US retail sales

Inflation, retail sales and GDP mark the major theme for the week ahead. The UK will be releasing the monthly inflation figures for January followed by retail sales data later in the week. The inflation data will come after the BoE voted to… Read More

The currency markets will be looking to a slow start next week with Japan, US and Canada closed for business on Monday. However, the action kicked off early with the second US Presidential debate late Sunday (Eastern Standard Time). On the… Read More

The US dollar started the week on a strong note, keeping the gains from last Friday. Investors were spooked as the reality of the Fed's decision edged closer surrounding the uncertainty of the central bank's next policy move. Economic data… Read More

The Japanese yen was again at the front coming out as the top performing currency last week. Gaining over 1.37% against the US dollar, the yen rallied mostly on the dollar weakness after last week's ISM services report. Following the yen… Read More

The US dollar opened on a bullish note this week, maintaining the gains from the NFP release from the last Friday. The economic calendar on Monday saw China's trade balance, rising more than expected in July to $52.32 billion, however, both… Read More