Fundamental Analysis

The release of the FOMC minutes on Wednesday could be the highlight for the markets this week. That's because it will give some detailed insight into how the Fed is thinking about rates. Unless Fed Chair Jerome Powell delivers a surprise at…
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Markets are on the lookout for when the BOC will cut rates next. Key to that decision is Tuesday's CPI figures, which could confirm changes in expectations for monetary policy. The BOC has been particularly vague with its guidance lately,…
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The EURUSD fluctuated this week on contradictory inflation data from the US and anticipation of the meeting between Russian and US leaders late on Friday. Obviously, if there is an agreement to cease hostilities in Ukraine, it will have an…
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Markets are looking with anticipation to the meeting between US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, on Friday. Headlines have emphasised its significance, as it is the first time Russia's president has landed…
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This week has an avalanche of economic data out of the UK. But the figure that many traders are likely to focus on is the release of Q2 growth figures on Thursday. That's because of the surprisingly hawkish stance the BOE took last week…
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The major data event this week for the markets is likely to be Tuesday's release of US CPI figures. That's because the outlook for the Fed's rate policy is starting to shift. As a result, the dollar has resumed its fall, affecting most of…
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As far as the markets and economists are concerned, Tuesday's RBA 25 bps rate cut is a done deal. At the last meeting, most economists were surprised when Australia's central bank decided to keep rates unchanged. The RBA argued that the…
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Earlier this year, gold prices rose relatively quickly, scoring new record highs one after another. By the end of April, it had accumulated gains of over 30%, a feat that hadn't happened in years. But, since then, gold has failed to make…
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Over the weekend, China will report its inflation figures for July. Usually, CPI is a key indicator for a currency, but China's control over the exchange rate means that the market cares more about the secondary effects of this data. As a…
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Economists are pretty unanimous, and for once, the market agrees that the BOE will cut rates at Thursday's meeting. The issue is that usually, with such agreement, the focus for markets is guidance for the next meeting. However, there is…
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