2019

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Sneak Peek: BoE Could Hint Easing in 2020

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.

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How Far Can GBP Rise?

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.

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Breaking News: GBP/JPY Rose 500pips After Boris Johnson Won Parliamentary Majority

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...

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Breaking News: Market in Risk-Off Mode Despite Less Dovish FOMC

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?

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Sneak Peek: UK Elections – Be Prepared for a Hung Parliament

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

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Sneak Peek: FOMC May Leave the Market With “Meh”

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?

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Fed, ECB & UK Election to Dominate the “Super Week”

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

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President Trump: I Don’t Watch the Stock Market, I Watch Jobs

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

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Breaking News: Gold Rose 240 Pips After Trump Said No Deadline for US-China Trade Deal

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?

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Breaking News: Risk Off Dominated After Trump Signs Bill Supporting Hong Kong Protestors

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.

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2 Reasons Why Euro Will Continue to Fall

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

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Breaking News: Risk-On Currencies In Trouble Amid Pro-Hong Kong Rights Bill

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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What Does Negative Interest Rates Mean?

To understand negative interest rates, we need to understand the mechanics of why central banks cut or raise interest rates.

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What Does China’s Rate Cut Mean for the FX Market?

Risk sentiment improved after China cuts rate, long USD/JPY?

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Breaking News: Sell Off in Risk-on Currencies Could Be Imminent

Antipodean currencies continue to weaken despite an improvement in risk sentiments as the slowdown in both Australia and New Zealand becomes evident through data.

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Time-Deprived? Start Managing Your Time More Effectively

Time is limited and it’s a fact we must live with. There are exactly 24 hours in a day, 60 minutes in an hour, 60 seconds in a minute and so on. If you think it’s not enough then you’re probably...

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Sneak Peek: What to Expect from RBNZ Tonight?

With RBNZ likely to cut rates tomorrow to 0.75% alongside RBZ’s current interest rates, NZD could remain dovish.

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Risk-Off Sentiment Could Dominate This Week

President Trump said last Friday that he has not agreed to scrap tariffs on Chinese goods which dampened global outlook. Safe-haven currencies could strengthen.

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Sneak Peek: What to Expect from BoE Tonight?

With the backdrop of political chaos, slowdown in global economic growth and the delay in Brexit, some of the policymakers may vote for an immediate rate cut. GBP/AUD may continue its downtrend.

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Breaking News: RBA: Expect Further Rate Cuts in 2020

With no further rate cuts by RBA this year and an improvement in risk sentiment, Aussie dollar could rise higher until the end of 2019.

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