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The USDJPY broke above the 156 handle, scoring another milestone in its two-month rise. More than the level, what was notable was the practical silence from Japanese authorities. There is a lot going to keep them busy, but the continued…
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Cable hasn't had an inflection point like other currency pairs in the wake of the US election. Although the pound is weaker compared to the dollar, it's within the trend that was observed before the election. A good deal of that could be…
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This week has a lot of risk events for the Euro. Two key data points will be released, the Euro CPI figures and Q3 growth estimate. But the national components will come out ahead of the data for the whole of the EuroZone, giving the market…
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Traditionally, PMI reports at the start of the month tend to move the market around risk appetite. But there is likely to be a renewed focus on China's double readings later this week. That's because it's the first leading indicator to…
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Despite expectations of a cut, the upcoming BOC rate meeting could be a chance to add some strength to the Loonie. The Canadian currency has been falling against its southern counterpart all month, in anticipation of lower rates. But the…
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The US stocks have been crushing it in the last several months. Normally, that's relevant to forex, because stocks and currencies typically go in opposite directions. But, right now the situation is a little more complicated, as the US…
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August was a good month for cable, and with the latest UK Jobs Data, there are signs that September could be as strong. Although the pair has moved back a bit since the start of the month, that has been more thanks to dollar strength than…
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The Bank of Canada is out in the forefront when it comes to easing, having already cut in June and July. Economists are unanimous in their agreement that the BOC will cut again at the conclusion of its two day meeting on Wednesday. The…
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After last week's market chaos, traders are likely getting to grips with a new reality, particularly with cable. As a result of the shift in perception, the BOE is not expected to cut at a slightly faster rate than the Fed. But both are…
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EuroZone Q2 CPI, GDP, and Chances the Euro Can Resume the Trend? The Euro could get jostled around a bit this week with a series of very influential data that will jostle for pole position to drive the shared currency. Chief among them is…
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