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All eyes on Powell
It's shaping up to be another relatively flat day in the markets as investors turn their attention to Capitol Hill ahead of Jerome Powell's first testimony. The Fed Chair will appear before the Senate Banking Committee later today to testify on the semi-annual monetary policy report. These events naturally attract a lot of attention but the reality is the Chair's performance is usually quite polished and uncontroversial, and the occasion itself can drag on and frequently venture away from topic.
by Craig Erlam
Canadian dollar eyes Ivey PMI
The Canadian dollar is coming off a relatively quiet week but that could change as there a host of key releases this week. Ivey PMI kicks things off later today, followed by the Bank of Canada rate decision on Wednesday and the February employment report on Friday. Canada's Ivey PMI recorded a massive rebound in January, climbing from 33.4 all the way to 60.1 points.
by Kenneth Fisher
Aussie lower ahead of RBA decision
The Australian dollar is under pressure at the start of the new trading week. AUD/USD is trading at 0.6735 in Europe, down 0.50%. RBA expected to hike by 25 bp The RBA is widely expected to raise rates by 25 basis points on Tuesday, which would bring the cash rate to 3.60%, the highest level in a decade.
by Kenneth Fisher
Euro steady, punches back above 1.06
The euro has steadied on Friday after sustaining sharp losses on Thursday. In the European session, EUR/USD is trading at 1.0615, up 0.18%. Lagarde says more hikes could be coming The markets were treated to somewhat hawkish comments ECB President Lagarde on Thursday, who kept the door open to further rate hikes beyond the expected 50-bp move at the March 16th meeting.
by Kenneth Fisher
USD/JPY dips as Tokyo Core CPI slows
The Japanese yen has gained ground on Friday. In the European session, USD/JPY is trading at 136.17, down 0.44%. Tokyo Core CPI eases  There was some positive news on the inflation front, as Tokyo Core CPI for February slowed for the first time since January 2022.
by Kenneth Fisher
Sterling slides below 1.20
The British pound is down sharply on Thursday, as the US dollar has recorded strong gains against the major currencies. In the European session, GBP/USD is trading at 1.1930, down 0.80%. In the UK, the economic calendar is unusually quiet this week, with no tier-1 releases. This put BoE speak in the spotlight, with the highlight being a speech from BoE Governor Bailey on Wednesday.
by Kenneth Fisher
Stocks slide after labor market data reignites bond market selloff, Jobless claims don't want to rise, Oil choppy but higher on China, Gold struggles, Bitcoin anchored
US stocks are under pressure after another round of economic data suggest central bank tightening by both the Fed and ECB might have to be more aggressive.  The bond market selloff returned after EU core price inflation hit fresh record highs and US jobless claims edged lower and as labor costs surged.  The 10-year Treasury yield is surging, up 6.7bps to 4.058%, while the 30-year rose above 4.00% for the first time since November.  The 2-year Treasury yield is 4.4 bps higher to 4.923% and seems
by Edward Moya
Yen edges lower, eyes on Tokyo core CPI
It has been a quiet week for the Japanese yen, but USD/JPY is showing some strength on Thursday and has pushed above the 137 line for the first time this year. Will Tokyo Core CPI continue to rise? Japan's inflation indicators have continued to point upwards. We'll get a look at Tokyo Core CPI for February later today.
by Kenneth Fisher
EUR/USD dips as eurozone inflation eases
The euro remains busy and is down 0.40% on Thursday, trading at 1.0624. This follows the euro gaining 0.90% a day earlier. Eurozone inflation falls to 8.6% The euro's moves today and yesterday have in large part been dictated by inflation releases.
by Kenneth Fisher
Mid-Market: Prepare for March Mayhem, ISM data sends 10-year tentatively to 4%, Stocks tumble as Fed signal higher rates, China's robust PMIs, Hot German inflation, AUD GDP, Oil volatile post US data and EIA report, Gold pares gains as yields surge
US stocks are falling after the ISM manufacturing report posted a modest rise that still remains in contraction territory, but prices paid came in hotter, which signals rising costs are coming. The argument for more rate hikes is elevated as material costs appear poised to rise and as the Fed has yet to see a true demand slowdown.
by Edward Moya
AUD/USD jumps on inflation, China PMIs
The Australian dollar is showing strong gains for the first time in a week. AUD/USD is trading at 0.6764 in Europe, up 0.53%. Australia's inflation eases Australia's inflation fell to 7.4% in January, down from 8.4% in December and below the estimate of 8.0%.
by Kenneth Fisher
Canadian dollar drifting as GDP looms
Canadian GDP expected to slow in Q4 It's a very light data calendar for Canadian releases this week, with today's GDP report the sole tier-1 event. Canada's economy is expected to slow to 1.5% y/y in the fourth quarter, following a solid 2.9% gain in Q3. A slowdown in economic activity is what the Bank of Canada is looking for, as inflation remains public enemy number one.  CPI is moving in the right direction as it fell to 5.9% in January, down from 6.3% in December.
by Kenneth Fisher
AUD/USD eyes CPI, GDP
The Australian dollar remains under pressure and has edged lower on Tuesday. AUD/USD dropped below the 0.67 line on Monday for the first time since Jan.
by Kenneth Fisher
Yen stabilizes on dovish Ueda
The Japanese yen has started the week quietly after sustaining sharp losses on Friday. In the North American session, USD/JPY is trading at 136.26, down 0.17%. Ueda supports BOJ stimulus Bank of Japan Governor nominee Kazuo Ueda appeared before a second parliamentary committee on Monday and again indicated his support for the central bank's monetary policy.
by Kenneth Fisher
GBP/USD jumps on N. Ireland hopes
The British pound has posted sharp gains on Monday, after falling below the symbolic 1.20 level on Friday. In the European session, GBP/USD is trading at 1.2026, up 0.72%. In the UK, the economic calendar is unusually quiet this week, with no tier-1 releases.
by Kenneth Fisher
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