Stocks Pick of The Week - Stocks Rise on Fed Hopes, While Boeing, Tesla, and Moderna Face Challenges

Iran’s retaliation could be seen to the US administration as an “act of war” which could further escalate the current conflict. Safe-haven bets could be your best bet.

As risk-off sentiments may be here to stay for some time, buy gold at dip?

The move by the US to launch an airstrike on Baghdad’s airport could be the spark of a major escalation. Gold may retrace slightly back to 1537, finding support before moving higher towards 1553.

As trading ranges typically expand during the new year week, we expect USD/JPY to move lower from a technical perspective.

As UK needs to race for trade deal with EU in next 11 months, short GBP/USD upon any rally.

While no changes in rates tonight, Bank of England (BoE) may hint a possible easing in 2020 due to tepid inflation. GBP/USD could fall lower.

As the UK still has no trade deal with the EU post-Brexit, this is likely to improve risk appetite for GBP/USD only for a short period of time.

With a majority Parliament won, PM Johnson will be able to get his Brexit deal through Parliament without further delay and take Britain out of the European Union. GBP/JPY could retrace first before...

US dollar and Treasuries yield fell after a less dovish FOMC as the market may be doubting Fed’s ability to accurately predict future outlook. Short USD/JPY?

With the results of the UK election almost unpredictable, it would be prudent to stay on the sidelines for now.

With Fed widely expected to keep its monetary policy unchanged, market will be focusing on Powell’s press conference on Fed’s forward guidance. Long gold at dip?

A neutral Fed and dovish ECB could be seen this week, short EUR/USD?

The return of 46,000 workers to GM could boost employment numbers tonight, though leading indicators show a deterioration.

Trade tensions between the US and the rest of the world may escalate, short USD/JPY and long gold.

With the trade deal in peril after Trump said he liked the idea of waiting until after elections for the China deal, global trade risks will continue to rise into 2020. Long gold?

China could retaliate by threatening to back out from the US-China trade deal which is in its final stage. AUD/JPY could slide lower.

A meaningful recovery in euro dollar looks unlikely in the coming months after Friday’s PMIs. EUR/USD could head lower.

If Trump were to sign the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act, this could worsen the US-China trade talks. AUD/JPY could fall lower.

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