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The market mood was a bit more positive in the U.S. session thanks to a rally in equities and stronger than expected consumer confidence data. 

The euro and the pound were in a race to the bottom during the session. Other than those two, the Aussie is also noteworthy since it continued to edge higher, even though risk aversion returned.

Thanks to an interview with Donald Trump, the Asian bourses avoided the fate of their U.S. counterparts. What’s up with that anyway?

Just when it seemed that all was fine and dandy in the financial markets, risk aversion popped its ugly head back in when geopolitical troubles and trade tensions came in play.

Risk-taking intensified during the London session, so the safe-havens yen and Swissy got another beating. And while the Aussie and Kiwi were able to extend their gains, it was the Loonie that claimed the top spot.

It’s NFP week, fellas! Think you’re ready to trade the report? Here are a few notes to remember going into the week.

The U.S. won’t be the only one printing labor market numbers this week! Here are catalysts to watch if you’re trading the Loonie in the next couple of days.

There were no economic bombshells in the past few hours, but traders cautiously took some risk after getting spooked early in the Asian session.

The possibility of a “no deal” Brexit just got real last week, and it might be up to the BOE to turn frowns upside down this time. Or will Carney and his buddies signal that it’s time to brace for the worst?

Can Italian budget troubles keep weighing on the shared currency this week or can it move on to other matters? Here are some things to watch out for.