23 April, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Europe Markets: French stocks head for 2-year high after Macron win eases ‘Frexit’ fears
Europe Markets: French stocks head for 2-year high after Macron win eases ‘Frexit’ fears
French stocks rally on Monday after centrist Emmanuel Macron won the first round of voting in the French presidential election, easing fears that two anti-European Union candidates would be in the final runoff.
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23 April, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Trump sons take helm of company, eye domestic expansion
Trump sons take helm of company, eye domestic expansion
Eric and Donald Trump Jr. are now at the helm of the Trump Organization and adjusting to the reality presented by their father’s presidency.
23 April, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Option expiries for the 10 am NY cut today 24 April
Option expiries for the 10 am NY cut today 24 April
Notable contracts listed at the DTCC for the 10 am NY cut today 24 April
– EURUSD: 1.0680 (EUR 260m) 1.0750 (310m) 1.1000 (220m)
– USDJPY: 108.25 (USD 460m) 110.00 (250m) 111.00 (301m) 111.50 (500m)
Remember that these are “vanilla” options so still in play right up to expiry at 14.00 GMT on the day even if breached in the meantime, unlike barrier options which cease to be once hit. The actual amounts can also increase right up to expiry as new contracts are created.
23 April, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on TRADING THE WEEK: Risk Remains in Focus
TRADING THE WEEK: Risk Remains in Focus
Risk – whether it be geopolitical or interest rate – is still the first thing on traders’ minds as April draws to a close.
23 April, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Euro Jumps Sharply As Pro-Euro Macron Shines In French Election
Euro Jumps Sharply As Pro-Euro Macron Shines In French Election
23 April, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Global markets jump as Macron takes lead in French election; CAC up 4%, gold sinks 1%
Global markets jump as Macron takes lead in French election; CAC up 4%, gold sinks 1%
Risk assets kicked off the week on a sure footing after the first round of the French presidential election on Sunday.
23 April, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on European equity markets firmer in early trading 24 April
European equity markets firmer in early trading 24 April
Positive tones in early trades post-French election result 24 April
– FTSE +1.0%
– DAX +2.0%
– CAC40 +2.8% at highest levels since April 2015