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Swiss franc hits 9-year high

The Swiss franc is slightly lower in Wednesday trade. In the North American session, USD/CHF is trading at 0.8509, down 0.31%. The Swiss franc continues to power higher and has climbed 2.5% against the slumping US dollar in the month of December.

27-12-2023 09:07 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

USD/JPY steady, BoJ releases summary of opinions

BoJ Summary of Opinion highlights split over shift in policy The Japanese yen continues to have a quiet week. In the European session, USD/JPY is trading at 142.54, up 0.12%. The Bank of Japan's summary of opinions from the December meeting was released earlier today.

27-12-2023 04:53 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

British pound calm in holiday-thin markets

The British pound is almost unchanged on Tuesday. In the European session, GBP/USD is trading at 1.2709, up 0.11%.

26-12-2023 10:35 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Canadian dollar posts another strong week

Canadian GDP remains flat for a second straight month US PCE Price Index eases The Canadian dollar is showing limited movement on Tuesday. In the European session, USD/CAD is trading at 1.3248, down 0.14%.

26-12-2023 06:43 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

USD/JPY yawns after BoJ CPI slips

BOJ Core CPI falls to 2.5% BoJ's Ueda hints at possible shift in policy The Japanese yen is showing little movement on Tuesday. In the European session, USD/JPY is trading at 142.39, down 0.04%. BoJ Core CPI drops more than anticipated Japanese inflation indicators have been heading lower.

26-12-2023 05:08 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Yen steady as Japanese inflation dips

Japanese core inflation falls to 2.5%, as expected US to release PCE Price Index on Friday The Japanese yen is showing little movement on Friday. In the European session, USD/JPY is trading at 142.03, down 0.06%. Japanese core inflation eases to 2.5% Japan's Core CPI, which excludes fresh food but includes fuel costs, dropped to 2.5% in November, matching the consensus estimate.

22-12-2023 07:20 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Canadian dollar powers higher, GDP next

Friday's economic releases: Canadian GDP US PCE Price Core Index The Canadian dollar is showing limited movement on Friday. In the European session, USD/CAD is trading at 1.3276, down 0.05%.

22-12-2023 05:15 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

GBP/USD shrugs after mixed UK data

UK retail sales jump 1.3%, GDP contracts by 0.1% US to release PCE Price Index on Friday The British pound is drifting on Friday. In the European session, GBP/USD is trading at 1.2701, up 0.08%. UK retail sales rebound but GDP contracts UK retail sales jumped 1.3% in November m/m, bouncing back from 0% in October and beating the consensus estimate of 0.4%.

22-12-2023 04:13 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

British pound stabilizes, retail sales next

US GDP revised downwards to 4.9% UK to release retail sales and GDP on Friday The British pound has gained ground on Thursday. In the North American session, GBP/USD is trading at 1.2659, up 0.15%.

21-12-2023 10:32 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

USD/JPY eyes inflation, BoJ minutes

Japan's core inflation expected to slow to 2.5% US GDP expected to confirm estimate of 5.2% The Japanese yen is in positive territory on Thursday. In the European session, USD/JPY is trading at 142.85, down 0.61%.

21-12-2023 06:56 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Canadian dollar edges higher ahead of retail sales

Canada to release retail sales today, GDP on Friday US GDP expected to confirm estimate 5.2% gain The Canadian dollar is slightly higher on Thursday. In the European session, USD/CAD is trading at 1.3324, down 0.19%. Canadian retail sales, GDP expected to improve It's a busy end of the week for Canadian releases, with retail sales today and the GDP on Friday.

21-12-2023 04:20 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

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Market Insights Podcast - UK inflation falls again, BoJ holds for now

OANDA Senior Market Analyst Craig Erlam joins Jonny Hart and Trader Nick to discuss the Bank of Japan and UK inflation data, and what they mean for interest rates next year.

20-12-2023 15:01 GMT by Craig Erlam

UK inflation data sees markets price in more rate cuts from the BoE

The Bank of England may be much closer to cutting interest rates than it admitted last week when three policymakers thought it still appropriate to hike again. Inflation data from the UK this morning showed price growth has cooled faster again and much more so than the BoE anticipated in November when it released its last forecasts. The headline CPI slipped back to 3.9% while the core fell to 5.1%; both still far above target but on a rapid descent toward it.

20-12-2023 14:58 GMT by Craig Erlam

USD/CAD drifting, US consumer confidence jumps

US consumer confidence surges Canada's inflation rate remains at 3.1% higher than expected The Canadian dollar is showing limited movement on Wednesday. In the North American session, USD/CAD is trading at 1.3325, down 0.06%. Canadian inflation stays sticky Canada's inflation rate was unchanged in November at 3.1% y/y, above the consensus estimate of 2.9%.

20-12-2023 11:24 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

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Hedging the Markets - GBP/USD slips after UK inflation figures (video)

OANDA Senior Market Analyst Craig Erlam discussed the latest move in GBPUSD in the aftermath of weaker US inflation data.

20-12-2023 09:35 GMT by Craig Erlam

Euro lower on German PPI decline

German PPI eases to 7.9% German GfK Consumer Confidence index improves slightly The euro has dropped in Wednesday's trade. In the European session, EUR/USD is trading at 1.0939, down 0.38%. German PPI declines by 7.9% Germany's producer price index fell by 7.9% y/y in November, another sharp decline after the October reading of -11%.

20-12-2023 06:49 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

GBP/USD - Inflation surprise sends pound lower

UK inflation falls to 3.9%, lower than expected British pound declines The British pound has declined on Wednesday. In the European session, GBP/USD is trading at 1.2658, down 0.58%. UK inflation surprises on the downside UK inflation was lower than expected in November and the surprising release has sent the British pound lower today.

20-12-2023 05:43 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Pound bounces back, CPI next

British pound surges on Tuesday UK inflation expected to fall to 4.4% The British pound is sharply higher on Tuesday. In the European session, GBP/USD is trading at 1.2744, up 0.76%. UK inflation expected to ease UK inflation continues to fall and a slight drop is expected in the November CPI on Wednesday.

19-12-2023 10:53 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Canadian dollar drifting ahead of CPI release

Canada's inflation rate expected to fall to 2.9% Fed members push back against rate cut expectations The Canadian dollar is showing little movement on Tuesday. In the European session, USD/CAD is trading at 1.3382, down 0.13%.

19-12-2023 05:19 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Japanese yen slides as BoJ stands pat

BoJ makes no changes to policy or guidance Yen declines over 1% The Japanese yen is sharply lower on Tuesday. In the European session, USD/JPY is trading at 144.42, up 1.15%.

19-12-2023 03:37 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

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