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Live Daily Broadcast - Today's Live Show: Focusing on the USD/CAD Ahead of CPI and BoC Announcement by AllThingsForex Thu, Apr 16 2009, 17:12 GMT

Support, Resistance and Range Forecast by AceTrader Thu, Apr 16 2009, 16:55 GMT

USD/JPY Daily Outlook by AceTrader Thu, Apr 16 2009, 16:51 GMT

Forex Market Outlook on Majors by AceTrader Thu, Apr 16 2009, 16:48 GMT

Forex Daily Overview - USD mixed as jobless claims fall, housing starts plunge by Easy Forex Thu, Apr 16 2009, 16:39 GMT

Market Thoughts - 16/4/2009 - The Current Market Sentiment by FX Recommends Thu, Apr 16 2009, 16:25 GMT

Intraday Forex Technical Report - U.S. Update: Uncertain times by FXstreet.com Independent Analyst Team Thu, Apr 16 2009, 16:21 GMT

Recent Recommended Trades by AceTrader Thu, Apr 16 2009, 16:03 GMT

Forex Market Outlook on Minors/Crosses by AceTrader Thu, Apr 16 2009, 15:56 GMT

EUR/USD Daily Outlook by AceTrader Thu, Apr 16 2009, 15:44 GMT

Chart of the Day - Chart of the Day – USD/CHF by FX Solutions Thu, Apr 16 2009, 15:39 GMT

U.S Market Update by TradeTheNews.com Thu, Apr 16 2009, 15:26 GMT

Economics as Strategic Input to Business Decision-Making by Wachovia Thu, Apr 16 2009, 14:45 GMT

Technical Research - Comprehensive FX and Futures Daily Research by FastBrokersFX Thu, Apr 16 2009, 14:35 GMT

FX Options trade alert - FX Options trade alert by Trading Central Thu, Apr 16 2009, 14:35 GMT

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Mid-Day Report: Markets Mixed as Positive Earnings Offset by Poor Housing Data

The forex markets are still searching for a clear direction as consolidation continues in most pairs. Yen crosses dipped early today on risk aversion but was then boosted up by better than expected earnings announcement from JPMorgan Chase. However, the effect was then offset by poor housing data fr...

Stock Market Update

Market Snapshot
Dow	8057.81	-25.57	(-0.32%)
Nasdaq	1653.31	+0.77	(+0.05%)
SP 500	858.73	+2.17	(+0.25%)
10-yr Note	+19/32	2.85%
NYSE	Adv 1782	Dec 1264	Vol 1.48 bln
Nasdaq	Adv 1353	Dec 1358	Vol 1.83 bln

US Futures & Markets Indicators

Jun 2009	Change	Level	Last Update†
S&P 500	-3.20	850.80	4/14 5:00am
Fair Value		855.35	4/13 10:08pm
Difference*		-4.55
NASDAQ	-4.50	1327.50	4/14 4:29am
Fair Value		1335.58	4/13 10:08pm
Difference*		-8.08
Dow Jones	-15.00	7980.00	4/14 4:44am
DJIA Contracts

FTSE edges up on banks, miners; oils weaken

LONDON, April 14 (Reuters) - Britain's leading share index drifted higher in early trade on Tuesday, with banks gaining on Goldman Sachs' results and miners tracking firmer metals prices, but oil producers and defensives slipped.

FTSE

4,014.42 +30.71 +0.77%

DJIA

8,057.81 -25.57 -0.32%

NIKKEI

8,842.68 -81.75 -0.92%

Obama says economy showing 'glimmers of hope'

President Obama declared Friday that the slumping economy has begun to show "glimmers of hope," but cautioned that it remains severely...

NASDAQ OMX has Acquired the Boston Stock Exchange

NASDAQ OMX has acquired all of the outstanding membership interests in the Boston Stock Exchange (BSE). With the acquisition, NASDAQ has obtained a second equities trading license allowing for a separate Regulation NMS protected quote, which will be called NASDAQ OMX BX (BX). NASDAQ OMX also has acquired two BSE wholly-owned subsidiaries, Boston Options Regulation, LLC (BOXR) and the BSE Clearing Corporation (BSECC).

NASDAQ OMX has not acquired an interest in BSE’s options trading facility, the Boston Options Exchange (BOX). Instead, BSE’s ownership interest in Boston Options Exchange Group, LLC, the operator of BOX, has been transferred to MX US 2, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Montreal Exchange Inc. However, BX, through BOXR, will operate as the regulatory services provider to BOX.

The following links provide information about BSE, BSECC, NASDAQ OMX BX, and BOX.

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FXConverter - Currency Converter for 164 Currencies

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The Universal Currency Converter® contains the top 85 currencies sorted by country name - listing the ten most popular currencies first. Special units and precious metals are listed both alphabetically and separately, at the end of this list. For every world currency, use to the XE Full Universal Currency Converter.

Trading Cycle in Kuwait Stock Exchange:

1 - Open an account at the Kuwait Clearing Company (KCC).
2 - A Copy of the civil identification, the name of the bank the client deals with (3 K.D for individuals, 5 K.D for corporate).
3 - Choose one of the registered Brokerage Firms in KSE.
4 - When issuing a selling order, share certificates should be presented the following day after the transaction.
5 - When issuing a buying order, payment should be submitted to the broker the following day before 11:00 am if the client’s balance with KCC is insufficient.
6 - Commission is calculated 1.250 K.D for each one Thousand K.D, commission is calculated 1 K.D for each one Thousand K.D for transaction of Fifty Thousand K.D and above.
7 - A cheque will be issued by KCC in favor of the client every Sunday and Wednesday.
8 - KSE account is accredited 500 fils for each executed transaction.
9 - Share prices can fluctuate 5 pricing units daily according to its category.

Daily OANDA Forex Blog (Apr 10, 2009 at 05:19:47am) — by Dean Popplewell

Banks ‘Mum’ on stress tests!

Global stocks received a boost yesterday from a number of sources. Firstly, a positive article in the NY Times stated that all 19-US banks subjected to FDIC’s stress tests to determine their viability will pass the review, even if some lenders require additional capital. Perhaps US banks may be healthier than originally anticipated or is this just ‘window dressing’ to fuel consumer confidence? Secondly, good ‘old’ Wells Fargo earning $3b in the 1st Q topping the streets estimates added further momentum. Thin markets and an early close were capable of pushing the EUR to extremes yesterday just before traders left for the long weekend, a nice Easter present, squeezing all those longs out!

The US$ is stronger in the O/N trading session. Currently it is higher against 13 of the 16 most actively traded currencies, in a ‘subdued’ trading range.

Some surprise in yesterdays ‘slew of data’ this side of the pond. US trade will contribute positively to the 1st Q (-26b vs. -36.6b)....

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FDIC moves in on Cape Fear

North Carolina bank is 22nd to fail this year.

Earnings, meet rally
Results from Citigroup, Goldman Sachs
and J.P. Morgan will test the recent run-up.
• Goldman's multibillion-dollar offering
• Less is Morgan: Fears of red ink on rise

U.S. budget in a hole
Deficit is well on its way to $1.75 trillion that White House estimated for full fiscal year.
• $1 trillion public-private fund evolving
• President Obama: Hope amid distress
• MarketWatch's top stories of the week