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USD/JPY Rallies as Fed Forecasts Less Rate-Cuts for 2025

USD/JPY rallies to a fresh monthly high (154.64) even as the Federal Reserve implements a 25bp rate-cut at its last meeting for 2024.

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By : David Song
December 18, 2024 03:00 PM
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Crude Oil Week Ahead: China, PMIs, and FOMC Meeting

Crude Oil Week Ahead: After OPEC’s fifth downward revision for 2024 oil forecasts and additional cuts for 2025, crude oil prices stabilized near their 4-year support zone, buoyed by China’s stimulus commitments and significant Middle East reforms. Will it hold on FOMC week?

Crude Oil, Gold Forecast: China and Geopolitics Revive Oil and Gold Trends

Crude Oil, Gold Forecast: Following China’s commitment to a moderately loose monetary policy in 2025, demand sentiment for Chinese oil and gold has surged, pushing crude oil above $70 and gold above $2,700. Middle East tensions continue to reinforce support levels for these commodities as drastic regional developments unfold.

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Gold Update: China's Stimulus Limits Bearish Action

Gold prices have shown a 6% growth since November, reaching the $2,700 per troy ounce level once again.

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December 10, 2024 04:00 PM
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USD/JPY, AUD/JPY rally with China during risk-on trade

China's stock markets were given a nice bump on Monday after the Politburo announced an easing of policy stance. This allowed AUD/JPY and USD/JPY to deliver strong bounce from key support levels, as the yen weakened during a risk-on session for FX and commodities.

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Crude Oil Week Ahead: Upside Risk and Wars vs Sunday's OPEC Meeting

Crude Oil Week Ahead: Crude oil’s 4-year support level has amplified its importance as supply disruption risks rise again amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Meanwhile, OPEC’s upcoming meeting on Sunday could reshape production quotas and influence market dynamics.

USD/CAD Still Holds Below Monthly High Following Dovish Fed Rate Cut

USD/CAD still holds below the monthly high (1.3959) as the Federal Reserve delivers a dovish rate-cut.

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By : David Song
November 7, 2024 05:00 PM
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Federal Reserve Rate Decision Preview (NOV 2024)

The Federal Reserve is expected to deliver a 25bp rate cut in November.

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By : David Song
November 6, 2024 03:25 PM
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US Dollar Forecast: USD/JPY Vulnerable to Looming Fed Rate Cut

USD/JPY appears to be reversing ahead of the October high (153.88) as the Federal Reserve is anticipated to deliver a 25bp rate-cut following the US election.

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By : David Song
November 5, 2024 03:15 PM
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USD/CAD Reverses Ahead of 2022 High with Fed Rate Decision on Tap

USD/CAD appears to be reversing ahead of the 2022 high (1.3978) as the Relative Strength Index (RSI) falls back from overbought territory.

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By : David Song
November 4, 2024 03:20 PM
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Crude Oil Forecast: Will the 2021 Support Hold Amid Global Shifts?

Crude Oil Forecast: The December 2021 support level remains a key factor amid shifting data on US inventories, Middle East conflicts and ceasefire hopes, economic indicators, and supply quotas. Will it hold through 2024?

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Crude Oil Week Ahead: China, BRICS, and PMIs

Crude Oil Week Ahead: Crude oil wrapped up the third week of October with a sharp 9% loss, driven by weaker Chinese economic data and reduced concerns about oil supply disruptions. Looking ahead, key events between Chinese policies, BRICS, and PMIs are expected to influence crude oil’s trajectory in the coming week.

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October 20, 2024 09:00 AM
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Crude Oil Forecast: Declining Demand vs Supply Risk

Crude Oil Forecast: Crude oil is currently hovering around the $70 mark, caught between bearish momentum driven by a declining demand outlook and supply disruption risks, particularly in the Middle East.

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October 17, 2024 07:06 AM
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China A50 Forecast: How Today’s Surge Mirrors 2014, and What That May Mean Moving Forward

China’s A50 index is mirroring the 2014-2015 surge, the last time policymakers enacted coordinated fiscal/monetary/macroprudential stimulus measures - what does that mean moving forward?

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GBP/USD Rally Persists as Fed Endorses Dovish Forward Guidance

GBP/USD trades to a fresh yearly high (1.3360) as Federal Reserve officials endorse a dovish forward guidance for monetary policy.

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By : David Song
September 23, 2024 03:05 PM
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AUD/USD on Cusp of Testing August High following Fed Rate Cut

AUD/USD is on the cusp of testing the August high (0.6824) as it extends the series of higher highs and lows from last week.

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By : David Song
September 18, 2024 03:15 PM
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EUR/USD Struggles to Test Monthly High Ahead of Fed Rate Decision

EUR/USD struggles to test the monthly high (1.1156) as the US Retail Sales report shows a 0.1% rise in August versus forecasts for a 0.2% decline.

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By : David Song
September 17, 2024 03:32 PM

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Federal Reserve Rate Decision Preview (SEP 2024)

The Federal Reserve is expected to reduce US interest rates by 25bp rate in September.

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By : David Song
September 17, 2024 11:00 AM

USD/CAD Falls Towards April Low as Fed Signals Policy Adjustment

USD/CAD tumbles to a fresh monthly low (1.3508) as Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell states that ‘the time has come for policy to adjust.'

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By : David Song
August 23, 2024 11:05 AM
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US Dollar Forecast: USD/JPY Rebound Unravels Ahead of Fed Symposium

The recent recovery in USD/JPY appears to have stalled ahead of the monthly high (150.89) as it carves a series of lower highs and lows.

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By : David Song
August 20, 2024 11:30 AM
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Crude Oil Forecast: Week Ahead

Crude Oil Forecast: Oil market volatility is expected next week with Powell’s economic outlook and crude oil inventory updates.

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August 18, 2024 09:00 AM
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Federal Reserve Preview (JUL 2024)

The Federal Reserve kept US interest rates at the current threshold of 5.25% to 5.50% in June.

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By : David Song
July 30, 2024 11:15 AM
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Hang Seng, China A50 looking to turn the tide

With support in place and momentum trying to turn higher, we’re now looking for additional gains on the China A50 and Hang Seng.