Softer Canadian February and March retail sales numbers highlight the pain from higher interest rates that's slowly working its way through the economy. Statistics Canada reported sales down 0.1% in February and flat in March.USDCAD 10 minsThe market implies roughly a...
Canada February retail sales -0.1% vs +0.1% expected
Prior month -0.3%The February advance estimate was +0.1%Ex autos -0.3% vs 0.0% expectedPrior month ex auto +0.5% (revised to +0.4%)Ex auto and gas 0.0% vs +0.4% priorSales down in 5 of 9 subsectors led by fuel stationsAdvance March retail sales 0.0%The advance number...
US market advanced durable goods orders 2.6% versus 2.5% expected
Prior month 1.3% (revised). Revised even lower to 0.7%nondefense capital goods orders ex air 0.2% vs 0.2% expected. Prior nondefense capital goods orders ex-air 0.7% revised to 0.4%Ex transportation 0.2% versus 0.3% expected. Prior month revised to 0.1% from...
USD/JPY breaks 155
Here we go: USD/JPY has broken 155.00.After the quick break, it's retreated down to 154.85. Expect a round of volatility and there's always the chance of intervention. However I think the MOF is ultimately fighting a losing battle due to broad USD strength that's...
ForexLive European FX news wrap: Close but no cigar for USD/JPY
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FBS Financial Market Analysts Forecast Gold Prices to Rise to $2,800
FBS, a leading global broker that has recently launched an upgraded FBS app, projects gold price surge to $2,800 per ounce by the close of 2024. FBS financial market analysts have identified the pivotal factors driving the bullish trend for gold and covered the...
US MBA mortgage applications w.e. 19 April -2.7% vs +3.3% prior
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UK April CBI trends total orders -23 vs -16 expected
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US futures trim gains in European morning trade
It was up around 0.4% in early morning trade in Europe, before the gradual retreat in the last few hours. Tech shares are still the main anchor though, with Nasdaq futures up 0.4%. But Dow futures have even turned flat on the session now. European stocks are not too...
For Japan, silence is golden – at least for now
We're approaching early evening in Tokyo and there hasn't been any meaningful verbal pushback by Japanese officials today. Typically, you'd see them come out in droves to try and pin USD/JPY back. But amid the silence today, perhaps they're hoping that the quietness...
Germany April Ifo business climate index 89.4 vs 88.8 expected
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Switzerland April UBS investor sentiment 17.6 vs 11.5 prior
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Market News – Stock markets strengthen as tech rally widens
Economic Indicators & Central Banks: The bulls are back in town for now. Wall Street climbed, led by tech and especially the Magnificent 7 — all cohorts rallied, even Tesla which broke a 7-session losing streak even as its earnings news was awaited. US: The...
Risk Sentiment Remains Positive: Gold, VIX, Tesla Latest Outlooks
Gold, VIX, and Tesla Latest Outlooks and AnalysisThe VIX falls 27% from Friday’s highTesla rallies 14% after hours despite missing expectations.Gold pops higher on a weaker US dollar.For expert Q2 US dollar analysis, download our complimentary guide below: Recommended...
Japan senior lawmaker says yen slide towards 160 could prod action
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ECB’s Nagel: June rate cut not necessarily followed up by a series of rate cuts
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European indices hold slightly higher to kick start the session
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FX traders have got their popcorn bags out
Will Japan intervene or won't they? It's definitely not ideal as we look towards European trading, where liquidity conditions will start to pick up. And even more so when US traders come into the fray later. Officials might be thinking to wait for the BOJ to send a...
USD/JPY but a whisker away from the pivotal 155 mark
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FX option expiries for 24 April 10am New York cut
There is just one to take note of, as highlighted in bold.That being for EUR/USD at the 1.0700 mark. The pair is being resisted around the 38.2 Fib retracement level of its recent swing lower this month, seen at 1.0709. So, the expiries here could help to keep price...