US Dollar

USDInd: Can dollar bulls sustain momentum?

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 09:18:05 +0000

USDInd: Can dollar bulls sustain momentum? han.tan@FXTM CY CA Thu, 10/05/2023 - 12:18

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The benchmark US dollar index has climbed by 3.2% so far in 2023, but a warning technical sign may be flashing. Look out for upcoming data releases on the US jobs market.

Week Ahead: NZDUSD to set new 2023 low?

Fri, 11 Aug 2023 06:33:49 +0000

Earlier this week, we featured the best-performing G10 currency (Swiss Franc) against the US dollar so far in 2023 in our Trade of the Week, published on Mondays.

Time to switch gears and look at the other end of the spectrum …

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Trade of the Week: EURUSD to suffer another inflation scare?

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 08:40:58 +0000

Trade of the Week: EURUSD to suffer another inflation scare? han.tan@FXTM CY CA Mon, 06/26/2023 - 11:40

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EURUSD typically sees 38% larger 1-day move on European inflation release days.

EURUSD attempts slight recovery

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 07:33:59 +0000

EURUSD attempts slight recovery han.tan@FXTM CY CA Thu, 06/01/2023 - 10:33

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The world's most-traded FX pair has a relatively muted response to the just-released Eurozone inflation data for May, as measured by the consumer price index (CPI).

Trade of the Week: The return of $2k gold?

Mon, 01 May 2023 17:28:46 +0000

Trade of the Week: The return of $2k gold? han.tan@FXTM CY CA Mon, 05/01/2023 - 20:28

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Bloomberg’s model points to a 72% chance that spot gold will trade within the $1938.57 - $2031.73 range over the next one-week period.

Week Ahead: 3 potential trading opportunities

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 07:09:57 +0000

Shifting expectations surrounding Fed rate hikes remain the primary driver of financial markets.

Yet, the week ahead still features several other potential catalysts for more opportunities for various assets:

Monday, April 17

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Week Ahead: More big swings for USDCHF?

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 06:35:10 +0000

Week Ahead: More big swings for USDCHF? han.tan@FXTM CY CA Fri, 03/17/2023 - 08:35

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The Swiss Franc has been the most volatile G10 currency against the US dollar this week.

Week Ahead: Say bye to EURUSD’s March gains?

Fri, 10 Mar 2023 06:29:27 +0000

Even as markets brace for the highly-anticipated US jobs report due later today (Friday, March 10th), the prudent investor/trader will already be keeping an eye on what’s to come:

Sunday, March 12

US daylight savings time ends

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Week Ahead: Watch these 3 major FX pairs

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 06:54:06 +0000

Week Ahead: Watch these 3 major FX pairs han.tan@FXTM CY CA Fri, 03/03/2023 - 08:54

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The FX world could see some heightened volatility if the US Dollar receives a double boost, along with any surprises out of G10 central banks in action over the coming week:

Monday, March 6

Week Ahead: USDJPY to feel the love this Valentine’s Day?

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 06:35:47 +0000

Roses are red, violets are blue,

new BOJ boss and US CPI are due.

This Valentine’s Day, USDJPY is set to react to major clues on what’s next for the US and Japanese central banks respectively.

But today, there's already been a shocker!

The Yen is strengthening Read More