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EUR/USD trades below 0.9535 as US dollar recovers EUR/USD updated another 20 years low last month, lowest at 0.9535. This was followed by a correction, and the pair came close to the equality level on Tuesday, October 04, rising to 0.9999. However, the happiness of the bulls was short, followed by another reversal to the

A Turning Point for Policy The RBA surprised markets this week by slowing the pace of rates increase, opting for a 25bp move against expectations of a 50bp increase. Meanwhile, the RBNZ continued to show a heavy hand against domestic inflation pressures, having delivered a fifth consecutive 50bp rate hike. In explaining their decision to

U.S. Dollar Index Overview The USD was the most strongest currency yesterday, supported by rising US yields and softer import/export data. And whilst the prices paid component of the ISM services PMI softened to a 20-month of 68.8, it remains historically high relative to its long-term average of 59.8- which suggests the aggressive Fed tightening

The RBNZ Hiked by 50bp – But a 75bp Hike was Considered The RBNZ increased for an eight consecutive meeting to take interest rates to 3.5%. Highlights from the meeting:- Inflation is currently too high and employment is beyond its maximum sustainable level. A lower New Zealand dollar, if sustained, poses further upside risk to

Oil Prices Mixed as Markets Digest OPEC+ Supply Cut OPEC meeting tomorrow to determine what should be done about the amount of crude oil that is supplies to the market. Two weeks ago, the talk looked like to be whether the countries should do anything at all. However, as the price of oil continues to