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John Benjamin

John has over 8 years of experience specializing in the currency markets, tracking the macroeconomic and geopolitical developments shaping the financial markets. John applies a mix of fundamental and technical analysis and has a special interest in inter-market analysis and global politics.

technical analysis

USD Muted Despite China Growth and Shrinking Deficit

John Benjamin Apr 18, 2019 270

The USD was trading mixed on Wednesday despite positive headlines from China. The first quarter GDP report showed China’s growth rising at a pace of 6.4% beating estimates of 6.3%. Industrial production grew 8.5% on a year over basis.… Read More

Fundamental Analysis

US Retail Sales In March Could Surprise To The Downside

John Benjamin Apr 18, 2019 54

The monthly retail sales report from the United States for March will be coming up today. Data from the Census Bureau is forecast to show that core retail sales will rise 0.7% while headline retail sales will rise 0.9% during the month.… Read More

technical analysis

New Zealand Quarterly Inflation Weaker Than Expected

John Benjamin Apr 17, 2019 261

The quarterly inflation report from New Zealand saw consumer prices rising at a slower pace than forecast. Data from Statistics New Zealand showed that the consumer price index rose 0.1% in the first three months of the year. This was… Read More

Fundamental Analysis

Will The US Trade Deficit Rise In February?

John Benjamin Apr 17, 2019 174

The latest monthly trade balance figures from the United States will be coming out later today. According to the median estimates, economists are forecasting that the US trade deficit will rebound in February. Estimates show that the… Read More

technical analysis

US And China Close To A Trade Deal

John Benjamin Apr 16, 2019 151

Reports from Washington revealed that the US and China are close to agreeing to a trade deal. This comes after Washington reportedly eased its demands by giving industrial subsidies and focusing more on technology and IP protection.… Read More

technical analysis

USD Pares Gains Despite Rising Import Prices

John Benjamin Apr 15, 2019 68

The US dollar closed last week on a bearish note. Economic data on the day saw the release of the monthly import price data. Monthly import prices advanced 0.6% on the month beating estimates of a 0.4% increase. The gains were spurred by… Read More

Fundamental Analysis

Weekly Market Outlook: Inflation data To Dominate Week Ahead

John Benjamin Apr 15, 2019 31

The economic docket for the week ahead will see a somewhat slower schedule with most of the major markets closed on Friday due to Good Friday. Still, there is plenty of economic reports that will be coming out over the week. Inflation… Read More

Fundamental Analysis

UoM Consumer Sentiment Index To Ease In April

John Benjamin Apr 12, 2019 31

The University of Michigan will be releasing its monthly consumer sentiment index today. The median consensus points to a modest dip in April. Overall, the data is likely to underline the fact that optimism among the households remains… Read More

technical analysis

USD Rebounds As Jobless Claims Hit Fresh Lows

John Benjamin Apr 12, 2019 58

The weekly jobless claims for the week ending April 5th touched a new low. Official data showed that the initial jobless claims fell to 196,000 beating estimates of 210,000. This was a new low in the weekly jobless claims report in the… Read More

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Author

John Benjamin

USD Muted Despite China Growth and Shrinking Deficit

US Retail Sales In March Could Surprise To The Downside

New Zealand Quarterly Inflation Weaker Than Expected

Will The US Trade Deficit Rise In February?

US And China Close To A Trade Deal

USD Pares Gains Despite Rising Import Prices

Weekly Market Outlook: Inflation data To Dominate Week Ahead

UoM Consumer Sentiment Index To Ease In April

USD Rebounds As Jobless Claims Hit Fresh Lows

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