A volatile first quarter for US equities, which grappled with not only an inflation-fighting Federal Reserve but also increased geopolitical tensions.
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Markets Week Ahead: Dow Jones, USD, GBP/USD, AUD/USD, Gold, FOMC, NFP, China, RBA, BoE
Traders face an event-heavy week with all eyes on the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision. The implications for the US Dollar and gold could be huge. The US NFP report, RBA, BoE and China are …
US Dollar Forecast Q2 2022: Dollar Rate Hikes, Conversion and Safety Appeal
It is difficult to tell what role the Dollar will play in the global financial system heading into the second quarter of 2022. On the one hand, traditional risk assets have held back the tide of a …
S&P 500 and FTSE 100 Forecasts for the Week Ahead
S&P 500 posts worst month since 2020 Covid crash. All eyes on Powell for direction.
Euro Forecast: EUR/USD Selloff Stalls Ahead of Fed Rate Decision
The Federal Reserve interest rate decision is likely to sway EUR/USD as the central bank is widely expected to normalize monetary policy at a faster pace.
Oil Price Forecast: WTI and Brent Biased Higher as Supply Fears Remain at the Fore
Oil is likely to remain supported in the short term amid expectations Europe will soon announce a plan to ban Russian oil imports and bets that the JCPOA nuclear deal will not be reinstated soon.
US Dollar Fundamental Forecast: Rally May Fade on Fed Balance Sheet Announcement
The US Dollar’s impressive run may be interrupted by the upcoming FOMC policy decision, but a pullback may be short lived as an expected balance sheet reduction plan could strain liquidity in markets.
Australian Dollar Forecast: Will the RBA Hike? If So, AUD/USD Still Faces Roadblocks
The Australian Dollar underperformed against the US Dollar last week despite a hotter-than-expected local CPI report. Could an RBA rate hike revive AUD/USD bulls?
Crude Oil Price Forecast Q2 2022: Robust Demand Still Met with Limited Supply
The price of oil spiked to a fresh yearly high ($130.50) in March amid the disruptions caused by the Russia-Ukraine war. Current market conditions may lead to higher crude prices as expectations fo…
Equities Forecast Q2 2022: Fed Policy Remains the Biggest Risk for Equity Markets
A volatile first quarter for US equities, which grappled with not only an inflation-fighting Federal Reserve but also increased geopolitical tensions.