Month: September 2024

Canadian CPI: Will It Shake Up CAD? Today’s Canadian CPI data could be a pivotal moment for CAD traders. Inflation has been a hot topic globally, and Canada is no exception. While most major central banks, including the Bank of Canada (BoC), are contemplating rate cuts, today’s CPI print will help set the tone for … Read more

FED Rate Cuts: It’s not about 25 or 50! The conversation around the U.S. Federal Reserve’s upcoming decisions isn’t just about whether they’ll cut rates by 25 or 50 basis points; it’s increasingly about how deep the cuts might run across the year. With the latest data reinforcing this, the broader market is shifting its … Read more

Expect EUR/USD Dip Buyers This Week Into Wednesday’s Fed Meeting As we head into a critical week for the financial markets, EUR/USD traders should prepare for potential buying opportunities. The European Central Bank (ECB) met last week, holding back on providing a clear signal about rate cuts for October, leaving the market leaning more positive … Read more

Euro/Pound Bias After ECB’s Decision: What’s Next for EUR/GBP? Following the recent European Central Bank (ECB) decision, a new buy bias has emerged for EUR/GBP. The ECB’s cautious tone, coupled with market reactions, has made euro buying more attractive against the pound. Despite the anticipated rate cuts, the market has shifted slightly more hawkish, hinting … Read more

Dollar Weakens as Rate Cut Expectations Shift The U.S. dollar is increasingly under pressure as shifting market expectations surrounding the Federal Reserve’s next moves weigh on its outlook. A recent article by Nick Timiraos in the Wall Street Journal, *The Fed’s Rate-Cut Dilemma: Start Big or Small?*, brought fresh insights into how market participants are … Read more

Dollar Strength After CPI Surprise Yesterday’s U.S. CPI report once again reminded traders why inflation data is still a critical driver of market sentiment, especially in the context of the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy. The print came in higher than expected, with shelter prices being the main contributor to the surprise uptick in inflation. This … Read more

ECB Rate Cut: What to Expect? As we approach the European Central Bank’s (ECB) highly anticipated rate decision, markets are holding their breath for what seems to be a foregone conclusion—a 25bps rate cut. This move is widely expected, as ECB officials have already signaled a measured approach to rate cuts given the backdrop of … Read more