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NZ dollar jumps on solid jobs report
NZD/USD is sharply higher today. In the European session, the New Zealand dollar is trading at 0.5883, up 0.71%. New Zealand employment data shines New Zealand posted a strong employment report for the third quarter, indicative of a robust labour market.
by Kenneth Fisher
Aussie climbs despite weak mfg. data
AUD/USD has posted strong gains today. In the European session, the Australian dollar is trading at 0.6424, up 0.48%. The Australian dollar rose as much as 0.80% after the Reserve Bank of Australia raised rates by 25 basis points on Tuesday, but couldn't consolidate and ended the day virtually unchanged. Lowe urges caution The RBA rate hike raised the cash rate to 2.85%, its highest level since April 2013.
by Kenneth Fisher
Euro pares gains
EUR/USD posted strong gains earlier but was unable to consolidate. In the European session, the euro is trading at 0.9885, up 0.01%. The ECB's delivered a jumbo rate hike of 75 basis points last week, bringing the benchmark rate to 2.0%.
by Kenneth Fisher
Sterling sinks at start of week
After a splendid week, in which GBP/USD jumped 2.8%, the pound has reversed directions and is sharply lower today. In the North American session, GBP/USD is trading at 1.1489, down 1.07% on the day. Markets eye Bank of England The Bank of England is on track to deliver its largest interest rate hike since 1989 on Thursday.
by Kenneth Fisher
Aussie extends losses ahead of RBA meeting
AUD/USD is down for a third straight day. The Australian dollar is trading at 0.6395, down 0.24%. Will RBA deliver a 0.50% hike? The RBA kicks off a busy week of central bank decisions when it meets on Tuesday.
by Kenneth Fisher
Japanese yen falls to 148
All eyes were on the Bank of Japan rate meeting, which wrapped up on Friday. It was business as usual for the BoJ, which maintained its dovish stance.
by Kenneth Fisher
Is Swiss franc headed to parity?
The Swiss franc is in negative territory for a second straight day. In the European session, USD/CHF is trading at 0.9975, up an impressive 0.69% on the day. Swissie weakens on KOF barometer The KOF Economic Barometer decreased in October to 90.9, down from 92.3 in September.
by Kenneth Fisher
Canadian dollar slips ahead of GDP
The Canadian dollar is lower today. In the European session, USD/CAD is trading at 1.3617, up 0.39%. Markets eye Canada's GDP The week wraps up with Canada's GDP for August.
by Kenneth Fisher
Yen slips after BoJ holds the course
USD/JPY has posted strong gains today. In the European session, the yen is trading at 147.42, up 0.78%. BoJ maintains policy All eyes were on the Bank of Japan, which wrapped up a crucial 2-day policy meeting on Friday.
by Kenneth Fisher
Asia Open: Mega-Cap Disappointment, Apple/Amazon Results, Commodities Brief, Cryptos edge lower
Mixed mega-cap tech earnings won’t provide Asia with a boost. A lot went wrong for big-tech today; Apple’s holiday outlook underwhelmed, inflation pain is more noticeable, and unfavorable exchange rates will hurt future sales.  The news was not all terrible for Intel shares after posting solid results alongside the announcement of a cost-cutting plan that will save $10 billion by the end of 2028.  The key theme across this round of mega-cap results is that an earnings slump is here as inflation
by Edward Moya
Canadian dollar dips after BoC's dovish hike
The Canadian dollar is in negative territory today. In the European session, USD/CAD is trading at 1.3607, up 0.39%. Bank of Canada surprise The Bank of Canada unleashed a dovish surprise on Wednesday as it raised rates by 0.50%, below the consensus of a 0.75% hike.
by Kenneth Fisher
EUR/USD eyes ECB rate decision
EUR/USD is in a holding pattern ahead of today's ECB rate meeting. In the European session, the euro is trading at 1.0068, down 0.16%. ECB projected to hike by 0.75% The ECB holds its policy meeting later today, amidst difficult economic conditions in the eurozone.
by Kenneth Fisher
Oil rallies, gold loves falling yields
Oil Oil is mustering up a nice rally as energy traders try to price in a China recovery that will unfold over the next few months. ​ WTI crude has strong support in the mid-$80s as the oil market still remains tight and now that a short-term peak with the dollar is in place.
by Edward Moya
EUR/USD punches above parity, ECB next
EUR/USD continues to power forward and has breached the parity line for the first time since September 20th. The euro is red hot, having gained 2.1% this week, as the US dollar has hit a bump in the road and is lower against all the major currencies.
by Kenneth Fisher
Pound surges higher, UK budget delayed
The pound has extended its gains and has gained 2.3% this week. In the European session, GBP/USD is trading at 1.1581, up 0.75% on the day. Sunak delays budget Incoming UK Prime Minister Rashi Sunak faces profound challenges on the economic front.
by Kenneth Fisher
USD/CAD hits 3-week high ahead of BoC
The Canadian dollar has extended its gains today, as the US dollar has retreated against all the major currencies. In the European session, USD/CAD is trading at 1.3547, down 0.44%.
by Kenneth Fisher
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