Inflation

The Fed is not in its pre-rate decision blackout, meaning that the market has to focus on the data to figure out what will happen at the last rate decision of the year. Friday's November US NFP is one of the two major data points that will…
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Earlier this week, US President Elect Donald Trump threatened to apply tariffs to both Mexico and Canada if those countries didn't take more action to curb illegal migration and drugs. The two affected dollars and the peso reacted as…
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This week is pretty compact for dollar traders. US markets will be practically closed for the last two days of the week, with all the major data coming out over the course of Tuesday and Wednesday. Markets are open for half a day on Friday,…
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Friday might turn out to be the most important days for the market. Not because there necessarily will be a large move in forex pairs, but because Flash PMIs could help set the tone for the final round of rate decisions of the year. That…
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The election of Trump to a new term in office puts a whole new light on US inflation data, potentially bringing the Trump effect into focus. It could be that the market simply looks past it, or it might cause renewed focus on the figures.…
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With the RBA near universally expected to hold rates unchanged when it meets on Tuesday, the focus is on what kind of guidance it might provide. But for the AUD/USD, the risk factors this week might actually be outside of the country.…
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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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Friday marks the unofficial start of Q3 earnings season, with financial reports from some of the largest banks in the US (and the world). Investors will be particularly interested in this Q3 earnings season, because it will potentially show…
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Traders in Japan's currency had a bit of shock around the weekend as the currency first weakened over 200 pips against the dollar. Then the USD/JPY crashed down nearly 500 pips, and is back to mid-September lows. This naturally opens the…
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