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Canadian dollar gets spanked, BoC holds rates
The Canadian dollar is almost unchanged on Thursday, after sliding 0.8% a day earlier. In the European session, USD/CAD is trading at 1.3569, up 0.04%. BoC holds interest rates There were no surprises from the Bank of Canada, which maintained the cash rate at 5%.
by Kenneth Fisher
Euro stabilizes ahead of ECB decision
The euro is steady on Thursday, after sliding over 1% on Wednesday following the hot US inflation report. In the European session, EUR/USD is trading at 1.0745, down 0.03%. ECB widely expected to hold rates The European Central Bank meets later today and is widely expected to hold the deposit rate at 4% for a fifth straight time.
by Kenneth Fisher
USD/JPY Technical: Rising US Treasury-JGB yield spreads outweigh BoJ’s intervention risk
A firmer March’s US CPI has altered the relative fundamentals narrative between the US & Japan. Reduces the risk of FX intervention from Japanese authorities to prop up a weaker JPY due to the lack of supporting fundamentals. The bullish reversal seen in the 10-year yield spread of the US Treasury over JGB may act as an impetus to support further US dollar strength. Watch the next intermediate resistances of 153.50 & 154.25 on the USD/JPY. This is a follow-up analysis of our prior report,
by Kelvin Wong
EUR/USD Outlook Ahead of ECB Main Refinancing Rate and Monetary Policy
Talking Points European Central Bank – ECB US Consumer Price Index – US CPI EUR/USD Technical Analysis - Weekly Chart EUR/USD has been grappling with significant pressure over the past few weeks, caught between the influence of inflation data and the ongoing speculation on the USA and Euro Zone interest rate paths. Since January 1st, 2024, the pair has been trading within a range as high as 1.1000 and as low as 1.0700.
by Moheb Hanna
Australian dollar slides on hot US inflation report
The Australian dollar has declined sharply on Wednesday. In the North American session, AUD/USD is trading at 0.6515, down 1.7%. US inflation higher than expected at 3.5% The US consumer price index has accelerated for a second straight month.
by Kenneth Fisher
Canadian dollar calm ahead of BoC decision
The Canadian dollar is slightly lower on Wednesday. In the European session, USD/CAD is trading at 1.3559, down 0.09%. Bank of Canada expected to stay pat The Bank of Canada is widely expected to hold the cash rate at 5.0% at today’s meeting.
by Kenneth Fisher
NZ dollar rises as RBNZ pauses
The New Zealand dollar has extended its gains on Wednesday and is higher for a third straight day. In the North American session, NZD/USD is trading at 0.6074, up 0.24%. RBNZ holds rates, says economy weak There was little drama from the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s meeting on Wednesday, as the decision to pause was widely expected.
by Kenneth Fisher
NZ dollar climbs ahead of RBNZ rate decision
The New Zealand dollar has posted considerable gains on Tuesday. In the North American session, NZD/USD is trading at 0.6065, up 0.54% and its highest level since March 21. RBNZ widely expected to hold cash rate The Reserve Bank of New Zealand meets early on Wednesday and it’s practically a given that it will hold the cash rate at 5.5%.
by Kenneth Fisher
Market Insights Podcast - Higher for longer interest rates back in vogue, US CPI, ECB and Q1 US banks earnings on the radar
OANDA Senior Market Analyst Kelvin Wong joins Jonny Hart to discuss this week's key economic data and events. Firstly, a quick recap on what happened last week week where the initial Fed dovish pivot narrative has been watered down due to a hawkish Fed Speak from Minneapolis Fed President Kashkari that suggested interest rate cuts may not be needed in 2024 coupled with a red-hot US non-farm payroll jobs data for March.
by Kelvin Wong
US Consumer Price Index CPI - USD/JPY Technical Analysis
US Consumer Price Index - CPI The US Consumer Price Index CPI Y/Y overall trend has been steadily declining after reaching its peak of 9.06% in June 2022. A drop in all CPI components, including Energy, Food, and Durable Goods Prices, mainly drove the decline.
by Moheb Hanna
Weak job data sends Canadian dollar slips to 4-month low
The Canadian dollar is showing limited movement on Monday. In the European session, USD/CAD is trading at 1.3598, up 0.06%. Canada and the US both released March employment reports on Friday, with Canada posting a weak reading while US nonfarm payrolls blew past expectations.
by Kenneth Fisher
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