Market Brief

Busy week ahead for US Dollar. What's driving the USD's strength and how might Eurozone factors affect currency pairs this week?

AUD Employment Data Forecasts Bearish Sentiment. How might the anticipated AUD employment figures impact currency trends and market sentiment?

Gold Continues Record Highs: US Inflation Data and Geopolitical Tensions Await. How Will Upcoming US Inflation Data Impact Gold's Bullish Run and What Geopolitical Factors Are Influencing Its Trajectory? Click below to see what our desk thinks this week.

Examining Impact of Strong USD on GBP/USD Movement. Amidst robust US economic indicators, will GBP/USD continue to face downward pressure against the strengthening USD?

Economic Impact of Iron Ore Price Plunge. Iron Ore Price Drop Sends Shockwaves Through Australian Economy. How is the plummeting iron ore price affecting Australia's economic landscape and everyday Australians?

Nvidia Boosts Equities, USD Outlook. Is the recent US dollar downturn temporary amidst emerging trends in major currencies?

Aussie Dollar steady, eyes on RBA Minutes & economic data. Is it time to relax, stay alert, or let the algos do the work? Let's explore key upcoming data releases to watch.

Bitcoin's Potential Surge Amidst Institutional Investment Momentum How will the influx of institutional investment from BlackRock and Fidelity's ETFs affect Bitcoin's price surge amidst the evolving dynamics of supply and demand?

AUDUSD Faces Pressure Above 0.6500 How will the Australian Trade Balance, Chinese data, and RBA's upcoming decisions impact the AUD/USD pair amid a stronger US Dollar trend?

Record Highs and Resilient GDP. How is the S&P 500's continuous surge reflecting on the broader economic resilience, and what challenges are companies like Tesla facing amidst market fluctuations?

Eyes on Australian Retail Sales and US CPI Data How will Australian Retail Sales and US Consumer Price Index impact AUD/USD amid the recent USD rebound and changing Fed rate cut expectations?

Early 2024 Challenges: Japan Earthquake and Market Dynamics The start of 2024 unfolds with a seismic event in Japan and nuanced market dynamics. Following a U.S. stock retreat, uncertainties arise, posing challenges for global markets. How will the market reconcile…

Powell's Assurance and Market Alignment Powell reassured that the Federal Reserve is open to rate cuts, even without a 2024 recession. He suggested this could signal economic normalisation rather than a need for tight policy. Did Fed Chair Powell press…

DAX’s Surge, Bullish Fatigue, and the Road to 17,000 The DAX30 has experienced a noteworthy nearly 14% surge from its October low, but signs of bullish fatigue are emerging as traders eagerly await the release of today's US unemployment data.…

How Will Key Economic Data Shape the Market Landscape This Week? The "core" Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index, takes center stage. Projections indicate a significant 3.5% annual increase, sparking questions about the sustainability of the current stock market rally. Can…

Navigating Turbulence in Market Sentiment and Economic Indicators Moody's downgrade of the U.S. credit rating outlook prompts marginal declines in Sunday night's U.S. stock futures. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures dip by 0.1%, and S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 futures both…

S&P 500 Confronts Geopolitical Uncertainties and Surging Yields. The Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 experienced a notable downturn in the past week, approaching multi-month lows, primarily in response to the surge in U.S. yields and escalating geopolitical tensions in the…

Unprecedented Australian Dollar Sales Raise Questions About Economic Uncertainty and RBA's Next Move. Global data reveals record Australian dollar sales in the past week. What factors are driving this unprecedented move, and how will the Reserve Bank of Australia's possible…

Escalating Tensions in Israel: How Geopolitical Unrest May Drive Investors Toward Safe-Haven Assets With rising geopolitical risk stemming from the Israel conflict, how might this influence the demand for safe-haven assets like Gold and the U.S. dollar in the financial…

A Week of Varied Performance for the US Dollar, British Pound Records Weakest Performance at -1.2% Over the past week, the currency markets have been quite interesting, with the US Dollar playing a leading role. In particular, the NZDUSD pair…

Will the FED Spring a Surprise with Interest Rates? The S&P 500 has risen by 17.3% this year due to hopes of improving inflation trends. However, in recent weeks, some concerning signs have emerged, suggesting that the Federal Reserve's efforts…

US Dollar Gains momentum combined with Yen Weakness The US Dollar is currently benefiting from the Yen's weakened position, which is proving to be a crucial factor in helping it overcome its yearly resistance levels. This currency dynamic reflects a…

After mixed jobs report data, US Dollar ends the week strong. The US Dollar has been exhibiting remarkable strength lately, even in the face of mixed job reports data, prompting questions about its underlying drivers and potential consequences for the…

Will the USD Stand Strong Amidst the Storm? In the midst of a high volatility news week, the US Dollar faces a challenging environment. With global markets on edge, the question arises: will the USD manage to maintain its strength…

Investors on Edge as Global Markets Witness Sharp Decline. The financial landscape is once again navigating choppy waters as the SPX500 experiences its most substantial decline since March. This downturn has investors on high alert, highlighting the persistent fragility of…

US Dollar Strength and Yen Weakness Shape Trends How are export-driven economies adapting to the recent surge in USDollar strength and its potential implications on their trade balances? What strategies should investors consider to adapt to this interplay between currency…

DAX Hits New Heights: Will the Bullish Trend Continue? Germany's leading stock index has been on a remarkable upswing, surging by an impressive 2% in the past week alone. This surge has propelled the DAX to close above it's all-time…

Investor Anticipation Builds as US Inflation Data Looms. As the release of the US inflation rate approaches, market participants find themselves in a state of anticipation. Following a Highly volatile Non-Farm payrolls last Friday, traders are closely monitoring this week's…

Investor Anticipation Builds as US Inflation Data Looms. As the release of the US inflation rate approaches, market participants find themselves in a state of anticipation. Following a Highly volatile Non-Farm payrolls last Friday, traders are closely monitoring this week's…

Investor Anticipation Builds as US Inflation Data Looms As the release of the US inflation rate approaches, market participants find themselves in a state of anticipation. Following a Highly volatile Non-Farm payrolls last Friday, traders are closely monitoring this week's…

Apple surges to all-time highs, Is it the catalyst behind the US500 uptrend? The tech giant Apple has achieved an extraordinary milestone by becoming the first company in history to reach a market valuation of $3 trillion. With its stock…

Bitcoin climbs, Testing Yearly Highs. What's next? As Bitcoin experiences a remarkable surge, pushing its value to test the yearly highs, market participants eagerly speculate about the sustainability of this upward momentum. The market sentiment remains cautiously optimistic as analysts…

SPX Surges and DAX Hits Record Levels. As the US jobs market continues to demonstrate its strength, market volatility is noticeably on the rise. The recent upward momentum in the SPX and the DAX reaching all-time highs raises the question:…

Reason for the SPX and Nasdaq continuing higher? Other markets like Gold and BTC are eerily quiet… Does this suggest a breakout could be due?

The Aussie looks the weakest in the room again. Nvidia pushes towards $1 trillion… Can Big Tech keep holding up US markets?

But we are not out of the woods yet… The DAX has ripped to new all-time highs Other markets, like BTC, seem stuck…

Markets and volatility remain quiet… The Aussie Dollar can’t catch a break BTC, on the other hand…

Surely inflation data this week won’t throw a spanner? Price action suggests another BTC breakout could be due… And, well, what a bizarre week for Gold!

Markets looking for reasons to break higher. Gold to be watched with First Republic Bank under stress. Has BTC found its short term bottom?

Breakouts brewing or time for some quiet? BTC and ETH have been providing most of the action. A full fade of the recent breakouts leave more questions than answers

Will corporates live up to market expectations? BTC is on the move…Is this the start of a new trend higher?

Will March’s inflation printout of the US liven things up? BTC breakout of consolidation looks promising. A false breakout in the Cable, though…

They couldn’t be next, could they? There’s some positive news for BTC bulls… But not so much for the Aussie Dollar…

How will the Fed respond to the mini (for now) banking crisis? Gold is flying as the immediate ‘flight to safety’...What’s the latest narrative for the spike higher in BTC?

Hawkish Powell, mixed data and banking issues see vol spike. Gold spikes higher due to the above turbulence…Has it got more room to run?

Hawkish Powell, mixed data and banking issues see vol spike. Gold spikes higher due to the above turbulence…Has it got more room to run?

Is inflation looking a bit sticky? The ASX and Aussie Dollar took big hits last week…Which key event this week could impact their next short-term direction?

Will markets get the message and start to drift lower? BTC enjoyed a strong week…Will we see a break above the August highs for this trend to continue?

Will the US CPI print surprise like the last jobs report? The ASX endured a sea of red…Can bulls provide some support to ensure this is a short-term pullback?

Does that set up an interesting week ahead of earnings? BTC leaps higher and the correlation with equities starts to break. Can it keep up the momentum or are things overstretched?

Markets await the latest rhetoric from Powell and co. SPX bulls are trying to break trend resistance. Is there enough of them to sustain the move?

Does that set up an interesting week ahead of earnings? BTC leaps higher and the correlation with equities starts to break. Can it keep up the momentum or are things overstretched?

Cooling inflation sees a bid in risk. Talk of a soft landing seems more plausible. But which markets are looking a bit over-stretched?

Will we see a pick-up in volatility as traders return to desks? Gold, though, has been on the move. Can it continue its upwards trajectory?

Could we see a volatile festive period? The SPX rejects a key technical area…Are there enough greenback bulls to regain the trend?

Santa ‘Pause’ or Santa Claus coming to markets? A big week with the FOMC, US CPI, and ECB and BOE. Which direction are markets poised to break next?

Will that provide a twist to the ‘peak USD’ tale? Equities have been rallying…But which major index could be about to turn?

Will a favourable report help support a ‘Santa Claus rally? There are calls that we’ve seen ‘peak USD’...Which G10 FX pair is outperforming its peers and why?

But as other exchanges come under pressure, is the worst yet to come? A shorter week for US markets due to Thanksgiving…But which markets still look prime for a move?

Is this the start of a ‘crypto crisis’? Equities soar as US inflation cools. And has the market flipped to short USD?

The recent equity rally looks to be over. Does long USD remain ‘the trade’? Promising signs for BTC bulls?

Will the hawkish rhetoric continue? Tech stocks got hit hard (except for Twitter, wonder why). Is the correlation with BTC breaking?

UK political turbulence and market volatility continue…Will the Bank of Japan intervene in the currency market again? How are you managing risk if trading the JPY?

FedEx earnings & US inflation data concerns markets. Sellers re-take control of risk assets and we’ve got the small matter of Fed week awaiting…

Will the BoJ intervene again? US equities continue to slide as the Fed remains hawkish and is a breakout imminent for BTC?

Are there any buyers of the GBP out there? Does the term ‘DONT FIGHT THE FED’ make for the current play? Will the SPX follow the Dow and break its current yearly lows?

FedEx earnings & US inflation data concerns markets. Sellers re-take control of risk assets and we’ve got the small matter of Fed week awaiting…

Expect volatility from another big data release. Risk assets rallied across the board late in the week. The BIG question is, can it be sustained?

A 75bps hike looking a certainty? For this reason, the Euro has been holding up for now. While the Cable…well, there are calls for parity?

Sellers have re-emerged across the risk. Markets were pricing in a Fed pivot…Turns out they were wrong, bullish for the USD?

Further market volatility could be expected. The USD bulls re-entered the room. This has left many pairs threatening new lows, which will break first…

Are traders being too optimistic or is the bear market over? The Aussie Dollar enjoyed the tailwinds of a risk-on rally…But is BTC facing some stiff headwinds at key resistance?

Will the hot NFP numbers leave the Fed feeling more inflation heat? The Pound couldn’t find a bid despite the largest rate hike in 27 years…And what will it take for the Euro to break from it’s recent range?

But will jobs data still continue to look strong in this week's NFP’s? Recession fears have traders buying Gold…Will the shiny metal sustain its recent rally?

Are we set for a volatile week before ‘summer markets’ kick in? The Euro has been holding at parity…Will we see more USD weakness if the Fed provides a dovish tilt?

How big will they go with the rate hike this week? Italy is facing another political crisis…More bad news for the Euro?

How damaging has inflation been and can we expect further volatility? Equities rallied last week…Another opportunity for bears to jump on?

Will signs continue to point towards a US recession? The Aussie Dollar is posting new yearly lows…Are USD bulls back in the room?

Turning point or another rally to sell? More key economic indicators to watch for this week…Which ones are the main ones to watch out for?

But has Sunday’s resurgence saved BTC… for now? A chaotic week in markets passes…What else will Fed chair Powell has to say this week?