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Stocks lower on China and rail strike concerns, King dollar returns, bitcoin tries to hold onto $16k

US stocks are lower as the global growth picture takes a hit following key China Covid lockdowns and as the US economy could have to deal with a massive rail worker strike before the holidays. Adding to the risk aversion tone are rising concerns that future Russian attacks on Ukraine’s nuclear power supply could be catastrophic. Wall Street is hesitant to buy up risk assets on this World Cup-filled and shortened holiday trading week as the first wave of headlines from Beijing to a rail union v

21-11-2022 11:05 GMT by Edward Moya

Crude crushed, gold stumbles

Oil Crude prices remain heavy as China continues to have setbacks with its COVID fight. The warnings from key Chinese officials are the primary driver behind oil’s current slump.

21-11-2022 10:54 GMT by Edward Moya

Aussie extends slide

The Australian dollar has posted losses over three straight days and is sharply lower on Monday. In the North American session, AUD/USD is trading at 0.6610, down 0.96%. RBA shifts gears The Reserve Bank of Australia has changed course and eased up the pace of hikes, but with inflation still accelerating, is it too soon?

21-11-2022 09:03 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Euro drops below 1.03 as risk aversion climbs

EUR/USD has resumed its downswing and is in negative territory on Monday. In the North American session, the euro is trading at 1.0238, down 0.81%. The ECB holds its final policy meeting of the year on December 15th, and it's practically a given that the ECB will raise rates.

21-11-2022 07:46 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Oil declines, gold dips lower

Oil slips further amid China woes The prospect of more restrictions and therefore lower demand in China has weighed on crude prices recently. Brent slipped back below $90 last week and could register the fourth day of declines if it remains in the red.

21-11-2022 04:10 GMT by Craig Erlam

US Close: Stocks fluctuate, Fed stays hawkish, dollar posts weekly gain, oil's bad week, gold declines, cryptos surprisingly find support

US stocks are acting like they are already feasted on a 12-pound turkey. Today's market moves were uninspiring as we did not learn anything new. The housing market is in a recession after existing home sales fell for a ninth straight month. The Fed is united in sticking to the hawkish script. Fed's Collins noted that a 75 basis-point rate increase is still on the table as there is no clear evidence that inflation is coming down.

18-11-2022 15:28 GMT by Edward Moya

Canadian dollar eyes inflation data

The Canadian dollar is trading quietly on Friday. USD/CAD is trading at 1.3337 in the European session, up 0.09%. RMPI, IPPI inflation indicators next Inflation was in the spotlight this week, as Canada released the CPI report for October.

18-11-2022 07:30 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Pound rises as retail sales rebound

The British pound has pushed above the 1.19 line on Friday. GBP/USD is currently trading at 1.1924, up 0.49%. Retail sales bounce back Retail sales showed some life in October, posting a gain of 0.6% MoM.

18-11-2022 05:31 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

USD/JPY calm as inflation rises higher

The Japanese yen has edged higher on Friday and is trading at 139.90 in the European session. Japan's Core CPI beats forecast Inflation continues to creep up in Japan. Core CPI accelerated to 3.6% in October, up from 3.0% in September and edging above the consensus of 3.5%.

18-11-2022 04:18 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Sterling steady after Autumn Statement

OANDA Senior Market Analyst Craig Erlam discusses how the pound has performed against the dollar recently and what impact the UK Autumn Statement had.

18-11-2022 02:25 GMT by Craig Erlam

Pound takes a dive, retail sales next

The British pound is sharply lower on Thursday as the US dollar has rebounded against the major currencies. In the North American session, GBP/USD is trading at 1.1787, down 1.07%.

17-11-2022 10:56 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Oil prices fall, gold stalls

Oil slips amid easing geopolitical risk and China woes Oil prices are slipping as we move through the week, with easing geopolitical risk and Chinese demand weighing. Prices spiked earlier in the week after missiles landed in Poland, risking a dramatic escalation in the war in Ukraine.

17-11-2022 09:11 GMT by Craig Erlam

Yen dips ahead of key inflation data

The Japanese yen continues to flirt with the 140 level. In the European session, USD/JPY is trading at 140.25, up 0.51%. Japan releases the October National CPI later today, which is expected to rise to 3.5%, following the September reading of 3.0%.

17-11-2022 07:59 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Aussie slides despite strong job data

The Australian dollar is considerably lower on Thursday. In the European session, AUD/USD is trading at 0.6671, down 1.02%. Employment data shines Australia's tight labor market got even tighter in October.

17-11-2022 06:08 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Oil slides, gold softens

Oil Yesterday’s bullish triggers for oil prices were quickly undone today. Oil prices declined after flows from the Druzhba pipeline resumed and preliminary analysis of the missile that killed two in Poland was likely an errant missile fired by Ukraine’s defense system. It looks like we aren’t seeing an immediate escalation from the Russians and that has tentatively removed some of the short-term supply risks. Oil struggled for direction after a mixed EIA crude oil inventory report as stockp

16-11-2022 15:18 GMT by Edward Moya

Australian dollar dips as wages jump

The Australian dollar is in negative territory on Wednesday. In the North American session, AUD/USD is trading at 0.6732, down 0.34%. Australia's wage growth climbs Australia's labour market has been tight for months, with unemployment at a 50-year low of 3.5% and not enough people to fill job vacancies. This has put pressure on wages, and the dam finally burst today as wage growth posted its largest quarterly gain since 2012.

16-11-2022 12:14 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Canadian dollar steady ahead of inflation

The Canadian dollar has edged lower on Wednesday, trading at 1.3254, down 0.18%. Canadian dollar eyes inflation The Canadian dollar has performed well in the month of November, with gains of 2.7%. The unexpectedly soft inflation report out of the US ignited risk appetite, sending equities soaring and the US dollar sharply lower.

16-11-2022 07:33 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Pound rises even as inflation tops 11%

The British pound has moved higher on Wednesday. In the European session, GBP/USD is trading at 1.1934, up 0.56%.

16-11-2022 05:19 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Japanese yen rises despite GDP decline

The Japanese yen hit its highest level since August 29th, as the currency powers higher. In the North American session, USD/JPY is trading at 139.17, down 0.53%. The US dollar can't find its footing, and even a soft GDP reading out of Japan hasn't put a dent in the current yen rally.

15-11-2022 11:30 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Pound soars despite weak job data

The British pound has reversed directions on Tuesday and posted sharp gains. In the European session, GBP/USD is trading at 1.1902, up 1.22%.

15-11-2022 08:05 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

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