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Euro edges lower on mixed eurozone PMI
The euro is steady on Thursday. In the European session, EUR/USD is trading at 1.1136 at the time of writing, down 0.11% on the day. Eurozone services accelerates, manufacturing dips down There was mixed news from the eurozone PMIs, which provide a monthly report card for the services and manufacturing sectors.
by Kenneth Fisher
GBP/USD hits 1-month high, UK PMIs next
The British pound is showing limited movement on Wednesday, after a four-day rally in which it surged 1.7% against the retreating US dollar. GBP/USD is trading at 1.3047 in the North American session at the time of writing, up 0.1% on the day. All eyes on Jerome Powell The annual meeting at Jackson Hole has added significance this year as the Federal Reserve is expected to deliver a milestone rate cut in September.
by Kenneth Fisher
Canadian dollar shrugs as Can. CPI drops to 3-year low
The Canadian dollar is almost unchanged on Tuesday after posting gains over the past two days. In the North American session, USD/CAD is trading at 1.3636 at the time of writing. Canada’s inflation eases to 2.5% Canada’s headline CPI rose to 2.5% year-on-year in July, down from 2.7% in June and matching the market estimate.
by Kenneth Fisher
Australian dollar's rally runs out of steam
The Australian dollar has steadied after pummeling the US dollar over the past two sessions. AUD/USD is trading at 0.6729 in the European session, down 0.04% on the day at the time of writing. RBA minutes: Rates will remain steady The RBA minutes from the meeting earlier this month reiterated that interest rates aren’t expected to fall anytime soon.
by Kenneth Fisher
USD/CAD Teeters Near Critical Support Ahead of Canadian Inflation Data
USD/CAD is approaching a crucial support zone above 1.3600 ahead of Canadian inflation data. The Loonie has strengthened recently due to rising oil prices and USD weakness. Upcoming Canadian inflation and retail sales data, along with Fed policymakers' statements, will be crucial for USD/CAD's direction. Most Read: Gold (XAU/USD) Eyes Consolidation Above $2500/oz.
by Zain Vawda
New Zealand dollar extends gains as services index rises
The New Zealand dollar wrapped up a fourth consecutive winning week and is in positive territory on Monday. NZD/USD is trading at 0.6076, up 0.37% in the European session at the time of writing. New Zealand PSI pace of contraction eases The New Zealand Performance of Services Index rose to 44.6 in July, up sharply from 40.7 in June.
by Kenneth Fisher
Gold (XAU/USD) Eyes Consolidation Above $2500/oz. Will Bulls Hold the Line?
Gold prices surpassed the $2500/oz level on Friday despite a decrease in the likelihood of a 50 bps cut at the Federal Reserve's September meeting. The rally in gold prices is attributed to dovish remarks by Federal Reserve policymakers and concerns over rising tensions in the Middle East. From a technical standpoint, the weekly chart indicates a strong bullish trend for gold, but a retracement towards the 2450 mark is possible.
by Zain Vawda
Markets Weekly Outlook - Gold Hits New ATH Ahead of Jackson Hole Symposium
Gold reaches a new all-time high as markets reassess rate cut expectations after evaluating resilient US data. The Jackson Hole Symposium will be a key event next week, with central bankers discussing strategies for growth and monetary policy. It's a data-heavy week in Europe and the US, with the release of FOMC minutes, PMI data, and speeches from Fed Chair Powell and BoE Governor Bailey.
by Zain Vawda
Euro edges higher, US dollar under pressure
The euro has edged higher on Friday. In the European session, EUR/USD is trading at 1.0994, up 0.21% on the day at the time of writing. The US dollar is under pressure and the euro rose as much as 1.2% this week before paring about half of those gains.
by Kenneth Fisher
New Zealand dollar stems slide
The New Zealand dollar has rebounded on Friday after a 1.4% slide over the past two days. NZD/USD is trading at 0.6017, up 0.70% in the European session at the time of writing. Solid US numbers raises risk appetite Exactly two weeks ago, a soft employment report out of the US panicked investors and caused a meltdown across global stock markets.
by Kenneth Fisher
Japanese yen slides after hot US release sales
The Japanese yen is sharply lower on Thursday. In the North American session, USD/JPY is trading at 149.02, up 1.1% on the day. Japan’s economy bounces back in second quarter Japan’s economy jumped 3.1% y/y in the second quarter, an impressive turnaround from the revised 2.3% decline in the first quarter and above the market estimate of 2.1%.
by Kenneth Fisher
GBP/USD dips after strong US retail sales
The British pound posted losses earlier but has clawed back and is in positive territory. GBP/USD is trading at 1.2846 in the North American session, up 0.20% on the day. UK GDP rises for second straight quarter After sustaining a technical session in the second half of 2023, the UK economy is on a rebound.
by Kenneth Fisher
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