<p>Reuters conveying remarks from Iran's envoy to the UN, reported by the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), the official news agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran:</p><ul><li> says any attack on Iran, its interests or nationals outside its borders will be met with definitive response</li></ul><p>O
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Goldman Sachs liking Chinese equites, citing valuations (bargains)
<p><a href="https://www.reuters.com/markets/hedge-flow-hedge-funds-lap-up-china-stocks-fastest-pace-5-years-goldman-2024-01-29/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Reuters </a>cite a note it has seen from Goldman Sachs, bullish on Chinese stockmarkets. </p><ul><li>Hedge funds snapped up
Chinese cities have started releasing lists of real estate projects eligible for funding
<p>Some supportive moves coming from China property, with news crossing that Chinese cities have started releasing lists of real estate projects eligible for funding.</p><p>Regulators, including the housing ministry, are co-ordinating the list of cities eligible for funding support. Nanning and Chongqing have been mentioned as two
China January Manufacturing PMI 49.2 (vs. 49.2 expected) Services 50.7 (expected 50.6)
<p>Both the manufacturing and services PMIs are improved on the month. of course manufacturing remains in contraction for the ninth out of the past 10 months and for its fourth consecutive month. </p><p>Composite PMI for the month is 50.9</p><ul><li>prior 50.3</li></ul> This article was written by Eam
Germany January preliminary CPI +2.9% vs +3.0% y/y expected
<ul><li>Prior +3.7%</li><li>CPI +0.2% vs +0.2% m/m expected</li><li>Prior +0.1%</li><li>HICP +3.1% vs +3.2% y/y expected</li><li>Prior +3.8%</li><li>HICP -0.2% vs -0.1% m/m expected</li><li>Prior +0.2%</li></ul> This article was written by Justin Low at
ForexLive European FX news wrap: Dollar holds firm with Fed in focus
<p>Headlines:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.forexlive.com/news/european-bond-yields-fall-on-french-inflation-data-20240131/">European bond yields fall on French inflation data</a></li><li><a href="https://www.forexlive.com/news/sp-500-futures-extend-losses-as-tech-shares-sink-lower
US MBA mortgage applications w.e. 26 January -7.2% vs +3.7% prior
<ul><li>Prior +3.7%</li><li>Market index 202.5 vs 218.2 prior</li><li>Purchase index 154.5 vs 174.3 prior</li><li>Refinance index 445.6 vs 438.4 prior</li><li>30-year mortgage rate 6.78% vs 6.78% prior</li></ul><p>After a notable rebound to start the year, mortgage applic
ECB's de Guindos: I think that inflation will be slightly lower than we have predicted
<ul><li>Inflation figures have mostly brought positive surprises recently</li><li>Does not want to put a figure on what "slightly lower" means</li><li>Monetary policy has played its part in bringing inflation down</li><li>Euro area growth prospects have deteriorated in the meantime</li>
NASDAQ 100 Futures technical analysis: FOMC meeting, earnings , and unemployment report
<p data-sourcepos="1:1-1:71">NASDAQ 100 futures technical analysis before the FOMC meeting today</p><p data-sourcepos="1:1-1:71">ForexLive.com, January 31, 2024</p><p>NQ technical analysis video</p><p>The NASDAQ 100 futures market has been in a trading range and just crossed down its val
Forex Trading: Why It’s More Than Just Currency Exchange
<p>When most people hear about Forex trading, they imagine a bustling currency exchange office with streams of people constantly exchanging one currency for another.</p><p>In the digital age, however, the reality of Forex trading stretches far beyond these physical spaces. It's an expansive world where the uninitiated may fee