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AUD/USD weekly outlook: The Aussie to take its cue from sentiment

I suspect we’ve entered a phase where politically-driven sentiment carries more weight than domestic data for AUD/USD. And with the VIX rising alongside political uncertainty, volatility could favour bears over the coming months as we head towards the US elections.

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US politics, PCE inflation, PMIs, BOC: The Week Ahead

Whether it is Biden stepping aside or Trump grabbing headlines with policy hints, it is difficult to see US politics taking a back seat next week. Fed watchers have the US PCE inflation report to look forward to, and global central bank watchers have flash PMIs. The BOC are expected to cut rates, but will they signal more next week?

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How geopolitical risk impacts forex trading

Learn how to prepare your forex trading strategies in the face of market-moving geopolitical news and international economic impacts.

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February 12, 2024 02:44 PM

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European Open: Trump announces “big announcement” on mid-term eve

I think we all know what the big announcement will be (and no, it likely won’t be the release of his tax returns).

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November 8, 2022 05:13 AM
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Which is Actually Transitory: US Inflation, or Powell’s Job?

Jerome Powell is yet to be reconfirmed for a second term as Fed Chair, whilst ‘transitory’ inflation is on a tear. We’re curious to see which one will last the longest.

BOE ditches dovish stance as GBP flies high

Could anything overshadow the Bank of England’s Inflation Report today? You bet, the news that the government had lost a court case, which means it […]

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November 3, 2016 03:47 PM

Pound turnaround as May ‘backs down’ on Brexit debate

What a difference a day makes, the pound is the top performer in the G10 on Wednesday, rising by more than 1.3% versus the euro, […]

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October 12, 2016 10:00 AM

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