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GBP/USD - Shifting Expectations
OANDA Senior Market Analyst Craig Erlam discusses how cable has responded to the change in US and UK interest rate expectations over the last couple of weeks, and what he believes the key levels to watch are.
by Craig Erlam
Canadian dollar extends losses
The Canadian dollar continues to lose ground on Thursday. In the North American session, USD/CAD is trading at 1.3461, up 0.50%. Soft data weighs on Canadian dollar Weak Canadian releases are weighing on the Canadian dollar, which is down about 1% this week.
by Kenneth Fisher
Aussie shaky after soft job data
It has been a busy session for the Australian dollar, which started the day with losses but has recovered. In European trade, AUD/USD is trading at 0.6919, up 0.23%. Mixed Australian data Australia delivered some mixed data earlier today.
by Kenneth Fisher
Mid-Market Update: US stocks drop after impressive retail sales data supports the Fed’s hawkish case for more hikes, January shopping spree, Empire improves, Massive stockpile build sinks oil, Gold weakens, Crypto wavers
US stocks softened after an upside surprise with retail sales supports the idea that the Fed can remain very aggressive with fighting inflation. ​ The US economy is looking like it will have a solid first quarter and recession doubts are getting some vindication here.
by Edward Moya
AUD/USD sinks on hawkish Lowe
It has been a disastrous session for AUD/USD, which has plunged 1.26% and is trading at 0.6899. Lowe says more hikes coming RBA Governor Philip Lowe faced a grilling from Australian lawmakers earlier. Higher rates and high inflation have caused a cost-of-living crisis and the RBA has been heavily criticised for the sharp rate-tightening cycle. Lowe confirmed that more rate hikes were on the way due to the need to curb inflation.
by Kenneth Fisher
Pound sliding despite inflation drop
UK inflation falls but remains above 10% The British pound is sharply lower on Wednesday. In the European session, GBP/USD is trading at 1.2069, down 0.88%. UK inflation continues to fall, although it clearly has a long way to go.
by Kenneth Fisher
Japanese yen swings on US inflation
The Japanese yen has shown some strong movement on Tuesday. In the North American session, USD/JPY is trading at 132.85, up 0.32%. US inflation slows, but less than expected US inflation in January ticked lower to 6.4%, down from 6.5% but higher than the forecast of 6.2%.
by Kenneth Fisher
AUD/USD unchanged ahead of US CPI
The Australian dollar is unchanged on Tuesday, after starting the week with strong gains. In the European session, AUD/USD is trading at 0.6966. Australia's Business Confidence jumps Australia's NAB Business Confidence rebounded in January, rising from 0 to 6 and above the forecast of 1 point.
by Kenneth Fisher
Pound steady after jobs report
UK wage growth eases The British pound is slightly higher on Tuesday, as the markets digest today's UK employment report. Wage growth rose by 5.9% in the October-December period, down from 6.5% and the lowest since the three months to July 2022.
by Kenneth Fisher
NZ dollar surges, eyes inflation expectations
The New Zealand dollar has started the week in positive territory. In the North American session, NZD/USD is trading at 0.6357, up 0.76%. Will NZ inflation expectations keep rising? It has been a long break for the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, which last met in November.
by Kenneth Fisher
Yen slides as Ueda set to lead BoJ
The Japanese yen has started the week with sharp losses. In the European session, USD/JPY is trading at 132.54, up 0.86%. Japan's GDP expected to rebound There are high hopes for the Japanese economy, which is expected to climb by 2% in the fourth quarter, following a 0.8% decline in Q3.
by Kenneth Fisher
Market Insights Podcast (Episode 430)
OANDA Senior Market Analyst Ed Moya reviews the latest market news with Jonny Hart. They discussed the University of Michigan Sentiment Report/inflation expectations, Japan PM Kishida's expected pick to head the BOJ, crypto weakness, and the week ahead.
by Edward Moya
British pound dips after soft GDP
The British pound is almost unchanged on Friday and is trading at 1.2116 in the North American session. UK avoids recession UK GDP declined 0.5% in December, following a 0.1% gain in November and worse than the forecast of -0.3%. GDP managed a 0% growth rate in Q4 after a -0.2% reading in Q3.
by Kenneth Fisher
Yen jumps on report of BoJ appointment
It has been a busy day for the Japanese yen, which jumped as much as 1.1% today before paring most of those gains. In the European session, USD/JPY is trading at 131.04, down 0.37%. Report says BoJ has chosen next governor The Japanese yen posted sharp gains after a Nikkei report that Kazua Ueda would be selected as the Bank of Japan's next governor.
by Kenneth Fisher
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