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US Open Preview – Dollar reacts little on fresh trade threats; Canadian CPI & retail sales pending

Posted on July 20, 2018 at 11:34 am GMT

Here are the latest developments in global markets: FOREX: The US dollar was trading lower against the Japanese yen on Friday, though by not much, at 112.40 (-0.07%) remaining below the 1-year high of 113.15 reached on Thursday as investors kept in mind Trump’s criticism made on Thursday about higher US interest rates and a stronger dollar. Renewed US trade warnings against China today did little to move the pair (see below). The dollar index against a basket of currencies moved down by 0.05% after the bounce off the 1-year [..]

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Technical Analysis – USDCAD surpasses 20-day SMA with strong rally; 1-year high is next resistance hurdle

Posted on July 20, 2018 at 6:35 am GMT

USDCAD recorded a stunning rally on Thursday and continued the buying interest during today’s Asian session towards a three-week high of 1.3289. This week, the pair is in positive territory, so far for the second session in a row, after the rebound near the 1.3065 support that was reached on July 9. However, the momentum indicators seem to be in confusion and the market could ease a little bit in the short-term. The RSI indicator is currently sloping to the downside, increasing negative [..]

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Can Canada’s CPIs and retail sales help the loonie recover its poise? – Forex News Preview

Posted on July 19, 2018 at 12:58 pm GMT

Canada will see the release of its inflation and retail sales data on Friday at 1230 GMT. Forecasts point to an acceleration in price pressures and a sharp rebound in sales, which if confirmed, could enhance speculation for another BoC rate increase this year. Beyond economic data, any developments on the NAFTA front could also be crucial for the loonie’s forthcoming direction. When the Bank of Canada (BoC) raised interest rates last week for the second time this year, it [..]

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US Open Preview – Sterling plunges to fresh 10-month lows after UK retail sales disappoint

Posted on July 19, 2018 at 11:36 am GMT

Here are the latest developments in global markets:  FOREX: Sterling tumbled by 0.69% against the greenback on Thursday, hitting a fresh 10-month low of 1.2970 in the wake of worse-than-expected retail sales figures out of the UK. Month-on-month retail sales dropped 0.5% in June from 1.4% in May, missing market expectations of a 0.2% gain. On a yearly basis, the index increased 2.9% versus 3.7% expected and May’s mark of 4.1%. Yet, the report revealed that quarter-on-quarter retail sales growth was [..]

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US Open Preview – Pound touches 10-month low after UK inflation misses forecasts; dollar unlocks fresh highs

Posted on July 18, 2018 at 11:52 am GMT

Here are the latest developments in global markets: FOREX: The US dollar extended its bullish rally against the Japanese yen towards a fresh 6-month high of 113.13, adding 0.08% to its performance on Wednesday. Markets reacted positively after the Fed Chair, Jerome Powell, gave a bullish assessment of the US economy, reducing their exposure to safer assets such as the yen. Also, the US dollar index gained 0.33% and surpassed the 95.00 handle. Sterling plummeted to 10-month lows (-0.61%) today, pausing at 1.3000 after the UK’s [..]

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European Open Preview – Dollar broadly stronger on Powell’s optimistic remarks; UK inflation eyed

Posted on July 18, 2018 at 7:57 am GMT

Here are the latest developments in global markets: FOREX: The dollar continued gaining versus a basket of currencies on Wednesday after rising by a bit less than 0.5% the previous day. Upbeat comments on the US economy by Fed Chief Jerome Powell acted as the catalyst for the greenback’s advance, as well as fueling risk sentiment. In light of the risk-on mood, the yen retreated, with dollar/yen reaching a fresh six-month high of 113.07 earlier on the day. STOCKS: The [..]

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US Open Preview – Dollar firmer versus yen ahead of Powell’s testimony

Posted on July 17, 2018 at 11:39 am GMT

Here are the latest developments in global markets: FOREX: The US dollar was trading higher at 112.48 against the Japanese yen (+0.20%) ahead of the Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s semi-annual testimony on the economy and monetary policy. Overall, the dollar index was weaker against a basket of six major currencies (-0.03%) and is set to post the third consecutive negative day. Pound/dollar touched a session high of 1.3267 after the Office for National Statistics revised April’s average earnings index (including bonuses) from [..]

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European Open Preview – Dollar pulls back ahead of Powell’s testimony; UK jobs data in focus

Posted on July 17, 2018 at 7:43 am GMT

Here are the latest developments in global markets: FOREX: The US dollar index is lower by 0.14% on Tuesday, ahead of a testimony by Fed Chairman Jerome Powell before the US Senate at 1400 GMT. Elsewhere, kiwi/dollar is up by 0.77%, following encouraging core inflation data out of New Zealand overnight. STOCKS: US markets closed mixed on Monday. While the Dow Jones managed to advance by 0.18%, the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite edged lower by 0.10% and 0.26% respectively. Something similar appears [..]

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European Open Preview – Pound rebounds ahead of busy week; US retail sales in the spotlight

Posted on July 16, 2018 at 7:47 am GMT

Here are the latest developments in global markets: FOREX: The US dollar index is down by 0.1% on Monday, extending the losses it posted in the previous session as longer-term US Treasury yields tumbled. The Japanese yen, meanwhile, is slightly lower against all its major counterparts on Monday, amid a lack of escalation in trade tensions. STOCKS: US markets closed higher on Friday, as trade concerns remained out of the spotlight. The Dow Jones led the way up, gaining 0.38%, while the S&P 500 advanced [..]

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Week Ahead – China GDP eyed amid escalating trade row; inflation data to dominate

Posted on July 13, 2018 at 12:43 pm GMT

China will publish second quarter growth figures next week, putting the focus on China’s economy which has been under attack by the Trump administration. Inflation numbers from Canada, Japan, New Zealand and the United Kingdom will also come under the spotlight, as well as employment reports out of Australia and the UK. It will be a quieter week for the United States where only a handful of releases are due, but investors will be watching for President Trump’s next move [..]

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