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    Russia responded angrily to a U.S.-led strike against Syria on Friday, warning of unspecified "consequences" that stoked fears the conflict could escalate. President Donald Trump ordered targeted military action in the country, following an alleged chemical weapons attack that reportedly left dozens of citizens dead. Russia, which has backed the government of Syrian President Bashar Assad, has joined Damascus in denying an attack even took place — even though U.S. authorities have declared it did with near certainty. In a statement released on Twitter, Russia's ambassador to the U.S. said the country was being ... (full story)

Few days ago, Russia said that it will shoot down US missiles, now it warns of "consequences". What is next? Just suck it in and swallow it down. Sorry!
lol what is Pouty pooty Putin going to do?

summon some fellow midget dwarves to do his bidding?

Putin did nothing during last years strike

did nothing when Turkey shot down the Russian jet

did nothing when Israel attacked a syrian base with Russian troops

and now he expects us to believe that he will Strike back at the USA,Great Britain and France?

LOL nice try paper tiger Putin
Strikes are limited and over. Putin did nothing as usually.


Sp500 up, dollar up.
Quoting JakubSzalaFX
Strikes are limited and over. Putin did nothing as usually. Sp500 up, dollar up.
Hi mate. Sorry for possibly a stupid question. How did you figure out that S&P 500 and the US Dollar will go in the same direction?

There is still big tension and the outlook suggests that it could get worse. This means the investors will remain anxious. In this case the US dollar will weaken, which means more dollars will be needed to buy raw materials for producing goods, which in turn means higher goods prices. That paints a picture where S&P 500 and the US Dollar go in opposite directions.
Am I wrong?
Live weekend prices shows the DOW down 100 points Dax -49 FTSE -24 and Bitcoin up 145. Appreciate could change as things progresses and the picture becomes clearer..
Quoting Manudatinh
Few days ago, Russia said that it will shoot down US missiles, now it warns of "consequences". What is next? Just suck it in and swallow it down. Sorry!
If I were you, I'd be worried not about Putin and his actions, but about your government and what they do.

I'm not a supporter of Putin, because he doesn't care properly about Russian people and domestic economy. But at least Russian government doesn't commit coups in other countries and doesn't bomb anyone because of unproven chemical attack or something else.

There must be peace in the world. Is the US are interested in it? Ask yourself.

P.S. Poor CNBC, they couldn't not place, probably, the worst Putin's photo to add the stupid drama and emotional reaction.
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Quoting Piksol
Live weekend prices shows the DOW down 100 points Dax -49 FTSE -24 and Bitcoin up 145. Appreciate could change as things progresses and the picture becomes clearer..
Yes but dow actually -100 instead -300 4 hours earlier
Quoting Manudatinh
Few days ago, Russia said that it will shoot down US missiles, now it warns of "consequences". What is next? Just suck it in and swallow it down. Sorry!
They never said said. One random ambassador apparently said it (though nobody could cite a specific source) - who was not speaking for the ministry of FA nor defense, nor anything.


The Russian policy has always been that they will only retaliate to a direct attack on their forces, which did not occur.

This whole attack is one big nothing burger.
Quoting artem_t
{quote} If I were you, I'd be worried not about Putin and his actions, but about your government and what they do. I'm not a supporter of Putin, because he doesn't care properly about Russian people and domestic economy. But at least Russian government doesn't commit coups in other countries and doesn't bomb anyone because of unproven chemical attack or something else. There must be peace in the world. Is the US are interested in it? Ask yourself. P.S. Poor CNBC, they couldn't not place, probably, the worst Putin's photo to add the stupid drama...
"But at least Russian government doesn't commit coups in other countries"
What does Russia doing in Syria? Do you really know what you are saying?
Wednesday Thursday Friday?
Quoting Manudatinh
{quote} "But at least Russian government doesn't commit coups in other countries" What does Russia doing in Syria? Do you really know what you are saying? Wednesday Thursday Friday?
They are aiding a democratically elected government, and the legitimate government - as recognised by the UN, against islamic militants who want to establish an islamic caliphate in the region, and kill everyone who does not agree with their specific brand of islam.
Just provide/sell S-300/S-400 to Syria, Libanon, Iran etc. -> no more problems
Quoting Piksol
Live weekend prices shows the DOW down 100 points Dax -49 FTSE -24 and Bitcoin up 145. Appreciate could change as things progresses and the picture becomes clearer..
we all know where smart money is going
Quoting sidhujag
{quote} we all know where smart money is going
In SYS

Joke aside, i added few cryptos to my tiny wallet
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It's not that simple. If Putin seems to be weak, he can crack in Russia and lose everything. If he feels his position is in danger, there will be a war.
Quoting NotAtrader
{quote} Hi mate. Sorry for possibly a stupid question. How did you figure out that S&P 500 and the US Dollar will go in the same direction? There is still big tension and the outlook suggests that it could get worse. This means the investors will remain anxious. In this case the US dollar will weaken, which means more dollars will be needed to buy raw materials for producing goods, which in turn means higher goods prices. That paints a picture where S&P 500 and the US Dollar go in opposite directions. Am I wrong?
I do agree with the fact that dollar might get weaker,technically dollar is weak.
My eye's are on usdjpy , seeking for selling opportunities.
Likely, we will have a sell-off during the Asian and early European market hours but I have a gut feeling New York will reverse it and wipe out the losses. Well, will see how the Asian and European markets will do.
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Quoting Fadadio
lol what is Pouty pooty Putin going to do? summon some fellow midget dwarves to do his bidding? Putin did nothing during last years strike did nothing when Turkey shot down the Russian jet did nothing when Israel attacked a syrian base with Russian troops and now he expects us to believe that he will Strike back at the USA,Great Britain and France? LOL nice try paper tiger Putin
I am glad he did nothing because you got to consider that not only were the strikes largely symbolic but the options for Putin are such that we do not want him to take any - all lead to the same possibility -- all out nuclear war and nobody wants that plus in any case if he stays cool he still gets to win politically and militarily in Syria that is far more than can be said for any power in any recent major interventions outside their base.

The Crow (-_-)
Quoting Piksol
Likely, we will have a sell-off during the Asian and early European market hours but I have a gut feeling New York will reverse it and wipe out the losses. Well, will see how the Asian and European markets will do.
I think the excitement will be gone by the time market opens again. Things have cooled down and there will probably not be any big movements. Let’s see.
Quoting Windstrown
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Maybe you did not mind Saddam H. invading Kuwait?
Quoting Starcraftmaz
{quote} They are aiding a democratically elected government, and the legitimate government - as recognised by the UN, against islamic militants who want to establish an islamic caliphate in the region, and kill everyone who does not agree with their specific brand of islam.
seems to me the un doing the same thing over and over 1 day to opening bell so we see what happens to gold and try/usd
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Russia warns of "consequenes" .....

Hey, Vladimir, going against NATO isn't the same as invading Ukraine or Georgia. You got nothing. Nothing! The Syrian air defence system that Russia built for them, didn't work. The cruise missiles hit their targets, no problem. So, Putey, bring it....
Either pull out of the region or turn it into one large fucking glass parking lot.

This conversation has gone on long enough.

Does anybody even really give a shit anymore??
Quoting Magix
Either pull out of the region or turn it into one large fucking glass parking lot. This conversation has gone on long enough. Does anybody even really give a shit anymore??
yes i do the west as meddled in thier countrys for 70 years and caused such a mess like africa , parking lot sounds good
I do not accept nor will I pay for the sins of my ancestors.

There is more than a single philosophy of life...You don't have to agree with all of them to live your own.

We shouldn't accept the death of any of our own nor the sacrifice of our own communities to impose our way of life on others.

I would respectfully request, all others live by this simple rule.
Quoting Magix
Either pull out of the region or turn it into one large fucking glass parking lot. This conversation has gone on long enough. Does anybody even really give a shit anymore??
What kind of Canadian are you. If I had my way we'd put you on an ice flow and send you out to sea.
Quoting Aussi
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I bet you wouldn't say that face to face. Most would kick our ass's. Gay's and lessies can shoot and fight as good as any soldier. And I think dresses aren't used in combat only peace time.
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Quoting Jr123
{quote} What kind of Canadian are you. If I had my way we'd put you on an ice flow and send you out to sea.
Natural Born, motherfucker!

Tattooed on my ass and everything!

More than 2x the Organic Growth of our Nation has Immigrated for over the last 2 decades.

This means that Not Only is my contribution to this country sponsoring those who do not have the ability to build their own but that more than 60% could conceivably be sponsoring people who would rather see me dead for not believing in their favorite imaginary friend than would discuss it.

For that reason and as the father of a military child, (his choice, not mine), I would prefer to see us build our country from within.

Diversity, as a nation, is not our strength!
Quoting Magix
{quote} Natural Born motherfucker! Tattooed on my ass and everything! More than 2x Natural the Organic Growth of our Nation has Immigrated for over the last 2 decades. This means that Not Only is my contribution to this country sponsoring those who do not have the ability to build their own but that more than 60% could conceivably be sponsoring people who would rather see me dead for not believing in their favorite imaginary friend than would discuss it. As the father of a military child, (his choice, not mine), I would prefer to see us build our...
Sorry if my post was harsh. Thought it clever at the time. I'm sorry I think your wrong about diversity being our weakness. I think people like my grandfathers coming here from Scotland and Germany in the late 1800's and helping build this country from scratch made a big difference. I think any person from any country should be given the same chance. Not all will be good but maybe the ones that are will make up for the losers.
Quoting Jr123
{quote} Sorry if my post was harsh. Thought it clever at the time. I'm sorry I think your wrong about diversity being our weakness. I think people like my grandfathers coming here from Scotland and Germany in the late 1800's and helping build this country from scratch made a big difference. I think any person from any country should be given the same chance. Not all will be good but maybe the ones that are will make up for the losers.

Ahhh...clearly a millennial, then?
Surely under 40...

I never said "Diversity was our Weakness", I just don't believe that this is our strength.

The opportunities as presented to your ancestors are no longer what we have available. We can no longer Steal Land from the aboriginals to build a better life for our own.

Coming here to suck the public tit, is not what our country needs - No matter how many times Trudeau says it. Prancing around in costumes while the country is burning is clear evidence.

The country has it's share of losers, I am not going to single out any race or religion as there a lot of these people who, in a line up, could easily be confused as my kin.

That being said...

We have:
A lot of infrastructure that needs tending.
An Entire community of Veterans and military that could use our support.
A lot of unemployment that could easily be addressed...don't get me started on pipelines...
A country where investors are leaving.
A PM that has banked more on supporting legalized Marijuana than the rest of our countries ability.
An entire Middle Class that wants opportunity, not erradication!

To name a few...

We can work to diversity of thought and support our fellow global citizen without further sacrificing our own.
Quoting Magix
{quote} Ahhh...clearly a millennial, then? Surely under 40... I never said "Diversity was our Weakness", I just don't believe that this is our strength. The opportunities as presented to your ancestors are no longer what we have available. We can no longer Steal Land from the aboriginals to build a better life for our own. Coming here to suck the public tit, is not what our country needs - No matter how many times Trudeau says it. Prancing around in costumes while the country is burning is clear evidence. The country has it's share of...
No a little older 56. Seen a lot a changes in Canada over the years, not as many as my father whose 95 this year. Immigrants have been coming to this country since the natives invited them over 400 years ago, bet they wish they had rethought that. I see your point but also see a lot of immigrants working hard, building businesses and creating jobs. What they create helps build our country more just as it did 100 years ago. I definitely don't believe in the welfare system for lazy people but can understand it for many other reasons. We have a large country with a small population, less people are having children, the only way to continue to grow is through immigration. Not saying I like the changes myself, I live in Vancouver. But I realize it can't stay the same just for me. Maybe time to move up north.
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I'm sure they had to keep their orientation secret. Couldn't have you getting you panties in a knot.
Sorry I guess growing up in a small town and moving to the city in my 20's Fucked me up. Or maybe to many beer tonight.
Quoting jr123
sorry i guess growing up in a small town and moving to the city in my 20's fucked me up. Or maybe to many beer tonight.
i have now joined you cheers
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Quoting Magix
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Wasn't really apologizing, sarcasm actually. Still think the ice flow is a good idea.
Quoting Aussi
{quote} i have now joined you cheers
Cheers mate.
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Quoting extreme_one
Just provide/sell S-300/S-400 to Syria, Libanon, Iran etc. -> no more problems
You have Got it !

As

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English subtitles

According to the Russian Ministry of Defense the Syrian air defense shot down a considerable part of the missiles.
Evgeny Nippot knows what equipment the country has for the air defense.
That is a salvage of the Tomahawk missile shot down by the Syrian air defense. The Syrian authorities tried to maintain the operability of the air defense systems, despite the exhausting conflict in the country.
Igor Korotchenko, editor-in-chief of the Natsionalnaya Oborona magazine: "The Syrian army was trained and equipped with the help of the Soviet Union. For the last several years, the Russian servicemen have been operating in Syria, and they helped the Syrians to plan and conduct ground operations against the terrorists and militants. It's clear that today Syria has only two military allies, which are Russia and Iran."
The base of the Syrian air shed is made up of the Soviet equipment, mainly the S-75, S-125 and S-200 complexes.
Victor Murakhovsky, editor-in-chief of the Arsenal Otechestva magazine: "Moreover, Russia has supplied Buk M2E mid-range air-defense complexes but this is about an insignificant quantity, about 1 or 2 battalions. Pantsir S air defense systems were also supplied, about 40 units. Apparently, 8 batteries with 4 units in each are defending mostly facilities in Damascus, and 2 batteries with 8 units each are used for training the air-defense specialists."
Experts say local military are trained by the instructors from Russia and Iran. The new equipment helped to enhance the potential of the Syrian air-defense. Thus, the Buk is capable of hitting targets at the height of about 20 kilometers, the effective range is more than 30, the complex can detect 24 targets at once. And the Pantsir is carrying 12 missiles. Moreover, it carries about 1,500 rounds which can hit targets at a range of 20 kilometers.

Victor Murakhovsky: "The most protected are: Damascus, government facilities such as the Ministry of Defense, the general staff, communication complexes, and some facilities near Damascus, such as the government airfield, And among the most protected are the objects near the Golan Heights, at the border with Israel, because the Syrian air-defense has been developed to resist the strikes from Israel."

Meanwhile, the Syrian authorities claim that due to the actions of the military, the missiles failed to reach all its targets on the territory of Syria. And the Ministry of Information has addressed the citizens, urging them "not to believe the enemy TV-channels, who intentionally exaggerate the scale of the attack."

LINK: https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2018-...red-airstrikes

Meanwhile about Skripal's case: https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2018-...k-produced-not
Quoting Dr.Phoenix
{quote} You have Got it ! As https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yib0-qn6s-E English subtitles According to the Russian Ministry of Defense the Syrian air defense shot down a considerable part of the missiles. E
It's a great story champ but how did this happen you think ?

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/newpix/20...23_964x514.jpg
Quoting barkie
{quote} It's a great story champ but how did this happen you think ? http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/newpix/20...23_964x514.jpg
https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2018-...led-airstrikes
Quoting Dr.Phoenix
{quote} https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2018-...led-airstrikes
Zerohedge ? You can do better than that give us RT or Sputnik man, give us Zakharova NOW
Quoting barkie
{quote} Zerohedge ? You can do better than that give us RT or Sputnik man, give us Zakharova NOW
Soon, very soon, man.
Quoting NotAtrader
{quote} Hi mate. Sorry for possibly a stupid question. How did you figure out that S&P 500 and the US Dollar will go in the same direction? There is still big tension and the outlook suggests that it could get worse. This means the investors will remain anxious. In this case the US dollar will weaken, which means more dollars will be needed to buy raw materials for producing goods, which in turn means higher goods prices. That paints a picture where S&P 500 and the US Dollar go in opposite directions. Am I wrong?

Nope, you're utterly correct.

USD short position reflected by the sum of exposures against the major currencies rising USD2.4bn in
the week to total USD27.3bn. This equates to the largest bear bet on the USD overall since 2011 by our calculations. source: Scotia Bank

S&P 500, should deteriorate in the 2nd half of the year, according to smart money but then again anything could happen in the markets.
Quoting Quantum3
{quote} Nope, you're utterly correct. USD short position reflected by the sum of exposures against the major currencies rising USD2.4bn in the week to total USD27.3bn.
This equates to the largest bear bet on the USD overall since 2011 by our calculations. source: Scotia Bank S&P 500, should deteriorate in the 2nd half of the year, according to smart money but then again anything could happen in the markets.
Hmmm???
Did you just mingle a weekly!!! number with half-year number????😂
That's the worst advice possible.... And who has the patience?
😱😱🐒

Let's trade the chart not half-year something..
Hmmm???
Did you just mingle a weekly!!! number with half-year number????😂
That's the worst advice possible.... And who has the patience?
😱😱🐒

Let's trade the chart not half-year something..


Had you analyze my statement clearly you would have known it was not an advise nor a trade recommendation, as opposed to so MANY trades recommendations that pop up on this forum, hence you'd need a license at least as a CTA to give trade recommendations to anyone in the FX. Sometimes I think that FF has people like you on their payroll to keep up with all the nonsense that one has to read here on these forums, now I understand why most of the successful traders just come here ONLY for the news. lol
Quoting Jr123
{quote} Wasn't really apologizing, sarcasm actually. Still think the ice flow is a good idea.

Sadly, I have my doubts on the sarcasm thing, but will take your word on it.

I honestly don't want to live in a world where, with exception to your ice flow idea, your previous logic becomes a norm at any individual or group level.
Quoting Manudatinh
{quote} "But at least Russian government doesn't commit coups in other countries" What does Russia doing in Syria? Do you really know what you are saying? Wednesday Thursday Friday?
Sure, I know what I'm saying. If you didn't know, Russia has a contract with Syria for military support.
Putin/Russia didn't come there because he just wanted it. Russia was asked for help.

So, you're interested in what Russia is doing in Syria, but have you asked US government what they were and are doing in the whole world?
Quoting artem_t
{quote} Sure, I know what I'm saying. If you didn't know, Russia has a contract with Syria for military support. Putin/Russia didn't come there because he just wanted it. Russia was asked for help. So, you're interested in what Russia is doing in Syria, but have you asked US government what they were and are doing in the whole world?
US government does whatever it wants because it has the most powerful military and economics in the world. That has nothing to do with what Russia can do- Russia shall mind its own business and take care of domestic issues rather than spend money on questionable overseas affairs.
Quoting cabbiefx
{quote} US government does whatever it wants because it has the most powerful military and economics in the world. That has nothing to do with what Russia can do- Russia shall mind its own business and take care of domestic issues rather than spend money on questionable overseas affairs.
So you think that US government has the right to do "whatever it wants" just because of the powerful military? It's a wrong logic. It's like if someone's child was beaten up in school and his parents would say "you were beaten up by the strongest and richest classmate, so don't worry - it's ok. He can do whatever he wants".

"questionable overseas affairs" - it was already said above that Russia is helping Syrian government, because they asked for this help. So it's not questionable for Russia at all, but conversely it's questionable for US, UK and France to bomb Syria who did so in violation of international law without a UN resolution.

As for the most powerful military - nobody can prove that it's most powerful until it's confirmed in real war conditions (what I hope will never happen).

And this is the "most powerful" economy: http://www.usdebtclock.org/

You're right that Russia has to care about its domestic issues. But this is also true for the US and any other country. Strong economy and military do not give the right to interfere in the internal affairs of other nations.
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