Analysis

Are BOJ policymakers gearing up for a big announcement given the latest developments in the Japanese bond market? Here are the points to take note of when trading the June BOJ decision.

This week our currency strategists focused on the U.K. Employment Report for May 2025 for potential high-quality setups. So, how did our watchlist setups fare?

Central banks take center stage this week as the Fed, BOE, BOJ, and SNB update their policies, while safe haven flows continue to stir up global rate expectations.

US-China trade talks brought optimism, soft inflation data crushed the dollar to three-year lows, then Israel’s Iran nuclear site strikes triggered massive safe-haven flows.

What a wild week: US-China trade hopes drove Bitcoin past $108k, then Friday’s Israel strikes on Iran sent oil prices soaring and stocks tumbling.

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With Fed expectations still uncertain, even a modest surprise in the US CPI report could shift dollar direction and ripple through risk assets.

The U.K. is about to drop its latest jobs data! We’re taking a look at GBP/AUD and GBP/JPY’s setups if the labor market numbers disappoint expectations.

Traders are bracing for the latest U.K. jobs data, but wage growth could steal the spotlight and shake up pound pairs if it catches the market sleeping.

This week, our currency strategists focused on the BOC Statement for potential high-quality setups. How did our technical and fundamental analysis play out?

FX markets brace for another pivotal week dominated by US inflation data and lingering trade uncertainties. Let’s dive into how these developments could influence the major currencies this week!

Trade drama and monetary shifts sent currencies spinning this week, lead by Trump’s tariff hike, ECB rate cuts, & swings in U.S. jobs data.

Financial markets saw lots of catalysts, including Trump’s doubling of steel tariffs, the ECB’s eighth rate cut, and volatile U.S. jobs data swung from disaster to victory.

Markets are bracing for Friday’s May jobs report, with the weak ADP print casting doubt on the current consensus. Here are points to know if you’re trading the U.S. NFP report!

With the cut likely priced in, markets are focused on whether or not policymakers hint at a pause amid rising trade tensions and weak inflation. Here’s what you need to know if you’re trading the ECB event.

Will BOC pull off a “dovish hold” event this week? Here’s why GBP/CAD and CAD/JPY present potential trade setups if the BOC gang focus on downside economic risks.

Is the BOC about to reinforce its neutral to optimistic stance this June? If so, I’m keeping an eye out for a Loonie relief rally on CAD/CHF or NZD/CAD.

The BoC is expected to hold rates steady in June as officials tread carefully amid soft growth and sticky inflation. How might the Canadian dollar react to the event?

RBNZ’s hawkish cut spiked NZD/USD; subsequent US tariff-court twists and dire NZ confidence data turned the pair into a must-study volatility showcase.

This week’s upcoming U.S. ISM manufacturing PMI report can provide early hints for Friday’s NFP report. Will we see indications of stronger jobs growth that could fuel positive expectations?