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European Open Preview – Dollar extends pullback; BoE’s Carney appears before parliament

Posted on November 20, 2018 at 8:47 am GMT

Here are the latest developments in global markets: FOREX:The dollar index is marginally lower on Tuesday (-0.08%), extending the losses it posted in the previous session as US bond yields declined and a disappointing NAHB index fueled speculation the US economy may have peaked. The Swiss franc was the best performer, attracting inflows amid risk aversion in markets, while the euro followed closely in its tracks. The pound was little changed amid no fresh Brexit news, though investors may turn [..]

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European Open Preview – Cautious Fed commentary weighs on dollar; Brexit, Italy, Sino-US trade in focus

Posted on November 19, 2018 at 8:49 am GMT

Here are the latest developments in global markets: FOREX: The dollar is practically unchanged on Monday, licking its wounds after a considerable drop in the previous session, which came on the back of cautious commentary from Fed policymakers. The euro capitalized the most on the dollar’s retreat, remaining largely unfazed by the heightened volatility in the British pound. STOCKS: The Dow Jones (+0.49%) and the S&P 500 (+0.22%) closed higher on Friday, after US President Trump hinted at a potential “ceasefire” in [..]

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Week Ahead – Italy and Brexit risks to remain elevated ahead of Thanksgiving weekend

Posted on November 16, 2018 at 1:09 pm GMT

The coming week will be an unusually quiet one for economic releases but political developments in Britain and Italy will likely provide plenty of volatility for traders. As the UK prime minister, Theresa May, scrambles to save her Brexit deal and the European Commission ponders disciplinary action against Italy, it’s looking like another choppy week for the pound and euro. As for the upcoming data, the focus will be on flash PMIs for the Eurozone, and inflation figures out of [..]

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US Open Preview – Sterling largely consolidates massive losses with PM May’s leadership on tightrope

Posted on November 16, 2018 at 12:28 pm GMT

Here are the latest developments in global markets: FOREX: The dollar was slightly up versus a basket of currencies, with the closely watched British currency being broadly higher. Still, the pound mostly consolidated Thursday’s sharp losses on the back of the Brexit drama that unfolded, and which still appears to have room to run. One exception was the yen, which came on the receiving end of safe-haven flows and thus the pound was unable to advance against it – pound/yen [..]

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European Open Preview – Brexit turmoil spooks sterling; Sino-US trade developments eyed

Posted on November 16, 2018 at 8:50 am GMT

Here are the latest developments in global markets: FOREX: The British pound plunged on Thursday after the UK Brexit Secretary quit in protest of the Brexit deal, and amid growing speculation PM May could soon face a leadership challenge. Meanwhile, the commodity-linked currencies – aussie, kiwi, and loonie – all gained ground on the back of a report that the US will pause its next round of tariffs on China. The dollar was little changed, unable to draw much strength from [..]

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US Open Preview – Bad day for the pound as May’s future hangs in balance; dollar capitalizes

Posted on November 15, 2018 at 1:03 pm GMT

Here are the latest developments in global markets: FOREX:  Although the British Cabinet approved the EU-UK divorce terms agreed between the sides on Tuesday, the deal threw British politics into chaos as Theresa May faces a possible vote of no confidence. Opposition to May’s Brexit plans is growing as the Brexit Secretary Dominique Raab as well as a few other ministers decided to resign on Thursday, expressing in that way their opposition to the deal struck. The news fuelled strong doubts [..]

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Technical Analysis – NZDUSD rallies to 4½-month high; positive sentiment in near term

Posted on November 15, 2018 at 9:20 am GMT

NZDUSD recorded a fresh four-and-a-half month high of 0.6821 on Thursday and is set to create the third bullish day in a row. The price surpassed the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement level of the downleg from 0.7060 to 0.6423, around 0.6818, suggesting that the bullish movement is strengthening in the near term. The RSI indicator entered the overbought zone with strong momentum, while the MACD oscillator is rising in the positive territory. If the bulls continue to have the upper hand, the price [..]

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European Open Preview – Sterling stays volatile as UK Cabinet approves deal; US & UK retail sales due

Posted on November 15, 2018 at 8:50 am GMT

Here are the latest developments in global markets: FOREX: The dollar index is little changed on Thursday (+0.07%), after posting some modest losses in the previous session. The British pound traded in a particularly volatile manner amid Brexit headlines, with the UK Cabinet giving its endorsement to the Brexit deal. Meanwhile, the aussie is the best performing currency among the majors today, following upbeat employment data out of Australia overnight. STOCKS: US markets remained under selling pressure on Wednesday, with financials underperforming [..]

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US Open Preview – Pound awaits Cabinet Brexit meeting; Powell’s speech in focus

Posted on November 14, 2018 at 12:39 pm GMT

Here are the latest developments in global markets: FOREX:  Questions about whether the UK Parliament would ever accept the draft divorce deal approved by the UK and the EU on Tuesday derailed investors’ mindset early in the European session, and ahead of a Cabinet meeting later today. While forecasts are for the Cabinet to accept the agreement, investors think that the Parliament will vote against it, especially if the deal involves an extension of the transition period beyond 2020. Pound/dollar slid to 1.29 before [..]

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European Open Preview – Pound soars on Brexit deal, eyes PM May’s cabinet meeting and inflation data

Posted on November 14, 2018 at 8:50 am GMT

Here are the latest developments in global markets: FOREX: The dollar index is lower by 0.2% on Wednesday, extending its losses from the previous session, which came mostly due to a recovery in the pound and euro. Sterling in particular soared after the EU and UK were reported to have reached a Brexit deal. Elsewhere, the loonie touched a fresh four-month low versus the dollar amid collapsing oil prices. STOCKS: The Dow Jones (-0.40%) and the S&P 500 (-0.15%) closed slightly lower [..]

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