The narrowing gap between yields on long-term and short-term Treasury bonds to little more than the equivalent of one rate hike from the Federal Reserve has helped sour at least one U.S. central banker on any further interest rates increases.

U.S. retail sales rose solidly in June as households boosted purchases of automobiles and a range of other goods, cementing expectations for robust economic growth in Q2.

The United States wants to avoid disrupting global oil markets as it reimposes sanctions against Tehran, U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said.

Today’s morning London session was rather subdued. With that said, the Swissy was bid higher across the board as risk aversion returned. The Greenback, meanwhile, got hit by selling pressure.

Oil prices slipped on Monday as concerns about supply disruptions eased and Libyan ports reopened while traders eyed potential supply increases by Russia and other oil producers.

British Prime Minister Theresa May will face the anger of Brexit supporters in her party on Monday when they try to force her to change course on her strategy for leaving the E.U.

The UK’s top share index retreated on Monday as a stronger pound weighed while soft China data hit miners amid persistent worries over global trade.

The dollar slipped on Monday, having notched up its biggest weekly gain in a month last week.

Strong industrials and expectations for a better earnings season helped European shares make hesitant gains on Monday.

Start your trading prep with a quick review of last week’s forex action from my buddy Pip Diddy, an overview of catalysts lined up for the major currencies, and the charts to watch this week.

The Greenback was the top boss in last week’s trading. Will this week’s top-tier reports keep the momentum going for the dollar?

The Loonie finally logged in losses after winning pips for two consecutive weeks. Will this week’s catalysts put the comdoll back in the bulls’ good graces?

Weak data releases ain’t got nothin’ on risk appetite! The bulls came out to play and dragged the safe-haven yen lower across the board as they bought up higher-yielding currencies.

China’s economy expanded at a slower pace as Beijing’s efforts to contain debt hurt activity.

Despite the Brexit drama and England’s dismal World Cup defeat, sterling managed to chalk up a mixed performance last week. Where will the upcoming catalysts take it, though?

Allez les bleus! France’s victory in the World Cup could keep euro traders in a cheery mood unless economic catalysts change the game. 

The yen was all about risk sentiment and bond yields last week. Will we see a different theme this week?

RBA’s meeting minutes and Australia’s jobs numbers are only some of the catalysts in store for the Aussie. Will these take the spotlight away from trade-related headlines?

The tides turned for the Kiwi last week as the Greenback changed trends. Will this week’s catalysts extend the Kiwi’s losses?

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