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Aussie bounces back after soft jobs report

The Australian dollar edged lower following today's Australian employment report but has reversed directions. In the European session, AUD/USD is trading at 0.6957, up 0.28%. Australian employment report disappoints Australia released the July employment report, and the numbers were surprisingly soft.

18-08-2022 06:10 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Oil prices steady, gold under pressure

Oil steady after inventory boost Oil prices are treading water following Wednesday's rally which came on the back of the EIA inventory data. The surprising and substantial drawdown alongside record crude exports provided a boost just as the price was testing multi-month lows.

18-08-2022 05:29 GMT by Craig Erlam

Steady after Fed Minutes

The European session is off to a mixed start after both the US and Asia posted small losses overnight. The Fed minutes on Wednesday didn't really offer anything we didn't already know. Even those that leapt at the opportunity to buy the supposed "dovish pivot" are aware that this isn't quite the case and the minutes really back that up.

18-08-2022 05:26 GMT by Craig Erlam

Oil surges post EIA report, gold vulnerable

Oil rises on EIA surplus Crude prices rose after the EIA crude oil report posted a surprisingly large draw. US stockpiles plunged by 7.1 million barrels last week, much more than consensus estimate draw of 100K barrels.

17-08-2022 12:49 GMT by Edward Moya

Stocks drop ahead of Minutes, Retail Sales moderates, Target's optimism for H2, Musk's Manu tweets

US stocks are softening ahead of the Fed’s Minutes as profit taking overtakes another round of upbeat corporate outlooks. Solid outlooks from Target and Lowes did not tell Wall Street anything new, which has returned the focus solely on the Fed’s tightening path.

17-08-2022 12:41 GMT by Edward Moya

Aussie slides below 70

The Australian dollar is taking it on the chin today. In the North American session, AUD/USD is trading at 0.6925, down 1.30% on the day. China's weakness weighing on Aussie The Australian dollar is having a miserable week, down 2.76%.

17-08-2022 09:51 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

New Zealand dollar slides after RBNZ hike

RBNZ delivers another 0.50% hike The New Zealand dollar has taken a tumble today. In the European session, NZD/USD has declined by 0.88% and is trading at 0.6289.

17-08-2022 08:53 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Pound yawns as UK inflation hits 10.1%

The British pound is almost unchanged today, trading just above the 1.21 level. UK inflation hits double-digits It hasn't been a good week for the UK, with today's inflation report following grim wage growth numbers. Headline inflation in July hit 10.1% YoY, up from 9.4% and above the estimate of 9.8%.

17-08-2022 06:03 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Oil edges higher, gold flat

Oil rebounds off support as JCPOA talks continue Oil prices are edging higher on Wednesday, bouncing off technical support over the last 24 hours as Chinese Premier Li pushed for more pro-growth measures from local officials. There are growing downside risks as a result of the growth outlook and ongoing uncertainty around Chinese Covid restrictions. What's more, talks between the US and Iran are continuing around the nuclear deal which, if it gets over the line, could be a big positive for oil s

17-08-2022 04:50 GMT by Craig Erlam

Mixed ahead of Fed minutes

A mixed start to trade in Europe after a more promising session in Asia overnight where stocks may have been boosted by talk of more pro-growth policies in China. That followed disappointing data late last week and early this from the world's second-largest economy so the comments came at a good time. Still, we're not seeing investors getting too carried away by comments alone, action needs to follow and small rate cuts from the PBOC don't really fall into that category. More misery for the UK a

17-08-2022 04:46 GMT by Craig Erlam

Maybe it is a bottom, retail earnings impress, crypto rally stalls

If it looks like a bottom, acts like a bottom, and trades like a bottom, then it probably is a bottom. Bear market rally calls are suddenly becoming quiet these days.

16-08-2022 13:30 GMT by Edward Moya

Oil stumbles, gold edges lower

Oil eyes Iran nuclear talks After 18 months of negotiations, progress has been made in reviving the Iran nuclear deal. We’ve been here before and have seen talks fall apart. What is a little different this time is that it seems the Iranians are willing to discuss the terms. If the Iran nuclear deal is revived, that could send oil prices down to the low $80s. Crude prices are declining over fears China’s growth could slow much more and on improving odds that the Iranian crude could flood th

16-08-2022 13:22 GMT by Edward Moya

Aussie stabilizes after slide

The Australian dollar is steady today, after a massive 1.40% decline on Monday. In the North American session, AUD/USD is trading at 0.7015, down 0.10% on the day. Aussie volatility continues For those looking for volatility, the Australian dollar should fit the bill. AUD/USD jumped 150 points last Wednesday and briefly pushed above the 0.7100 level for the first time since June 10th.

16-08-2022 11:22 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Pound recovers losses after jobs report

The British pound remains under pressure. In the North American session, GBP/USD is trading at 1.2055, unchanged the day.

16-08-2022 09:36 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Oil extends decline, gold edges lower

Two-way risk for oil as a decision on JCPOA nears? Oil prices are sliding once more after tumbling on Monday following some woeful Chinese data. The unexpected MLF rate cut from the PBOC may have further spooked traders as it's unlikely to have any positive impact and just looked a little desperate.

16-08-2022 06:56 GMT by Craig Erlam

Too much optimism?

European stock markets are a little positive on Tuesday following another mixed session in Asia while US futures are pointing marginally lower ahead of the open on Wall Street. It seems investors are gaining confidence amid a recovery in stock markets in recent weeks rather than feeling anxious about its sustainability against a worrying economic backdrop. I wonder how long that can last even if US inflation shows further signs of pulling back from the peak.

16-08-2022 06:52 GMT by Craig Erlam

Pound extends losses, employment report next

The British pound is in negative territory for a third straight day. In the North American session, GBP/USD is trading at 1.2083, down 0.44% on the day. UK wages expected to decelerate There were no UK releases on the economic calendar today, but things will get busy, with employment data on Tuesday and the inflation report on Wednesday.

15-08-2022 11:44 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Market Insights Podcast (Episode 365)

OANDA Senior Market Analyst Craig Erlam reviews the latest market news with Jonny Hart. They discuss the economic data from China and Japan, Saudi Aramco results and oil.

15-08-2022 09:47 GMT by Craig Erlam

Yen steady as GDP within expectations

The Japanese yen has started the week quietly. In the European session, USD/JPY is trading at 133.29, down 0.14%.

15-08-2022 07:38 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Oil and gold lose ground

Oil slips amid poor China data One area where traders are paying attention to the Chinese data is clearly commodity markets, with crude off 2% on Monday. The figures from China really are a concern and the authorities have a big job on their hands arresting flagging domestic demand.

15-08-2022 05:40 GMT by Craig Erlam

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