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EUR/USD gains ground despite French election shocker
The euro has started the week with gains and is trading at 1.0836 in the European session, up 0.33% on the day. EUR/USD is coming off its best week of the year, gaining 1.19%. France veers to the left in Round 2 France has been on a political roller over the past two weeks and the wild ride isn’t over yet.
by Kenneth Fisher
USD/JPY: Soft US data offers a potential relief rally for JPY
Lacklustre US non-farm payrolls & ISM Services PMI for June has led to a further drop in US Treasury yields. Both the 2-year and 10-year US Treasuries/JGBs yield premiums have shrunk to a 5-month low. A lower positive carry using JPY as a funded currency and elevated net short positioning in JPY futures may put a temporary halt to JPY’s persistent weakness. Watch the 162.40 intermediate resistance on the USD/JPY. This is a follow-up analysis of our prior report, “USD/JPY: Verbal intervention i
by Kelvin Wong
GBP/USD Price Outlook: Cable Holds the High Ground, Multi-Month Resistance Up Ahead
GBP/USD is facing a key multi-month resistance level at 1.2850 after a positive run. The outcome of US inflation data and Fed Chair Powell's testimony could significantly impact the GBP/USD exchange rate. A break above 1.2850 might require a catalyst, like a substantial drop in US inflation, while support levels are identified at 1.2750 and below. Most Read: The Week Ahead – Will US Inflation Data Derail Market Optimism? GBP/USD opened slightly lower last night due to the unexpected results fro
by Zain Vawda
The Week Ahead - Will US Inflation Data Derail Market Optimism?
Soft US economic data, including lower-than-expected job growth, has increased market expectations for a September rate cut. The week ahead features important data releases, including US inflation figures and Chinese inflation data. US Inflation holds the key to a September rate cut.
by Zain Vawda
USD/CAD steady as job growth falls in Canada, US
The Canadian dollar is showing little movement on Friday. In the North American session, USD/CAD is trading at 1.3618, up 0.05% on the day. Canada and the US released employment data today and surprisingly, the Canadian dollar has showed almost no reaction. Canada’s labor market contracted in June, with a decrease of 1.4 thousand.
by Kenneth Fisher
EUR/USD Advances, DXY Eyes Trendline Break - Jobs Data Up Next
EUR/USD rises above 1.0800 due to weak US economic data and a weaker USD. Market anticipates a 71.6% chance of a rate cut in September. DXY is at a psychological support level ahead of US jobs data release.  Most Read: UK Election 2024: Impact Analysis on GBP and FTSE 100 EUR/USD continued its upward momentum on US Independence Day, capitalizing on a weaker USD and low market liquidity to rise above the 1.0800 level. A series of weak US economic data this week has increased expectations for rat
by Zain Vawda
Euro extends gains with eye on French election
The euro has posted gains on Thursday and is trading at 1.0812 in the European session, up 0.26% on the day. It has been a good week for EUR/USD, which has gained 0.95% and hit a three-week high on Wednesday. Will Le Pen snag a majority? France heads for the polls on Sunday for the second round of parliamentary elections.
by Kenneth Fisher
USD/JPY edges higher, FOMC minutes next
The Japanese yen continues to lose ground. On Tuesday, the USD/JPY is trading at 161.66 in the North American session, up 0.16% on the day. On the data calendar, there are no Japanese events today.
by Kenneth Fisher
AUD/USD shrugs as Australian retail sales jump
The Australian dollar is drifting on Wednesday. AUD/USD is trading at 0.6674 in the European session, up 0.11% on the day. Australian retail sales climb 0.6% Australian consumers have been counting their pennies and reducing discretionary spending.
by Kenneth Fisher
GBP/USD calm, markets keep eye on Powell speech
The British pound is showing limited movement on Tuesday. GBP/USD is trading at 1.2681 early in the North American session, up 0.25% on the day. There are no UK events today, while the US releases Jolts Job Openings and Federal Reserve Chair Powell speaks at the ECB forum in Sintra, Portugal. UK PMIs points to weak economy The Purchasing Managers’ Indices (PMIs) provide a snapshot of the health of key industries and the UK picture is not a pretty one.
by Kenneth Fisher
EUR/USD: Euro bulls should not be complacent after French election
Sovereign credit risk remains elevated in France despite yesterday’s rallies seen in the EUR/USD, CAC 40 & DAX ex-post first round of the French legislative election. Speculative net capital outflows & bearish sentiment in CAC 40 & DAX may trigger a negative feedback loop into the EUR/USD. EUR/USD at risk of breaking down below 1.0656
by Kelvin Wong
Australian dollar eyes retail sales
The Australian dollar has posted slight losses on Tuesday. AUD/USD is trading at 0.6649 in the European session, down 0.15% on the day. Australian retail sales expected to improve Australian consumers have been in frugal mood and have reduced their discretionary spending.
by Kenneth Fisher
Market Insights Podcast - France and UK elections, US ISM Services PMI, NFP are key highlights for this week
OANDA Senior Market Analyst Kelvin Wong joins Jonny Hart to discuss this week's key economic data and events. We kicked off the week with the post market reactions to the outcome of the pivotal first round of the France legislative elections that saw Le Pen's far right National Rally party took the lead while French President Macron's centrist alliance dropped to third place, below a far left coalition, New Popular Front party.
by Kelvin Wong
USD/JPY rises up after GDP downgrade
The Japanese yen has dropped below the 161 line on Monday. The yen is trading at 161.39 early in the North American session, down 0.35% on the day. Japan’s GDP revised sharply lower Japan revised its first-quarter GDP report to -2.9%, y/y, sharply lower than the initial reading of -1.8%.
by Kenneth Fisher
Gold Price Update: XAU/USD rises as search for catalyst rumbles on
Gold rises as a weaker US Dollar and uncertainty around monetary policy continues. ISM data later today before all attention turns to US jobs data later in the week. Trendline break and price action hint at at a potential rise toward the $2370 resistance handle. Market participants are closely watching for a new catalyst to drive gold prices in a definitive direction.
by Zain Vawda
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