The Bank of Japan will be watching on as Japan braces for another round of price hikes in October.In addition to price increases, wages are set to rise. The minimum wage to increase by 51 yen to 1,055 yen (national average).Postal rates to jump ~30%, first increase in...
Eyes on China to boost the … euro
MUFG note that the euro may continue to rise following a boost from China's stimulus measures announced on Tuesday“Increased global growth optimism will help and the stimulus measures announced by China will certainly add to dollar selling momentum”MUFG add that...
UBS analysis predicts market support from October stimulus; Renminbi hedging recommended
I posted on the note from UBS briefly yesterday, following the announcements from China on Tuesday. Adding a little more now. The analysis highlights a positive shift toward a more accommodative policy stance, though it falls short of the significant stimulus measures...
Fed’s Kugler gives guidance on Non Farm Payrolls numbers to watch
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US politics: House just passed resolution to fund the government through until December 20
The House just passed a continuing resolution to fund the government until December 20The vote was 341 for. Democrats and some Reblicans voted for.The 82 against were Republicans.The passage was expected. The downside to this is we get to do this **** all over again...
Forexlive Americas FX news wrap: US dollar storms back
Markets:Gold up $3 to $2659US 10-year yields up 4.9 bps to 3.78%WTI crude oil down $1.85 to $69.71S&P 500 down 0.2%USD leads, NZD lagsThere was a dramatic intraday turn in the US dollar. The euro rose to the highest since July at 1.1213 but then sank 90 pips in a...
More from Fed’s Kugler – We do not want the labour market to weaken further
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UBS is forecasting Brent crude oil back to US$87 (by year end)
UBS cite various supply and demand factors for their forecast. Beginning with Federal Reserve's growth-oriented monetary policy contributing to a favourable environment for oil prices. UBS point out that Brent crude often benefits from positive market sentiment, which...
Economic calendar Asia Thursday, September 26: Bank of Japan meeting minutes, RBA info too
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Dow string of four record closes is snapped
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Fed’s Kugler says she strongly supported 50 bps rate cut
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Trade ideas thread – Thursday, 26 September, insightful charts, technical analysis, ideas
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NZDUSD cracks below the 100 hour MA. Sellers making a play
The NZDUSD has been tracking the 100-hour MA higher There have been some brief moves below the 100 hour MA over the last few weeks, with a few times when the price dipped below the MA but quickly rebounded higher.Today, there has been another dip below the 100 hour...
GBPUSD moves below the 100 hour MA. Can the sellers keep the momentum going?
Earlier today, the price of the GBPUSD moved to the highest level going back to January 2022. In the process, the price moved into a swing area between 1.3411 and 1.3511 on the weekly chart (see red numbered circles on the weekly chart).. Seller on the first return to...
Goldman Sachs: What we expect from the SNB and how to trade it?
Goldman Sachs anticipates that the Swiss National Bank (SNB) will cut rates in this week’s meeting, likely opting for a smaller cut (25bp) rather than a more substantial 50bp reduction. The decision follows softer-than-expected inflation data and aims to preserve room...
Why the market has quickly soured on the China-stimulus trade
China needed to show up with a double-barrelled bazooka this week and it only had one.Monetary policy delivered with a handful of impressive measures including rates cuts, shifts in reserves, financing for real estate buybacks and looser borrowing rules.That was a...
US sells 5-year notes at 3.519% vs 3.519% WI
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US treasury to auction off a $70 billion and 5-year notes at the top of the hour
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Russian Putin: Current military – political situation is changing dynamically
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European major indices close the day in the red
The major European indices are closing the day lower. The declines were led by France's CAC which fell -0.50%: German DAX, -0.39%France's CAC, -0.50%UK's FTSE 100 -0.17%Spain's Ibex, -0.38%Italy's FTSE MIB -0.12%As London/European traders head for the exit, US...