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New Highs for Stocks as Fed Keeps the Money Flowing

New Highs for Stocks as Fed Keeps the Money Flowing

Stocks closed at new highs last week as the Federal Reserve offered hopes of a rate cut in July. The S&P 500 rose 2.2 percent between Friday, June 14, and Friday, June 21. The index closed 5 points above its May closing record with more than three-quarters of...

Monex Crypto Market Weekly: June 21

Monex Crypto Market Weekly: June 21

This post is a translation of the weekly cryptocurrency analysis by Crypto Lab, a wholly owned subsidiary of Monex Group (Tokyo, Japan). Monex is the parent of TradeStation Group. Summary Bitcoin (BTC) rose more than 10 percent in the last week percent in the last...

Social Media Giant Plans Big Crypto Announcement Today

Social Media Giant Plans Big Crypto Announcement Today

The world's biggest social network is poised to bring cryptocurrencies to the mainstream of business with a major announcement today. Multiple news sources report that Facebook (FB) will publish details on "Project Libra." The new cryptocurrency will enable money...

Why $9,000 May Be in the Cards for Bitcoin

Why $9,000 May Be in the Cards for Bitcoin

Bitcoin (BTC) has more than doubled this year and is now around $7,800, nearing the $9,000 level observed at the start of May. Its market capitalization is now around $275 billion -- roughly the size of a small, developed country's stock market.Bitcoin's audience has...

Monex Crypto Market Weekly: May 31

Monex Crypto Market Weekly: May 31

This post is a translation of the weekly cryptocurrency analysis by Crypto Lab, a wholly owned subsidiary of Monex Group (Tokyo, Japan). Monex is the parent of TradeStation Group. Summary Bitcoin (BTC) inched higher early in the week before accelerating to over...

Monex Crypto Market Weekly: May 24

Monex Crypto Market Weekly: May 24

This post is a translation of the weekly cryptocurrency analysis by Crypto Lab, a wholly owned subsidiary of Monex Group (Tokyo, Japan). Monex is the parent of TradeStation Group. Summary Bitcoin (BTC) moved sharply since the start of the week. It briefly pushed over...

Monex Crypto Market Weekly: May 17

Monex Crypto Market Weekly: May 17

This post is a translation of the weekly cryptocurrency analysis by Crypto Lab, a wholly owned subsidiary of Monex Group (Tokyo, Japan). Monex is the parent of TradeStation Group. Summary Bitcoin (BTC) continued its upward trend, nearing $8,400 on Wednesday evening....

Bitcoin Bulls Were Running as Fear Swept Equity Markets

Bitcoin Bulls Were Running as Fear Swept Equity Markets

Something bullish has taken place in cryptocurrency markets as stocks crashed on trade worries. Bitcoin (BTCUSD) climbed 11 percent last week and is up almost triple that amount so far this week. The leading crypto is not only in the midst of its best month since...

Monex Crypto Market Weekly: May 10

Monex Crypto Market Weekly: May 10

This post is a translation of the weekly cryptocurrency analysis by Crypto Lab, a wholly owned subsidiary of Monex Group (Tokyo, Japan). Monex is the parent of TradeStation Group. Summary Bitcoin (BTC) rallied on news of Facebook (FB) joining the crypto industry. It...