Premium Forex Watch Recaps: Aug. 5 – 6, 2024

This week our currency strategists decided to focus on the Reserve Bank of Australia monetary policy statement and the latest jobs data from New Zealand for this week’s price outlook discussions. Out of the four scenario/price outlook discussions this week, two discussions arguably saw both fundie & technical arguments triggered to become potential candidates for a trade & risk…

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CIBC tweaks rate cut forecasts, sees earlier easing from Fed and Bank of Canada

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Mexican Peso appreciates post Banxico’s meeting ends week up over 1.40%

Mexican Peso’s demand increases despite Banxico’s surprising decision. Banxico lowers rates by 25 bps in a 3-2 split decision. Central bank signals further easing ahead despite inflation risks and growth concerns. Core inflation continues to decline, projected to dip below 4% by Q4 2024. The Mexican Peso advanced for the third straight day following a surprising monetary policy decision…

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Healthcare outpaces: Insights from today’s nuanced stock market

High risk warning: Foreign exchange trading carries a high level of risk that may not be suitable for all investors. Leverage creates additional risk and loss exposure. Before you decide to trade foreign exchange, carefully consider your investment objectives, experience level, and risk tolerance. You could lose some or all your initial investment; do not invest money that you…

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Consolidation takes place, 0.6000 remains crucial

NZD/USD bulls struggle above 0.6000, bears eye 0.5950. RSI neutralizes at 54, MACD flattens. The pair will tally a 0.80% weekly gain. In Friday’s session, the NZD/USD pair declined mildly to 0.6010, marking the seventh consecutive day within a narrow range. The technical readings suggest that the pair remains in a consolidative phase, with bulls struggling to push above…

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Dow Jones flatlines on Friday, ends week where it started

Dow Jones is set to end the week close to where it started. The major equity index recovered after Monday’s thousand-point plunge, but nothing more. Markets now pivot to focus on next week’s inflation data. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) traded mostly flat on Friday, testing the waters near the week’s opening bids after a run of volatility…

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Weekly Market Outlook (12-16 August)

UPCOMING EVENTS: Tuesday: Australia Wage Price Index, UK Labour Market report, Eurozone ZEW, US NFIB Small Business Optimism Index, US PPI. Wednesday: RBNZ Policy Decision, UK CPI, US CPI. Thursday: Japan Q2 GDP, Australia Labour Market report, China Industrial Production and Retail Sales, UK Q2 GDP, US Retail Sales, US Jobless Claims, US Industrial Production and Capacity Utilisation, NAHB…

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US Dollar mildly down ahead of the weekend

Stabilization in risk sentiment lends support to the USD despite lack of fresh fundamentals. Fed officials paint an optimistic picture of the US labor markets despite slow job growth. Market adjusts easing expectations; first rate cut expected in September with slightly lower odds. The US Dollar (USD), measured by the US Dollar Index (DXY), showed sideways movement above the…

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