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The CAD is the strongest and the GBP is the weakest as the NA session begins
The strongest to the weakest of the major currenciesAs the North American session begins, the CAD strongest and the GBP is the weakest. The USD is mixed to higher with gains versus the EUR, GBP and CHF and modest declines versus the JPY, CAD, and NZD. Overnight in...
ForexLive European FX news wrap: Dollar firms slightly as futures slip, oil surges higher
Headlines:Markets:USD leads, EUR and GBP lag on the dayEuropean equities higher; S&P 500 futures down 0.3%US 10-year yields up 2.3 bps to 3.998%Gold up 1.0% to $2,048.83WTI crude up 3.6% to $74.62Bitcoin down 0.9% to $45,720There are a couple of interesting moves...
Gold climbs up by over 1% as buyers look for near-term breakout
With rates moving higher alongside the dollar, you'd typically associate that with weaker gold prices. At least that seems to be the case these days when it comes to the buy the dollar, sell everything else narrative; vice versa. But perhaps with tensions growing in...
Surge in oil prices adds another dent in the disinflation narrative this week
With the US and UK carrying out strikes in Yemen, the tensions in the Middle East is pushing oil prices higher on the day. Oil tankers are reportedly avoiding passage through the Red Sea in order to stay away from the conflict that is adding to the situation at the...
Rates may be higher and inflation may be stickier than markets expect, says Jamie Dimon
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US futures nudge lower as the post-CPI push and pull continues
US futures are now down near the lows for the day, with S&P 500 futures falling by 0.4% ahead of US trading. This comes as Treasury yields are keeping steadier, with 10-year yields up 1.7 bps to 3.989% on the day. The drop comes as the big banks are releasing...
ONS says January labour market data to continue to use recent adjusted series
This is yet again another heads up to the upcoming UK labour market report that will be released next week. This has been an ongoing thing since October already as seen here. As noted at the time, ONS says that the data will feature "a new series using additional data...
BOJ to broadly maintain forecast of inflation staying near target in coming years – report
This is related to the quarterly economic outlook report due this month, with the news yesterday here: BOJ reportedly considers lowering price outlook for fiscal year 2024 to middle 2% rangeThe sources cited in this report say that the BOJ is likely to cut its core...
China December M2 money supply +9.7% vs +10.1% y/y expected
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How has the ETF story impacted Bitcoin price action so far this year?
Bitcoin (BTC/USD) hourly chartThere is no doubt that there has been plenty of anticipation ahead of the approval of Bitcoin ETFs. That has helped the cryptocurrency skyrocket all the way up from $34,000 at the end of November to a brief high of $49,000 this week.But...
US Inflation Shocks Investors But the NASDAQ Attempts to Hold Gains
US inflation surprises markets increasing from 3.1% to 3.4% for the first time since August 2023. The Core Consumer Price Index rose 0.3% as expected. US and UK carry out airstrikes in Yemen hitting multiple Houthi targets and boats which are alleged to have been...
The U.S. debt problem is piling up
JPMorgan has warned that the growing US public debt, which shows no signs of slowing, could pose a real problem for the US economy.Every year, the US government increases its indebtedness, and analysts are quick to point out that the bill will eventually come due. How...
Goldman Sachs lowers UK 2024 GDP growth forecast to 0.5% from 0.6% previously
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Gold works its way back towards test of key near-term level, what’s next?
It has been a poor start to January trading for gold this year and things looked like it would continue yesterday. After the US CPI data, gold dipped lower to $2,013 levels but fell short of testing the key trendline support at around $2,009 before a reversal in the...
European stocks play catch up to late recovery in Wall Street yesterday
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Spain December final CPI +3.1% vs +3.1% y/y prelim
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France December final CPI +3.7% vs +3.7% y/y prelim
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UK November monthly GDP +0.3% vs +0.2% m/m expected
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FX option expiries for 12 January 10am New York cut
There are a couple to take note of, as highlighted in bold.The first being for EUR/USD at the 1.1000 mark, which remains a key resistance point for the pair since the turn of the year. As such, the expiries will add another resistance layer to help limit any upside...