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USD/CAD rises as retail sales slip

The Canadian dollar is in positive territory on Tuesday. In the North American session, USD/CAD is trading at 1.3400, down 0.39%. Canada's retail sales decline The Canadian consumer was not in a spending mood in September, as retail sales declined by 0.5%, following a 0.4% gain a month earlier.

22-11-2022 12:18 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Oil rebounds, gold gains ground

OPEC+ speculation drives oil market volatility Oil prices are bouncing back as OPEC+ members continue to reject reports of an output hike at the next meeting. An announcement from the G7 around the Russian oil price cap is due any day now and could complicate the group's mission to balance supply and demand in the market, especially if the Kremlin responds by slashing exports to participating countries, as they've threatened. That Russia is a key member of the alliance seriously complicates matt

22-11-2022 11:11 GMT by Craig Erlam

NZD dollar bounces back ahead of RBNZ meet

The New Zealand dollar has rebounded on Tuesday with strong gains. In the European session, NZD/USD is trading at 0.6151, up 0.83%. Will RBNZ go all out? The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has been tightening aggressively, delivering five straight 50-point hikes.

22-11-2022 07:31 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Yen steadies as inflation rises

The Japanese yen has stabilized on Tuesday and is trading at 141.58, down 0.37%. USD/JPY rocketed higher on Monday, gaining 1.2%. BoJ Core CPI jumps to 2.7% With inflation continuing to gain traction in Japan, there shouldn't have been much surprise that BoJ Core CPI accelerated in October for a ninth successive month.

22-11-2022 04:26 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

USD/JPY jumps to 142, BOJ Core CPI next

The Japanese yen is getting pummeled at the start of the trading week. In the North American session, USD/JPY is trading at 141.90, up 1.09%. Will BoJ Core CPI continue its upswing? Japan releases BoJ Core CPI, the Bank of Japan's preferred inflation indicator later today. The indicator has accelerated for eight consecutive months, as inflation continues to move higher.

21-11-2022 12:42 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

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

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