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Oil steady, gold vulnerable

Oil steady after inventory data Oil prices have steadied a little after rebounding strongly this past week. There are many forces dictating the price action in oil markets right now, with economic uncertainty right up there alongside a potentially unpredictable OPEC+.

15-09-2022 04:10 GMT by Craig Erlam

Steady post-inflation shock

Stock markets are a bit mixed on Thursday following a rollercoaster week in the run-up to, and aftermath of, the US inflation report. Safe to say, investors got ahead of themselves in a desperate attempt to board the peak inflation train early. The collapse on Tuesday - carrying into Wednesday in Asia and Europe - looked quite severe on the face of it but it was simply an unwinding of positions built on the anticipation of a good set of numbers in the days leading up to it. While the Fed is no

15-09-2022 04:06 GMT by Craig Erlam

Sterling climbs as UK inflation eases

It has been a busy week for the British pound. GBP/USD has climbed 0.66% today and is trading at 1.1566.

14-09-2022 09:48 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

A harsh lesson

Stock markets have stabilized a little after Tuesday's rout which saw risk assets pummelled across the board. There appears to have been a tendency in recent months to front-run certain releases in the hope that it's going to prove to be the "pivot" moment when everything starts to look up, central banks can ease off the brake and risk assets will have bottomed. That certainly looks to have been the case over the last week as investors were lured into a false sense of security following the July

14-09-2022 08:03 GMT by Craig Erlam

NZ dollar falls to 26-month low

NZD/USD remains under pressure and is trading below the symbolic 0.60 level. Earlier today, the pair fell to 0.5976, its lowest level since May 2020. New Zealand dollar slides after US inflation data It was Black Tuesday for the New Zealand dollar, as NZD/USD declined by 2.24%.

14-09-2022 07:50 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

USD/JPY slides after BoJ rate check

The Japanese yen has posted sharp gains today. USD/JPY is trading at 143.09, down 1.00% on the day. Is Japan planning a currency intervention? The yen has taken investors on a roller-coaster ride this week.

14-09-2022 06:45 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Aussie stabilizes after freefall

The Australian dollar is licking its wounds today, after a brutal collapse on Tuesday. AUD/USD is trading at 0.6739 in the European session, up 0.12%. US inflation sends USD soaring On Tuesday, I noted that the Australian dollar had edged higher, thanks to decent consumer and business confidence data.

14-09-2022 04:26 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Scorching inflation report, done deal for Fed to go 75bp in Sept and probably also in November, dollar surges, bitcoin plunges

US stocks are crumbling after a very hot inflation has Wall Street nervous that they were too optimistic in forecasting the end of the Fed’s tightening cycle. Markets are no longer confident that the Fed will only deliver a 75bp increase this month, a half-point increase in November and a 25-basis-point increase in December. The Fed will likely have to be even more aggressive with raising rates and that is bad news for risky assets.

13-09-2022 12:44 GMT by Edward Moya

Euro slides after hot US inflation report

The US dollar, on the ropes for the past few days, came out swinging today and has posted sharp gains against all of the major currencies. In the North American session, EUR/USD is trading at 1.0012, down 1.12%.

13-09-2022 11:16 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Market Insights Podcast (Episode 374)

OANDA Senior Market Analyst Craig Erlam reviews the latest market news with Jonny Hart. They discuss the UK economy, US inflation, Japanese Yen and Oil.

13-09-2022 07:26 GMT by Craig Erlam

GBP/USD steady after solid UK job data

GBP/USD is in positive territory today. In the European session, the pound is trading at 1.1731, up 0.42%.

13-09-2022 07:26 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Australian dollar extends gains on solid data

The Australian dollar continues to rally and has climbed above the 0.69 level for the first time in September. AUD/USD has gained 150 points since Thursday, as the US dollar continues to lose ground. Australia released key confidence indicators earlier today, and the decent numbers gave the Aussie a slight push higher.

13-09-2022 06:13 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Stocks rally ahead of key inflation report, Ukraine's counteroffensive gains momentum, dollar drops, o ethereum profit-taking benefits bitcoin and others

Wall street eyes US inflation report US stocks are rising as investors anticipate inflation to show even further signs of slowing and as Ukraine’s counteroffensive gains momentum in the East. The start of the trading week was supposed to be all about the August inflation report, but Kyiv’s sudden momentum has many hoping that this moment is a turning point in the war against Russia.

12-09-2022 14:47 GMT by Edward Moya

Aussie rally continues, business confidence next

The US dollar has continued its retreat against most of the major currencies today. The Australian dollar has jumped on the bandwagon, climbing about 2% in just two days.

12-09-2022 11:16 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Euro climbs to 3-week high

The euro is red hot, having gained close to 2% in just two days. EUR/USD is trading at 1.0144, up 0.97% on the day. ECB gives euro boost The ECB showed last week that its hawkishness was not limited to words, as the central bank delivered a massive 0.75% rate hike, for only the second time in its history.

12-09-2022 08:37 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Oil bounces back, gold edges higher

Oil higher despite demand concerns Oil has recovered earlier losses to trade around 1% higher on the day. Crude could extend its winning run to three sessions if it holds on, recovering from the lows which came on the back of lower global growth expectations and Covid lockdowns in China.

12-09-2022 07:13 GMT by Craig Erlam

Risk rebound continues

European stocks are off to a positive start on Monday, following a relatively muted day in Asia amid bank holiday closures in China, Hong Kong and South Korea. UK growth continues to struggle The UK economy grew slightly less than expected in July, with growth supported by consumer-facing services on the back of the Women's EUROs and the Commonwealth Games. With the additional bank holiday this month, the economy could be facing a small technical recession, albeit one that won't be nearly as bad

12-09-2022 07:08 GMT by Craig Erlam

British pound rallies as USD retreats

GBP/USD has started the trading week with sharp gains. In the European session, GBP/USD is trading at 1.1678, up 0.80% on the day. Pound soars despite weak UK data It's a busy economic calendar this week in the UK. The markets were treated to a data dump today, highlighted by GDP and Manufacturing Production. In July, GDP grew by a modest 0.2% MoM, shy of the estimate of 0.5%, but an improvement from the -0.6% reading in June.

12-09-2022 06:44 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Week Ahead - All About Inflation, BOE decision pushed back, Xi to meet Putin

As the world mourns the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-serving British monarch, a series of royal protocols will now unfold. Her majesty was a reassuring constant throughout a world that was always changing. The world will now reflect on memories of her Majesty. The financial world will see some scheduling changes but will mostly roll on.

09-09-2022 15:27 GMT by Edward Moya

Markets Today: World mourns Queen Elizabeth II, Stocks Rally despite more hawkishness, Oil higher on supply risk and weaker dollar, Gold rises, Bitcoin jumps

As the world mourns the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, world leaders pay tribute for her incredible service and leadership. The UK enters a 10-day mourning period that will see some events delayed or suspended. The BOE announced they will push back their interest rate decision to September 22nd.

09-09-2022 13:00 GMT by Edward Moya

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