Australian Dollar Bright Start in 2023
Australian Dollar Bright Start in 2023 The Australia dollar has started 2023 strongly, rising above 70 cents to highs since August. A softer USD and improved China sentiment have been key. This week’s highlights include Australia’s jobs data, the Bank of Japan decision and US retail sales. The SUD has risen about 1.6 cents or […]
Gold & silver Struggle Despite Weak US dollar
Gold & silver Struggle Despite Weak US dollar Gold came off its earlier highs while silver turned a touch lower in what has been a quietish day. The US dollar fell further lower, extending it sharp losses from Friday when weak ISM data raised speculation that the Fed will be forced to cut interest rates […]
Decent US Data ahead of Payrolls | Xtreamforex
Decent US Data ahead of Payrolls | Xtreamforex Today brings this week’s most important data releases both from the Euro area and the US. In Euro area, flash inflation print for December will be released. Individual country data released thus far suggest that while headline inflation probably continued to decline in December, underlying price pressures […]
Japanese Yen Steady Ahead of CPI
Japanese Yen Steady Ahead of CPI The Japanese yen has edged higher on Thursday. In the European session, USD/JPY is trading at 132.09, down 0.27%. The dust has settled after Tuesday’s dramatic events, when the yen shot up 3.7%. This followed the Bank of Japan’s shocking announcement that it would widen its yield curve control […]
USD/CHF Could Extend Losses
USD/CHF Could Extend Losses USD/CHF declined below the 0.9400 and 0.9350 support levels. A major bearish trend line is forming with resistance near 0.9320 on the 4-hours chart. The Fed increased interest rate by 0.50 percentage point. The BoE interest rate decision is scheduled today. The USD started a fresh decline from well above the […]
Upcoming Market Updates: JPY, AUD, EUR, CHF, GBP, CAD, USD, NZD
[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row”][vc_column][vc_column_text] Upcoming Market Updates: JPY, AUD, EUR, CHF, GBP, CAD, USD, NZD JPY: Trade Balance, it measures Difference in value between imported and exported goods during the reported month. AUD: MI Inflation Expectations, it measures Percentage that consumers expect the price of goods and services to change during the next 12 months. AUD: Employment […]
Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee Preview
Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee Preview The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee will meet tomorrow to decide on interest rates. The MPC meeting will be sandwiched between FOMC rate decision that will have taken place today, and the ECB rate decision that would follow an hour and a bit later. The GBP/USD, EUR/GBP […]
The Australian Q3 GDP Economy | Xtreamforex
The Australian Q3 GDP Economy | Xtreamforex Australian economy expands by 0.6%, a little softer than expected. The impacts of high inflation and higher interest rates are becoming apparent – notably, the real estate sector on lower turnover subtracted 0.2ppts from activity in the period. The Australian economy expanded by 0.6% in the September quarter. […]
Gold Falls Victim to Strong US Data
Gold Falls Victim to Strong US Data Gold has sold off thanks to a rebound in US dollar and bond yields. The fact that the yellow metal has turned lower from a key level makes today’s reversal eye-catching as the chart suggests that at least a temporary top may be in for now. Gold fell […]
Consensus is for the RBA to hike by 25bp tomorrow
Consensus is for the RBA to hike by 25bp tomorrow What has happened since the last RBA meeting:- 10th November: Australia’s Central Bank says nearer to point when it can wait on rates. CPI fell to 6.9% y/y, down from 7.4% and beneath the 7.5% – suggesting inflation has peaked. Governor Lowe reiterated his belief […]
Australian inflation fell but just ‘weight’ a minute
Australian inflation fell but just ‘weight’ a minute Australian inflation rose only to 6.9% y/y, down from a peak of 7.4% and lower than the 7.5% expected. Housing, food and non-alcoholic beverages and transport were most significant contributors. CPI rose 0.2% m/m, below its long-term average of 2.5%. The RBA will be happy to hear […]
Growing unrest in China Setting the Stage for a Risk-off Start
Growing unrest in China Setting the Stage for a Risk-off Start US and European bond markets showed a divergent picture as US markets reopened after the Thanksgiving Holiday. US Treasuries continued to outperform. A disappointing US PMI released earlier last week only reinforced the view that there is a strong enough case for the Fed […]
Upcoming Market Updates: AUD, EUR, GBP, CAD, USD
[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row”][vc_column][vc_column_text] Upcoming Market Updates: AUD, EUR, GBP, CAD, USD AUD: Retail Sales m/m, it measures Change in the total value of sales at the retail level. EUR: M3 Money Supply y/y, it measures Change in the total quantity of domestic currency in circulation and deposited in banks. EUR: Private Loans y/y, it measures Change […]
EUR/JPY Eyes Breakout – Xtreamforex
EUR/JPY Eyes Breakout – Xtreamforex The US out on holiday, there’s not much point in discussing the dollar. Instead, something that could move during the Asian hours. The Japanese yen. After being the weakest of major currencies for an extended period this year, the yen has stormed back against the dollar, along with equities, gold […]
Upcoming Market Updates: JPY, AUD, GBP, EUR, CAD, USD
[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row”][vc_column][vc_column_text] Upcoming Market Updates: JPY, AUD, GBP, EUR, CAD, USD JPY: BOJ Core CPI y/y, it measures Change in the price of goods and services purchased by consumers, excluding food and energy. AUD: RBA Gov Lowe Speaks, As head of the central bank, which controls short term interest rates, he has more influence over […]
Upcoming Market Updates: JPY, GBP, EUR, CAD, USD, GBP
[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row”][vc_column][vc_column_text] Upcoming Market Updates: JPY, GBP, EUR, CAD, USD, GBP JPY: National Core CPI y/y, it measures Change in the price of goods and services purchased by consumers, excluding fresh food. GBP: GfK Consumer Confidence, it measures Level of a diffusion index based on surveyed consumers. GBP: Retail Sales m/m, it measures Change in […]
Markets Position, The lower-than-expected US inflation
Markets Position, The lower-than-expected US inflation The lower-than-expected US inflation print simply extended with economic data serving as an accelerator. European stocks add a normal 0.6% but US indices open with very solid 0.9-2.5% gains. The US NY Empire manufacturing index surpassed the bar with ease, coming in at 4.5 vs a -6 consensus. But […]
AUD/USD – Australian Dollar US Dollar
AUD/USD – Australian Dollar US Dollar The Australian dollar is in negative territory, after posting huge gains last week. In the European session, AUD/USD was trading at 0.6690, down 0.22%. US Dollar took a nasty spill last week, and the Australian dollar made the most of it, gaining 3.6%. The US dollar was slammed after […]