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Scorching inflation report, done deal for Fed to go 75bp in Sept and probably also in November, dollar surges, bitcoin plunges
US stocks are crumbling after a very hot inflation has Wall Street nervous that they were too optimistic in forecasting the end of the Fed’s tightening cycle. ​ Markets are no longer confident that the Fed will only deliver a 75bp increase this month, a half-point increase in November and a 25-basis-point increase in December. The Fed will likely have to be even more aggressive with raising rates and that is bad news for risky assets.
13-09-2022 12:44 GMT by Edward Moya
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Euro slides after hot US inflation report
The US dollar, on the ropes for the past few days, came out swinging today and has posted sharp gains against all of the major currencies. In the North American session, EUR/USD is trading at 1.0012, down 1.12%.
13-09-2022 11:16 GMT by Kenneth Fisher
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Australian dollar extends gains on solid data
The Australian dollar continues to rally and has climbed above the 0.69 level for the first time in September. AUD/USD has gained 150 points since Thursday, as the US dollar continues to lose ground. Australia released key confidence indicators earlier today, and the decent numbers gave the Aussie a slight push higher.
13-09-2022 06:13 GMT by Kenneth Fisher
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Stocks rally ahead of key inflation report, Ukraine's counteroffensive gains momentum, dollar drops, o ethereum profit-taking benefits bitcoin and others
Wall street eyes US inflation report US stocks are rising as investors anticipate inflation to show even further signs of slowing and as Ukraine’s counteroffensive gains momentum in the East. ​ The start of the trading week was supposed to be all about the August inflation report, but Kyiv’s sudden momentum has many hoping that this moment is a turning point in the war against Russia.
12-09-2022 14:47 GMT by Edward Moya
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Oil turns negative, gold hurt
Oil  Commodities across the board got crushed after a very hot inflation report sent the dollar higher as expectations were boosted for a much more aggressive Fed. Inflation is proving to be much more troubling and that is raising the risk of the Fed sending the US economy into a recession. ​ Energy traders are looking at a tight oil market that is going to have a rough short-term outlook as the consumer is going to be a lot weaker given the robust rate of inflation with core prices. China’s zer
12-09-2022 12:40 GMT by Edward Moya
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Euro climbs to 3-week high
The euro is red hot, having gained close to 2% in just two days. EUR/USD is trading at 1.0144, up 0.97% on the day. ECB gives euro boost The ECB showed last week that its hawkishness was not limited to words, as the central bank delivered a massive 0.75% rate hike, for only the second time in its history.
12-09-2022 08:37 GMT by Kenneth Fisher
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Oil bounces back, gold edges higher
Oil higher despite demand concerns Oil has recovered earlier losses to trade around 1% higher on the day. Crude could extend its winning run to three sessions if it holds on, recovering from the lows which came on the back of lower global growth expectations and Covid lockdowns in China.
12-09-2022 07:13 GMT by Craig Erlam
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Risk rebound continues
European stocks are off to a positive start on Monday, following a relatively muted day in Asia amid bank holiday closures in China, Hong Kong and South Korea. UK growth continues to struggle The UK economy grew slightly less than expected in July, with growth supported by consumer-facing services on the back of the Women's EUROs and the Commonwealth Games. With the additional bank holiday this month, the economy could be facing a small technical recession, albeit one that won't be nearly as bad
12-09-2022 07:08 GMT by Craig Erlam
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British pound rallies as USD retreats
GBP/USD has started the trading week with sharp gains.  In the European session, GBP/USD is trading at 1.1678, up 0.80% on the day. Pound soars despite weak UK data It's a busy economic calendar this week in the UK.  The markets were treated to a data dump today, highlighted by GDP and Manufacturing Production. In July, GDP grew by a modest 0.2% MoM, shy of the estimate of 0.5%, but an improvement from the -0.6% reading in June.
12-09-2022 06:44 GMT by Kenneth Fisher
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Week Ahead - All About Inflation, BOE decision pushed back, Xi to meet Putin
As the world mourns the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-serving British monarch, a series of royal protocols will now unfold. Her majesty was a reassuring constant throughout a world that was always changing. The world will now reflect on memories of her Majesty. The financial world will see some scheduling changes but will mostly roll on.
09-09-2022 15:27 GMT by Edward Moya
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Markets Today: World mourns Queen Elizabeth II, Stocks Rally despite more hawkishness, Oil higher on supply risk and weaker dollar, Gold rises, Bitcoin jumps
As the world mourns the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, world leaders pay tribute for her incredible service and leadership. The UK enters a 10-day mourning period that will see some events delayed or suspended. ​ The BOE announced they will push back their interest rate decision to September 22nd.
09-09-2022 13:00 GMT by Edward Moya
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Market Insights Podcast (Episode 373)
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 Queen Elizabeth II's legacy, the ECB policy decision, the UK energy plan, and Ethereum's Merge.  They also discuss what the week ahead has in store for financial markets.
09-09-2022 12:58 GMT by Edward Moya
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AUD soars as China's inflation drops
The Australian dollar has posted sharp gains today. In the European session, AUD/USD is trading at 0.6837, up 1.27%. China inflation falls unexpectedly China's economy has been stalling, as global demand has weakened and China rigorously enforces a zero-Covid policy.
09-09-2022 08:16 GMT by Kenneth Fisher
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USD/CAD slides ahead of Canada employment data
The Canadian dollar usually is calm prior to the North American session, but USD/CAD has posted steady gains in the Asian and European sessions. USD/CAD is trading at 1.2993, down 0.73% on the day. Canada's job market expected to rebound Canada releases the August employment report later today, with a market consensus of 15.0 thousand.
09-09-2022 05:08 GMT by Kenneth Fisher
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ECB hike sends euro soaring
EUR/USD hasn't posted a winning week since August, but a spectacular rise today should put that trend to rest. In the European session, the euro is trading at 1.0102, up an impressive 1.03%. ECB delivers There were plenty of expectations ahead of Thursday's ECB meeting, as the markets waited to see if the ECB would raise rates by 0.75% or play it safe with a smaller hike.
09-09-2022 04:18 GMT by Kenneth Fisher
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