Recap for the May 20, 2025 North-American session. XAU/USD up 1.85%, AUD down 0.6% after coming back from almost a 1% drop
20-05-2025 20:35 GMT
by Elior Manier
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This article provides an analysis of the financial events occurring during the week of May 19th, 2025. It focuses on the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) decision to cut interest rates by 25 basis points due to concerns about a global economic slowdown, and the subsequent impact on the Australian Dollar. Additionally, it examines the release of Canadian CPI data and its implications for the Bank of Canada's (BOC) monetary policy. The article concludes with a technical analysis of the AUD/CAD.
20-05-2025 19:25 GMT
by Moheb Hanna
North-American Mid-Session: The RBA cut rates by 25 bps as expected, but surprise dovish hints of a 50 bps cut sent the AUD tumbling. Canadian CPI beat forecasts at 1.7% y/y, cutting June rate cut odds to 35%. The CHF leads majors, European stocks rise, Nasdaq dips 0.5%, and gold jumps 1.5% amid broad position shifts.
20-05-2025 17:00 GMT
by Elior Manier
Canada's headline inflation rate dropped to 1.7%, a seven-month low. However, core CPI moved higher, raising doubts about whether the BoC will cut rates at the June 4 meeting.
20-05-2025 13:50 GMT
by Kenneth Fisher
The RBA lowered rates by a quarter-point to 3.85%. The RBA statement warned that the outlook for Australian growth and employment had worsened due to the US tariffs. The Australian dollar is down close to 1% in the aftermath of the rate decision.
20-05-2025 13:10 GMT
by Kenneth Fisher
EUR/USD Technical analysis outlook on multiple intra-day timeframes and what are the Economic Calendar releases around other markets for the May 20, 2025. Preparing for the UK CPI release tomorrow.
20-05-2025 13:00 GMT
by Elior Manier
European markets eye trade deals as DAX hits a new all-time high, breaching 24000. Analysis examines potential for consolidation or further gains, noting overbought RSI and key support/resistance levels. US-China trade pause and other global trade talks are monitored for market impact. Focus on ECB policy, Canadian CPI, and Fed speakers for further volatility.
20-05-2025 08:55 GMT
by Zain Vawda
GBP/USD gains on the announcement of a UK-EU trade agreement. Weaker dollar allowing for further cable upside. Bulls likely to target previous highs of 1.34442 if price can break above ~1.33757.
19-05-2025 18:40 GMT
by Christian Norman
Eurozone CPI for April remained at 2.2% and core inflation at 2.7%, confiriming the initial estimates. The ECB remains on track for a second-straight rate cut in June.
19-05-2025 14:46 GMT
by Kenneth Fisher
New Zealand's dollar has posted strong gains against the US dollar, after Moody's downgrade. In China, both industrial production and and retail sales decelerated in April.
19-05-2025 13:05 GMT
by Kenneth Fisher
The Australian dollar has posted strong gains today. The RBA is widely expected to lower rates by a quarter-point to 3.85% on Wednesday. China posted mixed data to start the week. Industrial production and retail sales both decelerated in April.
19-05-2025 10:10 GMT
by Kenneth Fisher
European market open, highlighting the impact of a US credit rating downgrade and weak Chinese data. It discusses stock index movements, currency fluctuations, and provides technical analysis on the DXY and DAX, including support and resistance levels.
19-05-2025 08:16 GMT
by Zain Vawda
Dive into this week's market outlook featuring key RBA & PBoC decisions, critical UK inflation data, and in-depth US Dollar Index analysis. Discover how US-China trade deal optimism is fading amid new consumer sentiment worries. Explore crucial economic data releases from Asia Pacific, Europe, and the US, plus key support and resistance levels for the DXY. Stay informed with the latest insights.
16-05-2025 21:06 GMT
by Zain Vawda
The Dollar holds above 101.00 on calming U.S. policy signals, while stock indices remain flat after soft U. of Michigan data. Markets focus more on political developments and inflation clues. Gold continues its retracement, reflecting reduced safe-haven demand amid improved U.S. policy confidence.
16-05-2025 19:25 GMT
by Elior Manier
Japan's GDP missed expectations and declined for the first time in a year. In the US, UoM consumer sentiment and inflation expectations are expected to rise in May.
16-05-2025 10:30 GMT
by Kenneth Fisher
The New Zealand dollar has posted strong gains as inflation expectations rose to 1-year high. US consumer sentiment and inflation expectations are expected to accelerate.
16-05-2025 09:20 GMT
by Kenneth Fisher
USD/JPY remains volatile amid shifting risk sentiment and BoJ policy signals. After testing 140.00 support in late April, the pair rebounded to 148.65 on 12 May, driven by optimism around US-China trade. However, weaker US dollar momentum and narrowing US- yield spreads have capped gains. BoJ’s less hawkish outlook and technical weakness below key resistance at 149.00 suggest downside risks remain for USD/JPY.
16-05-2025 08:50 GMT
by Kelvin Wong
European markets face subdued open amidst global slowdown concerns. DAX advances, gold falters. US data weighs on sentiment. Japan's economy shrinks. Oil prices steady, FX market sees dollar decline and Aussie/Kiwi rise. Focus on US Consumer Sentiment release. DAX eyes 24000 retest.
16-05-2025 07:25 GMT
by Zain Vawda
Gold surges above $3200/oz as a weaker US dollar and concerning economic data fuel demand. US retail sales slow, and small business optimism declines, impacting the dollar. Technical analysis suggests potential for further gains in gold, but client sentiment indicates caution.
15-05-2025 16:52 GMT
by Zain Vawda
The New Zealand dollar continues to lose ground. The Reserve Bank and the markets are keeping a close eye on inflation expectations, which is expected to rise to 2.4%. In the US, retail sales posted a negligible gain of 0.1% and PPI declined.
15-05-2025 14:10 GMT
by Kenneth Fisher