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Oil prices slipped and gasoline advanced as Hurricane Harvey in Texas continued to pound the energy-rich Gulf of Mexico coast. U.S WTI crude futures was trading at $45.96 per barrel in the early trading and Brent crude was at $50.87 per barrel, flat from its last close. The storm is estimated to be the worst in U.S history in terms of financial cost with some analysts pegging the cost at $160 billion. Read more on site! goo.gl/UWUpJD

Geopolitical tensions along the Korean peninsula are again heightened, after North Korea fired missile over Japan. U.S stock futures and Asian shares tumbled while the yen climbed following this report and worries of fresh tension between Washington and Pyongyang. Japan Nikkei fell 0.9 percent and the MSCI index dropped 0.7 percent. The yen added 0.8 percent to reach 108.33 in early trading against the dollar despite the proximity of the missile test. The yen tend to benefit from such geopolitical upheavals because of the assumption that Japanese investors will repatriate funds should a crisis materialize. Find more om site!  goo.gl/kjjavt

Read why Asian markets were mixed today?  What’s the reason for Nikkei dropping 0.4 percent to hit a six-week low in the early trading? In the currency market, the dollar is still hampered by political uncertainty in Washington stuck in its rough $1.17-$1.18 range in the past two weeks against the euro. Commodities market news find on site! goo.gl/RSh5Up

After terrorist attack in Spain Asian stocks slid globally and the dollar wavered on the concerns that President Trump will not be able to fulfil his economic agenda. In the commodities market, oil prices pulled back after recent gains. U.S crude dropped 0.3 percent in the early session and the global benchmark Brent slid 0.4 percent to $50.85 per barrel in early trading today. Read more on cite! goo.gl/bUkBX3 Copy short URL

Gold prices were nudged away from recent highs as broader risk aversion receded somewhat. Spot gold was 0.1 percent lower at $1,276.40 an ounce after having spiked the previous day to a near two-month peak of $1,278.66. Read also about currency and commodities markets. News are already on site! goo.gl/DxrNeJ

USD weakening during the session. China reported its July trade balance data, the yuan rose 0.25% against the USD, after trade data, to 6.7044. AUD/USD rose after July business confidence and conditions rose. In commodities, Oil prices following a recovery in output at Libya's largest oil field and as doubts about OPEC-led production cuts continue to weigh on the market and Gold rose 0.2 percent to $1,260.17 an ounce. More economy news on site! goo.gl/uxYaHx

This week will give a lot of economy news and releases which might affect at markets state. Next Wednesday, in New Zealand the central bank will be releasing their Rate Statement and Monetary Policy Statement. The Cash rate is expected to remain unchanged at 1.75%, which has already been priced in. Also on Wednesday, there will be a release of the US Crude Oil Inventories which previously showed a build of -1.5M. Friday sees the release of the US CPI m/m and is regarded as the primary gauge of consumer prices and how they have changed relative to the last month. Check it now to be aware of actual news! goo.gl/Pd1Yz8

The MSCI Asia Pacific Index pulling down from its highest in a decade. Australia Index dropped 0.4 percent as Rio Tinto saw their shares on their London stock drop. Check actual economy news out from currency and commodities markets to find trading opportunity for you! goo.gl/5HdXdu

Apple Inc posted good results after close yesterday and recorded better than expected iPhone sales revenue and earnings per share and signalled its impending 10th-anniversary phone is on schedule. After data in New Zealand showed an unexpected decline in hiring, the kiwi sank by 0.4 percent to 74.27US cents. The dollar index was firm at 93.115 after hitting its lowest in 14 months at 92.777. The euro bought $1.1810 after sliding 0.3 percent yesterday. Find more news on site! goo.gl/vTQScA

Asian equities edged up early today after positive data showed a growing global economy with inflation staying well contained. In the currency market, the Australian dollar gained today 0.4 percent. The greenback slipped to its six week low of 110.004 against the yen in the early session and was last hovering around 110.12 down 0.1 percent. More about currency state read on site!   goo.gl/qPg3RK

Geopolitical concerns are back in focus after Moscow ordered Washington to cut down its diplomatic missions in Russia in retaliation for new sanctions approved by Congress, while North Korea test fired an intercontinental ballistic missile on Friday for the second time in weeks threatening to sour relations between the U.S and China. Read now, how it impacted on currency and commodities markets! goo.gl/vGRYxd