USD/CAD runs up to five-week highs as dollar extends advance against commodity currencies 0 (0)

USD/CAD moves up to 1.2570, its highest since 7 October, and threatens a break of its 100-day moving average
Commodity currencies are bearing the brunt of the drop in the FX space today, being punished with the dollar pushing higher; even though the greenback’s advance against the euro and pound has been trimmed in the past

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Gold buyers stick with the technical breakout so far today 0 (0)

Gold up 0.7% to $1,862 on the day
Amid the reaction to the US CPI data yesterday, gold managed a big technical breakout to its highest levels since mid-June as real yields tumbled to fresh record lows. And so far today, gold buyers are building on that as price pushes higher in European trading.

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European Commission raises 2021 euro area growth forecast in autumn projections 0 (0)

The EU releases its latest projections on the euro area economy
On the economic outlook, the Commission noted that the new headwinds are mounting as supply-side challenges continue to persist and surging energy prices look set to weigh on consumption and investment.

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ECB economic bulletin: Inflation lasting longer than originally expected but to decline next year 0 (0)

ECB remarks in its latest economic bulletin
First, energy prices – especially for oil, gas and electricity – have risen sharply. In September, energy inflation accounted for about half of overall inflation. Second, prices are also going up because recovering demand related to the reopening of the economy is outpacing supply. These dynamics are especially visible

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