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Canadian dollar eyes GBP, BoC meeting
After a 3-day rally, the Canadian dollar has reversed directions on Tuesday and edged lower. Canada releases GDP for March later in the day. Canada's GDP climbed in February by 1.1% MoM, the highest monthly growth rate since March 2021.
by Kenneth Fisher
NZD falls as business confidence swoons
The New Zealand dollar rally has fizzled out on Tuesday. In the European session, NZD/USD is trading at 0.6517, down 0.63% on the day. Business Confidence slides New Zealand's business sector remains deeply pessimistic about the economy.
by Kenneth Fisher
Crude rises on EU oil ban, gold steady
Europe's ban on Russian oil sends black gold higher The announcement that a partial EU ban on Russian oil imports has made it over the finish line sent oil prices higher overnight. Recovering PMI data from China today, and by default recovering energy consumption, has seen the rally continue in Asia.
by Jeffrey Halley
Dollar edges higher
Dollar stages corrective recovery on a quiet day Currency markets are quiet post the US holiday overnight, and that has allowed a modest short-covering US dollar rally to develop after US yields ticked higher in Asia. The dollar index has added 0.26% to 101.63 this morning, mid-range between support/resistance at 101.00 and 102.50. EUR/USD has given back most of its overnight gains, easing 0.28 to 1.0750 today.
by Jeffrey Halley
Asia drifts in post-holiday doldrums
With US markets closed overnight, Asian markets are drifting today. Equities are mixed with currency markets are indulging in some modest US dollar short-covering as US bond futures fall (yields up).
by Jeffrey Halley
EUR/USD - Recovery losing momentum
Running into resistance The dollar has given back a decent portion of its recent gains over the last couple of weeks and has now reached some very interesting levels. The greenback correction has coincided with a hawkish shift from the ECB which has lifted the euro, making the impact on the EURUSD pair all the more significant. But how much further can it run? It's now reached a potentially significant area around 1.08 where the top of the steeper descending channel crosses the 50 and 61.8
by Craig Erlam
Oil extends gains
Oil prices rally Oil prices are continuing to edge higher as China further eases lockdown restrictions in Shanghai. The lockdowns in China have countered some of the supply shortages in recent months and stopped oil prices from rising too far but with restrictions lifting and the EU closing in on a Russian import ban, we could see Brent back at the early March highs.
by Craig Erlam
Euro gains ground in thin holiday trade
The euro is coming off an excellent week, with gains of 2.15%. EUR/USD is trading in positive territory on Monday and is poised to record its first winning month. German inflation rises For those hoping for an inflation peak in the eurozone, it appears that the wait will continue.
by Kenneth Fisher
NZ dollar shines as US dollar retreats
The New Zealand dollar continues to take advantage of US dollar weakness. NZD/USD posted sharp gains last week, climbing 2.01%. Will Business Confidence improve? The week kicks off with ANZ Business Confidence, which has been in deep-freeze for months.
by Kenneth Fisher
Oil rises, gold trading sideways
Brent crude rises above USD 120.00 The disconnect between energy prices and optimism in equity markets continues today in Asia. On Friday, oil prices surged once again, driven by an unrelenting squeeze on refined products, notably diesel and gasoline, globally, with the US driving season about to begin in earnest.
by Jeffrey Halley
US dollar dips on risk appetite
Still improving risk sentiment sends US dollar lower The US dollar declined once again on Friday as improving risk sentiment continues to unwind the 2022 US dollar rally. That has spilt over into Asian markets today, with regional currencies booking some decent gains versus the greenback this morning.
by Jeffrey Halley
Week Ahead - Another action-packed week
Will the recovery continue? It's likely to be another action-packed week despite numerous countries seeing it shortened by bank holidays. The jobs report is typically the highlight when it comes to the first week of the month but there will be competition from the OPEC+ meeting, Bank of Canada rate decision and inflation data. We've seen a shift in markets over the last couple of weeks, with interest rate concerns being replaced by recession fears and then risk appetite improving after a c
by Craig Erlam
Back to winning ways
How sustainable is it? Another positive session in equity markets as bargain hunters are tempted back in to cap off the first winning week in eight in the US. It's been a rough ride and despite this week's performance, there could still be more pain to come. But at these levels, it's only natural that the vultures are circling.
by Craig Erlam
AUD hits 3-week high, retail sales climb
The Australian dollar is showing strong gains today. In the European session, AUD/USD is trading at 0.7145, up 0.66% on the day. Australia released retail sales earlier today, salvaging what had been a lacklustre week for Australian releases.
by Kenneth Fisher
Improved risk sentiment sends USD lower
US dollar stuck in choppy waters The choppy range trading of the past few session continued overnight as the US dollar swung on day-to-day moves in risk sentiment. A powerful session by Wall Street, along with almost unchanged closes in US bond markets saw improved risk sentiment send the greenback lower overnight.
by Jeffrey Halley
Oil rallies, gold trades sideways
Oil rallies sharply Oil prices rallied sharply overnight as markets continued to fret over tight US galena and diesel supplies ahead of the summer driving season. News that President Biden is investigating restarting mothballed US refineries had zero impact on markets.
by Jeffrey Halley
Friendly Friday
Asian equities move higher Asian markets have begun the day in an altogether positive mode after Wall Street outperformed overnight. Driving the equity rally were good results from department store retailers, notably high-end ones.
by Jeffrey Halley
AUD drifting ahead of retail sales
The Australian dollar started the week with gains of close to one percent, but has been mostly drifting since then. AUD/USD is trading quietly, just below the 0.71 line. It hasn't been a very good week on the Australian release front, raising concerns that the economy may be slowing down.
by Kenneth Fisher
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