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The financial markets are intently focused today on US inflation data. Expectations are that both the headline CPI and core CPI remained unchanged in October from the previous month’s readings of 2.4% and 3.3%, respectively. This stagnation in disinflation supports the notion that bringing inflation back to Fed’s 2% target may prove increasingly challenging in
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Why it’s important? The ranges of estimates are important in terms of market reaction because when the actual data deviates from the expectations, it creates a surprise effect. Another important input in market’s reaction is the distribution of forecasts. In fact, although we can have a range of estimates, most forecasts might be clustered on
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ETMarkets.com| Nov 13, 2024, 01:52:21 PM IST 1/6 Short Buildup A short buildup occurs when there is a rise in open interest and trading volumes, coupled with a decrease in the price of the underlying stock in the Futures and Options segment. This indicates that more traders are expecting the prices to decline and are
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Dollar’s rally continues broadly today, though most of its strength remains concentrated against European majors. While the greenback holds firm, it remains capped below last week’s highs against commodity-linked currencies and Yen. A clear move upwards could only unfold if 10-year Treasury yield breaks past the 4.4% threshold, though the true direction may hinge on
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High risk warning: Foreign exchange trading carries a high level of risk that may not be suitable for all investors. Leverage creates additional risk and loss exposure. Before you decide to trade foreign exchange, carefully consider your investment objectives, experience level, and risk tolerance. You could lose some or all your initial investment; do not
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Euro is facing immense selling pressure today as US session commences, driven by both external trade concerns and internal political challenges in Germany. The market is wary of escalation in trade tensions with the US following Donald Trump’s election victory, with reports suggesting that Robert Lighthizer—a trade hawk known for his aggressive stance—could make a
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A light calendar ahead. With USD/JPY rising back towards 154 again be on the alert for ‘intervention’ type comments from Japanese authorities today. This snapshot from the ForexLive economic data calendar, access it here. The times in the left-most column are GMT. The numbers in the right-most column are the ‘prior’ (previous month/quarter as the
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Yen started the week under notable pressure, facing challenges from both political uncertainty in Japan and a cautious BoJ. A highly anticipated parliamentary vote will decide whether Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba remains in office. Ishiba’s leadership is on the line after his party, the Liberal Democratic Party, lost its majority in a recent snap election.
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High risk warning: Foreign exchange trading carries a high level of risk that may not be suitable for all investors. Leverage creates additional risk and loss exposure. Before you decide to trade foreign exchange, carefully consider your investment objectives, experience level, and risk tolerance. You could lose some or all your initial investment; do not
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