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Daily Forex News and Watchlist: GBP/AUD

Australia just released another stronger than expected jobs report. Could this be enough to stimulate a double top break for GBPAUD? Before we continue, yesterday’s watchlist from ICYMI reviewed the USDCAD trend channel ahead of the Canadian CPI release. Be sure to check if it’s still a valid trade! And …

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Long-Term Ranges on EUR/AUD and GBP/NZD

I have a few long term range setups on my radar for today and one of them looks like a big breakout. Here are the levels I’m watching closely: Looks like the range assist has held up really well here! EUR/AUD could be on course from here to test its …

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5 Uncomfortable Truths About Trading

Are you still on track to reach your trading goals? Are your trading systems living up to their back-and-forward testing potential? If you’re frustrated with your performance, don’t worry. You may be forgetting a few basic truths about trading. Let’s examine some truths that not many traders will tell you, …

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GBP/JPY slumps back to 154.00 level as risk-off flows, weak UK data hit sterling and lower yields, safe haven demand help yen

GBP/JPY was down 0.7% on Friday, falling from above 155.00 to around 154.00. Risk-off flows and weak UK data weakened sterling, while safe haven demand and lower global bond yields strengthened the yen. GBP/JPY fell sharply on Friday and sharp falls in global stocks and commodities weighed on risk-sensitive currencies …

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European data added to the hawks arguments

European equity markets are sold out across the board, as global equity markets came under pressure from rising yields and heightened expectations, hitting technology stocks in particular. In this environment, strong data releases only add pressure rather than lift sentiment on stocks and the GER30 and UK100 are currently down …

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Midweek Market Podcast

The weakest start to the new year since 2009 for the US Treasury market continues to undermine equities and support the USD as yields continue to rise.   The Market Week – January week 3 The markets are now in focus inflation and the central banks. Treasuries continue to make …

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Market Update – January 20 – Equities weaker, Gold rallies, Yields cool

Equity markets fell again (Nasdaq -1.15%) Financial and technology companies led the decline, U.S. dollar slipped like Yields – slides from highs, oil higher again, gold The day’s asset rose to $1842, helped by more hot inflation data from Germany, UK and Canada and strong US housing data. China cut …

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Microsoft and Johnson & Johnson Earnings Report Preview

Microsoft Microsoft, the second largest company on Wall Street by market capitalization (after Apple) and developer of the Windows operating system and office suite, is expected to report its results for the quarter ended December 2021 Tuesday, January 25th, after market close. Zacks forecast sales for the quarter at $50.32 …

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Events to Look Out for Next Week

The BoC and FED Policy meetings and press briefings are central bank highlights this week. Rising inflation and slowing economic growth from robust Q4 pace could be exacerbated by Omicron proliferation and renewed mitigation measures, not to mention the impact of the move away from monetary easing and fiscal support. …

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