There’s no two-ways about it: gold prices outperformed our expectations in Q1 22. Our rationale for not taking a bullish outlook on gold was, and still is, well-grounded: central banks, including t…
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GBP Forecast Q2 2022: The Bank of England's Inflation and Growth Puzzle
The Bank of England (BoE) is expected to raise UK interest rates further in the second quarter of 2022 as the UK central bank tries to stem soaring prices pressures. The BoE has already lifted the …
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…
Markets Week Ahead: Dow Jones, USD, Euro, Canadian Dollar, CPI, ECB, BoC, French Election
A busy week is ahead for the Dow Jones, US Dollar, Euro, Canadian Dollar, gold and crude oil. US inflation, the ECB and BoC rate decisions, as well as the French Presidential Election are on tap. W…
Euro Weekly Forecast – Will the ECB Disappoint the Hawks Next Week?
Next week’s ECB monetary policy meeting will test President Christine Lagarde’s ability to manage market expectations while at the same time proving that the central bank remains in control.
Crude Oil Fundamental Forecast: US-IEA Release, Shanghai Woes to Weigh as Inventories Rise
Crude oil prices dropped for a second week amid Chinese Covid woes and increasing US production and inventory levels. Along with headwinds from a coordinated IEA release, prices may drag.
S&P 500 Forecast: Rising US Consumer Prices to Drag on Risk Appetite
Fresh data prints coming out of the US may drag on the S&P 500 index as the Consumer Price Index (CPI) is expected to increase for the seventh consecutive month.
GBP/USD Weekly Forecast: GBP Cheers Stimulus, Rally at Risk of Stalling
Fed hawks keep the USD on the front-front. Lack of alternatives sees USD remaining as king.
Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD Lacks Directional Conviction on Conflicting Market Forces
Gold prices may lack directional conviction and chop around current levels in the coming days as U.S. dollar strength and rising yields are offset by elevated geopolitical risk premium and recessio…
Australian Dollar Outlook: Domestic Factors Sidelined as the Fed Talks Up Rates
The Australian Dollar has strong fundamentals, but external influences are dominating for now. Will the strong economy be realised in the AUD/USD price?