#banks day 47.4

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I reenter the cabin after I’m satisfied with the outside décor. It’s nice to be out of the cold and even nicer when Maia walks over with a tiny smile.

Maia: This was a wonderful idea.

I’m so glad to hear that.

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The 'tism is kicking in again. I was looking up a couple of the actors for Police Academy 3 when I noticed the movie had a budget of only $12 million. Adjusted for inflation the modern equivalent is only about $33.4 million. So I'm comparing that to the budgets of the movies in my local theater.

First of all there's a sequel for The Meg out. I didn't even hear it was going to be a thing. The original movie was already kinda bad, but this shit must be awful. Anyway The Meg has a budget of about $ 130 million.

Out of the 9 movies in my local theater the newest Mission Impossible breaks the bank at a budget of $291 million dollars.

In fact there were only 3 movies with a budget of LESS than $100 million.

TMNT: Mutant Mayhem cost $70 million Sound of Freedom cost $14.5 million Some Australian horror movie called Talk To Me was $4.5 million

Meanwhile when adjusted for inflation: Out of the original Star Wars trilogy Return of the Jedi was the only one to cost the modern equivalent of over $100 mil to make. Actual cost was between 32 and 42 mil. Split the difference at 37 and that's the modern equivalent of $116 million.

Out of the original Indiana Jones trilogy the most expensive one was Last Crusade at $48 million which adjusted would be $118 mil and was almost as much as the other two combined.

The first Terminator was only $6.4 million which is less than $19 mil adjusted.

Terminator 2 was about $100 mil back in the day and it shows. Adjusted that's $293 mil. That's a 90's movie but I felt a need to bring it up.

Aliens was $18.5mil or about $55 mil adjusted

The Thing was $15 mil or $47.4 adjusted

Predator was $18 mil or $48.4 adjusted

Lethal Weapon was $15 mil or $40 mil adjusted

Die Hard was about $30 mil or $77 mil adjusted

Close Encounters of the Third Kind was $19.4 or $97 adjusted

Gremlins was $11 mil which is about $32 mil adjusted

You get the point. The money spend on making movies is absolutely absurd lol.

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The Promising Future of Frozen Donor Eggs - Technology Org

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The Promising Future of Frozen Donor Eggs - Technology Org

Since the first IVF baby was born in 1978, fertility treatments have grown at an exponential rate. Thanks to these medical advancements, an increasing number of couples are finally getting to realize their dream of having a family.

Frozen donor eggs are one of the paths giving hope to many today.

So, what’s involved in using frozen donor eggs, how has it advanced, and what are the success rates?

We find out below.

In-vitro fertilization (IVF) has revolutionized the treatment of infertility. Image credit: Pixabay, free license

Who Can Be an Egg Donor?

The majority of egg donors choose to donate their eggs because they want to help others start a family. However, there are some specific criteria that an egg donor must meet.

While ages may vary by clinic or egg bank, first-time donors are often aged between 21 and 28 years old. Sometimes, women may donate up until the age of around 33 if previous egg donations have been successful.

Egg donors are also asked to undertake a number of evaluations, including drug tests, medical history, and psychological assessments. Again, the required screening carried out may vary carried out may vary by clinic, but ensuring an egg donor is in good overall health is imperative for the health of the donor, recipient, and baby. 

What’s Involved in Receiving Frozen Donor Eggs?

After a donor is approved, they start a cycle of medications that help stimulate a number of mature oocytes (ovary cells–or eggs) to develop. These eggs are retrieved directly from the ovaries under light anesthesia.

Once retrieved, they are frozen. In the United States, in the US oocytes can be stored indefinitely. In fact, the oldest known case of a successful live birth after using frozen eggs is 30 years!

While 30 years is an extreme, the eggs from donors are frozen until they are selected by a recipient. Recipients are often given access to a clinic’s or egg bank’s database of donors so they can carefully select someone. This choice may be governed by the overall characteristics of the donor or by something specific, such as the eye color or race of the donor.

After choosing the ideal donor, the recipient then undergoes a course of estrogen then progesterone to ensure their uterus is ready for implantation. Then, the eggs are thawed before being fertilized with the partner’s or a donor’s sperm. The embryos created from this process are placed into incubation and are typically transferred to the recipient three to five days following fertilization. The process may differ slightly if the embryos are being created and frozen for a future embryo transfer.

Approximately two weeks later, the recipient takes a pregnancy test.

What Are the Success Rates with Frozen Donor Eggs?

The latest data from the CDC (data collected in 2020) suggests that there was a 47.4 percent success rate (live-birth delivery) when using frozen eggs in an assisted reproductive technology (ART) cycle. When using fresh donor eggs, this was only slightly higher at 54.7 percent.

These figures highlight the narrowing gap between the success rates of fresh and frozen donor egg. For example, ten years prior, in 2010, the success rate for frozen donor eggs was 34.9 percent compared to 55.8 percent in fresh donor egg. In 2015, it was 42.3 percent versus 55.6 percent (frozen vs. fresh respectively).

This success is largely due to the advancements in the freezing method. Previously, a slower method was used which often led to the formation of ice crystals in the egg. This, in turn, could damage the structure of the egg. Now, the latest egg-freezing (or vitrification) technology available helps to minimize the formation of ice crystals, therefore increasing the chances of success.

Vitrification is often referred to as ‘fast freezing’ and works by exposing the oocytes to a cryoprotectant solution and then placing them in liquid nitrogen. Then, the eggs are placed in liquid nitrogen. The freezing process is extremely rapid and helps preserve the eggs during the freezing process, while also aiming to prevent as much degradation during the thawing and fertilization processes.

The Future of Assisted Reproductive Technology

As you can see, since the first IVF baby was born 35 years ago, ART has advanced in leaps and bounds. And, with new technological advancements each and every day, there is no telling where we will be in the next 35 years. Thanks to the progress that has already been made, however, many couples now have the convenient choice of frozen donor egg.

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Bitcoin’s price increased by a little less than 1% in the past seven days. The week was, overall, positive for the industry as the total market capitalization approaches the $1.1 trillion cap. The biggest news of the week is undoubtedly the US FOMC meeting that happened on Wednesday. According to the official announcement, the central bank took the decision to maintain the target range for the federal fund rate at 5-1/4 to 5/12 percent. The statement also noted that job gains have slowed but also that they remain elevated altogether. The unemployment rate in the country is also reported as low, while the inflation remains above its target. Bitcoin’s price didn’t react to the news and remained flat. All in all, it couldn’t initiate a leg-up, although it did try to poak above $27K on a few occasions. Every time the price increased above that level, though, bears were quick to intercept and push it back down. Some altcoins saw action. Namely, this week’s top performer was Toncoin (TON). It’s up a whopping 17% in a market where the second-best performer is up 3.7%. This is Ripple’s XRP. Interestingly enough, for XRP, it also became the most-traded altcoin across US-based exchanges. This is a very curious fact, given that most of them had delisted it until July when a Judge ruled that secondary XRP sales are not securities. This is when Coinbase, amongst a bunch of other exchanges, re-listed it, and the volumes skyrocketed. All in all, the week was exciting, but Bitcoin failed to capitalize on the momentum and is trading more or less where it was this time last week. It’s curious to see if the next seven days will be any different. Market Data Market Cap: $1.09B | 24H Vol: $44B | BTC Dominance: 47.4% BTC: $26,644 (+1.5%) | ETH: $1,597 (-1.5%) | BNB: $210 (-0.6%) Polygon 2.0: Everything You Need to Know About 3 PIPs and Phase 0. The three proposals for improvement that were unveiled earlier this week seek to enhance Polygon’s network in a way that would supposedly have a significant impact on the entire ecosystem. Judge Denies Sam Bankman-Fried’s Pre-Trial Release. After having his bail revoked earlier, the founder of the failed FTX exchange made yet another unsuccessful bid to gain temporary freedom. However, the judge didn’t grant it to him once again. Bitcoin Non-Whale Addresses Now Own Over 41% of Supply: Data. Smaller Bitcoin wallets, which are typically associated with retail investors and market participants, have reached a historic milestone, owning over 41% of the total supply. Bitcoin Network Faces Congestion with Over 470,000 Pending Transactions. Bitcoin’s network is facing historic levels of congestion. This means that there’s a huge backlog of unconfirmed transactions. To be precise, their number is just shy of half a million. This has happened only once before, and it has become a massive friction point in the community on whether it’s good or bad. Mt. Gox Rehabilitation Trustee Extends Repayment Deadline Again. Nobuaki Kobayashi, the trustee of Mt.Gox’s bankruptcy proceeding, has granted an extension for repaying creditors. The delay is for one year. The saga is now going on for many years, and it’s interesting to see when it will finally unfold. Ripple (XRP) Becomes the Top Traded Altcoin on US Crypto Exchanges. Since the partial victory of Ripple against the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, many exchanges relisted XRP. The cryptocurrency has subsequently become the top-traded altcoin across US exchanges. Charts This week, we have a chart analysis of Ethereum, Ripple, Cardano, Solana, and Binance Coin – click here for the complete price analysis. SPECIAL OFFER (Sponsored) Binance Free $100 (Exclusive): Use this link to register and receive $100 free and 10% off fees on Binance Futures first month (terms).PrimeXBT Special Offer: Use this link to register & enter CRYPTOPOTATO50 code to receive up to $7,000 on your deposits.Disclaimer: Information found on CryptoPotato is those of writers quoted.

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Market Talk - May 31, 2022

ASIA: China’s factory activity fell at a slower pace in May as COVID-19 curbs in major manufacturing hubs eased, but movement controls continued to weigh on demand and production, raising concerns about economic growth in the second quarter. The official manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) rose to 49.6 in May from 47.4 in April, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said on Tuesday. Reuters poll forecasted 48.6. China’s factory slowdown is affecting production lines in other major Asian economies with both Japan and South Korea reporting sharp declines in output. Declines in China’s midstream and downstream production were larger than they were upstream and small firms were hit harder than large firms, chief economists at Huaxing Securities said. The sub-index for production rose to 49.7 in May from 44.4 in April, while the new orders subindex rose to 48.2 from 42.6. India’s economic growth slowed to the lowest in a year in the first three months of 2022, hit by weakening consumer demand amid soaring prices that could make the central bank’s task of taming inflation without harming growth more difficult. Gross domestic product grew 4.1% year-on-year in January-March, government data released on Tuesday showed, in line with a 4% forecast by economists in a Reuters poll, and below 5.4% growth in Oct-December and growth of 8.4% in July-Sept. The economy’s near-term prospects have darkened due to a spike in retail inflation, which hit an eight-year high of 7.8% in April. The surge in energy and commodity prices caused partly by the Ukraine crisis is also squeezing economic activity. Japan’s economy will grow at a weaker rate than previously thought this quarter despite hopes for a strong rebound in consumption after showing resilience in the three months through March, a Reuters poll of economists showed. The world’s third-largest economy is at risk of being hobbled by slowing economic growth in China and a surge in global raw material prices – both issues that could hurt Japan’s key manufacturing sector, the poll showed. The economy was projected to expand an annualized 4.5% this quarter, below April’s estimate for 5.1% growth, according to the median forecast of 36 analysts in the May 18-27 poll. The major Asian stock markets had a mixed day today: - NIKKEI 225 decreased 89.63 points or -0.33% to 27,279.80 - Shanghai increased 37.37 points or 1.19% to 3,186.43 - Hang Seng increased 291.27 points or 1.38% to 21,415.20 - ASX 200 decreased 75.40 points or -1.03% to 7,211.20 - Kospi increased 16.24 points or 0.61% to 2,685.90 - SENSEX decreased 359.33 points or -0.64% to 55,566.41 - Nifty50 decreased 76.85 points or -0.46% to 16,584.55 The major Asian currency markets had a mixed day today: - AUDUSD decreased 0.00075 or -0.10% to 0.71862 - NZDUSD decreased 0.00363 or -0.55% to 0.65190 - USDJPY increased 0.728 or 0.57% to 128.560 - USDCNY increased 0.00477 or 0.07% to 6.67693 Precious Metals: - Gold decreased 13.32 USD/t oz. or -0.72% to 1,842.89 - Silver decreased 0.2 USD/t. oz or -0.91% to 21.746 Some economic news from last night: China: Chinese Composite PMI (May) increased from 42.7 to 48.4 Manufacturing PMI (May) increased from 47.4 to 49.6 Non-Manufacturing PMI (May) increased from 41.9 to 47.8 Japan: Jobs/applications ratio (Apr) increased from 1.22 to 1.23 Unemployment Rate (Apr) decreased from 2.6% to 2.5% Industrial Production (MoM) (Apr) decreased from 0.3% to -1.3% Industrial Production forecast 1m ahead (MoM) (May） decreased from 5.8% to 4.8% Industrial Production forecast 2m ahead (MoM) (Jun) increased from -0.8% to 8.9% Large Retailers’ Sales (MoM) decreased from 1.7% to 0.8% Retail Sales (YoY) (Apr) increased from 0.7% to 2.9% South Korea: Industrial Production (MoM) (Apr) decreased from 1.1% to -3.3% Industrial Production (YoY) (Apr) decreased from 3.7% to 3.3% Service Sector Output (MoM) (Apr) decreased from 1.5% to 1.4% Australia: Building Approvals (MoM) (Apr) increased from -19.2% to -2.4% Business inventories (MoM) (Q1) increased from 1.5% to 3.2% Company Gross Operating Profits (QoQ) (Q1)increased from 4.6% to 10.2% Company Profits Pre-Tax (QoQ) (Q1) decreased from 7.6% to 2.2% Current Account (Q1) decreased from 13.2B to 7.5B Housing Credit (Apr) remain the same at 0.6% Net Exports Contribution (Q1) decreased from -0.2% to -1.7% Private House Approvals (Apr) increased from -3.0% to 0.5% Private Sector Credit (MoM) (Apr) increased from 0.6% to 0.8% New Zealand: Building Consents (MoM) (Apr) decreased from 6.2% to -8.5% ANZ Business Confidence (May) decreased from -42.0 to -55.6 NBNZ Own Activity (May) decreased from 8.0% to -4.7% Some economic news from today Japan: Construction Orders (YoY) (Apr) increased from -21.2% to 30.5% Household Confidence (May) increased from 33.0 to 34.1 Housing Starts (YoY) (Apr) decreased from 6.0% to 2.2% Hong Kong: M3 Money Supply (Apr) increased from 1.0% to 1.2% India: Federal Fiscal Deficit decreased from 748.46B to -15,865.00B Federal Fiscal Deficit (Apr) decreased from 13,165.95B to -748.46B GDP Annual increased from -6.6% to 8.7% GDP Quarterly (YoY) (Q4) decreased from 5.4% to 4.1% Infrastructure Output (YoY) (Apr) increased from 4.9% to 8.4% EUROPE/EMEA: Credit card borrowing in Britain rose last month at the fastest annual rate since 2005, possibly reflecting a worsening cost-of-living squeeze that may now be starting to slow the housing market, Bank of England data suggested on Tuesday. The BoE said credit card borrowing was 11.6% higher than in April 2021, marking the biggest increase since November 2005. Overall consumer credit, which includes personal loans and car finance deals, rose by 5.7% in annual terms, the fastest growth since February 2020. The data also pointed to a possible slowing of Britain’s housing market, which has seen rapid increases in house prices over the past two years. European Central Bank policymakers sparred over the size of their upcoming rate increases on Tuesday as data showed eurozone inflation rising to another record high in May. Prices have risen sharply across Europe in the past year, with the ECB initially blaming lingering supply chain problems following the COVID-19 pandemic, then the Ukraine war which has caused the cost of energy and some foods to surge. Inflation in the 19 countries sharing the euro accelerated to 8.1% this month from 7.4% in April, while price pressures continued to broaden, indicating that it is not just energy pushing up the headline figure. Looking at the current inflation rate at least one ECB rate setter doubt that hikes worth 25 basis points planned in July and September each will be enough to tame fast price growth. The major Europe stock markets had a mixed day: - CAC 40 decreased 93.59 points or -1.43% to 6,468.80 - FTSE 100 increased 7.60 points or 0.10% to 7,607.66 - DAX 30 decreased 187.63 points or -1.29% to 14,388.35 The major Europe currency markets had a negative day today: - EURUSD decreased 0.00413 or -0.38% to 1.07304 - GBPUSD decreased 0.00316 or -0.25% to 1.26135 - USDCHF decreased 0.00068 or -0.07% to 0.95756 Some economic news from Europe today: Swiss: Trade Balance (Apr) increased from 2.977B to 4.126B Retail Sales (YoY) (Apr) increased from -6.6% to -6.0% GDP (QoQ) (Q1) increased from 0.2% to 0.5% GDP (YoY) (Q1) increased from 3.6% to 4.4% France: French Consumer Spending (MoM) (Apr) increased from -1.4% to -0.4% French CPI (MoM) increased from 0.4% to 0.6% French GDP (YoY) decreased from 4.9% to 4.5% French GDP (QoQ) (Q1) decreased from 0.7% to -0.2% French HICP (MoM) increased from 0.5% to 0.7% Italy: Italian GDP (QoQ) (Q1) increased from -0.2% to 0.1% Italian GDP (YoY) (Q1) decreased from 6.4% to 6.2% Italian CPI (YoY) (May) increased from 6.0% to 6.9% Italian CPI (MoM) (May) increased from -0.1% to 0.9% Italian HICP (YoY) (May) increased from 6.3% to 7.3% Italian HICP (MoM) (May) increased from 0.4% to 0.9% Germany: German Unemployment Change (May) increased from -13K to -4K German Unemployment Rate (May) remain the same at 5.0% Spain: Spanish Current account (Mar) increased from 0.25B to 1.20B UK: BoE Consumer Credit (Apr) increased from 1.288B to 1.399B M4 Money Supply (MoM) (Apr) decreased from 0.1% to 0.0% Mortgage Approvals (Apr) decreased from 69.53K to 65.97K Mortgage Lending (Apr) decreased from 6.44B to 4.12B Net Lending to Individuals decreased from 8.3B to 5.5B Euro Zone: Core CPI (MoM) decreased from 1.0% to 0.5% Core CPI (YoY) increased from 3.5% to 3.8% CPI (MoM) (May) increased from 0.6% to 0.8% CPI (YoY) (May) increased from 7.4% to 8.1% CPI, n.s.a (May) increased from 115.11 to 116.07 HICP ex Energy & Food (YoY) (May) increased from 3.9% to 4.4% HICP ex Energy and Food (MoM) decreased from 1.2% to 0.7% US/AMERICAS: Fed Chair Jerome Powell sat down with President Joe Biden today to address inflation. “My plan to address inflation starts with simple proposition: Respect the Fed, respect the Fed’s independence,” Biden said. As inflation sits at 8.3%, the Federal Reserve has made a commitment to lower inflation to the best of their ability by raising interest rates at a sustainable pace. Home prices in the US soared 20.6% in March on an annual basis, according to S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Home Price Index. The 10-city composite rose 19.5% from the year prior, and was up from February’s 18.7% reading. The 20-city composite experienced a 21.2% rise, up 1.1% from February. Tampa experienced the most notable gain after rising 34.8%, while Phoenix and Miami rose 32.4% and 32%, respectively. US Market Closings: - Dow declined 222.84 points or -0.67% to 32,990.12 - S&P 500 declined 26.09 points or -0.63% to 4,132.15 - Nasdaq declined 49.74 points or -0.41% to 12,081.39 - Russell 2000 declined 23.85 points or -1.26% to 1,864.04 Canada Market Closings: - TSX Composite declined 190.06 points or -0.91% to 20,729.34 - TSX 60 declined 10.57 points or -0.84% to 1,254.79 Brazil Market Closing: - Bovespa advanced 318.4 points or 0.29% to 111,350.51 ENERGY: The oil markets had a mixed day today: - Crude Oil decreased 0.29 USD/BBL or -0.25% to 116.950 - Brent decreased 0.18 USD/BBL or -0.15% to 121.49 - Natural gas decreased 0.109 USD/MMBtu or -1.26% to 8.5700 - Gasoline increased 0.1054 USD/GAL or 2.61% to 4.1432 - Heating oil increased 0.1204 USD/GAL or 2.96% to 4.1886 The above data was collected around 12:14 EST on Tuesday - Top commodity gainers: Gasoline (2.61%), Heating Oil (2.96%), Coal (6.73%) and Cocoa (1.34%) - Top commodity losers: Oat (-3.70%), Steel (-5.48%), Wheat (-5.57%) and Lumber (-4.22%) The above data was collected around 12:24 EST on Tuesday. BONDS: Japan 0.245%(+1.5bp), US 2’s 2.56% (-0.008%), US 10’s 2.8513% (+4.16bps); US 30’s 3.06% (+0.036%), Bunds 1.116% (+7.2bp), France 1.6360% (+7.3bp), Italy 3.115% (+12.5bp), Turkey 21.69% (+5bp), Greece 3.574% (+4.7bp), Portugal 2.265% (+9.3bp); Spain 2.228% (+10.6bp) and UK Gilts 2.1030% (+11.4bp). Original Article Here: Read the full article

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Why I am invested in Alibaba.

For you to understand why I think BABA is a buy, you have to know why BABA's stock price is so low. I will tell you guys something no other media will tell you because I have lived in China most of my life.

If you have been looking at BABA's price and news, you probably know one of the reasons why the stock price is down. Jack Ma, the founder of Alibaba, openly spoke against the banking department in the Chinese government. Chinese government cares a lot about their face, more than you think.

Why did he say dumb shit and cause BABA's stock price to drop? Because he wanted his ant group company to go IPO, and that's why he talked shit to the banking department because he wants some pie and tendies.

There is a shopping festival in China that happens every year; people call it "双十一" (Double eleven? lol). It's like black Friday on Nov 11th. Also, this explains about double eleven. Anyways, last year Alibaba sold about 332.8 billion yuan of shit. That's about 47.4 billion dollars shit they sold in one day.

Frankly, if you look at their financial statement, you would see a prevalent trend for Chinese companies. I am not talking about shit company like lucking coffee; I am talking about a company that is in good condition and making a lot of money but is deeply undervalued like Alibaba and Tencent, etc.

After all the research I did, I believe these companies' prices are directly affected by how Western media talks and the trade war between America and China. The bilateral relationship between America and China plays a significant role. The relationship between Xi and Biden is way less intense than orange head, which is a sign of more investors coming in the future.

Alibaba makes a shit load of money every year, and it has already made a lot of people rich; maybe you should put him on your watch list.

Also, some random info if you need it. Alibaba's PE ratio is around 19. Alibaba has 900 million active users in China, and some people say that's how many Chinese people have easy internet access. This company is legit rooted in Chinese society. Jack Ma sold all of his share in the company (I think he might have been forced to sell and give up his control for Alibaba). I say Alibaba will do even better without a CEO who talks shit about government all the time, especially when they make the fking rules. If you looking for other undervalued Chinese companies, do not go for shit like RELX, PDD, they are shit and you don't want to buy shit no matter how cheap.

I bought some call credit spread, and I think before the end of this year, Alibaba should be at least 170 if not 180 or higher.

I am currently holding credit spread for this company, hopefully, I will make more than I have made so far :)

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10 Best Selling Safes in Singapore (2018-2019)

Source of the Article: 10 Best Selling Safes in Singapore in 2018-2019

New: The 10 Best Selling Safes in Singapore for 2019-2020

People take utmost care when it comes to storing their valuable documents, expensive jewelery, personal journals, cash, and other such items. Of course, one can always keep such items in safe deposit box locker in private banks. However, it is not always convenient to visit the bank to access the locker, particularly during the night. This is why the demand for safe boxes has increased significantly nowadays.

The modern day safe boxes are not only tough and durable, but also offer several useful and advanced features for extra security. If you are thinking about buying a safe box for protecting your valuables and documents, there are many options available in Singapore. However, you must buy only the best selling safes that are water resistant, fire resistant, impact resistant, and have features like dual key authorization and others. Here are the features and benefits of top 10 best selling safes in Singapore in 2018-2019.

Further Reading: The 10 Best Selling Safes in Singapore 2017-2018, The 10 Best Selling Safes in Singapore 2016-2017

1. SentrySafe Security Safe X125

SentrySafe Security Safe X125 features an electronic lock with an override key and removable shelf. The live-locking bolts used in this safe box are made of solid steel. In addition, its body and door is completely pry resistant. The floor of this safe box is carpeted, which makes it more suitable for storing jewellery items. You can also store laptops in this without any hassle. The capacity is 33.4 litres while the weight is 14 KG.

Price: $288 with delivery. 1 working day delivery is possible for this safe box. Buy now

2. Diplomat Combination and Key Safe 125

For Diplomat Combination and Key Safe 125, it is almost impossible to crack the code of this safe with mechanical opening system. This black safe box comes with million different code combinations! This 48kg safe box can easily store files of A4 size. The height adjustable shelf does provide a lot of convenience. 5 years warranty gives users the confidence to buy this 26 litres safe.

Price: $318 with free delivery. Buy now

3. Nikawa Bio Lite Safe 25FPN

If you are looking for a safe box which can be opened via fingerprints or pin, can be opened with override key, also highly affordable, then you should definitely take a look at this safe. It can accept up to 32 fingerprints and has 2 override keys. It has been certified by CE and it also complies with the RHS standards

Price: $229 with free delivery. 1 working day delivery is possible for this safe box. Buy now

4. Nika Fire Resistance Safe NT310

Nika Fire Resistance Safe NT310 is the best selling fire resistant safe box for home users. It has passed fire resistant test and can withstand fire up to 1000 degree C for an hour. You can operate NT310 with an electronic keypad and also via the key. In case of emergencies, you can use its Master Key. If 3 wrong entries are made, the safe box will shut down for 5 minutes.

Price: $388 with free delivery. Buy now

5. SentrySafe Security Safe T6-331

SentrySafe Security Safe T6-331 is highly popular for both business and home users. If you are looking for something really tough, go for this safe. The thickness of its door plate and wall is 6mm and 3mm respectively. Made from solid steel, this safe comes with an electronic lock that has 6 lever override key lock. In addition, it also boasts of 4 live-locking bolts in addition to the bungee organisational system and carpeted interior. It offers a huge capacity of 64.5 litres and weighs 47.4 kgs.

Price: $648 $628 with free delivery. Buy now

6. SentrySafe Fire Proof & Water Resistant Safe SFW123GTC

This fire resistant safe box is also water resistant till 20 cm. Weighing 40.8 kgs, this UL classified safe box can withstand temperature up to 927 deg C for 1 hour. The presence of dual electronic lock makes SFW123GT highly useful by preventing unauthorized access.

Price: $798 $776 with free delivery. Buy now

7. Diplomat Electronic Safe 530E

Diplomat Electronic Safe 530E is ideal for home and office, this feature-rich safe is fire-resistant and can withstand temperature up to 1010 degree C for an hour! You can choose your own password, comprising of 4 to 16 digits. In case someone enters wrong password for 5 consecutive times, the safe box will freeze for 5 minutes.

Price: $728 with free delivery. Buy now

8. SentrySafe Fire Proof & Water Resistant Safe SFW205GPC

SentrySafe Fire Proof & Water Resistant Safe SFW205GPC is yet another fire and water resistant safe box from SentrySafe that is UL classified and ETL verified. The weight of this safe box is 62kgs and it features 6 live-locking bolts 25 mm each. Key rack, compartment, door pocket, and deep file rack are some of its other features. Another highlight is lights inside for easy access in dark.

Price: $1,268 $1,229 with free delivery. Buy now

9. Yale Certified Safe YSM/520/EG1

Yale Certified Safe YSM/520/EG1 has award winning designs. Weighing 27.5kgs, this compact safe box features a robust body reinforced with armour-plated steel and a laser-cut door opens automatically when the right password is entered. The armour plated steel definitely adds more security to this Yale Certified safe box

Price: $610 with free delivery. 1 working day delivery is possible is this safe box. Buy now

10. Diplomat Fire Filing Cabinet DFC3000

This safe box is highly popular among business users as it provides utmost security to important documents and features 3 trays for easy storage. The DFC3000 is both fire (up to 1010 deg C for an hour) and water resistant. This ivory color safe has a huge capacity of 147 litres and reduces smoke and flame infiltration. Every drawer can be locked individually and is fire-insulated.

Price: $1,298 with free delivery. Buy now

Contributed By CCTV Camera, CCTV Camera Singapore, and Safe Box Singapore

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Source: https://cctvcamera.com.sg/10-best-selling-safes-singapore-2018-2019/

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10 Best Selling Safes in Singapore (2018-2019)

Source of the Article: 10 Best Selling Safes in Singapore in 2018-2019

New: The 10 Best Selling Safes in Singapore for 2019-2020

People take utmost care when it comes to storing their valuable documents, expensive jewelery, personal journals, cash, and other such items. Of course, one can always keep such items in safe deposit box locker in private banks. However, it is not always convenient to visit the bank to access the locker, particularly during the night. This is why the demand for safe boxes has increased significantly nowadays.

The modern day safe boxes are not only tough and durable, but also offer several useful and advanced features for extra security. If you are thinking about buying a safe box for protecting your valuables and documents, there are many options available in Singapore. However, you must buy only the best selling safes that are water resistant, fire resistant, impact resistant, and have features like dual key authorization and others. Here are the features and benefits of top 10 best selling safes in Singapore in 2018-2019.

Further Reading: The 10 Best Selling Safes in Singapore 2017-2018, The 10 Best Selling Safes in Singapore 2016-2017

1. SentrySafe Security Safe X125

SentrySafe Security Safe X125 features an electronic lock with an override key and removable shelf. The live-locking bolts used in this safe box are made of solid steel. In addition, its body and door is completely pry resistant. The floor of this safe box is carpeted, which makes it more suitable for storing jewellery items. You can also store laptops in this without any hassle. The capacity is 33.4 litres while the weight is 14 KG.

Price: $288 with delivery. 1 working day delivery is possible for this safe box. Buy now

2. Diplomat Combination and Key Safe 125

For Diplomat Combination and Key Safe 125, it is almost impossible to crack the code of this safe with mechanical opening system. This black safe box comes with million different code combinations! This 48kg safe box can easily store files of A4 size. The height adjustable shelf does provide a lot of convenience. 5 years warranty gives users the confidence to buy this 26 litres safe.

Price: $318 with free delivery. Buy now

3. Nikawa Bio Lite Safe 25FPN

If you are looking for a safe box which can be opened via fingerprints or pin, can be opened with override key, also highly affordable, then you should definitely take a look at this safe. It can accept up to 32 fingerprints and has 2 override keys. It has been certified by CE and it also complies with the RHS standards

Price: $229 with free delivery. 1 working day delivery is possible for this safe box. Buy now

4. Nika Fire Resistance Safe NT310

Nika Fire Resistance Safe NT310 is the best selling fire resistant safe box for home users. It has passed fire resistant test and can withstand fire up to 1000 degree C for an hour. You can operate NT310 with an electronic keypad and also via the key. In case of emergencies, you can use its Master Key. If 3 wrong entries are made, the safe box will shut down for 5 minutes.

Price: $388 with free delivery. Buy now

5. SentrySafe Security Safe T6-331

SentrySafe Security Safe T6-331 is highly popular for both business and home users. If you are looking for something really tough, go for this safe. The thickness of its door plate and wall is 6mm and 3mm respectively. Made from solid steel, this safe comes with an electronic lock that has 6 lever override key lock. In addition, it also boasts of 4 live-locking bolts in addition to the bungee organisational system and carpeted interior. It offers a huge capacity of 64.5 litres and weighs 47.4 kgs.

Price: $648 $628 with free delivery. Buy now

6. SentrySafe Fire Proof & Water Resistant Safe SFW123GTC

This fire resistant safe box is also water resistant till 20 cm. Weighing 40.8 kgs, this UL classified safe box can withstand temperature up to 927 deg C for 1 hour. The presence of dual electronic lock makes SFW123GT highly useful by preventing unauthorized access.

Price: $798 $776 with free delivery. Buy now

7. Diplomat Electronic Safe 530E

Diplomat Electronic Safe 530E is ideal for home and office, this feature-rich safe is fire-resistant and can withstand temperature up to 1010 degree C for an hour! You can choose your own password, comprising of 4 to 16 digits. In case someone enters wrong password for 5 consecutive times, the safe box will freeze for 5 minutes.

Price: $728 with free delivery. Buy now

8. SentrySafe Fire Proof & Water Resistant Safe SFW205GPC

SentrySafe Fire Proof & Water Resistant Safe SFW205GPC is yet another fire and water resistant safe box from SentrySafe that is UL classified and ETL verified. The weight of this safe box is 62kgs and it features 6 live-locking bolts 25 mm each. Key rack, compartment, door pocket, and deep file rack are some of its other features. Another highlight is lights inside for easy access in dark.

Price: $1,268 $1,229 with free delivery. Buy now

9. Yale Certified Safe YSM/520/EG1

Yale Certified Safe YSM/520/EG1 has award winning designs. Weighing 27.5kgs, this compact safe box features a robust body reinforced with armour-plated steel and a laser-cut door opens automatically when the right password is entered. The armour plated steel definitely adds more security to this Yale Certified safe box

Price: $610 with free delivery. 1 working day delivery is possible is this safe box. Buy now

10. Diplomat Fire Filing Cabinet DFC3000

This safe box is highly popular among business users as it provides utmost security to important documents and features 3 trays for easy storage. The DFC3000 is both fire (up to 1010 deg C for an hour) and water resistant. This ivory color safe has a huge capacity of 147 litres and reduces smoke and flame infiltration. Every drawer can be locked individually and is fire-insulated.

Price: $1,298 with free delivery. Buy now

Contributed By CCTV Camera, CCTV Camera Singapore, and Safe Box Singapore

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10 Best Selling Safes in Singapore (2018-2019)

Source of the Article: 10 Best Selling Safes in Singapore in 2018-2019

New: The 10 Best Selling Safes in Singapore for 2019-2020

People take utmost care when it comes to storing their valuable documents, expensive jewelery, personal journals, cash, and other such items. Of course, one can always keep such items in safe deposit box locker in private banks. However, it is not always convenient to visit the bank to access the locker, particularly during the night. This is why the demand for safe boxes has increased significantly nowadays.

The modern day safe boxes are not only tough and durable, but also offer several useful and advanced features for extra security. If you are thinking about buying a safe box for protecting your valuables and documents, there are many options available in Singapore. However, you must buy only the best selling safes that are water resistant, fire resistant, impact resistant, and have features like dual key authorization and others. Here are the features and benefits of top 10 best selling safes in Singapore in 2018-2019.

Further Reading: The 10 Best Selling Safes in Singapore 2017-2018, The 10 Best Selling Safes in Singapore 2016-2017

1. SentrySafe Security Safe X125

SentrySafe Security Safe X125 features an electronic lock with an override key and removable shelf. The live-locking bolts used in this safe box are made of solid steel. In addition, its body and door is completely pry resistant. The floor of this safe box is carpeted, which makes it more suitable for storing jewellery items. You can also store laptops in this without any hassle. The capacity is 33.4 litres while the weight is 14 KG.

Price: $288 with delivery. 1 working day delivery is possible for this safe box. Buy now

2. Diplomat Combination and Key Safe 125

For Diplomat Combination and Key Safe 125, it is almost impossible to crack the code of this safe with mechanical opening system. This black safe box comes with million different code combinations! This 48kg safe box can easily store files of A4 size. The height adjustable shelf does provide a lot of convenience. 5 years warranty gives users the confidence to buy this 26 litres safe.

Price: $318 with free delivery. Buy now

3. Nikawa Bio Lite Safe 25FPN

If you are looking for a safe box which can be opened via fingerprints or pin, can be opened with override key, also highly affordable, then you should definitely take a look at this safe. It can accept up to 32 fingerprints and has 2 override keys. It has been certified by CE and it also complies with the RHS standards

Price: $229 with free delivery. 1 working day delivery is possible for this safe box. Buy now

4. Nika Fire Resistance Safe NT310

Nika Fire Resistance Safe NT310 is the best selling fire resistant safe box for home users. It has passed fire resistant test and can withstand fire up to 1000 degree C for an hour. You can operate NT310 with an electronic keypad and also via the key. In case of emergencies, you can use its Master Key. If 3 wrong entries are made, the safe box will shut down for 5 minutes.

Price: $388 with free delivery. Buy now

5. SentrySafe Security Safe T6-331

SentrySafe Security Safe T6-331 is highly popular for both business and home users. If you are looking for something really tough, go for this safe. The thickness of its door plate and wall is 6mm and 3mm respectively. Made from solid steel, this safe comes with an electronic lock that has 6 lever override key lock. In addition, it also boasts of 4 live-locking bolts in addition to the bungee organisational system and carpeted interior. It offers a huge capacity of 64.5 litres and weighs 47.4 kgs.

Price: $648 $628 with free delivery. Buy now

6. SentrySafe Fire Proof & Water Resistant Safe SFW123GTC

This fire resistant safe box is also water resistant till 20 cm. Weighing 40.8 kgs, this UL classified safe box can withstand temperature up to 927 deg C for 1 hour. The presence of dual electronic lock makes SFW123GT highly useful by preventing unauthorized access.

Price: $798 $776 with free delivery. Buy now

7. Diplomat Electronic Safe 530E

Diplomat Electronic Safe 530E is ideal for home and office, this feature-rich safe is fire-resistant and can withstand temperature up to 1010 degree C for an hour! You can choose your own password, comprising of 4 to 16 digits. In case someone enters wrong password for 5 consecutive times, the safe box will freeze for 5 minutes.

Price: $728 with free delivery. Buy now

8. SentrySafe Fire Proof & Water Resistant Safe SFW205GPC

SentrySafe Fire Proof & Water Resistant Safe SFW205GPC is yet another fire and water resistant safe box from SentrySafe that is UL classified and ETL verified. The weight of this safe box is 62kgs and it features 6 live-locking bolts 25 mm each. Key rack, compartment, door pocket, and deep file rack are some of its other features. Another highlight is lights inside for easy access in dark.

Price: $1,268 $1,229 with free delivery. Buy now

9. Yale Certified Safe YSM/520/EG1

Yale Certified Safe YSM/520/EG1 has award winning designs. Weighing 27.5kgs, this compact safe box features a robust body reinforced with armour-plated steel and a laser-cut door opens automatically when the right password is entered. The armour plated steel definitely adds more security to this Yale Certified safe box

Price: $610 with free delivery. 1 working day delivery is possible is this safe box. Buy now

10. Diplomat Fire Filing Cabinet DFC3000

This safe box is highly popular among business users as it provides utmost security to important documents and features 3 trays for easy storage. The DFC3000 is both fire (up to 1010 deg C for an hour) and water resistant. This ivory color safe has a huge capacity of 147 litres and reduces smoke and flame infiltration. Every drawer can be locked individually and is fire-insulated.

Price: $1,298 with free delivery. Buy now

Contributed By CCTV Camera, CCTV Camera Singapore, and Safe Box Singapore

The post 10 Best Selling Safes in Singapore (2018-2019) appeared first on CCTV Camera, IP Camera, CCTV Singapore.

Source: https://cctvcamera.com.sg/10-best-selling-safes-singapore-2018-2019/

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10 Best Selling Safes in Singapore (2018-2019)

Source of the Article: 10 Best Selling Safes in Singapore in 2018-2019

New: The 10 Best Selling Safes in Singapore for 2019-2020

People take utmost care when it comes to storing their valuable documents, expensive jewelery, personal journals, cash, and other such items. Of course, one can always keep such items in safe deposit box locker in private banks. However, it is not always convenient to visit the bank to access the locker, particularly during the night. This is why the demand for safe boxes has increased significantly nowadays.

The modern day safe boxes are not only tough and durable, but also offer several useful and advanced features for extra security. If you are thinking about buying a safe box for protecting your valuables and documents, there are many options available in Singapore. However, you must buy only the best selling safes that are water resistant, fire resistant, impact resistant, and have features like dual key authorization and others. Here are the features and benefits of top 10 best selling safes in Singapore in 2018-2019.

Further Reading: The 10 Best Selling Safes in Singapore 2017-2018, The 10 Best Selling Safes in Singapore 2016-2017

1. SentrySafe Security Safe X125

SentrySafe Security Safe X125 features an electronic lock with an override key and removable shelf. The live-locking bolts used in this safe box are made of solid steel. In addition, its body and door is completely pry resistant. The floor of this safe box is carpeted, which makes it more suitable for storing jewellery items. You can also store laptops in this without any hassle. The capacity is 33.4 litres while the weight is 14 KG.

Price: $288 with delivery. 1 working day delivery is possible for this safe box. Buy now

2. Diplomat Combination and Key Safe 125

For Diplomat Combination and Key Safe 125, it is almost impossible to crack the code of this safe with mechanical opening system. This black safe box comes with million different code combinations! This 48kg safe box can easily store files of A4 size. The height adjustable shelf does provide a lot of convenience. 5 years warranty gives users the confidence to buy this 26 litres safe.

Price: $318 with free delivery. Buy now

3. Nikawa Bio Lite Safe 25FPN

If you are looking for a safe box which can be opened via fingerprints or pin, can be opened with override key, also highly affordable, then you should definitely take a look at this safe. It can accept up to 32 fingerprints and has 2 override keys. It has been certified by CE and it also complies with the RHS standards

Price: $229 with free delivery. 1 working day delivery is possible for this safe box. Buy now

4. Nika Fire Resistance Safe NT310

Nika Fire Resistance Safe NT310 is the best selling fire resistant safe box for home users. It has passed fire resistant test and can withstand fire up to 1000 degree C for an hour. You can operate NT310 with an electronic keypad and also via the key. In case of emergencies, you can use its Master Key. If 3 wrong entries are made, the safe box will shut down for 5 minutes.

Price: $388 with free delivery. Buy now

5. SentrySafe Security Safe T6-331

SentrySafe Security Safe T6-331 is highly popular for both business and home users. If you are looking for something really tough, go for this safe. The thickness of its door plate and wall is 6mm and 3mm respectively. Made from solid steel, this safe comes with an electronic lock that has 6 lever override key lock. In addition, it also boasts of 4 live-locking bolts in addition to the bungee organisational system and carpeted interior. It offers a huge capacity of 64.5 litres and weighs 47.4 kgs.

Price: $648 $628 with free delivery. Buy now

6. SentrySafe Fire Proof & Water Resistant Safe SFW123GTC

This fire resistant safe box is also water resistant till 20 cm. Weighing 40.8 kgs, this UL classified safe box can withstand temperature up to 927 deg C for 1 hour. The presence of dual electronic lock makes SFW123GT highly useful by preventing unauthorized access.

Price: $798 $776 with free delivery. Buy now

7. Diplomat Electronic Safe 530E

Diplomat Electronic Safe 530E is ideal for home and office, this feature-rich safe is fire-resistant and can withstand temperature up to 1010 degree C for an hour! You can choose your own password, comprising of 4 to 16 digits. In case someone enters wrong password for 5 consecutive times, the safe box will freeze for 5 minutes.

Price: $728 with free delivery. Buy now

8. SentrySafe Fire Proof & Water Resistant Safe SFW205GPC

SentrySafe Fire Proof & Water Resistant Safe SFW205GPC is yet another fire and water resistant safe box from SentrySafe that is UL classified and ETL verified. The weight of this safe box is 62kgs and it features 6 live-locking bolts 25 mm each. Key rack, compartment, door pocket, and deep file rack are some of its other features. Another highlight is lights inside for easy access in dark.

Price: $1,268 $1,229 with free delivery. Buy now

9. Yale Certified Safe YSM/520/EG1

Yale Certified Safe YSM/520/EG1 has award winning designs. Weighing 27.5kgs, this compact safe box features a robust body reinforced with armour-plated steel and a laser-cut door opens automatically when the right password is entered. The armour plated steel definitely adds more security to this Yale Certified safe box

Price: $610 with free delivery. 1 working day delivery is possible is this safe box. Buy now

10. Diplomat Fire Filing Cabinet DFC3000

This safe box is highly popular among business users as it provides utmost security to important documents and features 3 trays for easy storage. The DFC3000 is both fire (up to 1010 deg C for an hour) and water resistant. This ivory color safe has a huge capacity of 147 litres and reduces smoke and flame infiltration. Every drawer can be locked individually and is fire-insulated.

Price: $1,298 with free delivery. Buy now

Contributed By CCTV Camera, CCTV Camera Singapore, and Safe Box Singapore

The post 10 Best Selling Safes in Singapore (2018-2019) appeared first on CCTV Camera, IP Camera, CCTV Singapore.

Source: https://cctvcamera.com.sg/10-best-selling-safes-singapore-2018-2019/

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Sunny weather brings bank holiday shoppers out to UK high streets and shopping centres

Shoppers are now returning to shops post-lockdown Image: Anna Mente/Shutterstock

Sunny weather over the bank holiday weekend brought more people to the UK’s shops over the last week, new footfall figures suggest.

  Overall, 6.7% more people visited UK shopping destinations last week, compared to the previous week, according to the latest figures from Springboard. Most of the rise came towards the end of the week, with footfall up by 0.8% between Sunday and Wednesday before rising by 15.2% between Thursday and Saturday. Over Thursday and Friday, footfall rose by an average 20.6%, before rising by 4.4% on Saturday. On Sunday, visit numbers were 25% up on the previous week - and by 47.4% on UK high streets.

  Visitor numbers were well ahead of last year – when the first Covid-19 lockdown was in place. Last week, visits to all UK retail destinations were 167.3% up on last year - but 26.8% lower than in the same week in pre-pandemic 2019. Visitors to high streets were 10.8% up on the previous week, 182.2% up on last year, and 33% down on 2019, while visitors to UK retail parks were 1.6% up on the previous week, 84.6% up on last year, but 8.2% lower than in 2019. Visits to UK shopping centres were 3.3% up on the previous week, 215.1% up on the same time last year, and 31.8% behind 2019.

  Springboard’s data suggests wide geographical variations, with visitors to Central London shopping areas 17% up on the previous week, 309.6% up on the previous year, and 52.1% down on 2019. Visits to regional cities excluding London were up by 92% on the previous week, 331.7% up on the same time in 2020 and 32.1% down on 2019. The difference was least marked in Outer London, where last week’s footfall was 8.1% up on the previous week, 108.1% up on 2020 and 22.6% down on 2019.

  Diane Wehrle, insights director at Springboard, says: “Despite rain continuing to persist at the beginning of last week, footfall in UK retail destinations rose from the week before, with the increase also being far greater than in the past five weeks. It was apparent that shoppers intended to make the most of the bank holiday weekend – and the good weather that was forecast - as footfall rose by substantially more on Thursday and Friday than earlier in the week.

“Footfall rose in all three destination types last week from the previous week, but it was high streets that dominated in terms of uplift. All types of high street benefited, with Central London and coastal towns leading the way. The increase in activity in Central London was nearly double that in large city centres elsewhere in the UK, whilst the increases in market towns and outer London high streets were slightly lower, suggesting that shoppers are starting to gravitate towards larger locations.”

  The New West End Company reported that footfall was up 67% over the bank holiday weekend, compared to the previous weekend’s figures. Traffic in the district was also up 31% compared to the last bank holiday at the beginning of May.

  Jace Tyrrell, chief executive at New West End Company, which represents 600 businesses on Oxford Street, Regent Street, Bond Street and in Mayfair, says: “The first bank holiday since the easing of restrictions for hospitality has proved to be a hit for the West End. As the weather improved, so too did numbers on the high street, as visitors flocked back to the district, with 67% more coming back than last week. Our businesses have been patient, raring to get back into action, and the last few days have reinforced our belief that the public is as ready as we are to return.

  “The nation cannot fully recover until its high street does, which is why - alongside supporting our visitors with all possible safety measures - we are doing everything we can to support our businesses. In partnership with Westminster City Council and the Crown Estate, we have launched a pop-up programme to entice exciting new brands to the district, including start-ups and more local talent. Programmes like this will inject the district with new ideas and products, informing the future of the high street and giving shoppers the choice and variety they want and deserve."

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Pound Falls As U.K. Manufacturing PMI Misses Forecast

The pound dropped against its major counterparts in the European session on Monday, after the UK manufacturing sector activity expanded less-than-expected in the month of July.

The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply/ IHS Markit manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index rose to 53.3 in July from 50.1 in June. The flash reading was 53.6.

New orders expanded for the first time since February, mainly reflecting a strengthening of domestic demand. But new export business fell for the ninth straight month, albeit to the weakest level since February.

European stocks rose after a private gauge of China's manufacturing activity rose in July to its highest level in more than nine years.

The upside, however, remained capped amid worries over a further tightening of restrictions in Europe and a deadlock in the deliberations over a new stimulus deal in the U.S.

The pound depreciated to 1.3021 against the greenback, setting a 2-day low. The next possible support for the pound is seen around the 1.25 level.

The pound pared gains to 137.75 against the yen, from a high of 139.03 seen at 8:30 pm ET. The pound is seen finding support around the 134 region.

The latest survey from Jibun Bank showed that Japan manufacturing sector continued to contract in July, albeit at a slower rate, with a manufacturing PMI score of 45.2.

That's up from 40.1 in June, although it remains beneath the boom-or-bust line of 50 that separates expansion from contraction.

After rising to a 1-1/2-month high of 1.2035 at 4.30 am ET, the pound moved off to 1.1953 against the franc. On the downside, 1.15 is possibly seen as the next support level for the pound.

The pound edged down to 0.9013 against the euro from Friday's closing value of 0.8997. If the pound slides further, it may find support around the 0.92 level.

Final data from IHS Markit showed that the euro area manufacturing sector returned to growth in July for the first time in a year-and-a-half as output and demand continued to recover with the further easing of restrictions related to the coronavirus disease.

The manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index rose to 51.8 in July from 47.4 in June. This was also above the flash reading of 51.1. Looking ahead, U.S. construction spending for June and ISM manufacturing index for July will be out in the New York session.

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EURCHF in the spotlight after solid PMIs

Eurozone manufacturing PMI revised up to 51.8 in the final reading for July – versus 51.1 reported in the preliminary release. The jump from 47.4 in June reflects the further opening of economies and puts the manufacturing sector firmly back in expansion territory. Markit reported gains in both output and new orders, although the survey also highlighted that severe job cutting continues as companies continue to operate below capacity. This highlights that while production is coming back, levels remain far below those seen at the same time last year, which means it will be a long way back to pre-crisis levels, especially as a renewed pick up in new virus infections is prompting regional lockdowns.

EU officials have vowed to try and prevent any new border closures, but that resolve is being tested in some places and Germany is moving towards compulsory virus tests at airports, which are already available free of charge for those returning from “risky” areas. Companies are seeing a comeback in both domestic and external demand, which is encouraging, although clearly job cuts remain a major concern and we see the risk of a rise in structural unemployment in coming years as the pandemic is likely going to lead to deeper structural changes in supply chains and production models.

Meanwhile, the European stock markets are broadly higher, after solid final manufacturing PMI readings. The GER30 is leading the way with a 1.4% gain, while the UK100 has pared earlier losses and is now up 0.2%. The Euro Stoxx 50 has gained 0.8% so far and while there are some pockets of weakness still, the overall sentiment seems to be cautiously optimistic as surveys signal an ongoing recovery. 

In the forex market meanwhile, a notable EUR cross has been the EURCHF after it posted a noticeable drop last Monday, with the Swiss Franc currency showing a loss of over 0.5% against both the USD and EUR. The influence of the SNB’s intervening hand seems to be in play. Weekly sight deposit figures out of Switzerland have been suggesting that the central bank has been continuing to sell francs regularly, as it has been since the consequences of the pandemic took a grip on markets, which had the impact of increasing demand for the Swiss currency. SNB total sight deposits w.e. 31 July were at CHF 693.7 bn vs CHF 692.6 bn prior. A rise in sight deposits (money held by commercial banks) can suggest francs turning up after being sold by the central bank.

Last Monday, EURCHF made a rare appearance on the ‘biggest daily mover’ list out of the main USD pairs and associated cross rates, when it showed a 1% gain in one day. A 2-month high was pegged at 1.0837 before the cross took a rotation lower. The high so far today is at 1.0815, with immediate Support at 1.0730. However the asset has seen a drop of around 30 pips after the better than expected Eurozone PMIs, with CHF correcting some of the early losses.

However, the asset’s overall outlook remains positive with momentum indicators positively configured and as Daily DMAs, 20- and 200-day SMA confirmed a bullish cross on Friday. Hence as long as the asset sustains a move above 1.0720, which is the confluence of 200 DMA and 61.8% Fib from July’s upleg, the bias remains positive.  The 7-month peak, seen in early June, is at 1.0914.

The advent of the EU’s recovery fund, seen as a milestone by many analysts (a new liquid AAA fund that also reduces Eurozone breakup risks) has by many accounts caused a re-weighting of the common currency in portfolios, which will help the SNB combat what it sees as a chronically overvalued franc, in order to keep the Swiss economy from falling into the deflation pit.

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Andria Pichidi

Market Analyst

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Tesla’s prayer for earnings, incomes tests for Intel and Microsoft emphasize first huge week of coronavirus-tainted incomes

Revenues View.

Released: July 18, 2020 at 9: 18 a.m. ET.

Incomes View: S&P 500 revenues have plunged 47%so far this reporting season, and it isn’t expected to get much better.

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This revenues reporting season is so far living up to expectations that it will be the worst because the depths of the 2008 financial crisis, but a number of big names could offer some much better news in the week ahead.

Tesla Inc. TSLA,. 0.01%, Microsoft Corp. MSFT,. -0.51%, and Intel Corp. INTC,. 1.45% highlight a busy slate of earnings reports as the speed gets. 8 Dow Jones Industrial Average. DJIA,. -0.23% components are set to provide numbers in the coming week, along with 80 members of the S&P 500 index. SPX,. 0.28%

S&P 500 parts have published a 47.4?crease in second-quarter profits with almost 9%of reports released. That would mark the sharpest year-over-year dip in earnings considering that the 4th quarter of 2008, when profits plunged 70%.

See more: S&P 500 incomes set to plunge as the coronavirus batters all sectors– with Wall Street relying on a bounce that may not come

Tech giants Intel and Microsoft are on a much better trajectory as both most likely benefited from stay-home patterns during the coronavirus pandemic that drove higher demand for remote-work services and devices and are anticipated to eke out per-share profits growth while posting small dips in net income.

Tesla is anticipated to reveal red ink for the 2nd quarter, according to FactSet quotes, though experts anticipate a narrower loss than a year earlier. Some are still holding out hope that the business can post a surprise GAAP revenue and help land Tesla in the S&P 500, which needs four straight quarters of profitability for entry; Tesla has been profitable the previous 3 quarters.

Other essential names in the week to come include damaged airlines United Airlines Holdings Inc. UAL,. -1.65% and Southwest Airlines Co. LUV,. -0.23%, social-media gamers Twitter Inc. TWTR,. 1.50% and Snap Inc. BREEZE,. 2.67%, along with Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. CMG,. 0.59% Here are some styles to watch.

Tesla’s next test

Tesla crushed second-quarter delivery expectations, offering more ammo to the stock’s strong 2020 rally, and now the company deals with another test as it exposes the financial impact of COVID-19 on its service.

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The upbeat delivery numbers recommend that agreement financial forecasts might be too conservative, Barclays analyst Brian Johnson wrote. He was already predicting a $4.2 million GAAP earnings prior to the delivery announcement and brought his price quote approximately $42 million given that. The FactSet agreement presently calls for a $53 million loss.

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AT&T Inc. T,. -0.46% and Verizon Communications Inc. VZ,. 0.93% are set to demonstrate how smartphone-buying patterns have evolved throughout the pandemic. Both business saw equipment revenue tank toward the end of the March quarter as stores closed due to COVID-19, however analysts are optimistic that things are picking back up now that social-distancing restrictions have actually reduced.

Even with these obstacles, the cordless organisation must stay a brilliant spot for AT&T, which is dealing with film production halts for its Warner Bros. organisation, marketing weakness for its media channels, and an avalanche of cord-cutting at DirecTV AT&T’s numbers are due up Thursday early morning, followed by Verizon the next day.

Flight risk

After Delta Air Lines Inc. DAL,. -0.77% delivered a $5.72 billion loss for the June quarter and warned that a “sustainable healing” seems to be more than two years away, United and Southwest are on deck.

United’s comments will be especially worth watching for as Cowen & Co.’s Helane Becker said that the business has actually been “the most forthcoming with information concerning the truth of the pandemic” and “more best than wrong” throughout the crisis. She’ll be searching for information on organized personnel decreases and capacity modifications. “United has been the most somber about the situation and their capacity plans have actually simulated that,” Becker stated. Earnings are due out Tuesday afternoon with a call the following early morning.

For Southwest on Thursday morning, Becker is interested to see whether the business will utilize the slump as a chance to gain share as it has in the past.

Social studies

Twitter is set to deal with financiers Thursday early morning, just more than a week after the business suffered an uncomfortable security breach that permitted hackers access to various popular Twitter accounts for what seemed to be a bitcoin fraud.

Twitter and Snap ought to shed light on the state of the ad market during the pandemic.

Something to chew on

As some states take a harder stance on indoor dining, Chipotle will aim to highlight its digital prowess Wednesday afternoon. Third-party information on app downloads and commitment sign-ups recommend a “longer-term uptick in share,” wrote Bank of America’s Gregory Francfort. He stated the company seems to be “managing through COVID better than we expected” though he still frets about the economics of shipment.

A whole week of the Dow

There’s at least one Dow part on the schedule every day in the week ahead, starting with International Service Machines Corp. IBM,. 0.88% Monday afternoon, Coca-Cola Co. KO,. 1.45% Tuesday early morning, and Microsoft on Wednesday afternoon. Travelers Cos. 11%36%18%

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