Analysis

Markets are bracing for what could be an explosive week ahead as the latest trade war kicks into high gear, along with the latest U.S. jobs data to steer Fed expectations.

This week our currency strategists focused on the AU CPI & FOMC monetary policy statement for potential high-quality setups in the Kiwi & U.S. Dollar.

It was a busy trading week filled with a bunch of major central bank decisions and top-tier inflation data that influenced policy expectations. Read on to find out which headlines pushed major currencies around.

This week, central banks’ policy shifts, Trump’s tariff threats, and an AI-driven selloff shaped market sentiment, while gold made fresh highs and Bitcoin held strong above $100K.

After cutting interest rates back in December, is the ECB still dovish enough to ease again this month? Here are the points you need to know about the upcoming ECB decision.

The Fed is expected to keep its interest rates steady in January. But that doesn’t mean we won’t see increased volatility for major dollar pairs like EUR/USD and USD/CHF!

Is the Fed about to announce a “hawkish cut” this time? Here are the points you need to know if you’re planning on trading the upcoming FOMC decision.

The BOC is widely expected to cut its rates again, this time by 25 basis points. How may CAD react to this week’s decision?

Will Australia’s Q4 CPI encourage traders to buy more AUD? Here’s why we’re taking a closer look at AUD/USD and EUR/AUD ahead of the CPI event.

Aussie traders, huddle up! The Land Down Under is gearing up to print its latest inflation report, and the results could still impact RBA policy expectations. Here are the points you need to know.

Elevated volatility will likely continue to stay elevated this week as attention shifts a bit more to critical central bank decisions from the FOMC and others!

This week our currency strategists focused on the New Zealand Q4 2024 CPI Report for potential high-quality setups in the New Zealand dollar pairs.

Major currencies moved sharply this week as markets reacted to Trump’s proposed policy plans, while expectations of the BOJ, ECB, and BOE’s policies also made headlines.

Investors zoomed in on Trump’s testimonies during the trading week, as markets got a taste of what the new administration has in store. 

We’re seeing the first readings of Euro Area business conditions this year! How may EUR react amidst ECB interest rate cut expectations?

After weeks of speculation, the BOJ is expected to raise its interest rates by 25 basis points this week. Will Gov. Ueda and his team deliver this time?

With New Zealand’s Q4 CPI coming in slightly above expectations & Trump’s return creating market uncertainty, NZD/CHF may be setting up for interesting moves ahead.

Can Canada’s CPI keep the BOC dovish, or will we see signs of a pickup in price pressures? Here’s what you need to know when trading this report.

With New Zealand seeing rising producer prices and inflation expectations, there could be upside potential for NZD in the upcoming release.

The upcoming quarterly inflation report from New Zealand could shape expectations for the RBNZ’s next policy moves! Are we about to see a strong rebound in price pressures?