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Aussie slips after RBA raises rates
The Australian dollar is in negative territory today. In the European session, AUD/USD is trading at 0.6763, down 0.51%. RBA raises by 50bp The RBA isn't getting much love, even after raising rates by 50 basis points earlier today.
by Kenneth Fisher
Brent edges lower after OPEC, gold rises
Brent steadies after OPEC+ boost Brent crude is a little lower today after seeing decent gains at the start of the week following the OPEC+ output announcement. The decision to reverse the 100,000 barrel per day increase in September was more symbolic than fundamentally significant, in that it doesn't really change the dynamics in the market but it will make traders think twice about driving prices lower in the way they have recently. The disturbing global economic outlook combined with the pros
by Craig Erlam
AUD/USD edges lower ahead of RBA decision
The Australian dollar has started the week with slight losses. In the North American session, AUD/USD is trading at 0.6798, down 0.19%. Will RBA stay aggressive with a 50bp hike? The Reserve Bank of Australia meets on Tuesday, with investors unclear as to the size of the next rate move.
by Kenneth Fisher
Euro hits 20-year low on oil shutdown
The euro fell below the 0.9900 line earlier in the European session but has pared its losses. Currently, EUR/USD is trading at 0.9937, down 0.19%. Euro falls on Nord Stream 1 shutdown US markets are closed for the Labour Day holiday.
by Kenneth Fisher
Oil eyes OPEC and Nord Stream 1, gold steady
OPEC+ meets after price cap announcement Today's OPEC+ meeting has been somewhat overshadowed by all the talk of oil price caps and Nord Stream 1. The group is expected to leave output targets unchanged but it's likely that a cut will be at least discussed which, if followed through on, would create more volatility and uncertainty at a time of considerable unease.
by Craig Erlam
Market Insights Podcast (Episode 371)
OANDA Senior Market Analyst Craig Erlam reviews the latest market news with Jonny Hart. They discuss the US jobs report, 24-year high in USDJPY, oil ahead of the OPEC+ meeting and Nord Stream 1.
by Craig Erlam
Week Ahead - Rate Hikes Keep Coming
The countdown to the September 13 inflation report begins as investors fixate over a wrath of Fed speak, with special attention going towards Chair Powell’s Thursday discussion on monetary policy. It is a slow start to the trading week as US markets are closed on Monday for Labor Day. Tuesday contains the release of the August ISM services index.
by Craig Erlam
Yen edges lower as NFP close to forecast
It has been a week to forget for the Japanese yen, as USD/JPY has climbed 2.23% and has pushed across the symbolic 140 line. In the North American session, USD/JPY is trading at 140.57, up 0.26% on the day. US Nonfarm Payrolls within expectations There was plenty of anticipation ahead of today's nonfarm payrolls, with a consensus of 300 thousand.
by Kenneth Fisher
Aussie stabilizes after slide, NFP looms
After three straight losing sessions, the Australian dollar is in positive territory today. In the European session, AUD/USD is trading at 0.6802, up 0.21%. It has been a rough stretch for the Australian dollar, which fell 2.89% in August.
by Kenneth Fisher
Euro rebounds after sharp losses, NFP next
The euro is in positive territory today after taking a nasty spill on Thursday. In the European session, EUR/USD is trading at 0.9984, up 0.40%. Euro slides as risk appetite slides Thursday was a day to file away and move on for the euro, as EUR/USD tumbled 1.07%.
by Kenneth Fisher
All eyes on the jobs report
Stock markets in Europe opened positively on Friday after what has been an otherwise rotten week, while Asia was fairly mixed ahead of the US jobs report. It will be interesting to see whether Europe can maintain the rebound today considering we're heading into the weekend not certain that gas will start flowing through Nord Stream 1 again tomorrow. Grid data suggests it will but until the gas starts actually flowing, it remains a risk.
by Craig Erlam
Sell in September, US data impresses, dollar can't be stopped, Bitcoin below $20k
It seems most of Wall Street believes September will be a month we won’t want to remember. ​ We are less than two weeks away from a pivotal inflation report and three weeks from the FOMC meeting. ​ The repositioning of portfolios is just beginning as the Fed accelerates the balance sheet runoff, while we are barely seeing signs that real economy is starting to feel the impact of tightening. US stocks are declining after another round of strong labor and manufacturing data confirm the Fed’s hawki
by Edward Moya
 ​Oil crushed on USD and China lockdowns, gold tests $1700
Oil Crude prices are tumbling as China continues to struggle with its fight against COVID and as global recession fears grow as rates surge. China is the key question mark for the crude demand outlook and it seems that reopening momentum will remain elusive. ​ The lockdown of Chengdu, a vital transportation hub, will trigger another massive shock for the Chinese economy. ​ The mood is risk-off on Wall Street and that is driving the dollar to fresh records, which is also putting added pressure on
by Edward Moya
Canadian dollar falls on soft Mfg. PMI
The Canadian dollar has extended its losses for a third straight day. In the North American session, USD/CAD is trading at 1.3175, up 0.32%. Canada's Manufacturing PMI contracts Canada's Manufacturing PMI fell into negative territory in August, with a reading of 48.7, down from 52.5 in July.
by Kenneth Fisher
Euro falls on soft German manufacturing data
The euro has posted sharp losses today and has dropped below parity. In the North American session, EUR/USD is trading at 0.9989, down 0.65%. German Manufacturing PMI remains in contraction Germany's manufacturing sector continues to struggle.
by Kenneth Fisher
Pound extends losses after weak Mfg. PMI
The British pound can't buy a break and has fallen for a fifth straight day. GBP/USD is trading at 1.1586 in Europe, down 0.29%. UK Manufacturing PMI contracts The UK manufacturing sector has been struggling for quite some time and in August, manufacturing production declined.
by Kenneth Fisher
Aussie yawns after Capex dips
The Australian dollar is showing limited movement today. In the European session, AUD/USD is trading at 0.6835, down 0.10%. Australian Capex falls for a second successive quarter Australian Private Capital Expenditure disappointed in Q2, with a reading of -0.3% (vs -0.3% in Q1), well below the forecast of 1.5%.
by Kenneth Fisher
Swiss pares losses, CPI next
USD/CHF moved higher earlier in the day and briefly pushed above 0.9800 but has pared these gains. The Swiss franc is having trouble finding its footing, as USD/CHF has climbed 350 points in the past two weeks. Switzerland releases inflation and retail sales reports on Thursday.
by Kenneth Fisher
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