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USD/JPY calm as GDP within expectations

The Japanese yen is calm on Monday. In the North American session, USD/JPY is trading at 156.91, up 0.09% on the day at the time of writing. Japan’s GDP declines Japan’s economy contracted in the first quarter with a weak reading of -1.8% y/y, following a revised 0.4% gain in Q4 2023.

10-06-2024 12:18 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

GBP/USD steady ahead of UK employment data

The British pound has started the week quietly. GBP/USD is trading at 1.2718 in the North American session at the time of writing, down 0.03% on the day. UK job growth expected to shrink The UK releases the May employment report on Tuesday.

10-06-2024 10:46 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Canadian dollar drops to six-week low after strong US jobs data

The Canadian dollar had a rough week and declined 1% against the US dollar. On Friday, a combination of lukewarm job data out of Canada and a hot US nonfarm payrolls report sent USD/CAD up 0.70%.

10-06-2024 09:04 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

USD/JPY steady despite soft household spending

The Japanese yen is calm on Friday. In the European session, USD/JPY is trading at 155.50, down 0.06% on the day at the time of writing. Japan's household spending slips Japan’s economic activity has been sluggish and household spending, a key driver of economic growth, declined by 1.2% m/m in April.

07-06-2024 06:35 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Canadian dollar eyes Can., US job data

The Canadian dollar has had a relatively quiet week and has ticked higher on Friday. In the European session, USD/CAD is trading at 1.3683, up 0.10%.

07-06-2024 05:14 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Euro shrugs as ECB lowers rates to 3.75%

The euro is drifting on Friday. EUR/USD is trading at 1.0892 in the European session, up 0.04% on the day.

07-06-2024 04:06 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

USD/JPY eyes household spending

The Japanese yen is steady on Thursday after showing sharp swings throughout the week. In the North American session, USD/JPY is trading at 156.27, up 0.10% on the day at the time of writing. Japan’s consumers have been holding tight on the purse strings as inflation remains high and economic conditions remain gloomy.

06-06-2024 10:39 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

British pound calm, BoE wage growth expectations fall

The British pound is slightly lower on Thursday. GBP/USD is trading at 1.2771 in the European session at the time of writing, down 0.12% on the day. BoE: Businesses expect lower wage growth The Bank of England released a survey today which showed wage growth expectations for the coming year have fallen sharply.

06-06-2024 07:50 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

EUR/GBP Technical: Hovering at a 21-month low ahead of ECB

The FX market is likely to have fully priced in a 25-bps cut from the ECB today, hence it is likely going to be a non-event. The catalysts that may trigger a significant intraday movement in the FX market are new forward guidance (if any) from ECB President Lagarde and the latest Eurozone inflation trend forecasts. Watch the 0.8540 key short-term resistance on the EUR/GBP.

06-06-2024 07:02 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Euro steady as ECB poised to deliver rate cut

The euro is showing limited movement ahead of the ECB rate decision later today. EUR/USD is trading at 1.0879 in the European session, up 0.10% on the day. ECB likely to cut, but then what? Barring a huge surprise, the European Central Bank will cut its deposit rate later today.

06-06-2024 06:03 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

ECB's Interest Rate Decision and its Impact on EUR/USD Exchange Rate

Talking Points ECB Main Refinance Rate and EU Inflation EUR/USD Technical Analysis - Daily Chart [caption id="attachment_810773" align="aligncenter" width="624"] Inflation Monitor Source: Bloomberg Finance L.P.[/caption] ECB Main Refinance Rate and EU Inflation The European Central Bank is scheduled to announce its main refinancing rate on its June 6th, 2024 meeting, traders around the world are looking forward to the central bank’s decision.

05-06-2024 17:15 GMT by Moheb Hanna

USD/CAD rises after Bank of Canada rate cut

The Bank of Canada lowered interest rates earlier on Wednesday and the Canadian dollar has lost ground against its US counterpart. In the North American session, USD/CAD is trading at 1.3713, up 0.28%. Bank of Canada cuts cash rate to 4.75% The Bank of Canada took the plunge and cut interest rates for the first time in over four years, lowering the cash rate by 0.25% to 4.75%.

05-06-2024 10:53 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Euro quiet as German services hits 12-month high

The euro is almost unchanged against the US dollar on Wednesday. EUR/USD is trading at 1.0883 in the North American session, up 0.04% on the day. German, eurozone services PMI accelerate The German services PMI was revised upwards to 54.2 in May, up from the initial estimate of 53.9.

05-06-2024 10:05 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

AUD shrugs as Australian GDP misses estimate

After starting the week with sharp swings, the Australian dollar is showing little movement on Wednesday. AUD/USD is trading at 0.6644 in the European session, down 0.06% on the day. Australian GDP posts 0.1% growth Australia’s GDP was a disappointment, with a gain of just 0.1% q/q in the first quarter.

05-06-2024 08:02 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

AUD/USD slides on weak Australian data, GDP next

The Australian dollar continues to swing sharply this week. AUD/USD is trading at 0.6641 in the North American session, down 0.71% on the day.

04-06-2024 12:03 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Swiss franc edges higher as inflation holds at 1.4%

The Swiss franc is in positive territory on Tuesday. USD/CHF is trading at 0.8935 in the European session, down 0.24% on the day.

04-06-2024 06:23 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Market Insights Podcast - Volatile oil prices ex-post OPEC+, ECB and US NFP on the radar for this week

OANDA Senior Market Analyst Kelvin Wong joins Jonny Hart to discuss this week's key economic data and events. Firstly, OPEC+ members did not extend the voluntary cuts of 2.2 million bpd till end of 2024 but instead only until Q3 2024, oil prices reacted negatively due to incoming influx of more supplies after September 2024. Secondly, market participants have likely fully priced in a 25 bps cut for this coming Thursday, 6 June ECB monetary policy meeting.

04-06-2024 00:19 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Swiss franc climbing, eyes Swiss inflation

Swiss franc has extended its gains on Monday. USD/CHF is trading at 0.8961 in the North American session, down 0.68%. Swiss franc rally continues The Swiss franc posted its strong weekly gain of the year last week, rising 1.35%.

03-06-2024 11:18 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

EUR/USD calm as eurozone manufacturing improves

The euro has posted slight losses on Monday. EUR/USD is trading at 1.0835 in the European session, down 0.11% on the day. Eurozone manufacturing close to stabilizing The eurozone manufacturing sector is still contracting but there is light at the end of the tunnel.

03-06-2024 07:18 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

EUR/USD shrugs as Eurozone CPI higher than expected

The euro has on Friday after edged higher on Friday after eurozone CPI was hotter than anticipated. EUR/USD is trading at 1.0848 in the European session, up 0.27% on the day. Eurozone inflation accelerates in April The inflation rate in the eurozone surprised the markets with a hotter-than-expected release for May.

31-05-2024 10:44 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

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