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Japanese yen's rally continues
The Japanese yen is in positive territory on the first trading day of the new year. US and Japan markets are both closed today, and the yen will likely continue to remain calm in holiday-thinned trading.
by Kenneth Fisher
Oil bouncing back, gold pushing on, bitcoin steady
Risks tilted to the upside? Oil markets are bouncing back in another volatile session at the end of the year. Going into 2023, the risks are arguably tilted to the upside, although that has been the narrative for much of the year and yet we're on course to end it not far from where we started. While producers have finally caught up with post-pandemic demand, other risks remain next year, notably Russian output amid the new price cap and its threats to cut output and not supply any countries ab
by Craig Erlam
Limping into 2023
Another big year ahead though Stock markets are limping into 2023, with investors seemingly making the most of the festive break to refuel for what is going to be another wild year. Equities are a little lower on the final trading day of the year but broadly speaking, over the last week there has been no development, just choppy trading with no conviction or direction. It would appear investors are positioned for an opening quarter of significant uncertainty, which is about right. So much now
by Craig Erlam
Aussie finishes strong in 2022
The Australian dollar has been rising since last Friday and is in positive territory today. In the European session, AUD/USD is trading at 0.6801, up 0.37%. The final week of the year, bookended by Christmas and New Year's, is usually quiet, with reduced trading volumes and a very light economic calendar.
by Kenneth Fisher
Euro shrugs as Spain's inflation drops
It's the last trading day of 2022, and EUR/USD is almost unchanged in what should be a quiet day in the currency markets. In the European session, EUR/USD is trading at 1.0674, up 0.13%. Spain's CPI drops below 6%  The week between Christmas and New Year's is usually very light on data, and there were no tier-1 events in Germany or the eurozone this week.
by Kenneth Fisher
Euro higher as US jobless claims rise
We're seeing limited movement in the currency markets this week, which is not uncommon during the week between Christmas and New Year's. Trading volume remains thin and the data calendar is very light.
by Kenneth Fisher
British pound quiet as a mouse
The British pound has shown little movement since before Christmas and remains quiet on Thursday. This is not surprising as trading volumes are down during the holidays and there are few key events on the calendar this week.
by Kenneth Fisher
Oil falls, gold range-trading
Paring gains again Oil prices are dropping for a second day, erasing some more of the pre-Christmas rally amid uncertainty over the Chinese outlook and the limited impact of Russia's response to the G7 price cap. Volatility is likely going nowhere fast as we navigate another highly uncertain year, albeit one that surely promises plenty of surprises and twists and turns along the way. The US refilling the SPR should be supportive for the market and could have put a bit of a floor in place, althou
by Craig Erlam
Still drifting
We continue to drift into year-end with investors having little to cling onto that's going to drive markets one way or another. That is so often the case this time of year and while 2022 could have been different, given how chaotic the rest of the year has been, it has proven to not be the case. Investors are going into 2023 with a cautious mindset, prepared for more rate hikes, and expecting recessions around the globe.
by Craig Erlam
Japanese yen rebounds on BOJ purchases
The Japanese yen has posted gains on Thursday, putting the brakes on this week's dollar rally of over 1%. In the European session, USD/JPY is trading at 133.64, down 0.60%. This week has been marked by low liquidity, with many traders closing their books or taking a holiday at the end of the year.
by Kenneth Fisher
An eye on the New Year
We're seeing choppy trade in financial markets on Wednesday in what is always quite thin trade as traders continue the festivities into the new year. And there's certainly a strong sense of holiday trade to the markets today, with light news flow combined with lower liquidity creating choppy but ultimately insignificant moves. It very much feels like we're now just drifting into 2023 at which point I expect things will quickly pick up again. The key trading themes will continue to dominate in ea
by Craig Erlam
Swiss franc showing strength
Market activity is subdued on Wednesday in thin post-holiday trade. In the European session, USD/CHF is almost trading at 0.9280, down 0.14%. Over the final two months of the year, the Swiss franc has looked sharp against the US dollar.
by Kenneth Fisher
Yen extends losses after summary of opinions
The Japanese yen continues to lose ground this week and is in negative territory on Wednesday. In the European session, USD/JPY is trading at 134.11, up 0.49%. Post-Christmas holiday trading remains thin, but USD/JPY has made steady gains and climbed 1% this week.
by Kenneth Fisher
Japanese yen dips, inflation rises
US and Japanese markets are open on Tuesday, but trading remains thin after the Christmas holiday. There are some key Japanese events on the calendar, although US releases are all tier-2 events.
by Kenneth Fisher
Canadian dollar ends week with gains
Canadian and US markets are closed on Monday and we are seeing very little movement from USD/CAD at the start of the new trading week. Canada's GDP stays steady Ahead of the Christmas holiday, there was plenty of action on Friday. Canada's GDP remains steady, with a modest 0.1% gain in November, identical to the October release.
by Kenneth Fisher
Yen edges lower, Kuroda says no exit planned
With most financial markets closed on Monday, trading will be thin. Japanese markets are open and USD/JPY has edged higher, trading at 132.82, up 0.34%. Kuroda plays down yield curve move The Bank of Japan announced a policy change last week, and the ramifications were massive for the Japanese yen, as USD/JPY jumped as much as 4.8% following the move.
by Kenneth Fisher
Week Ahead - Happy Holidays!
US Thin trading conditions could persist as much of Wall Street will be taking off this week. While trading volumes might be lower it will be a week filled with lots of economic readings.  There will be no earnings and no Fed speak. On Monday, US markets will be closed to observe the Christmas holiday.  Tuesday contains several economic releases that are expected to show the economy is weakening.  Wholesale inventories in November are expected to increase at a slower pace, both the October
by Edward Moya
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