TD’s key takeaways on NZD/CAD: 1. Divergence in Terms of Trade: TD highlights a significant divergence in the terms of trade between New Zealand and Canada. Terms of trade measure the value of a country’s exports relative to the value of its imports. A rising terms of trade can be beneficial for a nation’s currency
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Oil prices looked set to snap a seven-week winning streak on Friday as concerns about demand growth in China as its economy slows, and the possibility of higher for longer U.S. rates triggered losses. Major benchmarks were little changed on Friday, with the U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude (WTI) up 10 cents, or 0.1%, at
Australian Dollar faced a discernible decline during today’s Asian trading session, continuing its broad-based selloff throughout the week. The catalyst behind Aussie’s downturn can be traced back to the underwhelming employment figures released from Australia. Additionally, a prevailing risk-averse sentiment, inherited from US markets overnight, further burdened the risk-sensitive currency. Following closely, New Zealand Dollar
USD/CNH daily I tend to think the only thing that matters in global markets right now is the latest candle in USD/CNH. We got a report today that China told banks to escalate yuan intervention and the market is taking that as a sign that a further significant devaluation (like in 2015) is off the
Gold hovered around a five-month low on Thursday, after data pointed to a resilient U.S. economy and raised prospects that the Federal Reserve may hike interest rates once more this year. Spot gold was up 0.3% at $1,896.70 per ounce by 1144 GMT, trading near its weakest level since March 15 of $1,888.30. U.S. gold
Dollar relinquished its early gains, entering US session as the day’s softest currency. Even as US benchmark 10-year yields skyrocketed to touch 4.3% mark, they found themselves lagging behind their German and UK counterparts. On the flip side, Australian Dollar is mustering a recovery, buoyed in part by China’s proactive measures to stabilize Yuan’s exchange
The data is here, a large drop in full time employment makes the report even worse then the sad headlines: But, the ABS have noted a warning on this data: “July includes the school holidays, and we continue to see some changes around when people take their leave and start or leave a job. It’s
New Delhi: Petrol and diesel sales by state-run oil companies fell 8% and 6% respectively over the last year in the first half of August as the private sector fuel retailers clawed back market share and as heavy rains affected mobility and industrial activity in some parts of the country. Compared to the first half
In the wake of UK CPI data, Sterling slightly higher, but lacks clear buying momentum. As BoE had anticipated, headline inflation demonstrated pronounced deceleration. Concurrently, the evident surge in services inflation dovetails seamlessly with the week’s unprecedented data on wage growth. Given these dynamics, BoE is primed for another rate hike in the coming month,
EURGBP daily Following the unexpected surge in the UK’s July CPI data as released by the ONS, MUFG offers insights on how to strategize positions in the GBP. Key Points: July CPI Data Surprise: The ONS revealed an unexpected uptick in July’s CPI data, coming after the strong wage data from the previous day. The
Gold traded in the red in early trade on Wednesday amid a retreat by the dollar index (DXY) which has crossed the 103 mark against a basket of six top currencies. Elevated bond yields and China’s economic concerns weighed on the yellow metal which is now trading in an oversold zone. The DXY was trading
In early US trading sessions, Dollar is showing signs of regaining momentum as market participants eagerly anticipate the release of FOMC minutes from July 25-26 meeting, where a 25bps hike was delivered. Recent comments from Fed officials suggest an increasing divergence in views regarding the need for additional monetary tightening. Presently, fed funds futures reflect
High risk warning: Foreign exchange trading carries a high level of risk that may not be suitable for all investors. Leverage creates additional risk and loss exposure. Before you decide to trade foreign exchange, carefully consider your investment objectives, experience level, and risk tolerance. You could lose some or all your initial investment; do not
Gold prices eased on Tuesday, holding near the key psychological $1,900 level, as U.S. bond yields and the dollar remained elevated ahead of the retail sales data that could shed light on the impact of higher rates on consumer spending. FUNDAMENTALS * Spot gold slipped 0.2% to $1,905.10 per ounce by 0119 GMT, trading near
Dollar’s spirited rally attempt faced a swift halt as major US stock indices recorded gains, positively influencing broader market sentiment. Following that, Asian markets are poised, with China’s unexpected rate cut effectively counterbalancing the dampening effects of discouraging economic data. As a result, commodity currencies, including Australian Dollar, saw a resurgence. Notably, the Aussie weathered
High risk warning: Foreign exchange trading carries a high level of risk that may not be suitable for all investors. Leverage creates additional risk and loss exposure. Before you decide to trade foreign exchange, carefully consider your investment objectives, experience level, and risk tolerance. You could lose some or all your initial investment; do not
Oil prices fell in early trade on Tuesday ahead of a slew of economic data from China which should provide clues on the outlook for any recovery in demand in the world’s top oil importer. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was down 11 cents, or 0.13%, at $82.40 a barrel. Brent crude futures lost 8
European major currencies are making a notable stride today, with Sterling at the forefront. The Pound ascent is attributed to the historic high recorded in UK regular wage growth. This surge adds further weight to BoE dilemma, pushing it to seriously consider additional monetary tightening in the upcoming month. While Dollar is making efforts to