Category Archive: 4) FX Trends

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He has been covering the global capital markets in one fashion or another for more than 30 years, working at economic consulting firms and global investment banks. After 14 years as the global head of currency strategy for Brown Brothers Harriman, Chandler joined Bannockburn Global Forex, as a managing partner and chief markets strategist as of October 1, 2018.
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Week Ahead: Stable Unemployment + Firm CPI = USD Recovery?

2025-06-07

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2025-06-07

Last week, the US dollar fell to new lows for the year against half the G10 currencies, including sterling, the Norwegian krone, and Canadian, Australian, and New Zealand dollars. A key question is whether it is a breakout and a signal that ana acceleration of the dollar's decline is at hand. On balance, and within …

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Dollar Better Bid Ahead of Jobs Report as Japanese and German Data Disappoint, but Will it be Sustained?

2025-06-06

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2025-06-06

Overview:  It is not clear what happened yesterday, the first time US and Chinese leaders have spoken since the inauguration. The US readout suggests trade was only discussed and a deal on the rare earths was reached. China's readout included an expression of concern about US planned arms sales to Taiwan and the need for …

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S&P 500 technical analysis after Musk’s and Trump’s childish keyboard war

2025-06-06

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Bulls are still in control. Price knows. So far, bulls are fine. If that changes later, then we adapt but so far, bulls are fine.

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Ethereum Buy the Dip at investingLive Crypto

2025-06-06

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Euro Trades Quietly Ahead of the ECB’s Rate Cut

2025-06-05

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2025-06-05

Overview:  The dollar is mostly softer today in narrow trading ranges, though it is firmer against the yen and Swiss franc. The weakness of US data (ADP, ISM services, and anecdotal Beige Book) lifted the market confidence of at least two Fed cuts this year. Most emerging market currencies are also trading higher against the …

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Gold Technical Analysis – Eyes on the NFP report

2025-06-05

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#gold #xauusd #technicalanalysis In this video you will learn about the latest fundamental developments for Gold. You will also find technical analysis across different timeframes for a better overall outlook on the market. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Topics covered in the video: 0:00 Fundamental Outlook. 0:35 Technical Analysis with Optimal Entries. 1:59 Upcoming Catalysts...

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The Nasdaq’s gains might continue | market outlook: indices | 04.06.2025

2025-06-04

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The Nasdaq has been moving in a fairly consistent uptrend since the end of April and is back within striking distance of its all-time highs above 22,000. Indices have generally done better since early last month as trade tension declined significantly and, on the whole, earnings season in the USA has been positive. The VIX has declined back below 20, indicating low fear in stock markets. The key release for the Nasdaq and other American indices...

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Squawk Box Clip: Another 5% Down in the Dollar Index This Year

2025-06-04

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2025-06-04

I had a privilege of joining Becky Quick on CNBC's Squawk Box to talk about the dollar.  I  suggested there may be scope for the Dollar Index to fall another 5% over the remainder of the year.  I am not so focused on the dollar losing its reserve currency status but cyclical developments.  The Fed …

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Hump Day Consolidation in Forex

2025-06-04

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2025-06-04

Overview: The dollar was better bid yesterday in North America after the better-than-expected JOLTS report, but it has come back offered today. Still, the general tone is one of consolidation. The greenback is a little softer against the most G10 currencies and all but a handful of emerging market currencies. Meanwhile, most of the final …

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USDJPY Technical Analysis – Awaiting the key US data

2025-06-04

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#usdjpy #forex #technicalanalysis In this video you will learn about the latest fundamental developments for the USDJPY pair. You will also find technical analysis across different timeframes for a better overall outlook on the market. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Topics covered in the video: 0:00 Fundamental Outlook. 1:23 Technical Analysis with Optimal Entries. 2:37 Upcoming Catalysts...

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Tuesday: US Dollar Stabilizes but Hardly Turns Around

2025-06-03

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2025-06-03

Overview: The US dollar is firmer against all the G10 currencies, but its gains have been muted, and "consolidation" better characterizes the price action. What were seen as dovish central bank minutes has dragged the Australian dollar down the most among the major currencies, and it is off a little more than 0.5%. The Canadian …

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Gold Technical Analysis – Renewed trade tensions lift the market

2025-06-03

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#gold #xauusd #technicalanalysis In this video you will learn about the latest fundamental developments for Gold. You will also find technical analysis across different timeframes for a better overall outlook on the market. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Topics covered in the video: 0:00 Fundamental Outlook. 0:43 Technical Analysis with Optimal Entries. 2:07 Upcoming Catalysts...

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Kickstart the new trading day, week, & month w/ technical look at EURUSD, USDJPY & GBPUSD

2025-06-02

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What is moving the 3 major currency pairs to start the new day, week and month in the USD.

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Markets Rattled to Start the New Month Amid Heightened Trade Tensions

2025-06-02

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2025-06-02

Overview: The breakdown in the US-China trade agreement, the doubling of US steel and aluminum tariffs, and Ukraine's daring drone attack have rattled market, sending stock, bonds, and the dollar lower. All the G10 currencies are up by at least 0.35%, with the Scandis leading the way up by more than 1%. Although the Canadian …

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USDJPY Technical Analysis – The greenback is back under pressure

2025-06-02

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#usdjpy #forex #technicalanalysis In this video you will learn about the latest fundamental developments for the USDJPY pair. You will also find technical analysis across different timeframes for a better overall outlook on the market. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Topics covered in the video: 0:00 Fundamental Outlook. 1:23 Technical Analysis with Optimal Entries. 2:31 Upcoming Catalysts...

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June 2025 Monthly

2025-05-31

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2025-05-31

Navigating the global economy and managing capital market volatility has always posed challenges, but the uncertainties emanating from Washington make this task exceptionally treacherous. The so-called reciprocal tariffs announced on April 2 were postponed for 90 days just one week later, ostensibly to usher in a period of intensive negotiations. Yet a few weeks into …

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The USD is mixed vs the 3 major currency pairs with prices near MA levels

2025-05-30

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Traders are waiting for the next shove with lots of data on the calendar including the Core PCE..

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On-Again Off-Again US Tariffs are Back

2025-05-30

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2025-05-30

Overview: The on-again, off-again US tariffs are back on, but the judicial process is not over. On top of that, US Treasury Secretary Bessent acknowledged what many have suspected:  US-Chinese talks have stalled. The dollar, which was offered yesterday, has come back bid today. It is up against nearly all the G10 currencies. The yen …

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The USD is little change after run higher on endingTrump Liberation Day tariffs fizzles

2025-05-29

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The major pairs are little changed as the North American session begins

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US Trade Court Roils Markets: Trump Administration to Appeal

2025-05-29

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2025-05-29

Overview: There is one driver today. The US Court of International Trade ruled against the Trump administration's "Liberation Day" tariffs. The court rules that the 1977 law used to justify the actions did not apply. The ruling also applies to the earlier tariffs on security of the US borders and fentanyl trafficking. The dollar initially …

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