European Central Bank (ECB)

EURUSD Rise: What Happened to Safe Haven Flows? With all the markets getting riled up over the past week or so, it's been interesting to note that the EURUSD rise has continued. From a geopolitical perspective, the Euro was initially…
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Wednesday sees the release of a series of data points from around the world that typically have an impact on the markets. Global PMIs surveys are among the 'freshest' data available to traders. The flash figures, which we will be getting…
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The last time the ECB met, the result was what the headlines called a "hawkish cut". That's because the easing was widely expected, and was followed up by assurances that the ECB would stick to the data. And the data at the time (and since)…
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What to Watch Out For in Powell Testimony Markets are on tenterhooks for two major events in the US over the next few days. One of them is a slow-rolling affair that could suddenly jolt the markets if something unexpected happens. The…
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Next week has a busy calendar, with a host of major market moving data coming out. What shouldn't be lost in the crush is two key bits of data out of Europe that could be one more piece in the puzzle to see if the ECB will actually go…
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Yesterday saw important interviews by the heads of the world's two largest central banks, the Fed's Jerome Powell, and the ECB's Christine Lagarde. The interviews were particularly relevant because of the opportunity to press each with…
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XAUUSD Trading tests fresh highs Gold continues to set another record high following Powell’s hawkish testimony. The precious metal is the gift that keeps on giving, as it has added over $120 to its value in 6 days sparking increased…
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EURUSD Breaks Resistance Ahead of ECB Interest Rate Decision The US dollar retreats as the market awaits the ECB interest rate decision. A break above the first resistance of 1.0800 eased some downward pressure. Bulls have lifted prices…
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The ECB Preview is generating significant anticipation ahead of the monetary policy meeting tomorrow. The market has grown increasingly antsy about when the shared central bank is going to finally move towards easing. While analysts aren't…
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