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Market Insights Podcast - FOMC, BOE, and US NFP to stand out in this busy week
OANDA Senior Market Analyst Kelvin Wong joins Jonny Hart to discuss this pivotal week's key economic data and events which may trigger higher volatile movements in the global markets due to the anticipation of market participants' dovish expectations on the forward guidance from the Fed and Bank of England due on Wednesday (31 January), and Thursday (1 February). Also, keep a lookout for the potential negative ramifications of China Evergrande Group's liquidation order by a Hong Kong court, a ma
by Kelvin Wong
GBP/USD - Consolidation as traders eye BoE and Fed meetings
Fed could signal a March rate cut is on the cards Will the BoE forecasts offer any insight on interest rates? Cable continues to consolidate ahead of central bank meetings This is widely expected to be the year of rate cuts for major central banks after a period of aggressive tightening that will soon get inflation back to target. Going into 2024, traders became incredibly optimistic about how many rate cuts we could see this year.
by Craig Erlam
Euro starts week with losses
The euro is lower on Monday. In the North American session, EUR/US is trading at 1.0806, down 0.44%. When will ECB cut rates? There were no surprises from the European Central Bank, which maintained the benchmark rate at 4.0% at last week's meeting.
by Kenneth Fisher
AUD/USD eyes retail sales
The Australian dollar is in positive territory on Monday after an uneventful week. In the European session, AUD/USD is trading at 0.6603, up o.41%. Australian retail sales expected to downturn The markets are braced for a soft retail sales report on Tuesday, with December's consensus estimate standing at -1.0%.
by Kenneth Fisher
Swiss franc recovering, but will SNB shift policy?
The Swiss franc has edged higher on Monday. In the European session, USD/CHF is trading at 0.8618, down 0.25%. SNB concerned about Swiss franc's surge The Swiss National Bank isn't shy about intervening on the currency markets, as it views intervention as an important tool to keep the Swiss franc competitive for export purposes.
by Kenneth Fisher
USD/CAD - US spending data boost the greenback
US PCE m/m 0.2%, core PCE m/m 0.2%  US spending increases 0.7% in December USDCAD doesn't break double top neckline Inflation, income and spending data for the US was released on Friday and broadly speaking the numbers were in line with expectations, with one outlier. Spending last month increased 0.7%, comfortably exceeding the 0.5% that was expected. It also came on top of the upward revision to the November reading, which increased to 0.4% from 0.2% previously.
by Craig Erlam
Euro edges higher as markets digest ECB pause
The euro is in positive territory on Friday. In the European session, trading at 1.0846 in the European session. ECB maintains interest rates To nobody's surprise, the European Central Bank left its benchmark rate unchanged at 4.0% on Thursday.
by Kenneth Fisher
USD/JPY steady after Tokyo Core CPI falls below 2%
The Japanese yen is drifting on Friday. In the European session, USD/JPY is trading at 147.80, up 0.10%. Tokyo Core CPI falls to 1.6% Tokyo Core CPI reached a significant milestone today, falling to 1.6% y/y in January, after a December reading of 2.1%.
by Kenneth Fisher
GBP/USD - Is cable topping out as US data outperforms again?
US GDP rises 3.3% (annualized) in Q4 A fairytale outcome for the US economy GBPUSD drifts lower US economic data continues to point to an economy that's doing very well despite the various headwinds including very high interest rates. GDP data for the fourth quarter easily exceeded expectations, rising 3.3% on an annualized basis, adding to the increasing view that the US could be heading for a fairytale scenario, not just a soft landing. We've spoken a lot about resilence in the US economy o
by Craig Erlam
EUR/USD - Drifting lower as ECB keeps cards close to its chest
ECB leaves rates on hold Lagarde still eyeing summer rate cut EURUSD consolidating after correction The European Central Bank left interest rates on hold on Thursday and claimed inflation is progressing towards its target while giving no clear guidance on when interest rates will start falling. We came into the new year with markets pricing in a March rate cut and that is now looking increasingly difficult. Even with a late pivot.
by Craig Erlam
USD/JPY shrugs after US GDP
The Japanese yen has edged lower on Thursday. In the North American session, USD/JPY is trading at 147.62, up 0.08%. US GDP roars with 3.3% gain The US economy continues to surprise with stronger-than-expected data.
by Kenneth Fisher
Canadian dollar slips after BoC decision, USD GDP looms
US to release The Canadian dollar is showing limited movement on Thursday. In the European session, USD/CAD is trading at 1.3513, down 0.08%. Bank of Canada keeps rates on hold There were no surprises from the Bank of Canada, which maintained the benchmark rate at 5% on Wednesday.
by Kenneth Fisher
Euro in holding pattern ahead of ECB decision
The euro is showing limited movement on Thursday. In the European session, EUR/USD is trading at 1.0895, up 0.10%. Eurozone PMIs, released on Wednesday, pointed to trouble in the manufacturing and services sectors.
by Kenneth Fisher
USD/CAD - Surprisingly strong US PMI surveys, BoC remains cautious
US services PMI rises to 52.9, manufacturing PMI hits 50.3 BoC holds rates USDCAD recovery stalls US economic data was surprisingly strong today, with both the services and manufacturing PMIs comfortably exceeding expectations and reinforcing the message that the economy is in good shape, even getting better. Of course, these are just surveys and can be volatile but the fact both jumped as much as they did and both are now in growth territory is very promising for the economy
by Craig Erlam
USD/CAD eyes Bank of Canada decision
Bank of Canada expected to pause US to release manufacturing, services PMIs The Canadian dollar is showing limited movement on Wednesday. In the North American session, USD/CAD is trading at 1.3436, down 0.19%. Bank of Canada expected to pause The Bank of Canada will announce its first rate decision of 2024 later today.
by Kenneth Fisher
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