broker (APAC) and Most Innovative Online CFD Trading Platform (MEA) […]
Proof of Work (PoW): The Foundation of Cryptocurrency Security
Proof of Work (PoW) is a foundational mechanism designed to prevent double-spending in digital payment systems. It plays a critical role in securing the networks of Bitcoin and many other cryptocurrencies, ensuring the integrity and reliability of blockchain data. As a consensus mechanism, PoW allows multiple participants to reach an agreement without relying on trust. […]
US Stocks Lose Steam on Disappointing Results from Alphabet and Tesla
US stock markets lost ground on Wednesday, with technology stocks registering further weakness in the wake of disappointing second-quarter results from major companies such as Alphabet and Tesla. The poor results could create a dark cloud for upcoming quarterly releases and point to a fall in the sector, which has been weighed down by profit-taking […]
Dollar Rises, Euro Falls on PMI Weakness
The US dollar appreciated on Wednesday, while the euro fell following the release of poor data on Eurozone activity, pointing to further rate cuts by the European Central Bank. Here are the highlights of what is happening in the currency market. Dollar Shelters Amid Political Uncertainty The dollar has taken advantage of the volatile political […]
Daily Technical Analysis EUR/USD: EUR/USD Slips Back on Expectations of Key Data
The EUR/USD lost a third of a percentage point on Tuesday as investors huddle in anticipation of Wednesday’s PMI figures from both Europe and the US. Notably, PMI numbers will open the session in Europe today, with markets expecting a small uptick in Eurozone services PMI numbers to 53.0 in July, after posting 52.8 in […]