2019

Coming up this week, we have a series of data releases relating to the US housing situation.  However, these might be a bit overshadowed considering the all-important NFP release coming up at the end of the week. We've discussed…
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The US dollar posted strong gains amid a risk on sentiment which saw the safe-haven assets losing ground. Meanwhile, commodities such as gold and silver extended strong declines on the day. Economic data was relatively quiet on Monday.…
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The Bank of Canada will be holding its monetary policy meeting this week. Given the recent patch of economic data, it is unlikely that the central bank will be pushing for rate hikes. The OIS money markets are also signaling no change to…
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An early report from the Wall Street Journal signaled that the US and China are close to a breakthrough trade deal. According to the media source, the agreement could recalibrate US tariffs on Chinese goods, if not completely lift them.…
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Australia is set to release its latest GDP numbers on Tuesday night. This is always an important event for the currency markets, but with all the talk about the housing crisis down under, it's likely to hit the market a little harder this…
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The U.S. dollar maintained its lead on Friday as most of the currencies turned weak by Friday’s close. Economic data on the day saw the release of Germany’s retail sales which increased 3.3% on the month in January on nominal terms. In…
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The week ahead will see central bank meetings from the Reserve Bank of Australia and the Bank of Canada. Both the central banks are expected to leave interest rates unchanged. On the economic front, the fourth quarter GDP results from…
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