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Eurozone retail sales rebound, euro pushes higher

The eurozone posted mixed data today. Eurozone retail sales bounced back with a gain of 0.9% m/m. German Factory Orders declined for a second consecutive month. The Fed is widely expected to cut rates at the September meeting.

06-08-2025 15:35 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Bank of England (BoE) Meeting Preview: Job Market Holds the Key as 25 bps Cut Looms

This BoE meeting preview analyzes the expected 0.25% rate cut on August 7, 2025. Key factors influencing the decision include the cooling labor market, weaker-than-expected economic growth, and sticky inflation. The article also discusses the MPC vote split, future monetary policy outlook, and technical analysis for GBP/USD.

06-08-2025 14:00 GMT by Zain Vawda

AUDUSD lifted by rally in the New Zealand dollar and positive data

AUDUSD Multi-timeframe analysis as key technical patterns could be into play with the Aussie currently leading the forex board. Taking a look at fundamentals for the pair and if the current rally can hold further.

06-08-2025 13:54 GMT by Elior Manier

New Zealand's unemployment rate rises to 4½ high, Kiwi pushes higher

New Zealand posted a soft jobs report for Q2. Job growth declined by 0.1% and unemployment rate ticked up to 5.2%, the highest since 2020. We'll hear from three FOMC members later today, with investors hoping for some insights about the Fed rate path.

06-08-2025 09:45 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Markets Today: Japans Nominal Wage Hits Four-Month High, European Shares Advance, DAX Back at Crucial 24000 Level

Global markets overview: Japan's wages hit 4-month high; European shares advance, DAX at 24000. US tariff threats loom for India and China. Discusses technicals for DAX, Nikkei, Gold, and Oil, with client sentiment data for DAX.

06-08-2025 09:30 GMT by Zain Vawda

EUR/USD bearish move below parity on hold for now

EUR/USD Technical: Poised for a minor bullish breakout in euro strength

The euro staged a sharp rebound against the US dollar on 1 August, gaining 1.5% after weaker-than-expected US jobs data halted a week-long decline. Since 4 August, EUR/USD has traded in a narrow range, as markets digest rising stagflation risks and await President Trump’s Fed nomination. Technical indicators suggest a potential bullish breakout, with support at 1.1520 and resistance at 1.1600 and 1.1680/1705.

06-08-2025 06:37 GMT by Kelvin Wong

GBPUSD outlook ahead of Thursday's Bank of England rate decision

GBPUSD Technical analysis and a review of the ongoing trends after seeing some swift changes in the price action. Preparing for the upcoming Bank of England rate decision through a multi-timeframe analysis and looking at the expectations.

05-08-2025 19:26 GMT by Elior Manier

USDCHF – Is it the end of the run for the Swiss Franc?

USDCHF Outlook – Taking a peek at the most recent reversal in the Swiss Franc after its strong 2025 run to establish if a local bottom has been found. Multi-timeframe analysis of the pair and a small parenthesis on CHFJPY.

05-08-2025 16:30 GMT by Elior Manier

Eurozone, US Services PMI lower than expected

Business activity remains weak in both the eurozone and the US. Eurozone Services PMI rose slightly in July to 51.0, up from 50.5 in June. In the US, the ISM Services PMI softened to 50.1, down from 50.8 in June. This points to stagnation in the services sector.

05-08-2025 15:30 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

New Zealand employment expected to decline, US ISM Services PMI

New Zealand releases the Q2 employment report on Wednesday and the markets are expecting a -0.1% reading and for the unemployment rate to rise to 5.3% from 5.1%. In the US, the ISM Services PMI is expected to improve slightly to 51.5, which put indicate weak expansion.

05-08-2025 14:00 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

BoJ minutes indicate more rate hikes coming, yen dips

The Bank of Japan minutes from June indicated that the central bank plans to raise rates if growth and inflation increases in line with BoJ forecasts. The US ISM Services PMI is expected to rise 51.5 in July, which would indicate weak expansion.

05-08-2025 10:40 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Markets Today: Global Shares Recovery Continues, Tariff Implementation, FTSE 100 Hovers Near All-Time Highs

Global markets see recovery as Asian stocks rise on rate cut hopes. Trump implements new tariffs. FTSE 100 hovers near all-time highs. Services PMIs strong in Japan and China. Gold holds firm, oil drops. Investors await earnings reports and Fed comments. Analysis of FTSE 100 technicals.

05-08-2025 08:34 GMT by Zain Vawda

Swiss inflation unchanged, Swiss franc extends gains

Swiss inflation was unchanged in July, down from 0.2% a month earlier. If inflation continues to drop, the SNB could push interest rates into negative territory. US nonfarm payrolls came in at 73 thousand, lower than expected, and the May and June reports were revised sharply lower. This points to widening cracks in the US labour market.

04-08-2025 15:00 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Australia inflation gauge hits 20-month high, Aussie gains ground

Australia's MI inflation guage jumped 0.9% in July, up sharply from 0.1% in June. The RBA is widely expected to cut rates on Aug. 12 as inflation has been contained. US nonfarm payrolls were weaker than expected, as the cracks in the labor market appear to be wider than previously expected.

04-08-2025 14:15 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Japanese yen soars on weak US jobs report

The US employment report was softer than expected and has raised concerns about the strength of the labor market. Job growth in July was 73 thousand, well short of the estimate of 110 thousand. As well, the May and June figures were revised sharply downwards. The BoJ releases the minutes of its June meeting on Tuesday.

04-08-2025 11:35 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Markets Today: Shares Rebound on US Rate Cut Bets, FTSE 100 Eyes Gains

Global stocks rally as US rate cut hopes grow, despite lingering policy doubts. Strong US earnings reports boost Wall Street. European shares rebound, while FTSE 100 eyes gains. Gold holds steady on rate cut bets, oil slides after OPEC+ output hike. Economic data light. FTSE 100 technical analysis discussed.

04-08-2025 08:55 GMT by Zain Vawda

Markets react sharply after the major NFP miss

Markets are getting scared by a weak NFP report: only 73K jobs added vs 110K expected, with a massive revision to 14K for the prior month. Equities face a harsh wake-up call, and the US Dollar slides after a strong stretch. In this market reaction breakdown, we explore gold, major FX pairs and equity indices to prepare for what could be a volatile start to August.

01-08-2025 15:28 GMT by Elior Manier

Dollar’s Rebound: Tactical Recovery or Structural Decline?

After months of weakness, the US dollar has staged a notable recovery driven by shifting Fed expectations and market repricing. But is this bounce just a tactical correction—or the early signs of a longer-term structural decline? This article explores the policy signals, political pressures, and technical dynamics shaping the dollar’s future.

01-08-2025 14:06 GMT by Łukasz Zembik

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Major NFP disappointment combined with sharp downward revisions

Crucial Non-Farm Payrolls report, showing a consequent miss. With just 73K jobs added vs 110K expected and a brutal downward revision for the prior month, risk assets are selling off sharply. The VIX surging, bonds and gold ralling, and traders now price in greater odds of a Fed rate cut in September.

01-08-2025 13:09 GMT by Elior Manier

Canada's GDP contracts, US nonfarm payrolls misses forecast

Canada's GDP for May showed a 0.1% decline, identical to the April release. June is expected to be better, with a market estimate of 0.1%. US nonfarm payrolls was much lower than expected at 73 thousand, compared to the market estimate 106 thousand. Still, this was better than the May report of a revised 14 thousand.

01-08-2025 10:25 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

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