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Weekly CFTC Trader Positioning Data
Investors pared exposure to European currencies heading into key US & ECB events, reducing net long positions in EUR, GBP and CHF. Meanwhile, JPY, CAD and AUD continue to be held net short.
The Week Ahead in FX
In the week ahead, the Fed is to publish the minutes of its December meeting on Wednesday, while the U.S. jobs report for December is scheduled to be released on Friday.
The Week Ahead in FX
In the week ahead trading volumes are expected to remain light, with many markets closed for the New Year’s holiday. Meanwhile, China is to release closely-watched data on manufacturing activity,
The Week Ahead in FX
In the week ahead trading volumes are expected to remain light due to the Christmas holiday and as many traders already closed books to lock in profit before the end of the year,
The Australian economy & financial markets in 2014
The US, EU and Asian economies have shown an improving growth outlook in recent months that should carry into 2014. It hasbeen a positive development for financial markets to see downside growth risks and volatility receding.
The Week Ahead in FX
In the week ahead, investors will be focusing on Wednesday’s outcome of the Fed’s monthly policy meeting, and a press conference with Chairman Ben Bernanke will be closely watched.
Weekly CFTC Trader Positioning Data
Sentiment appears to be building over the domestic stories ra-ther than a broader USD move driven by talk of tapering. The data highlight this well with notably mixed positioning against the USD, as CAD, AUD and
The Week Ahead in FX
In the week ahead, the U.S. is to release what will be closely watched data on retail sales, while rate announcements by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand and the Swiss National Bank will also be in focus.
The Week Ahead in FX
In the week ahead, investors will be focusing on Friday’s U.S. nonfarm payrolls report for November, amid expectations that the Federal Reserve will start to
The Week Ahead in FX
In the week ahead, the euro zone is to release what will be closely watched data on consumer prices and the unemployment rate.
The Week Ahead in FX
In the week ahead, investors will be closely watching Wednesday’s minutes of the Fed’s most recent policy setting meeting.
Bank of England November Inflation Report
The 7% unemployment threshold likely to be reached already in Q3 2015 – one year prior to the August forecast.