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GBP/USD pushes above 1.20

The British pound has bounced back on Wednesday and recorded sharp gains. In the European session, GBP/USD is trading at 1.2055, up 0.74%. Food inflation jumps Ask any British consumer, and they'll tell you that food prices have been going through the roof.

04-01-2023 07:35 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Euro rebounds as German inflation falls

After a dreadful showing on Tuesday, EUR/USD has rebounded today. In the European session, the euro is trading at 1.0618, up 0.66%. Investors eye German CPI German CPI was lower than expected in December.

04-01-2023 04:56 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Oil struggles, gold’s great start

Oil Oil prices are tumbling as risk aversion sends the dollar higher and dampens expectations that the crude demand outlook will improve anytime soon. China’s reopening has too many question marks as hospitals are overwhelmed and medical supplies run low. Crude prices could struggle here as a strong dollar could be here to stay as investors can’t pass up the yield they are getting in fixed income. Manufacturing activity globally mostly appears to be stuck in contraction territory and that mi

03-01-2023 14:58 GMT by Edward Moya

EUR/USD slides to three-week low

The US dollar is showing strong gains against the majors on Tuesday, with the exception of the Japanese yen. EUR/USD has tumbled by 1.27% and is trading at 1.0528 in Europe. Investors eye German CPI EUR/USD is sharply lower today, despite a very light economic calendar.

03-01-2023 07:14 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Japanese yen breaks below 130

The Japanese yen has posted winning sessions for three straight days and is in positive territory on Tuesday. Japanese markets are closed today for a holiday, so any strong movement from the yen is unlikely today. It's a very light day on the economic calendar.

03-01-2023 05:43 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Japanese yen's rally continues

The Japanese yen is in positive territory on the first trading day of the new year. US and Japan markets are both closed today, and the yen will likely continue to remain calm in holiday-thinned trading.

02-01-2023 08:45 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

EUR/USD dips lower, German PMI improves

Welcome to the first trading day of the New Year. Trading remains thin, as most markets are closed. In the European session, EUR/USD is trading at 1.0679, down 0.23%.

02-01-2023 05:16 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Oil bouncing back, gold pushing on, bitcoin steady

Risks tilted to the upside? Oil markets are bouncing back in another volatile session at the end of the year. Going into 2023, the risks are arguably tilted to the upside, although that has been the narrative for much of the year and yet we're on course to end it not far from where we started. While producers have finally caught up with post-pandemic demand, other risks remain next year, notably Russian output amid the new price cap and its threats to cut output and not supply any countries ab

30-12-2022 12:18 GMT by Craig Erlam

Aussie finishes strong in 2022

The Australian dollar has been rising since last Friday and is in positive territory today. In the European session, AUD/USD is trading at 0.6801, up 0.37%. The final week of the year, bookended by Christmas and New Year's, is usually quiet, with reduced trading volumes and a very light economic calendar.

30-12-2022 06:56 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Euro shrugs as Spain's inflation drops

It's the last trading day of 2022, and EUR/USD is almost unchanged in what should be a quiet day in the currency markets. In the European session, EUR/USD is trading at 1.0674, up 0.13%. Spain's CPI drops below 6% The week between Christmas and New Year's is usually very light on data, and there were no tier-1 events in Germany or the eurozone this week.

30-12-2022 06:10 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Swiss franc touches 9-month high

The Swiss franc is steady on Friday. In the European session, USD/CHF is almost trading at 0.9240, up 0.08%.

30-12-2022 04:29 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Euro higher as US jobless claims rise

We're seeing limited movement in the currency markets this week, which is not uncommon during the week between Christmas and New Year's. Trading volume remains thin and the data calendar is very light.

29-12-2022 10:49 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

British pound quiet as a mouse

The British pound has shown little movement since before Christmas and remains quiet on Thursday. This is not surprising as trading volumes are down during the holidays and there are few key events on the calendar this week.

29-12-2022 07:48 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Japanese yen rebounds on BOJ purchases

The Japanese yen has posted gains on Thursday, putting the brakes on this week's dollar rally of over 1%. In the European session, USD/JPY is trading at 133.64, down 0.60%. This week has been marked by low liquidity, with many traders closing their books or taking a holiday at the end of the year.

29-12-2022 06:07 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

New Zealand dollar pares sharp gains

The New Zealand dollar has posted gains on Wednesday. In the North American session, NZD/USD is trading at 0.6306, up 0.49%.

28-12-2022 12:49 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Swiss franc showing strength

Market activity is subdued on Wednesday in thin post-holiday trade. In the European session, USD/CHF is almost trading at 0.9280, down 0.14%. Over the final two months of the year, the Swiss franc has looked sharp against the US dollar.

28-12-2022 07:30 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Yen extends losses after summary of opinions

The Japanese yen continues to lose ground this week and is in negative territory on Wednesday. In the European session, USD/JPY is trading at 134.11, up 0.49%. Post-Christmas holiday trading remains thin, but USD/JPY has made steady gains and climbed 1% this week.

28-12-2022 04:47 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Japanese yen dips, inflation rises

US and Japanese markets are open on Tuesday, but trading remains thin after the Christmas holiday. There are some key Japanese events on the calendar, although US releases are all tier-2 events.

27-12-2022 12:21 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Canadian dollar ends week with gains

Canadian and US markets are closed on Monday and we are seeing very little movement from USD/CAD at the start of the new trading week. Canada's GDP stays steady Ahead of the Christmas holiday, there was plenty of action on Friday. Canada's GDP remains steady, with a modest 0.1% gain in November, identical to the October release.

26-12-2022 12:03 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Yen edges lower, Kuroda says no exit planned

With most financial markets closed on Monday, trading will be thin. Japanese markets are open and USD/JPY has edged higher, trading at 132.82, up 0.34%. Kuroda plays down yield curve move The Bank of Japan announced a policy change last week, and the ramifications were massive for the Japanese yen, as USD/JPY jumped as much as 4.8% following the move.

26-12-2022 06:23 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

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