Fundamental Analysis

China will report its trade balance early on Monday, with markets looking at the data for indications about the health of the global economy. Traders have largely moved on from the tariff narrative and are adapting to the "new normal" as…
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More economic data delayed by the US government shutdown is now being released, and Friday sees the release of the US PCE price index. On the one hand, it's relatively outdated information from September. On the other hand, it's the Fed's…
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Precious metals are on the rise again, with gold breaking above $4,200 and silver scoring a new all-time high. The moves have generated investor interest amid the market's unusual dynamics. As a safe-haven, the rise in bullion can prompt…
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The yen has been fluctuating widely recently, amid significant shifts in expectations for the BOJ. Markets are concerned about a potential disconnect between monetary policy and the more aggressive stimulus stance from the new Prime…
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Over the weekend, OPEC+ took over as the primary driver of crude prices from geopolitics, sending prices higher in early Monday trading. Over the last couple of weeks, crude had been on the back foot amid concerns of a supply glut amid…
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Markets are already reacting to unconfirmed reports that US President Donald Trump has selected a successor to Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Although Trump is still interviewing potential candidates, he strongly hinted on Tuesday that he had a…
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The EURUSD has gained over the last couple of days amid dollar weakness. Markets are once again moving to price in a high chance that the Fed will cut rates in December. Meanwhile, there is a pretty solid consensus that the ECB will hold…
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This week's trading in the US has been shortened due to Thanksgiving and Black Friday. During long holidays, the market tends to behave differently. A larger effect is generally observed in the stock market, but it can also have an impact…
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The announcement of the UK Autumn Budget on Wednesday could have profound effects on the pound. The much-anticipated event has the potential to spark a financial crisis in the UK, leaving many traders in risk-off mode. But that also means…
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As the AUDUSD heads for six-month lows, potential news out of China might offer some respite. A series of less-than-stellar economic data from the Asian giant might have left some traders worried that Australia's largest buyer is facing…
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