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Aussie shrugs off soft retail sales, inflation next
The Australian dollar showed little reaction to the release of Australian retail sales earlier today. In the European session, AUD/USD is trading at 0.6600, down o.15%. Australia's retail sales sink in December The markets were braced for a soft December retail sales but the damage was worse than expected.
30-01-2024 05:24 GMT by Kenneth Fisher
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Market Insights Podcast - FOMC, BOE, and US NFP to stand out in this busy week
OANDA Senior Market Analyst Kelvin Wong joins Jonny Hart to discuss this pivotal week's key economic data and events which may trigger higher volatile movements in the global markets due to the anticipation of market participants' dovish expectations on the forward guidance from the Fed and Bank of England due on Wednesday (31 January), and Thursday (1 February). Also, keep a lookout for the potential negative ramifications of China Evergrande Group's liquidation order by a Hong Kong court, a ma
29-01-2024 23:00 GMT by Kelvin Wong
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GBP/USD - Consolidation as traders eye BoE and Fed meetings
Fed could signal a March rate cut is on the cards Will the BoE forecasts offer any insight on interest rates? Cable continues to consolidate ahead of central bank meetings This is widely expected to be the year of rate cuts for major central banks after a period of aggressive tightening that will soon get inflation back to target. Going into 2024, traders became incredibly optimistic about how many rate cuts we could see this year.
29-01-2024 13:27 GMT by Craig Erlam
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Euro starts week with losses
The euro is lower on Monday. In the North American session, EUR/US is trading at 1.0806, down 0.44%. When will ECB cut rates? There were no surprises from the European Central Bank, which maintained the benchmark rate at 4.0% at last week's meeting.
29-01-2024 12:12 GMT by Kenneth Fisher
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AUD/USD eyes retail sales
The Australian dollar is in positive territory on Monday after an uneventful week. In the European session, AUD/USD is trading at 0.6603, up o.41%. Australian retail sales expected to downturn The markets are braced for a soft retail sales report on Tuesday, with December's consensus estimate standing at -1.0%.
29-01-2024 08:26 GMT by Kenneth Fisher
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Swiss franc recovering, but will SNB shift policy?
The Swiss franc has edged higher on Monday. In the European session, USD/CHF is trading at 0.8618, down 0.25%. SNB concerned about Swiss franc's surge The Swiss National Bank isn't shy about intervening on the currency markets, as it views intervention as an important tool to keep the Swiss franc competitive for export purposes.
29-01-2024 05:43 GMT by Kenneth Fisher
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Gold: Pivotal week after being sandwiched by opposing factors
Higher US 10-year Treasury real yield and rising geopolitical risk premium have created a floor and cap for Gold (XAU/USD) at US$2,000 and US$2,040 respectively. Historical volatility of Gold (XAU/USD) has slipped to a 4-month low, increasing the odds of an impending volatility breakout scenario. The direction of the volatility breakout is likely to be reinforced by this Wednesday’s FOMC monetary policy guidance. Positive momentum has started to emerge ahead of FOMC.
29-01-2024 01:02 GMT by Kelvin Wong
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USD/CAD - US spending data boost the greenback
US PCE m/m 0.2%, core PCE m/m 0.2%  US spending increases 0.7% in December USDCAD doesn't break double top neckline Inflation, income and spending data for the US was released on Friday and broadly speaking the numbers were in line with expectations, with one outlier. Spending last month increased 0.7%, comfortably exceeding the 0.5% that was expected. It also came on top of the upward revision to the November reading, which increased to 0.4% from 0.2% previously.
26-01-2024 10:09 GMT by Craig Erlam
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Euro edges higher as markets digest ECB pause
The euro is in positive territory on Friday. In the European session, trading at 1.0846 in the European session. ECB maintains interest rates To nobody's surprise, the European Central Bank left its benchmark rate unchanged at 4.0% on Thursday.
26-01-2024 06:37 GMT by Kenneth Fisher
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USD/JPY steady after Tokyo Core CPI falls below 2%
The Japanese yen is drifting on Friday. In the European session, USD/JPY is trading at 147.80, up 0.10%. Tokyo Core CPI falls to 1.6% Tokyo Core CPI reached a significant milestone today, falling to 1.6% y/y in January, after a December reading of 2.1%.
26-01-2024 04:09 GMT by Kenneth Fisher
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WTI Oil Technical: Approaching a key medium-term resistance, at risk of a mean reversion decline
WTI crude oil has started to evolve into a short-term uptrend phase reinforced by the recent liquidity infusion by China's central bank, PBoC upcoming 50 bps cut on the RRR. The current 5-day rally of WTI crude oil has reached a key medium-term resistance zone of US$79.00/79.40 with a short-term overbought condition. At the risk of a minor mean reversion decline with intermediate supports at US$75.30 and US$74.80. This is a follow-up analysis of our prior report, “WTI Oil Technical: Sideways wi
26-01-2024 02:03 GMT by Kelvin Wong
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GBP/USD - Is cable topping out as US data outperforms again?
US GDP rises 3.3% (annualized) in Q4 A fairytale outcome for the US economy GBPUSD drifts lower US economic data continues to point to an economy that's doing very well despite the various headwinds including very high interest rates. GDP data for the fourth quarter easily exceeded expectations, rising 3.3% on an annualized basis, adding to the increasing view that the US could be heading for a fairytale scenario, not just a soft landing. We've spoken a lot about resilence in the US economy o
25-01-2024 12:53 GMT by Craig Erlam
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EUR/USD - Drifting lower as ECB keeps cards close to its chest
ECB leaves rates on hold Lagarde still eyeing summer rate cut EURUSD consolidating after correction The European Central Bank left interest rates on hold on Thursday and claimed inflation is progressing towards its target while giving no clear guidance on when interest rates will start falling. We came into the new year with markets pricing in a March rate cut and that is now looking increasingly difficult. Even with a late pivot.
25-01-2024 11:41 GMT by Craig Erlam
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USD/JPY shrugs after US GDP
The Japanese yen has edged lower on Thursday. In the North American session, USD/JPY is trading at 147.62, up 0.08%. US GDP roars with 3.3% gain The US economy continues to surprise with stronger-than-expected data.
25-01-2024 11:27 GMT by Kenneth Fisher
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Canadian dollar slips after BoC decision, USD GDP looms
US to release The Canadian dollar is showing limited movement on Thursday. In the European session, USD/CAD is trading at 1.3513, down 0.08%. Bank of Canada keeps rates on hold There were no surprises from the Bank of Canada, which maintained the benchmark rate at 5% on Wednesday.
25-01-2024 07:43 GMT by Kenneth Fisher
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Euro in holding pattern ahead of ECB decision
The euro is showing limited movement on Thursday. In the European session, EUR/USD is trading at 1.0895, up 0.10%. Eurozone PMIs, released on Wednesday, pointed to trouble in the manufacturing and services sectors.
25-01-2024 05:01 GMT by Kenneth Fisher
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