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* Graphic: World FX rates in 2019* Graphic: Trade-weighted sterling since Brexit vote (Adds context, quotes and updates prices)By Olga CotagaLONDON, Aug 7 (Reuters) - Sterling was stuck on Wednesdayaround its weakest levels since 2017, having matched a two-yearlow against the euro, as investors further priced in theprobability of Britain leaving the European Union without a dealin place.Boris John...Read More

The options market is pricing in a major swing for DBX shares after earningsDropbox Inc (NASDAQ:DBX) just received a bear note a day before the company is expected to report earnings. Bernstein began coverage on the software stock with an "underperform" designation and $19 price target, saying that almost all metrics show a decline in the company's business and that competition is tough in the fil...Read More

Yet there's tons of pessimism surrounding MTCH stillOne of the big earnings winners this morning is Match Group Inc (NASDAQ:MTCH), after the dating services company reported adjusted second-quarter earnings per share of 43 cents on $498 million in revenue, topping the expectations of 40 cents on $489 million. Not only that, Match raised its fiscal-year forecast, citing the popularity of its Tind...Read More

Beyond Meat is partnering with Subway to create a 'Beyond Meatball Marinara Sub' Buzzy Wall Street freshman Beyond Meat Inc (NASDAQ:BYND) is making headlines again, on news that it's partnering with Subway to create plant-based meatball subs, which will be tested in the U.S. and Canada beginning next month.The news has BYND shares up 1.4% at $163.41. BYND stock has cooled considerably from its J...Read More

The 30-year Treasury yield earlier fell to fresh three-year lows Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) futures are trading nearly 200 points below fair value, as yesterday's optimism over U.S.-China trade talks fades. Ten-year and 30-year Treasury yields fell to their lowest levels since 2016 earlier, while gold futures tagged six-year highs -- and traders are also weighing a disappointing fiscal thi...Read More

Too many believe in the fallacy that the dollar dictates the movement of gold.Too many believe in the fallacy that gold moves opposite to the equity market.We have a set up to move to our next target of the 144 region in GLD next.In 3rd grade, my teacher had a sign up at the front of the class which read: PUT BRAIN IN GEAR BEFORE ENGAGING MOUTH This made an impression upon me as a 3rd grader. Yet,...Read More

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There is plenty of controversy about what drives the gold price - global tensions, portfolio diversification, production costs, demand from China or central banks, etc. - all these factors matter.It was not until the Fed let it be known that it was going to halt its relentless step-wise rate-rise program back in late 2018 that gold moved from $1,200 to $1,300.Global tensions still matter for gold,...Read More

When the markets are nervous, investors tend to turn to gold, which is considered one of the safest assets.Gold prices have risen strongly as investors look for safer assets amid concerns about inflation in the U.S.At present, the strength of shale supply and concerns about demand are weighing more heavily on the market than concerns about geopolitics.By Owain Johnson At a Glance The world's mos...Read More

Stocks had their worst day of the year on MondayThe S&P 500 Index (SPX) had its worst day of the year on Monday of this week. This sent the Relative Strength Indicator (RSI) crashing, indicating an oversold market. The RSI is a popular technical indicator that oscillates between zero and 100. A level above 70 is often considered overbought, while a level below 30 is considered oversold.Based on th...Read More

In our latest edition of Canadian Insider Insights, we suggest that if crude oil can hang in there despite the trade war heating up, Canadian stocks would likely benefit from inflationary forces, driven by a rush of global central bank easing. Our broadcast of the week focuses on the latest trade war tariff twist while the insider of the week is from our top ranked stock in this month's INK Edge...Read More

Here Are 3 Hot Things to Know About Stocks Right Now The Dow Jones Industrial Average rebounded Tuesday and finished up nearly 300 points, one day after the major indexes posted their worst day of the year. China pegged its yuan inside the 7 mark after the Treasury labeled the country a currency manipulator. Take-Two Interactive Software (TTWO - Get Report)  rose after the videogame...Read More

Aluminium premiums were largely stable in the global markets in the week ended Tuesday August 6, except in the US Midwest, where a lack of demand pushed the premium downward. US Midwest premium falls to lowest since March MJP premium stable but some lower deals heard due to financial year-end stock clearing European market flat with activity expected to resume later this month.US Midwest premium s...Read More

A summary of base metals premiums from across the globe for the week to Tuesday August 6. Please click...Read More

UC Rusal has suspended operations at Russia's biggest alumina plant in Achinsk due to a series of blasts at a Russian military base nearby, sources close to the matter told Fastmarkets on Tuesday August 6.Market participants said that a fire broke out at a nearby military base and an explosion was heard, which led Rusal - the largest aluminium producer outside China - to suspend its operations at...Read More

Here are five Fastmarkets MB stories you might have missed on Tuesday August 6 that are worth another look.Lithium producer Orocobre and joint-venture partner Toyota Tsusho Corp have started construction on what will be the first lithium hydroxide plant in Japan. UC Rusal has suspended operations at Russia's biggest alumina plant in Achinsk due to a series of blasts at a Russian military base...Read More

Here are five Fastmarkets MB stories you might have missed on Tuesday August 6 that are worth another look.Lithium producer Orocobre and joint-venture partner Toyota Tsusho Corp have started construction on what will be the first lithium hydroxide plant in Japan. UC Rusal has suspended operations at Russia's biggest alumina plant in Achinsk due to a series of blasts at a Russian military base...Read More

Switzerland-based commodities trader Werco Trade has hired metal concentrates trader Theresa Nepote as part of a push to expand the company's commercial capabilities, it said on Tuesday August 6.Nepote will join Werco as a senior trader, enabling the company to diversify into additional markets, the company said. She most recently traded zinc, lead and copper concentrates at Bluequest Resources an...Read More

UC Rusal has suspended operations at Russia's biggest alumina plant in Achinsk due to a series of blasts at a Russian military base nearby, sources close to the matter told Fastmarkets on Tuesday August 6.Market participants said that a fire broke out at a nearby military base and an explosion was heard, which led Rusal - the largest aluminium producer outside China - to suspend its operations at...Read More