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The Australian dollar is in negative territory today after an impressive rally. AUD/USD is trading at 0.6487, down 0.27%. US dollar steadies after selloff The US dollar has been in retreat since Friday, after a mixed nonfarm payroll report raised the likelihood of the Fed easing up in December and raising rates by just 0.50%, rather than 0.75%.

09-11-2022 04:58 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Stocks ease as US midterm results filter in

Equity markets are mixed on Wednesday as investors continue to watch events unfold in the US for a sense of what impact they'll have on sentiment. The impact of the midterms will probably be short-lived, if impactful at all, as far as markets are concerned. Of course, the political implications may be significant if Democrats can manage to retain control of the House and Senate but at this stage, only one of those looks plausible which means deadlock in Washington. The bigger takeaway from the e

09-11-2022 04:17 GMT by Craig Erlam

Oil edges lower, gold jumps higher

Oil eases amid a surge in inventories Oil prices are a little lower again on Wednesday after falling around 3% a day earlier. This came following a strong move in recent weeks in which crude prices rallied around 20% on the back of the OPEC+ output cut and the prospect of less restrictive Covid measures in China, which have not been confirmed. The API inventory data came late in the day on Tuesday after the bulk of the losses had already occurred.

09-11-2022 04:12 GMT by Craig Erlam

Election Day, stocks rally, dollar short-covering, cryptos down on Binance rescue of FTX

US stocks rallied as Americans head to the polls in what is expected to be an election that gives Republicans control of the House. It might take longer than election night to get a final conclusion on the Senate.

08-11-2022 15:08 GMT by Edward Moya

Oil lower on China concerns, gold pops

Oil edges lower Crude prices edged lower after as China continues to struggle with COVID. Bets that China will reopen soon are losing momentum as cases jumped in Guangzhou and other key Chinese cities. Brent crude is still close to the $100 a barrel level for now and it seems short-term risks to supplies have traders looking for a bullish move higher. Gold powers higher Gold had a great day as the dollar tumbled ahead of the midterm elections and a pivotal inflation report.

08-11-2022 15:01 GMT by Edward Moya

AUD/USD resumes rally with massive gains

The Australian dollar has posted sharp gains, as the US dollar is lower against the majors in the North American session. AUD/USD is trading at 0.6542, up 0.97%. Business confidence slows to zero Australia's NAB Business Confidence for October slipped to zero, down from 5 points in September.

08-11-2022 11:43 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Yen yawns as household spending rises

The Japanese yen continues to have a quiet week. In the European session, USD/JPY is trading at 146.34, down 0.18%. Household spending rebounds Japan's household spending bounced back in September, with its first gain in three months.

08-11-2022 06:03 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Caution ahead of midterms and inflation data

A cautious start to trading on Tuesday, with investors seemingly having one eye on midterm results in the US and another on Thursday's inflation data. It's hard to see past both of these things this week. The question for many is whether investors will respond positively to the deadlock in Washington.

08-11-2022 04:10 GMT by Craig Erlam

Oil prices ease, gold eyes inflation

Oil pares gains as China Covid cases jump Oil prices are easing a little on Tuesday, a day after Brent crude came within a whisker of $100 again. It's traded below this major psychological level since July but recent developments have propelled the price higher again, up more than 20% from the September lows. OPEC+ had a big hand to play in that but speculation around China's zero-Covid commitment may also be a factor in recent gains.

08-11-2022 04:08 GMT by Craig Erlam

Midterms matter; all about CPI, bitcoin rally stalls

US stocks edged higher as Wall Street awaits both the midterm elections which could bring an end to President Biden’s blue wave and a pivotal inflation report. Tuesday’s US midterm elections could be market-moving if we see a Democratic surprise or if Republicans dominate the polls, but most traders are zeroing in on Thursday’s inflation report.

07-11-2022 15:07 GMT by Edward Moya

Oil waiting to pop, gold enters trading range

Oil Oil’s early boost from a weakening dollar could not last as energy traders debate whether optimism was premature over an easing of Covid rules in China. Chinese officials continue to push back on the idea that a relaxation in Covid rules is coming.

07-11-2022 15:03 GMT by Edward Moya

Market Insights Podcast (Episode 395)

Jonny Hart discusses what is driving markets today with OANDA Senior Market Analyst Ed Moya in New York. This week they preview both the US midterm elections, a pivotal inflation report, and discuss what's driving crypto markets.

07-11-2022 13:22 GMT by Edward Moya

Soaring euro punches past parity

EUR/USD has extended its impressive rally and is trading at 1.0019, up 0.60% on the day. The US dollar was broadly lower on Friday after the nonfarm payroll report and the euro rocketed 2.1%. German industrial orders rebound The week started on a high note in Germany, as Industrial Production for September rose for the first time in two months, up 0.6% MoM.

07-11-2022 12:57 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

A choppy start to the week

It's been a relatively lackluster start to the trading week, following the one previous that was anything but. There's no doubt that the last seven days have left investors with plenty to work out and the jobs report on Friday yielded a response in the markets which probably sums up how confused investors appear right now. It was another hot report with little in it to suggest we're seeing cracks appearing that will deliver the slack that the Fed thinks it needs. Trade around the report was vola

07-11-2022 12:12 GMT by Craig Erlam

Oil ticks higher, gold choppy

Continuing to creep higher Oil prices are continuing to creep closer to $100 amid ongoing speculation over China's Covid-zero commitment and a little more positive sentiment in broader markets. Brent and WTI are treading water but it's been choppy at times, with the former coming within a dollar of triple figures. That won't make good headlines at a time when the Democrats in the US need all the good headlines they can get as people head to the polls.

07-11-2022 12:08 GMT by Craig Erlam

Australian dollar rally takes a breather

AUD/USD is almost unchanged today, after sharp gains on Friday. In the North American session, AUD/USD is trading at 0.6470, down 0.02% on the day. Aussie soars after nonfarm payrolls The US dollar declined against all the major currencies on Friday, after a mixed nonfarm payrolls report left investors in a dovish mood.

07-11-2022 11:15 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

New Zealand dollar flies after US NFP

The New Zealand dollar is steady today, after ending the week with huge gains. NZD/USD is trading at 0.5934 in the North American session. US dollar slides after NFP The US dollar was broadly lower on Friday, after the nonfarm payroll report sent mixed signals about the strength of the labor market. The October reading of 261,000 was stronger than the consensus of 200,000, but it marked the smallest gain since December 2020.

07-11-2022 08:39 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Canadian dollar soars after employment report

The Canadian dollar is almost unchanged today, trading at 1.3483. Canadian dollar flies on job gains It was a day to remember for the Canadian dollar, which rocketed almost 2% higher on Friday. The driver behind the spike was a massive gain in jobs at 108, 300 in October, up from 20,000 in September.

07-11-2022 05:54 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Market Insights Podcast (Episode 394)

Jonny Hart looks back on the week's business and markets news with OANDA Senior Market Analyst Ed Moya in New York. This week they talk about another hot jobs report, the FOMC decision, and crypto resilience. They also discuss what the week ahead has in store for financial markets.

04-11-2022 13:30 GMT by Edward Moya

Week Ahead - Control of Congress

This week will be massive for markets as investors closely watch to see how inflation moderates. In addition to watching to see if inflation comes down from a 40-year high, Wall Street will pay close attention to the midterm elections.

04-11-2022 11:36 GMT by Craig Erlam

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