Analysis

Big events this week include U.S. inflation data and the BOC’s rate decision. With trade worries and Fed rate cut talk, markets could see some serious action.

This week our currency strategists focused on Australia’s GDP Report (Q4 2024) and its potential impact on the Australian dollar for potential high-quality setups. How did the setups fare?

It was a jam-packed trading week as top-tier economic data, an ECB rate cut, escalating trade tensions, and Trump’s accusations of currency manipulation fueled volatility across FX markets.

The start of higher U.S. tariffs on Canada and Mexico weighed heavily on the market mood early in the week, before Trump agreed to postpone some trade levies later on. But why didn’t the risk rallies last?

Can an upbeat Canadian jobs report convince the BOC to drop its dovish bias soon? Or will we see another downside surprise that could keep the central bank in easing mode?

It’s almost NFP Friday, forex fellas! What does the official U.S. employment report have in store, and what could the results imply for dollar price action?

Will the ECB continue cutting interest rates this month or are they about to signal an end to their easing cycle soon? Here’s what you need to know if you’re planning on trading this major economic event.

Tariff concerns are weighing on commodity-related currencies lately, but can a strong GDP read improve AUD demand? Here’s why we’re watching AUD/CAD and AUD/CHF.

The Land Down Under is scheduled to print another major report in the form of its GDP reading this week, and the results could continue to shape RBA policy expectations.

This week is shaping up to be another volatile one for the currency market, as top-tier economic catalysts like the ECB decision, Canadian jobs report and U.S. non-farm payrolls data are lined up.

This week, our currency strategists focused on Australia’s CPI Report (January 2025) for potential high-quality setups in Australian dollar pairs.

U.S. tariff policy developments were a major factor driving market sentiment & fx flows, followed by business & consumer sentiment updates shaking up sentiment as well.

Financial markets likely experienced their most volatile week of the quarter as traders navigated economic data, geopolitical developments, and policy shifts.

NZD/CHF has dropped significantly since our last update, with global growth concerns weighing on risk-sensitive currencies following disappointing PMI data. Let’s review the final outcome of our case study.

The RBA appears to have dampened future easing expectations in their latest policy decision, but can a downbeat Australian CPI report reignite dovish vibes? Here’s what I’m watching on GBP/AUD and AUD/JPY in this case.

Leading indicators and market expectations are pointing to hotter price pressures in Australia in January. In this scenario, major Aussie pairs like EUR/AUD and AUD/CHF may reflect AUD strength.

After a “hawkish cut” event last week, traders will eye Australia’s latest inflation reports for clues on central bank’s next moves. Will the CPI data point to a rate cut?

Who’s ready for the first round of revisions on the U.S. GDP report? Better read up on what markets are expecting for the event and how the dollar could react.

Forex markets face a pivotal week ahead as traders digest potential U.S. trade tariffs, German election results, and key inflation data.

This week our currency strategists focused on the monetary policy statements from the Reserve Bank of Australia and Reserve Bank of New Zealand for potential high-quality setups in the comdolls.