The US Bureau of Labor Statistics will release the March Consumer Price Index (CPI) data on Tuesday, April 8 at 12:30 GMT and as we get closer to the release time, here are the forecasts by the economists and researchers of 12 major banks regarding the upcoming US inflation print. …

A combination of supporting factors assisted USD/CAD to regain positive traction on Monday. Sliding crude oil prices undermined the loonie and extended support amid modest USD strength. The technical set-up favours bullish traders and supports prospects for additional near-term gains.The USD/CAD pair held on to its strong intraday gains through …

S&P 500 remains under pressure with daily MACD momentum threatening to turn lower. Key remains a cluster of supports including the 63-day average and 38.2% retracement of the February/March rally at 4455/38, below which can see a more bearish tone emerge again, economists at Credit Suisse report.Break above 4520/25 needed …

Turkey is reportedly considering raising the level of forex revenues that exporters must sell to the CBRT to as high as 50% from the current level of 25%, reported Reuters citing sources.Turkey’s current account balance registered a $5.15 billion deficit in February, widening $2.71 billion year-over-year, according to official data …

Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen are running a fierce competition against each other in the final round of the French presidential election and the latest poll. Macron is leading 54% versus Le pen’s 46%.The euro is trading 0.25% in the open. Official results of the election are expected later …

It has been an eventful week as the US dollar played some competing roles. This has frustrated some traders, seeking to interpret and know how to deal with critical developments such as the FOMC’s first rate hike in years in light of several Fed speakers during the week.First and foremost, …

The EUR/USD pair remains pressured and aims at finishing the week on the wrong foot amidst a mixed market sentiment. The EUR/USD is trading at 1.0876 as traders prepare for the weekend.Geopolitics and hawkish Fed keep market sentiment mixed. Investors’ mood was mixed during the North American session. US equities …

German chancellor, Olaf Scholz, said that Germany is doing all it can to wean itself off Russian energy, but declined to endorse a claim by Boris Johnson that it would stop importing Russian gas by the middle of 2024.Scholz said only that the goal would be achieved very soon, and …

US energy firms last week added oil and natural gas rigs for a third successive week as the federal government seeks more production to help its allies wean themselves off Russian energy, mainly oil and gas.The oil and gas rig count, an early indicator of future output, rose 16 to …

The EUR/USD pair remains pressured and aims at finishing the week on the wrong foot amidst a mixed market sentiment. The EUR/USD is trading at 1.0876 as traders prepare for the weekend.Geopolitics and hawkish Fed keep market sentiment mixed. Investors’ mood was mixed during the North American session. US equities …