Europe and the UK are the biggest losers this week both from a geopolitical risk and economic data perspective. Poor PMI data across the Euro Area and more importantly its major industrial hub Germany, have left the Euro reeling against G7 counterparts.
Fri, 22 Nov 2024 20:24:07 -0500
Taylor Swift may still be in Toronto, but it was the steady stream of economic data that dominated headlines this week. Canadian Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation was supposed to be the star with a big upwards move in October (Chart 1), but the Federal government's large pre-election stimulus to support consumer spending took center stage.
Fri, 22 Nov 2024 20:19:05 -0500
The residential sector was in focus this week. The late summer dip in mortgage rates led to an upside surprise in existing home sales.
Fri, 22 Nov 2024 20:13:11 -0500
We look for gross domestic product growth in Canada to have picked up slightly to 0.2% in September on Friday after holding steady in August. That should leave the Q3 reading in line with our projection for a 1% annualized increase—slightly below the Bank of Canada's 1.5% forecast and less than half the 2.1% rise in Q2.
Fri, 22 Nov 2024 20:10:37 -0500
President-elect Donald Trump may have campaigned hard against high inflation, but by the time of his Nov. 5 election victory financial professionals had moved on from rising prices and begun worrying about rising U.S. debt, possible recession, and risks to global trade as among the top threats to the stability of the financial sector, according to a new Federal Reserve survey released on Friday.
Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:06:26 -0500
Later the University of Michigan sentiment came in weaker than expectations with the index moving to 71.8 from 73.0 preliminary, but was up from 70.5 last month. Inflation readings were mixed with the one-year inflation expectations remaining study a 2.6% versus the preliminary lower than the 2.7% last month.
Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:01:03 -0500
Oil traders stay bullish amid rising geopolitical tensions.
Fri, 22 Nov 2024 14:08:06 -0500
United States Baker Hughes US Oil Rig Count rose from previous 478 to 479
Fri, 22 Nov 2024 13:20:47 -0500
In Friday's session, the US Dollar Index (DXY) declined slightly after reaching a new two-year high amidst geopolitical instability. However, strong S&P PMI data reinforced the US economy's relative resilience, supporting the DXY's gains.
Fri, 22 Nov 2024 13:08:13 -0500
Baker rig count for the current week: Oil rigs, up 1 to 479 Natural gas rigs down -2 to 99 Total rigs for the week down 1 to 583 This article was written by Greg Michalowski at www.forexlive.com.
Fri, 22 Nov 2024 13:02:54 -0500
The Mexican Peso retreats for the third straight day versus the US Dollar, although economic data suggests the country's economy grew in the third quarter while inflation edged lower. However, upbear US data coupled with risk aversion boosted the USD/MXN higher, trading at 20.45, gaining 0.27%.
Fri, 22 Nov 2024 12:37:31 -0500
The natural gas market continues to see a lot of buying pressure at this point in time, as the market continues to pay close attention to the $3.40 level above as a barrier. With this, the market is watching this area closely.
Fri, 22 Nov 2024 11:11:47 -0500
The crude oil market has bounced a bit in the past few sessions, as this week has been strong overall. At this point in time, the market is likely to see a lot of sideways action overall, as the market worries about demand, but also recognizes that the market will
Fri, 22 Nov 2024 11:00:51 -0500
The natural gas market has seen a lot of selling pressure in the early hours of Friday, as the $3.40 level has been like a brick wall. At this point, a pull back makes a lot of sense, and now we need to look at this through the prism of
Fri, 22 Nov 2024 10:26:49 -0500
The crude oil market was somewhat positive in the early hours on Friday, as we continue to see a lot of buying pressure. Ultimately, this is a situation where people are looking to pressure the upside as we have recently tested a massive support level underneath.
Fri, 22 Nov 2024 10:22:20 -0500
Crude Oil held above the support of 66.15 and managed to hit a rebound movement toward 69.25 and 70.35. As we see on the chart and as long as the market holds above 66.15, a chance for more advancement toward 70.35 and 71.35 will be expected.
Fri, 22 Nov 2024 10:14:34 -0500
Preliminary 73.0 This article was written by Greg Michalowski at www.forexlive.com.
Fri, 22 Nov 2024 10:00:15 -0500
United States UoM 5-year Consumer Inflation Expectation came in at 3.2%, above expectations (3.1%) in November
Fri, 22 Nov 2024 10:00:04 -0500
United States Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index below expectations (73.7) in November: Actual (71.8)
Fri, 22 Nov 2024 10:00:01 -0500
XAUUSD rallies on safe-haven buying Gold continued its ascent as geopolitical tensions heightened along with the appetite for safe-haven instruments. More anxiety over the Russia-Ukraine conflict saw a rally in metals, which was coupled with broader uncertainty in global markets.
Fri, 22 Nov 2024 09:56:46 -0500