US Treasury auctioned off $24B of 30-year bondsHigh Yield 5.769%: 6-auction average 4.155%, prev. 4.837%WI level at the time of the auction: 4.716%Tail 5.3 basis points: 6-auction average 0.9bps, prev. 3.7bpsBid-to-Cover 2.24X: 6-auction avg. 2.44x, prev. 2.35xDealers...
More from Fed’s Paese:Not sure public expectations are aligned with likely Fed policy path
St. Louis interim Pres PaeseKathleen O'Neill Paese - St. Louis Fed interim replacement and not a voter this year - is back on the wires saying:Not sure public expectations are aligned with likely Fed policy pathShe is sounding a bit more hawkish (chip off the ole...
The US treasury to auction off $24 billion of 30 year notes at the top of the hour
The U.S. Treasury will auction off $24 billion of 30 year bonds at the top of the hour.Below are the key components of the auction, along with the 6-month averages of the components. Traders – and the market – will judge the success or failure of the auction versus...
More from BOCs Rogers: BOC is not yet talking about reducing rates
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GBPUSD fluctuates between support/resistance. Buyers and sellers compete for breakout
GBPUSD based ahead of the 50% midpointThe GBPUSD is trading up and down today. The high price in the European session approached its 100-hour moving average (blue line in the chart above), but fell short of that target. Recall from yesterday, the price in the US...
SNB Schlegel speaks on bank liquidity and risk
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Fed’s Paese: Too soon to rule out further US rate hikes
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BOC’s Rogers: Canadians are feeling some pressure as they adjust to higher rates
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EUR/USD Price Forecast: FED, ECB President to Facilitate a Move Toward 1.0800?
EUR/USD, PRICE FORECAST:WEEKLY FORECAST: Gold Price Forecast: $1950 Key Support Approaches as Bears Eye Further DownsideThe Euro appears to be gaining some traction against the Greenback of late. The 1.0700 handle however has proved stubborn with EURUSD unable to...
EURUSD tests 100-hour MA after breaking above, Fed’s Barkin comments on inflation pressure
EURUSD tests the 100 hour MA after breaking above.The EURUSD has extended above its 100-hour moving average at 1.0708 (see earlier video outlining that levels importance for the buyers today). The high price has reached up to 1.07248. However, the price has moved back...
More from Barkin: I don’t see us as done yet
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AUDUSD: Potential upside momentum as price threatens to snap 3-day decline
The AUDUSD moved higher at the start of November, with some of the run-up on the "risk-on" flow helped by higher US stocks. More recently, the pair has moved lower (3 days down). China slower growth is a concern perhaps (inflation today it was negative for both CPI...
Fed’s Barkin: US economy is ‘remarkably healthy’
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Is oil the tail that’s wagging the dog?
The US dollar is under some pressure, particularly against commodity currencies. That's despite rising yields.The market has shifted its focus to growth rather than rate differentials and the US looks good. Or at least it does unless the Fed decides to hike further...
Israel will implement four-hour pauses in Gaza operations each day
High risk warning: Foreign exchange trading carries a high level of risk that may not be suitable for all investors. Leverage creates additional risk and loss exposure. Before you decide to trade foreign exchange, carefully consider your investment objectives,...
USDCAD struggles to maintain bullish technical momentum. A deep dive into the USDCAD pair.
The USDCAD on the daily chart, moved up to test the low of the swing area near 1.38045. The move higher earlier this week was held by oil prices moving to the downside. Today, oil prices are higher by about $1 and we are seeing a rotation to the downside in the USDCAD...
Fed’s Bostic: We will remain restrictive until we’re sure about 2% inflation
If you take Fed officials at their word, the obvious trade is to wait for risk assets to sink in 2024 because the Fed will hold rates too high for too long. The market doesn't wait until it's 'sure' about anything.Of course, the Fed could be swayed and maybe Bostic...
Economist poll now sees the Bank of England cutting rates in Q3 2024
BoEReuters is out with a poll of UK economists and they now see a soon start to the BOE rate cutting cycle.The next BOE meeting is on Dec 14 and 68 of 69 economists see no change in the 5.25% with one seeing a 25 bps cut (there's always one).Where the poll gets...
Fed officials Bostic and Barkin: Policy is restrictive. Anecdotal evidence challenges GDP
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Precious Metals Trading Made Clear: An Octa Guide
Precious metals have attracted traders and investors for centuries. From the bustling bazaars of ancient civilisations to the digital marketplaces of today, the trading of precious metals, such as gold, silver, platinum, and palladium, remains a lucrative and...