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Signals from China are usually subtle and actions are often dramatic, we look at Xi's landmark speech to start the Party Congress. The Canadian dollar was the top performer and the yen lagged. The...

We thank readers for their gracious comments on our markets and metaphors missive, examining historical periods that “rhyme” in one way or another with the circumstances we find ourselves...

The Fed and NAFTA negotiations have stolen headlines for the past two days. We listen to what the market is saying. The US dollar was the top performer while the pound lagged. The China Party Congress...

Earnings Season In Focus As Stocks Target New HighsUS futures are pointing to another higher open on Wall Street on Wednesday, as companies prepare to report on the third quarter at a time when...

The Japanese yen has posted gains in the Wednesday session. Currently, USD/JPY is trading at 112.86, up 0.59% on the day. In economic news, the US publishes two key housing indicators. Building...

Yesterday, the US dollar strengthened against the basket of world currencies. The dollar index (#DX) increased by 0.21%. Support for the US currency was provided by the positive economic reports and...

Wednesday October 18: Five things the markets are talking aboutRegional equity bourses are providing mixed results as investors patiently wait for the next catalyst to deliver directional support. A...

by Pinchas CohenKey EventsThe S&P 500 and Dow hit new records again yesterday, and today the dollar is on track for its fifth straight gain, on speculation the next Federal Reserve Chairperson...

Market Drivers October 18, 2017 Dollar makes fresh weekly highs UK Wage data not enough for GBP Nikkei 0.13% Dax 0.41%Oil$52/bbl Gold$1279/oz.Europe and Asia: GBP UK Average Wage Gain 2.1% vs....

Over the past week, the heads of central banks continue to speak, and make cautious statements on plans for normalizing monetary policy in their countries. However, market participants appear not to...

NZD/CADToday’s support: - 0.8910, 0.8888 and 0.8865(main), where correction is possible. Break would give 0.8854, where correction also may be. Then follows 0.8826. Break of the latter would...

Since Brexit the housing market has been a particular focus of economic strength. Briton’s gain a tremendous ‘wealth effect’ from owning property; as property values rise so does...

GBP takes another hit as Carney fails to impress bulls Sterling took another dive yesterday, following some comments from BoE Governor Carney. His broader tone was not as hawkish as one would expect...

September put an end to a 83-month long period of employment increase in the US. Even if there is nothing wrong in that sentence it is completely wrong all the same. Admittedly, non-farm payrolls fell...