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Most analysts expect a 25bp interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve today
This summary screenshot is via Reuters, showing the latest forecasts for the headline Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) decision due on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 (at 1800 GMT, 1400 US Eastern time)The latest from 'FedWatch' (market pricing) show 30-Day Fed...
New Zealand data – Q3 consumer confidence 90.8 (prior 82.2)
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RBA Assistant Governor (Financial System) Jones speaking today, Wednesday, September 18
RBA Assistant Governor (Financial System) Jones is speaking at 9.20am Melbourne time:2320 GMT1920 US Eastern timeHe is speaking at a Fintech event. I don't expect much, if anything, on his views on the economy or monetary policy, but a heads up on the off chance....
Forexlive Americas FX news wrap: USD/JPY rebounds on solid US retail sales
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S&P squeezes out a small gain for the 7th consecutive higher close
The major indices are closing with mixed but modest changes. The S&P did trade to a new record intraday high level, above 5669,. but stalled just above that level at 5670.81. The buyers turned to sellers. After trading negative into the last hour of trading,...
Economic calendar in Asia Wednesday, September 18, 2024 –
There is plenty top come on the data agenda but none of it is higher-tier. Note that mainland Chinese markets reopen today after holidays on Monday and Tuesday. Hong Kong is closed today. This snapshot from the ForexLive economic data calendar, access it here.The...
Trade ideas thread – Wednesday, 18 September, insightful charts, technical analysis, ideas
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Is Germany facing economic collapse?
Not so long ago, Germany was considered the engine of the EU economy. When things went wrong for other countries in the bloc, there was always the hope that Berlin would come to the rescue. But now, it seems that the safety net is slowly deflating: the country's...
USD/JPY climbs higher: US dollar bears feeling nervous ahead of the FOMC
USD/JPY has extended to the highs of the day, up 154 pips to 142.15. It's been a strong reversal after the pair touched a 2024 low of 139.59 yesterday.USDJPY dailyI'm kicking myself a bit because the doji reversal yesterday was a sign of a turn and with the Fed coming...
US aims to add 6 million barrels for SPR
The US has been slowly refilling the strategic petroleum reserve but will look to accelerate that with a purchase of 6 million barrels, according to a Reuters report.The administration will announce the solicitation as soon as tomorrow, according to the report and it...
AUDUSD continues the technical steps higher but needs to get above a swing area
The AUDUSD has been stepping higher over the last five or so trading days and in the process has used a series of key moving averages that have increased the bullish bias and provided the roadmap for the move to the upside.5 days ago, the price based against the...
ECB’s Villeroy: French goal to cut deficit to 3% of GDP by 2027 is not realistic
ECB's VilleroyIt's wild that in 2027 -- seven years after the pandemic emergency -- governments will still be breaking eurozone deficit rules. This obviously doesn't end well.In the long analysis, I think it will show that the optimum path for politicians trying to...
FOMC preview: Why the dot plot isn’t helping anyone
AI imageWhat do we make of the new dot plot on Wednesday?The Federal Reserve is due to release another edition of its forecasts around growth, inflation and -- most importantly -- where Fed funds are headed. At times, the market takes the dot plot as guidance on what...
Israel preparing for a war with Hezbollah
Israeli PM NetanyahuIsraeli military officials via various Hebrew news channels stating full-blown war between Israel and Hezbollah appears imminent.That shouldn't surprise anyone as the pager explosions were basically a declaration of war by Israel on...
Goldman Sachs: What we expect from the September FOMC on Wednesday
Goldman Sachs anticipates the FOMC will implement a 25 basis point rate cut at its September meeting, viewing recent comments from Fed officials as indicative of a preference for this move over a larger cut. The focus will shift towards labor market risks, and the...
US treasury auctions off $13 billion of 20 year bonds at a high yield of 4.039%
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US treasury to auction off $13 billion of 20 year bonds at the top of the hour
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The GBPUSD is moving closer to MAs as countdown to the FOMC rate decision ticks away.
The GBPUSD move higher into the European session. However as the US data came out today, and it was better than expected, yields started to move higher, the dollar started to trade higher as well, and the technicals in the GBPUSD gave the sellers the go-ahead to push...
WSJ: JPMorgan in talks with Apple for credit card business
The WSJ is reporting that JPM is in talks with Apple to take over credit card business from Golman. The program has over 12 million users and roughly $17 billion in outstanding balances.Apple has been seeking a new issuer after deciding to part ways with Goldman...