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Australian dollar slides after CPI stays steady
The Australian dollar took a hit after Australian inflation was lower than expected. In the North American session, AUD/USD is trading at 0.6493, down 0.78%. CPI holds steady at 3.4% Australia’s inflation rate remained steady in January at 3.4% y/y, unchanged from December and below the market estimate of 3.6%.
by Kenneth Fisher
AUD/NZD Technical: Squeezed up towards key 1.0700 resistance ex-post RBNZ
New Zealand central bank, RBNZ maintained its OCR at 5.50% but surprised markets with lower OCR forecasts for 2024 and 2025. A less hawkish RBNZ has triggered a sell-off in the Kiwi (-1% intraday against the USD), the worst-performing currency among the majors. The current weak outlier movement of the NZD has triggered a potential short-term bearish mean reversion scenario for the AUD/NZD cross pair. Watch the 1.0700 key short-term resistance on AUD/NZD.
by Kelvin Wong
RBNZ Preview - Technical Analysis for NZD/USD
Talking Points Reserve Bank of New Zealand - Official Cash Rate Daily Chart Technical Analysis 1 - Hour Chart Technical Analysis Reserve Bank of New Zealand - OCR The RBNZ interest rate decision, monetary policy statement, and press conference are scheduled for tonight; the official cash rate in New Zealand is 5.50%, and according to Westpac as well as a few banks, RBNZ is expected to hold rates at their current level in line with the FED and other major central banks globally.
by Moheb Hanna
New Zealand dollar calm ahead of RBNZ rate decision
The New Zealand dollar is trading quietly on Tuesday. In the European session, NZD/USD is trading at 0.6165, down 0.12%. Reserve Bank expected to hold rates at 5.50% All eyes are on the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, which will set the cash rate on Wednesday.
by Kenneth Fisher
GBP/USD yawns as UK shop inflation declines
UK shop inflation falls to 2.5% The British pound is drifting on Tuesday. In the European session, GBP/USD is trading at 1.2683, down 0.03%. Shop price, food inflation heads lower UK shop inflation doesn’t usually make headlines but today’s release was further evidence that inflation is on a downward trend.
by Kenneth Fisher
Market Insights Podcast - China PMI, Japan CPI, US PCE and RBNZ on the radar
OANDA Senior Market Analyst Kelvin Wong joins Jonny Hart to discuss this week's key economic data and events, notably the US Federal Reserve preferred data on inflationary trends in the US, the core PCE. The consensus is expected another soft print of 2.4% y/y in January versus 2.6% y/y in December 2023, an inline core PCE with the consensus is likely to be much preferred by stock market bulls as to keep the Fed's dovish pivot "alive".
by Kelvin Wong
USD/JPY: All eyes on Japan's core-core inflation tomorrow
Japan’s core-core CPI for January 2024 is expected to come in soft at 3.2% y/y versus 3.7% y/y in December 2023. Leading economic indicators, Japan’s Consumer Confidence, and Average Cash Earnings of employees suggest a more potentially upbeat core-core inflation rate for January 2024. Watch the 150.70 key short-term resistance of USD/JPY with near-term support at 149.60. This is a follow-up analysis of our prior report, “USD/JPY: Lingering below 151.40/95 major resistance zone” published on 15
by Kelvin Wong
New Zealand dollar edges lower after soft retail sales
The New Zealand dollar has been on a roll but is in danger of snapping a seven-day rally during which it gained over 2% against the US dollar. NZD/USD is trading in the European session at 0.6185, down 0.16%. New Zealand retail sales decline by 1.9% Another retail sales report, another decline.
by Kenneth Fisher
Nasdaq 100 Technical: Bulls rescued by Nvidia (again)
A 16% rally seen in Nvidia (ex-post earnings) has led the Nasdaq 100 to recoup its entire loss of -3.5% from last Friday, 16 February high to Wednesday, 21 February low. The current positive momentum and trend conditions of Nvidia may assert a further positive feedback loop back into the Nasdaq 100. Watch the key pivotal support at 17,650 with the next intermediate resistance at 18,220/270 for Nasdaq 100.
by Kelvin Wong
EUR/USD - A bullish breakout or just further consolidation?
Eurozone sees marginal improvement in surveys US services cool in February EURUSD breaks through descending channel The PMI surveys have certainly made it an eventful day in the markets, albeit one that doesn't necessarily provide more clarity on interest rate movements in the coming months. The eurozone PMIs displayed some improvement on the services side, with the survey moving out of contraction territory for the first time in six months. Manufacturing on the other hand reversed some of the
by Craig Erlam
USD/CAD drifting ahead of FOMC minutes
The Canadian dollar is trading quietly on Wednesday. In the North American session, USD/CAD is trading at 1.3517, down 0.07%. FOMC minutes loom Investors are anxiously awaiting the release of the minutes of the Fed’s January meeting later today, hoping for some insights about the Fed’s future interest rate path.
by Kenneth Fisher
Australian dollar pares gains after strong wage growth
The Australian dollar continues to climb and has put together a five-day winning streak. The Aussie rose as much as 0.36% earlier but has pared most of these gains and is currently trading at 0.6552 in the European session, up 0.05%. Wage Price Index climbs 4.2% in Q4 Australia’s wage price index (WPI) rose 4.2% y/y in the fourth quarter, up from a revised 4.1% gain in the third quarter and above the market estimate of 4.1%.
by Kenneth Fisher
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