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Stocks rise as markets digest Nvidia results, bitcoin nears $100,000 threshold

GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks rise as markets digest Nvidia results, bitcoin nears $100,000 threshold Wall Street stocks finish higher Dollar hits 13-month high after labor-market data Russia-Ukraine concerns lift gold, oil Trump expected to be positive for cryptocurrencies Updates prices throughout with U.S. market close, adds oil and gold settlement, recasts headline and first paragraph By Chibuike Oguh and Medha Singh NEW YORK, Nov 21 (Reuters) - An index of global stock markets edged higher in chopp
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Dollar rises after claims data, bitcoin continues rally

FOREX-Dollar rises after claims data, bitcoin continues rally US initial jobless claims rise less than expected Bitcoin continues climb toward $100,000 Safe-haven yen strengthens on Ukraine conflict, Ueda comments Updates with afternoon trading By Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK, Nov 21 (Reuters) - The dollar rose to a 13-month high in choppy trading on Thursday as investors assessed the latest labor market data and comments from Federal Reserve officials for the path of interest rates, while bitcoin
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Stocks rise, oil climbs as markets digest Nvidia results, Russia-Ukraine conflict

GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks rise, oil climbs as markets digest Nvidia results, Russia-Ukraine conflict S&P 500, Dow trade higher Bitcoin nears $100,000 Dollar rises after labor-market data Russia-Ukraine concerns lift gold, oil New throughout, updates prices with US market open, recasts headline and first paragraph, adds analyst comments in paragraphs 3, 7 By Chibuike Oguh and Medha Singh NEW YORK, Nov 21 (Reuters) - An index of global stocks edged higher in choppy trading on Thursday as markets diges
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Dollar rises after claims data, bitcoin climb continues

FOREX-Dollar rises after claims data, bitcoin climb continues US initial jobless claims rise less than expected Bitcoin continues climb toward $100,000 Yen strengthens on Ukraine conflict, Ueda comments Updates to midmorning US trading By Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK, Nov 21 (Reuters) - The dollar rose in choppy trading on Thursday as investors assessed the latest data on the labor market and comments from Federal Reserve officials for the path of interest rates, while bitcoin continued its march
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FX options wrap - Policy clues and USD warnings

BUZZ-FX options wrap - Policy clues and USD warnings G10 FX Option implied volatility is well supported by bouts of risk aversion relating to Russia/Ukraine that's underpinning the USD and JPY. The benchmark 1-month expiry is also benefiting from the inclusion of policy announcements from the U.S. and Japan on Dec. 18-19 . USD/JPY was under pressure after the latest comments by BoJ governor Ueda on Thursday, which highlights the sensitivity of this pairing to any clues about impending policy .
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STOXX 600 snaps four-day losing streak on energy, tech boost

UPDATE 2-STOXX 600 snaps four-day losing streak on energy, tech boost Soitec surges after H1 results Defence stocks up 1.5% Tariff hikes won't shift inflation outlook - ECB policymaker STOXX 600 up 0.5% Updates to closing levels By Joao Manuel Vicente Mauricio and Pranav Kashyap Nov 21 (Reuters) - Europe's main stock index edged up on Thursday, buoyed by a rally in energy and tech stocks that ended its longest losing streak in more than two months, while geopolitical tensions underpinned demand
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FX options primed for PMI driven EUR/USD volatility and losses

BUZZ-COMMENT-FX options primed for PMI driven EUR/USD volatility and losses Nov 21 (Reuters) - Price action in forward looking FX options shows a EUR/USD market fearful of increased volatility surrounding Friday's euro zone PMI data and the potential for EUR/USD to extend recent losses in its wake. FX volatility is an unknown yet key parameter for an FX option premium, so dealers use implied volatility as a stand-in.
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FX traders may need to prepare for trade war

BUZZ-COMMENT-FX traders may need to prepare for trade war Nov 21 (Reuters) - FX traders may need to prepare for a trade war that curbs risk appetite and fuels demand for safe assets. The worse any situation becomes the greater the attractiveness of the dollar which, as the global reserve currency, may be in high demand next year. But other presumed stores of safety could do well at the outset of a dispute.
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Stocks lose ground amid geopolitical tensions, lukewarm Nvidia results

GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks lose ground amid geopolitical tensions, lukewarm Nvidia results Benchmark S&P 500 ends flat U.S. dollar rises Crude prices settle lower Bitcoin hits new record high Updates prices throughout with U.S. market close, adds oil and gold settlement and fresh analyst comment By Chibuike Oguh and Amanda Cooper NEW YORK/LONDON, Nov 20 (Reuters) - Global shares edged lower on Wednesday as markets weighed tensions between Russia and the West, while bitcoin hit a new record high and t
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Investors lift US dollar, focus on Federal Reserve outlook

FOREX-Investors lift US dollar, focus on Federal Reserve outlook Sterling spikes briefly after strong inflation data Fed rate cut expectations scaled back amid inflation concerns Bitcoin tops $94,000 on hopes for favorable Trump policies Updates to midafternoon trading By Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK, Nov 20 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar rose on Wednesday, renewing its post-election rally after a three-session decline as investors looked for more insight on the Federal Reserve's interest rate plans
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Dollar resumes climb after three-day fall as investors eye Fed

FOREX-Dollar resumes climb after three-day fall as investors eye Fed Bitcoin close to overnight record high Sterling spikes briefly after strong inflation data Updates throughout with morning US trade By Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK, Nov 20 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar rose on Wednesday, restarting its post-election rally after a three-session decline as investors looked for more insight on the Federal Reserve's plans for interest rates and U.S.
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Stocks edge lower as investors weigh geopolitical tensions, upcoming Nvidia earnings

GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks edge lower as investors weigh geopolitical tensions, upcoming Nvidia earnings Wall Street indexes trade down U.S. dollar rises Options imply share volatility for Nvidia earnings Bitcoin hits new record high Updates prices throughout with U.S. market open, recasts headline and first paragraph, adds fresh analyst comment By Chibuike Oguh and Amanda Cooper NEW YORK/LONDON, Nov 20 (Reuters) - Global shares edged lower on Wednesday as markets weighed geopolitical tensions betwee
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FX options wrap - Billions, euro warning, BoJ risk, yuan view

BUZZ-FX options wrap - Billions, euro warning, BoJ risk, yuan view FX option implied volatility retreated from the peaks seen amid Tuesday's bout of risk aversion, but the pullback was limited. EUR/USD is still mired in billions of euros of soon-to-expire option strikes between 1.05-1.06 , which is helping to limit and contain FX. However, price action indicates an ongoing perceived threat of more EUR/USD losses , with renewed demand for EUR puts/USD calls via risk reversals.
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Stocks rise with cooling geopolitics ahead of Nvidia earnings

GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks rise with cooling geopolitics ahead of Nvidia earnings Safe-haven assets retreat as geopolitics cool Options imply share volatility for Nvidia earnings Wall Street futures up, dollar steady Bitcoin not far from record high Updates with midday trading By Amanda Cooper LONDON, Nov 20 (Reuters) - Global shares rose on Wednesday as a cooling of tensions between Russia and the West injected some confidence among investors ahead of earnings from artificial intelligence darling Nv
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Swiss industry gloomy over prospects as sales and exports slip

Swiss industry gloomy over prospects as sales and exports slip By John Revill ZURICH, Nov 20 (Reuters) - Swiss industry is struggling with falling orders and sales as weaker European demand and a strong franc hit exporters, with two surveys showing companies gloomy about their prospects. Escalating trade tensions, with the possibility of higher export tariffs when U.S.
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Europe's STOXX 600 flat in volatile trading; real estate weighs

UPDATE 2-Europe's STOXX 600 flat in volatile trading; real estate weighs Ukraine fires UK Storm Shadow cruise missiles into Russia Sage jumps on FY24 profit surge, $508 mln share buyback ArgenX climbs on Vyvgart drug's progress Updates to closing levels By Ankika Biswas, Joao Manuel Vicente Mauricio and Pranav Kashyap Nov 20 (Reuters) - Europe's main stock index closed flat after a volatile session on Wednesday as investors remained on edge over geopolitical tensions between Ukraine and Russia w
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Billions in FX option strikes strangle EUR/USD

BUZZ-COMMENT-Billions in FX option strikes strangle EUR/USD Nov 20 (Reuters) - Soon-to-expire FX option strikes attract the most cash - related hedging flows which can help to restrict volatility and contain the FX spot price. There are billions of euros of nearby EUR/USD strikes expiring this week and they continue to grow. EUR/USD has reverted toward 2.4 billion euros of 1.0540-50 strikes that expire at 10 a.m.
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Stocks rise with cooling geopolitics ahead of Nvidia earnings

CORRECTED-GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks rise with cooling geopolitics ahead of Nvidia earnings Corrects gold price in last paragraph Safe-haven assets retreat as geopolitics cool Options imply share volatility for Nvidia earnings Wall Street futures up, dollar steady Bitcoin not far from record high By Amanda Cooper LONDON, Nov 20 (Reuters) - Global shares rose on Wednesday as a cooling of tensions between Russia and the West injected some confidence among investors ahead of earnings from artificial int
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Most EM currencies stabilise as geopolitical jitters abate

EMERGING MARKETS-Most EM currencies stabilise as geopolitical jitters abate South African inflation slows more than expected in October Central, eastern European equities rise after Tuesday's drop Both EM stocks and FX off 0.1% By Shashwat Chauhan Nov 20 (Reuters) - Most emerging market currencies were stable on Wednesday as worries about escalating geopolitical tensions over the war in Ukraine eased somewhat, while South Africa's rand lost ground after a surprise slowdown in inflation.
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Asian shares subdued ahead of Nvidia results, dollar steadies near 1-week low

GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian shares subdued ahead of Nvidia results, dollar steadies near 1-week low Options imply share volatility for Nvidia earnings China's central bank holds lending rates steady Wall Street futures up, Asian shares mixed Bitcoin not far from record high Updates prices as of 0530 GMT By Stella Qiu SYDNEY, Nov 20 (Reuters) - Asian shares were trading cautiously on Wednesday as investors looked ahead to earnings results from artificial intelligence darling Nvidia where the risk of dis
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