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Dollar’s strong rally paused in early US trading after PCE inflation data came in below expectations, easing concerns that Fed might maintain higher rates for an extended period. Markets are also digesting remarks from Fed officials following the hawkish rate cut earlier in the week. Most notably, Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack, the sole dissenter […]

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Yen, which has been one of the weakest currencies this week, showed a modest recovery during today’s Asian session. The rebound came on the back of stronger-than-expected inflation data and renewed verbal intervention from Japan’s Finance Ministry. November’s inflation figures revealed a sharp reacceleration, driven by significant increases in energy prices and rice prices. Despite […]

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Both Sterling and Japanese yen are among the weakest-performing currencies today, following their respective central banks meetings. BoE left rates unchanged at 4.75%, but the surprise came from a dovish shift in the MPC, with three members voting for a cut. While BoE reiterated that a “gradual approach” to easing remains appropriate, rising concerns over […]

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Fed’s hawkish rate cut overnight sparked an outsized market reaction, with DOW plunging over -1100 points and NASDAQ losing -3.5%. Fed’s messages didn’t deviate from expectations leading to the meeting, indicating a slower easing path in 2025 with likely just two more rate cuts and a terminal rate near or above 3.0%. But markets responded […]

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The forex and stock markets are holding steady today, with limited volatility as traders anticipate FOMC rate decision and updated economic projections. A 25bps rate cut, reducing the target range to 4.25–4.50%, is virtually certain. However, the market’s focus lies on the tone and guidance Fed delivers. Critical questions include whether a pause in easing […]

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Dollar has strengthened against commodity currencies this week but remains range-bound against Euro and Pound, as markets await Fed’s rate decision to gauge the next move. While a 25bps rate cut is fully expected in with no chance of deviation, the focus is on how hawkish Fed’s messaging will be. Key questions include the likelihood […]

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Canadian Dollar trades broadly lower today while commodity currencies are generally soft. Canada’s CPI report reinforced the outlook of stable inflation hovering around target. BOC has likely completed its aggressive rate-cutting phase and pauses in policy easing are anticipated at some meetings next year. Nonetheless, the direction remains clear: further rate reductions are expected to […]

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Sterling remains resilient, as supported by UK employment data indicating that wages remain robust. This development aligns with improved conditions in the UK’s services sector, as seen in yesterday’s PMI release, and suggests that underlying price pressures have not diminished despite growing pessimism tied to the Autumn Budget’s uncertainty. Markets maintain near-zero expectations for a […]

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Yen weakened across the board today in an otherwise consolidative market , as traders increasingly anticipate that BoJ will hold steady on monetary policy at its upcoming this week. BoJ policymakers appear to see no urgency in extending the tightening cycle this month, preferring instead to wait for January’s updated economic projections before deciding on […]

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The forex market began the week on a subdued note, with mild risk-off sentiment setting the tone. China’s latest economic data painted a bleak picture, with retail sales significantly underperforming expectations and fixed asset investment experiencing a deeper decline. While industrial production growth met forecasts, it failed to offset concerns about the broader economic slowdown. […]

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Dollar ended as the strongest performer last week, boosted by a surge in U.S. Treasury yields following persistent inflation data. Despite expectations of another 25bps rate cut at the upcoming FOMC meeting, stubborn price pressures are likely to slow the pace of policy easing next year. Adding to the caution, inflation uncertainties under the incoming […]

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The Euro rebounded broadly today, buoyed by reassurances from a number of ECB officials that the central bank remains committed to a gradual approach to policy easing. Yesterday’s 25bps rate cut appears to have had solid consensus backing, with no indications that a more aggressive 50bps cut was even seriously debated. Despite recent economic softness […]

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Sterling slumped broadly today after UK GDP unexpectedly contracted in October, missing forecasts of modest growth. This contraction underscores the challenges facing the UK economy, which has been grappling with persistent inflation and uncertainty following the Autumn Budget. The government’s recent pledge to transform the UK into the fastest-growing G7 economy now seems even more […]

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European majors are broadly under pressure today, with Swiss Franc leading losses. SNB’s unexpected 50bps rate cut caught markets off guard, and its significantly downgraded inflation projections suggest more easing is on the table for 2025. Meanwhile, Euro managed to hold steady after ECB’s widely anticipated 25bps cut. ECB demonstrated clear confidence in its inflation […]

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Australian Dollar staged an impressive rebound today, driven by robust employment data that surprised markets and cast doubt on the likelihood of a February rate cut by RBA. The stronger-than-expected labor market performance challenges the dovish sentiment established earlier in the week when RBA softened its inflation vigilance stance. In the aftermath of RBA meeting, […]

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Dollar showed minimal reaction, other than some initial jitters, to November’s US CPI data, holding steady within its range as the report largely aligned with expectations. Headline inflation edged up, while core inflation remained flat, refusing to trend lower. With no surprise, the data cleared the way for a 25bps rate cut by Fed next […]

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Australian Dollar continued its decline today as speculation mounted that China might allow Yuan to weaken in 2025 to counteract the economic impact of increased US trade tariffs under the incoming Trump administration. While no official announcement has been made, Beijing appears to ready to signal greater reliance on market-driven currency valuation. Also, according to […]

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Euro’s selloff accelerated today, breaking to a new 2024 low against Sterling. The common currency also weakened notably against the Swiss Franc, even as it remained relatively steady against other peers. Market sentiment appears to be pricing in dovish guidance from ECB at its upcoming meeting, where a standard 25bps rate cut is expected over […]

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Australian Dollar dropped sharply in Asian session following a significant dovish turn in RBA’s communication. After holding rates steady at 4.35%, the central bank signaled growing confidence that inflationary pressures are easing, marking a departure from its previously vigilant tone. While May remains the most likely timing for a rate cut according to many economists, […]

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Commodity currencies found significant support today after China pledged to intensify its economic stimulus efforts, aiming to secure next year’s growth targets. Australian Dollar led the charge, followed by New Zealand Dollar and Canadian Dollar, as risk-sensitive assets reacted positively to the news. Meanwhile, Hong Kong’s HSI surged, reflecting optimism in the region, though gains […]

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