SNB could surprise (again) with a larger than expected hike
SNB could surprise (again) with a larger than expected hike The central bank entered ZIRP between 2011-2015 before switching to NIRP with a rate of -0.75%, where it remained until June this year. And with seemingly few paying attention, they not only hiked rates but came out swinging with a 50 bp hike and sent […]
Upcoming Market Updates: AUD, NZD, GBP, USD, USD
[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row”][vc_column][vc_column_text] Upcoming Market Updates: AUD, NZD, GBP, USD, USD AUD: MI Leading Index m/m, it measures Change in the level of a composite index based on 9 economic indicators. AUD: RBA Deputy Gov Bullock Speaks, She’s responsible for advising Reserve Bank Board members – who decide where to set the nation’s key interest rates […]
US Dollar Japanese Yen (USD JPY) Analysis | Xtreamforex
US Dollar Japanese Yen (USD JPY) Analysis | Xtreamforex The Japanese Yen is on a wild ride lately. But there were some surprise moves earlier, an explanation of these moves could give some explanation on whether or not the USDJPY has hit a ceiling. There are some important implications for the future of the yen, […]
Upcoming Market Updates: NZD, GBP, EUR, CAD, USD
[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row”][vc_column][vc_column_text] Upcoming Market Updates: NZD, GBP, EUR, CAD, USD NZD: Business NZ Manufacturing Index, it measures Level of a diffusion index based on surveyed manufacturers. GBP: Retail Sales m/m, it measures Change in the total value of inflation-adjusted sales at the retail level. EUR: Italian Trade Balance, it measures Difference in value between imported […]
New Zealand Q2 GDP Beats Expectations
New Zealand Q2 GDP Beats Expectations New Zealand’s GDP rebound by 1.7% in the second quarter, close to the forecast and the RBNZ’s expectation. Services grew strongly as tourists started to return. New Zealand’s GDP rose bu 1.7% on the June Quarter, much in line with 1.6% forecast, as well as the 1.8% rise that […]
Upcoming Market Updates: NZD, JPY, AUD, EUR, GBP, USD
[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row”][vc_column][vc_column_text] Upcoming Market Updates: NZD, JPY, AUD, EUR, GBP, USD NZD: GDP q/q, it measures Change in the inflation-adjusted value of all goods and services produced by the economy. 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 […]
What will happen to GBP/USD if the UK surprises with higher CPI?
What will happen to GBP/USD if the UK surprises with higher CPI? US released its August CPI report. The headline was 8.3% YoY and expectation of 8.1% YoY and a July reading of 8.5% YoY. Headline inflation is decreasing. However, the Core CPI print for August was 6.3% YoY vs an expectation of 6.1% […]
EUR/USD faces barricades around 0.9863, focus shifts to US Inflation data
EUR/USD faces barricades around 0.9863, focus shifts to US Inflation data The past week was marked by two important events. The EUR/USD pair updated its 20-year low on Tuesday, September 6th once again, falling to 0.9863. And then the European Central Bank raised its key interest rate for the first time in its history by […]
Upcoming Market Updates: NZD, GBP, JPY, EUR, USD
[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row”][vc_column][vc_column_text] Upcoming Market Updates: NZD, GBP, JPY, EUR, USD NZD: Visitor Arrivals m/m, it measures Change in the number of short-term overseas visitors who arrived in the country. GBP: GDP m/m, it measures Change in the total value of all goods and services produced by the economy. GBP: Construction Output m/m, it measures Change […]
Upcoming Market Updates: NZD, GBP, JPY, AUD, EUR, CHF, USD, CAD
[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row”][vc_column][vc_column_text] Upcoming Market Updates: NZD, GBP, JPY, AUD, EUR, CHF, USD, CAD NZD: Manufacturing Sales q/q, it measures Change in the total value of sales at the manufacturing level. GBP: RICS House Price Balance, it measures Level of a diffusion index based on surveyed property surveyors. JPY: Current Account, it measures Difference in value […]
Upcoming Market Updates: AUD, JPY, EUR, GBP, CHF, EUR, CAD, USD
[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row”][vc_column][vc_column_text] Upcoming Market Updates: AUD, JPY, EUR, GBP, CHF, EUR, CAD, USD AUD: AIG Construction Index, it measures Level of a diffusion index based on surveyed service-based companies. AUD: GDP q/q, it measures Change in the inflation-adjusted value of all goods and services produced by the economy. JPY: Leading Indicators, it measures Level of […]
Australia’s economy grew strongly earlier this year
Australia’s economy grew strongly earlier this year The national accounts released today showed the Australian economy in the second quarter expanded by a solid 0.9% and 3.6% YoY. It’s the third consecutive quarter of economic expansion for the Australian economy. First quarter of re-opened domestic and international borders was behind a substantial rise in consumer […]
Liz Truss Defeats Rishi Sunak To Become New UK PM
Liz Truss Defeats Rishi Sunak To Become New UK PM Liz Truss will become the new UK prime minister on Tuesday after defeating Rishi Sunak in the Tory leadership contest today. The result was closer thank many people had expected, with Truss taking 57% of votes cast. The markets hardly reacted to the news, not […]
Upcoming Market Updates: AUD, NZD, CHF, EUR, GBP
Upcoming Market Updates: AUD, NZD, CHF, EUR, GBP AUD: AIG Construction Index, it measures Level of a diffusion index based on surveyed construction companies. AUD: MI Inflation Gauge m/m, it measures Change in the price of goods and services purchased by consumers. NZD: ANZ Commodity Prices m/m, it measures Change in the global price of […]
Inflation rate of 8.8% expected in August 2022
Inflation rate of 8.8% expected in August 2022 The statistics released from 30th August turned out to be quite close to market expectations. The harmonized consumer price index in Germany, was 8.8% with the forecast of 8.8%. The consumer price index in the Eurozone amounted to 9.1% instead of expected 9.0%.The index of business activity […]
What’s next for AUD/USD
What’s next for AUD/USD RBA board meeting will take place next week and an increase in Cash rate is expected, How much ? It’s a question. RBA discussion in June brought a hawkish element to the RBA’s monetary policy, noting that the current level of the cash rate is well below the estimated neutral rate, […]
Eurozone Consumer Price Index (CPI) YoY
Eurozone Consumer Price Index (CPI) YoY The ECB is expected to raise the interest rate on their next meeting on 7th Sep. The discussion is that if the rates will be increased by 50bps or 75bps ? ECB members have been preparing the markets for what could be a potential 75bps hike, despite the possibility […]
Upcoming Market Updates: NZD, GBP, JPY, NZD, AUD, EUR, USD
Upcoming Market Updates: NZD, GBP, JPY, NZD, AUD, EUR, USD NZD: Building Consents m/m, it measures Change in the number of new building approvals issued. GBP: BRC Shop Price Index y/y, it measures Change in the price of goods purchased at BRC-member retail stores. JPY: Prelim Industrial Production m/m, it measures Change in the total […]