Fundamental Analysis

The latest flare-up in Middle East tensions could shape market reactions to this week's key economic events on Tuesday. The latest US CPI report will be released shortly before Fed Chair Kevin Warsh delivers his first semiannual…
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Markets are reacting to conflicting news about the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, but the lack of clarity is proving particularly frustrating for traders seeking to price in risk. For a second time, Iran targeted shipping that was…
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The USDCAD has pulled back this week after reaching its highest level since early last year. While this move may be technical, traders are now asking whether fundamentals support a trend reversal or if the pair will resume its climb. Key…
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Markets expect Wednesday's release of the latest FOMC meeting minutes to confirm the recent hawkish pivot. The market already expects the Fed to hike rates, leaving little room for a hawkish surprise. That creates…
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The RBNZ meeting on Wednesday is likely to trigger a market reaction, regardless of the outcome, given the high level of uncertainty. The Reserve Bank is dealing with a complicated situation in New Zealand, which makes it hard for analysts…
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Markets have been behaving a little unusually over the last quarter. A way to illustrate that is to point to the behaviour in the Nasdaq, which rallied 20% in just three months. This is extraordinary and happens rarely. In fact, it was the…
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Over the last couple of days, gold has finally rebounded after falling below $4,000 per ounce. Silver's weekly gain of 3.3% has drawn notice, not just because it's the strongest-performing commodity this week. Platinum, which often moves in…
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The ECB's Forum at Sintra has become one of the key events for forex markets, and a lot happened over the last few days that could drive currency markets not just this week, but through the rest of the year. Having so many heads of major…
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June NFP will come out a day early due to the July 4th holiday in the US, setting the tone for a long weekend. The data could prove pivotal, as markets increasingly expect the Fed's next move to be a rate hike. With…
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The economic highlight of the week for forex markets is likely Europe’s equivalent of the Fed’s Jackson Hole Symposium. The ongoing three-day meeting of the world’s major central bank heads in Sintra, Portugal could give markets important…
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