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US PCE inflation and consumption data eyed as Fed considers whether to cut rates – Forex News Preview

Posted on June 26, 2019 at 10:40 am GMT

The US personal income and outlays report, which features the Fed’s favoured inflation gauge, will be scrutinized on Friday at 12:30 GMT, as speculation about the central bank’s next move reaches fever pitch. Subdued inflation and increased uncertainties about the outlook led the Fed to drop its ‘patient’ stance in June and signal its readiness to “act as appropriate”. But as the Federal Reserve considers its response to the worsening outlook, the US dollar’s recent sell-off is starting to seem [..]

G20 meeting: Trade ceasefire or more hardball? – Forex News Preview

Posted on June 26, 2019 at 9:29 am GMT

G20 summits usually pass without any market reaction, but this time will probably be different, as the American and Chinese leaders are expected to meet to discuss trade. It’s a close call, but an agreement to restart negotiations seems more likely than nothing at all being agreed. If so, that could propel stocks higher, and take some shine off safe havens like the yen, franc, and gold.   The G20 conference in Japan will run from Friday through Saturday, and [..]

Daily Market Comment – Dollar bounces back as Powell signals July rate cut not a done deal

Posted on June 26, 2019 at 8:46 am GMT

Fed Chairman Jerome Powell pushes back on aggressive rate cut bets But dollar rebounds only modestly as markets still see a 25-bps cut in July G20 summit remains the week’s focal point but hopes of a major breakthrough are low RBNZ hints at more easing, but kiwi rallies Powell says Fed is “grappling” whether to cut rates Markets were dealt a reality check on Tuesday after Fed Chairman Jerome Powell signalled that a rate cut in July was not a [..]

Technical Analysis – USDJPY plummets to fresh 5-month low

Posted on June 25, 2019 at 8:14 am GMT

USDJPY is tumbling to a new five-month low near 106.77 today, struggling within the downward sloping channel. The RSI is trending south in the oversold zone, while the MACD is heading down below 0, posting a bearish cross with its trigger line. Both are signaling more losses in the daily timeframe. If the price continues lower and drops beneath today’s low, this could open the door for the 105.65 support, taken from the bottom on April 2018. Even sharper losses would bring [..]

Daily Market Comment – Dollar and stocks edge lower on G20 doubts; Powell speech eyed

Posted on June 25, 2019 at 8:06 am GMT

Worries of no progress at Trump-Xi talks at G20 summit gives rise to risk aversion Iranian tensions also weigh on markets after US imposes new sanctions Dollar extends slide, while euro hits 3-month high above $1.14 level Fed in focus as Powell and others due to speak later in today Trade concerns hit sentiment ahead of G20 The faint optimism that US President Trump and Chinese President Xi will be able to resolve some of their trade difference faded late [..]

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US data to underline slowing but still solid economy – Forex News Preview

Posted on June 24, 2019 at 3:27 pm GMT

The highlight among US releases this week will be Friday’s PCE inflation numbers, but ahead of that, readings on consumer confidence and durable goods orders will be watched by investors for signs of a possible slowdown in the US economy. The consumer confidence index is out on Tuesday at 14:00 GMT, while durable goods orders will follow on Wednesday at 12:30 GMT. As the US dollar skids to 3-month lows, it will probably require a very strong set of figures [..]

Daily Market Comment – Cautious optimism ahead of G20 summit; dollar slips to 3-month lows

Posted on June 24, 2019 at 8:06 am GMT

All eyes this week are on planned meeting between Presidents Trump and Xi at the G20 summit Cautious optimism that progress can be made in stalled trade talks lifts equities on Monday But growing tensions between the US and Iran weigh on sentiment Dollar remains under pressure as markets expect a near-term rate cut by the Fed Hopes rise of positive talks at G20 summit Markets started the week on a positive note on Monday on hopes that the talks [..]

Week Ahead – All eyes on G20 summit for trade progress; RBNZ meets

Posted on June 21, 2019 at 11:31 am GMT

As heightened trade tensions force central banks around the world to take a dovish turn, the fate of the US-China trade talks will be determined at the G20 summit in Japan. The planned meeting between US President Trump and Chinese President Xi will be the highlight of the week as investors will be hoping for a thaw in the strained relations between the two leaders. Central banks will not totally disappear from the limelight as the RBNZ will hold its [..]

Daily Market Comment – Stocks soar to new records after Fed; oil gains

Posted on June 21, 2019 at 7:49 am GMT

US stocks soar to new all-time highs after Fed European PMIs give the euro a helping hand UK leadership contest reaches final two – sterling outlook neutral Oil advances as supply concerns heighten, demand picture brightens Fed’s dovish signals propel US stocks to new records Stock markets have been among the main beneficiaries after the Fed laid the groundwork for near-term rate cuts, with the benchmark S&P 500 (+0.95%) index closing at a fresh record high yesterday. Falling interest rates [..]

Daily Market Comment – Fed confirms rate cuts loom, dollar crumbles

Posted on June 20, 2019 at 7:45 am GMT

Fed was remarkably dovish, sending the dollar lower BoE meets today; sterling may gain a little on reaffirmation of tightening bias Loonie flies as BoC may be the sole ‘island of neutrality’ Dollar tanks, gold soars as Fed signals incoming cuts The Fed kept rates unchanged yesterday, but the meeting wasn’t short of excitement as policymakers endorsed the market’s expectations for rate cuts as much as possible. One official voted for an immediate cut, while the Committee as a whole [..]

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