Fundamental Analysis

Economists are unanimous in their expectations that the ECB will keep rates unchanged on Thursday at the conclusion of its policy meeting. After all, the June CPI report for the Eurozone showed inflation was precisely on target at 2.0%.…
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Global markets are watching trade negotiations with a certain amount of trepidation. Risk appetite has shifted towards safety, as the failure to reach trade deals is seen as likely to harm economic growth. This is particularly concerning…
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The RBA (Reserve Bank of Australia) will publish the accounts of its last meeting on Tuesday. That's the meeting where Australia's central bank surprised markets and analysts by keeping rates unchanged, rather than the expected cut. Since…
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This week saw the unofficial kick-off of the second quarter earnings season. Over the next month or so, most major global corporations will report to their shareholders on the results of the last quarter and the first half of the year. This…
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The USDJPY has been rising on a combination of a weaker yen and a stronger dollar. However, over the coming days, several events could serve as catalysts for the pair to surge or change course. These include the release of inflation figures…
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Gold prices have largely trended sideways since the end of April. Not only that, but volatility has also shrunk, with the yellow metal trading in an increasingly narrow range. It's a dramatic change from the over 30% rise in the first four…
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The consensus among economists is that inflation in the UK during June will be well above the BOE's target. However, recent comments from Governor Andrew Bailey have put the emphasis on the labour market. With many other major central banks…
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Economists are once again predicting that inflation will accelerate as a result of tariffs. If that were to happen, it could push off expectations for the next rate cut from the Fed. But, economists have also been predicting inflation that…
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In a market constantly being buffeted by trade war news, China dropping several major data points in the coming days could be key to financial performance. The Asian giant has been the target of some of the highest tariffs, and is a key…
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Cable has been under pressure since the start of the month as the dollar has regained its mojo amid progress in trade negotiations. But part of that is also due to the shaky situation in the UK. The pound hasn't been able to capture as much…
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