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More central bank decisions are in the pipeline for the new trading week, with live meetings at the Reserve Bank of Australia and the Bank of England. US data will continue in the spotlight with key employment data, including Nonfarm Payrolls. Canada and New Zealand will also release job market …

The GBP/USD exchange rate fell to its lowest point since July 6 on Friday, and investors are still worried that the Federal Reserve will be attacked by hawks in the wake of the US’s release of stronger-than-expected second-quarter GDP figures.On August 3, the Bank of England is expected to raise …

On Friday, as markets processed the Bank of Japan’s decision to alter its ultra-loose monetary policy as well as data showing a continuing reduction in annual US inflation, global shares surged and US Treasury yields decreased.The Bank of Japan modified its yield curve control strategy on Friday by offering to …

Eurozone blue-chip shares rallied to their highest in more than 15 years on Thursday as investors anticipated the European Central Bank was close to the end of its tightening cycle. The EURO STOXX 50 index was up 2.3%, touching its highest level since December 2007, while the pan-European STOXX 600 …

The outlook remains negative for Gold despite oversold readings. Gold prices dropped by more than $30 during the US session and remain under pressure amid a stronger US dollar and higher US Treasury yields. Technical factors also weighed on the yellow metal. XAG/USD bottomed at $1,942 before modestly rebounding. The …

WTI increased by 2% to begin the week over $78.00 and the 200-day SMA. Oil prices are supported by global supply constraints and Chinese economic stimulus. Following PMI surveys, all eyes are on the main central bank’s choices. The American crude is trading at $78.929 per barrel at the time …

The US Dollar experienced a strong rebound from a sharp decline in the previous week, supported by strong economic data. The DXY rebounded from under 100.00 to 101.00, but the outlook remains negative, and the positive results could be seen as a corrective movement.The Pound underperformed during the week, following …

European Central Bank Governing Council member Yannis Stournaras told CGTN Europe on Wednesday that he wasn’t sure whether the ECB would hike rates again after 25 bps increase next week.“We might have one further move next week of 25 basis points, but I’m not sure that we’re going to go …

Portugal warned that further interest rate hikes by rhe European Central Bank will put the Eurozone growth in peril. The country’s finance minister says tightening to date is not fully absorbed. Further interest-rate increases by the European Central Bank would add to the dangers for the euro-area economy as it …

As the Bank of England’s hawkish stance became increasingly apparent, the EUR/GBP pair advanced. The US dollar’s decline gave the GBP a lift, and the Euro gave way to the Pound Sterling as long-term stagnation in the Eurozone looked certain.The EUR/GBP pair is now up 0.12% for the day and …