Japan top FX diplomat says yen shorts that had been built up until July have been unwound

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AUD/JPY sticks to modest gains, remains below 200-day SMA hurdle near 100.00 mark

AUD/JPY draws support from a combination of factors and moves back closer to a two-month top. Ishiba’s comments about BoJ rate hikes overshadow upbeat domestic data and undermine the JPY. The stronger Australian Retail Sales data boosts the Aussie amid optimism over Chinese stimulus. The AUD/JPY cross attracts buyers for the second straight day on Tuesday and climbs to…

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Chart Art: Trend Retracement Levels For Gold (XAU/USD)

Where them gold bugs at? Spot gold (XAU/USD) looks ready to extend a longer-term trend after touching a few technical support levels. Think the precious metal will see new record highs this week? Gold (XAU/USD) 4-hour Forex Chart by TradingView In case you missed yesterday’s headlines, a lack of top-tier data releases enabled the markets to take a breather…

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Chief economists in the US say a 2025 recession is only a 30% chance

The American Bankers Association’s Economic Advisory Committee brings together15 chief economists from some of North America’s largest banks. The Committee chair notes the Fed is close to achieving its dual mandate, but warns the softening labor market needs monitoring Fed seen cutting rates by additional 150bps through end-2025 Sees solid 2% growth in H2 2024 and 2025 Recession risk…

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Fedspeak and data puts the US economy at the centre of the debate

The Greenback started the week on a strong note in a context where investors’ prudence prevailed ahead of key data releases in the US economy, where the labour market is seen taking centre stage. Here is what you need to know on Tuesday, October 1: The US Dollar Index (DXY) reversed two consecutive daily pullbacks and charted a marked…

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US Dollar Showcases Old Tricks. Forecast as of 30.09.2024

2024.09.30 2024.09.30 US Dollar Showcases Old Tricks. Forecast as of 30.09.2024 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ Following a successful outcome in September, investors are keen to replicate a similar result in November. They are monitoring the comments of FOMC officials and statistics in order to ascertain the extent of the Fed rate cut. Let’s discuss this topic and make a trading plan…

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FX Watch: EUR/CAD To Receive Support From Euro Area CPI Reports?

The European Central Bank (ECB) is under pressure to cut rates again in October, as recent data points to slowing growth and easing inflation in the Euro Area. This week’s German and Euro Area CPI reports could intensify that pressure. According to our Event Guide, indicators suggest inflation in September might be lower than in August. Will…

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