Bank Of Canada’s hikes interest rate 50 basis points
Bank Of Canada’s hikes interest rate 50 basis points BoC hikes by 50 bps to 4.25%, bringing cumulative tightening to 400 bps this year. Slightly hawkish surprise, consensus was split between 25 and 50 bps. Soft tightening bias opens the door to a January pause. The BoC lifted its overnight rate by 50 bps […]
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 […]
Powell’s Brooking November 2nd FOMC Press Conference
Powell’s Brooking November 2nd FOMC Press Conference In Fed Chairman Powell’s press conference after the FOMC meeting on 2nd November, he said that incoming data suggests that the ultimate level of rates will be higher than previously anticipated. In addition, he noted that, how high rates rise is more important than the pace of tightening. […]
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 […]
This week’s currency pair, USD/CNH
This week’s currency pair, USD/CNH This week will bring a lot of US macroeconomic data and speech from US Fed Chairman Powell, which should give the markets a clearer direction of where the Fed may be headed next regarding monetary policy. Powell speaks at the Brookings Institute on Wednesday. The topic is the economy and […]
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: AUD, NZD, EUR, GBP, CAD, USD
[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row”][vc_column][vc_column_text] Upcoming Market Updates: AUD, NZD, EUR, GBP, CAD, USD AUD: Flash Manufacturing PMI, it measures Level of a diffusion index based on surveyed purchasing managers in the manufacturing industry. AUD: Flash Services PMI, it measures Level of a diffusion index based on surveyed purchasing managers in the services industry. NZD: Official Cash Rate, […]
RBNZ seen raising rates by historic 75 bps
RBNZ seen raising rates by historic 75 bps Whilst there has been some less expectations that inflation around parts of the world have topped out, recent data for New Zealand is remining us that inflation can remain at elevated levels for longer than anyone would like. CPI rose 2.2% q/q, up from 1.7% and well […]
Japan’s Inflation hits the ‘40-year high
Japan’s Inflation hits the ‘40-year high Despite the BOJ’s best efforts to contain inflation, prices are indeed rising. Nationwide inflation rose to its highest levels since 1984 at 3.7% y/y and core inflation is also at 3.6%. If food and energy are excluded, CPI is now 1.4% y/y- which is its highest since 1998 we […]
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 […]
US Consumer Remains Strong
US Consumer Remains Strong Equity markets in Europe are back in the red yesterday, while the US looks largely unchanged around the open on Wall Street. Reports of missile strikes in Poland on Tuesday naturally caused a shudder in the markets. The prospect of a sudden and unexpected escalation in the war in Ukraine, particularly […]
Upcoming Market Updates: JPY, AUD, EUR, GBP, CAD, USD
[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row”][vc_column][vc_column_text] Upcoming Market Updates: JPY, AUD, EUR, GBP, CAD, USD JPY: Prelim GDP Price Index y/y, it measures Change in the price of all goods and services included in GDP. JPY: Prelim GDP q/q, it measures Change in the inflation-adjusted value of all goods and services produced by the economy. AUD: Monetary Policy Meeting […]
US Consumer Sentiment and Elections
US Consumer Sentiment and Elections Officially which party has won control of the Congress is still not known. The trends and projections, the results are pretty much in line with what was expected. Republicans take control of the House, but by a smaller margin than expected. And control of the Senate is still unknown, and […]
Upcoming Market Updates: JPY, EUR, GBP, CHF, USD
[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row”][vc_column][vc_column_text] Upcoming Market Updates: JPY, EUR, GBP, CHF, USD JPY: PPI y/y, it measures Change in the price of goods sold by corporations. EUR: German Final CPI m/m, it measures Change in the price of goods and services purchased by consumers. GBP: GDP m/m, it measures Change in the total value of all goods […]
Upcoming Market Updates: JPY, AUD, GBP, USD, EUR, CHF, NZD
[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row”][vc_column][vc_column_text] Upcoming Market Updates: JPY, AUD, GBP, USD, EUR, CHF, NZD JPY: M2 Money Stock y/y, it measures Change in the total quantity of domestic currency in circulation and deposited in banks. AUD: MI Inflation Expectations, it measures Percentage that consumers expect the price of goods and services to change during the next 12 […]
US CPI Preview CPI to remain elevated
US CPI Preview CPI to remain elevated The September headline inflation was 8.2% YoY, higher than expectations of 8.1% YoY, however lower than the August reading of 8.3% YoY. The Core CPI reading was higher than expected at 6.6% YoY vs expectations of 6.5% YoY and an August reading of 6.3% YoY. This was the […]
Upcoming Market Updates: JPY, USD, AUD, GBP
[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row”][vc_column][vc_column_text] Upcoming Market Updates: JPY, USD, AUD, GBP JPY: Bank Lending y/y, it measures Change in the total value of outstanding bank loans issued to consumers and businesses. JPY: Current Account, it measures Difference in value between imported and exported goods, services, income flows, and unilateral transfers during the reported month. JPY: 30-y Bond […]