US-Russian Citizen Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for “Treason” in Russia Background US-Russian citizen Ksenia Karelina was sentenced to 12 years in prison for “treason” by a Russian court on Thursday. The charges stem from her alleged donation of a little over $50 to a pro-Ukraine charity, which Russian authorities claim is an act…
Welcome to my quirky blog post! US and UK discuss potential escalation against Houthi terrorists So, I heard that the US and UK are teaming up to take on those pesky Iran-backed Houthi terrorists in Yemen. Talk about a power duo! But they’re not just looking to go in guns blazing – they’re trying to…
EUR/USD Continues to Edge Higher Renewed Momentum in Ukraine Peace Talks Supports Euro Danske Bank’s FX Analyst Mohamad Al-Saraf Reports The EUR/USD currency pair has seen a slight uptick in recent trading sessions, edging higher to just below the 1.05 mark. This movement has been supported by renewed momentum in Ukraine peace talks, according to…
Bitcoin’s Milestone: Crossing $100K The Beginning of the Alt Season Yesterday, the Bitcoin market crossed the level of $100K, creating a new milestone in its bullish journey. The overall bullish sentiment in the crypto market has positively influenced many cryptos, especially those with high market capitalisation. Meanwhile, most experts confirm the beginning of the Alt…
The Critical Juncture in USD/JPY: What You Need to Know We’re approaching another critical juncture now in USD/JPY and as mentioned yesterday, the break of daily support at 137.65 to 138.45 is now putting scrutiny on the 135.00 level as well as its 200-day moving average (blue line) at 134.49. Sellers are looking adamant to…
The USD/JPY Pair Climbs Near 152.50 European Trading Session Update The USD/JPY pair climbed to near 152.50 in the European trading session on Wednesday. The asset strengthened as the US Dollar (USD) extended its winning streak for the fourth trading session ahead of the United States (US) Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for November, which…
Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (“HTLF”) Reports Quarterly and Year to Date Results as of June 30, 2022 Highlights and Developments Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (“HTLF”) has reported impressive quarterly results as of June 30, 2022. The company experienced a quarterly loan growth of $551.9 million, representing a 5% increase, excluding Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) loans….
EUR/USD Today Trading Session Shenanigans Today’s trading session for the single European currency got off to a shaky start as the euro continues to trade near parity with the greenback. Traders were rubbing their eyes in disbelief as they saw the numbers flicker on the screens. Was it a glitch? A prank by the market…
