Markets Week Ahead: Gold, EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, US Inflation, Fed, ECB, BoE

The week ahead is likely to bring elevated market volatility, courtesy of impactful and high-risk events on the economic calendar, including US inflation data, UK GDP figures, and significant monetary policy announcements from the FOMC, the Bank of Englan

A Big Week Ahead in Global Monetary Policy

The Federal Open Market Committee is scheduled to meet this week, with the Decision Statement on interest rates to be delivered at 7:00 PM GMT on Wednesday the 13th, and the Press Conference to follow half an hour later.

Europes Economic Crossroads: Recession Fears and S&P Globals Contrasting Outlook

In the tumultuous landscape of Europe\\\'s economic outlook, confusion reigns regarding whether the region is emerging from a recession, currently entangled in one, or teetering on the brink of another. This analysis endeavors to demystify the complex hea

Tether Takes Proactive Steps to Follow Sanctions Rules; Freezes 41 Crypto Wallets

Although Tether did not reveal any numbers in last week\\\'s announcement, Coindesk reported that the platform froze 41 wallets linked to persons and entities listed on the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) Specially Designated Nationals (SDN). Acco

BANK OF CANADA’S FINAL 2023 POLICY UPDATE ON THE CANADIAN DOLLAR AND FUTURE MONETARY LANDSCAPE

The Bank of Canada’s policy guidance continues to signal a willingness to raise the policy rate if deemed necessary. However, recent economic indicators, including signs of slowing inflation and weak economic growth, have cast doubt on the necessity of ma

UNRAVELLING THE YEN SURGE AND BOJ POLICY SPECULATIONS IMPACTING USD/JPY

These recent market dynamics align with our existing short USD/JPY trade idea. Our analysts had previously anticipated the BoJ’s potential exit from the negative rate policy in January, aiming to reduce policy divergence with other major central banks. Th

ANALYSIS OF JAPAN’S MONETARY LANDSCAPE

In a landscape shaped by net domestic fund demand and Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) policy decisions, the Japanese Government Bonds (JGBs) market reflects stability. With the BoJ acquiring JPY7 trillion of JGBs, the anticipated 10-year JGB yield stabilization at

RBA’S NUANCED MONETARY STANCE AND THE GLOBAL IMPACT OF A RESURGENT US DOLLAR

Yesterday, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) maintained its interest rates, keeping them steady at 4.35%. This decision followed a 25-basis points hike in November. Despite recent remarks from RBA Governor Bullock and upward revisions to the RBA’s growt

ROBINHOOD CEO EYES BILLION-DOLLAR REVENUE AS CRYPTO VOLUMES SURGE

Robinhood has observed a 75% MoM rise in cryptocurrency trading volumes in November, marking a reversal from its previous trend. According to an SEC filing on December 4, this boost contrasts with flat trading volumes in equity and options contracts durin

S&P 500 RALLY FACES ABRUPT HALT: ANALYSTS ASSESS MARKET SIGNALS

This rally persisted until yesterday morning, capturing the attention of market observers. However, as the US market closed its doors, the upward momentum began to taper off. While not indicative of a sudden crash, the declining value of the S&P 500 h

POWELL’S PIVOT NAVIGATING THE DYNAMICS OF USD, INTEREST RATES, AND MARKET EXPECTATIONS

Expressing confidence in the economy, Powell highlighted an improving balance between demand and supply in the labour market. While welcoming recent inflation readings contributing to a slowing core inflation rate of 2.5% over the six months ending in Oct

INFLATION CONCERNS, POLICY DIVERGENCE, AND MARKET SENTIMENTS IN THE UK

Amidst the recent global revaluation of inflation, Megan Greene, a steadfast MPC member, advocates for a proactive stance. Addressing concerns in Leeds, she calls for an upward adjustment of the Bank of England’s policy rate, cautioning against the potent

US DOLLAR’S TRAJECTORY AMIDST SEASONAL TRENDS AND ECONOMIC INDICATORS IN DECEMBER 2023

As we traverse the final stretch of 2023, the noteworthy depreciation of the US dollar dominates the financial landscape. Drawing parallels to November 2022, this year sees a significant 3.0% drop, compared to the previous year’s 5.0% decline in November

WEEKLY DATA: FIBER AND GOLD PRICE ACTION

US Job report at 13:30 GMT where the non farm payrolls and unemployment rate are going to be published. The expectations for the NFP is for an increase to reach 180,000 against the previous recording of 150,000. If these expectations are correct, we might

UNVEILING THE TOP PERFORMERS IN DECEMBER 2023: A STOCK MARKET OVERVIEW

As we approach the end of 2023, the dynamic landscape of the stock market unveils a year marked by high-profile events, from the resurgence of tech stocks to the demise of financial institutions.