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NFP Preview: Are the Fed’s Fears of a Jobs Market Slowdown Justified?

Leading indicators point to a below expected reading in this month’s NFP report, with headline job growth potentially coming in somewhere in the 125K-175K range.

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FOMC Meeting Preview: The Fed Won’t Cut…but it Should

The US Dollar Index (DXY) is testing the critical 104.50 level – today’s close will be key.

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GBPUSD Forecast: Key Levels for the Week Head

GBPUSD Forecast: The GBP/USD pair failed to sustain a close above the 1.3030 level. Current trends show bearish dominance, yet upcoming events next week will be crucial in determining whether the pair will continue its uptrend or face further declines.

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Crude Oil Forecast: Inventories drop, Geo tensions Rise, and USOIL Bounces

Crude Oil Forecast: Following bearish sentiment driven by weaker-than-expected Chinese economic growth, a drop in the US Dollar, the Houthi attack on an oil tanker in the Red Sea, and a decline in crude inventories, oil prices have rebounded above the $82 mark.

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NFP Preview: US Dollar Bounce Potential if Jobs Data Doesn’t Disappoint

NFP leading indicators point to a slightly above expectation reading in this month’s NFP report, with headline job growth potentially coming in somewhere in the 175-225K range.

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EUR/USD on the ropes as US dollar bears back peddle

EUR/USD seems primed for a retest of 1.08 after USD dollars bears were forced to retreat, as the 'higher for longer' narrative returns to the scene.

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May 23, 2024 01:03 AM
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USD ‘rebound’ lacks the enthusiasm of last week’s selloff: Asian Open

The US dollar may have risen for a third day, yet bulls lack the conviction that bears displayed last week. And that suggests this bounce could be corrective.

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May 8, 2024 06:28 PM
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NFP Preview: US Dollar Bounce Potential if Jobs Remain Strong

The US dollar is testing support and the NFP leading indicators point to a slightly above expectation reading this month, with headline job growth potentially coming in somewhere in the 200-250K range

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FOMC Meeting Recap: US Dollar (DXY) Drops as Powell Feeds the Doves

The US dollar initially fell and indices rose as traders interpreted the Fed meeting and press conference as dovish.

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FOMC Meeting Preview: Will the Fed Put Rate Hikes on the Table?

US dollar traders will be watching Fed Chairman Powell’s press conference and any decisions about the central bank’s balance sheet runoff as potential market-movers for the US Dollar Index (DXY)

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April 30, 2024 01:21 PM
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US dollar ponders correction as bond prices approach support

The US dollar has risen around 6% from the late December low. And with bond prices approaching support which could send yields lower, the US dollar rally could at least find some headwinds - if not a retracement.

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April 18, 2024 02:20 AM
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NFP Preview: Another Hot Jobs Report on Tap? DXY in Focus

The US dollar is sitting in the middle of its 3-month range with leading indicators pointing toward slightly above expectation reading in this month’s NFP report, with headline job growth in the 200K-250K range.

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US dollar, USD/JPY, gold performance around Nonfarm payrolls (NFP)

Data since the Pandemic shows that NFP job growth has generally outperformed estimates and seen the prior figure upwards revised, which has played out well for US dollar bulls.

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April 4, 2024 01:27 AM
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NFP Preview: Is the US Dollar Poised for a Bounce Back?

After slipping for the past three weeks, the US Dollar Index is testing key previous support at the 103.00 level, potentially setting the stage for a bounce on solid jobs data.

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Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD Bulls Respond to First 2024 Test Below $2k

Gold has been resilient so far in 2024 even as USD strength re-appeared. The big question now is whether bulls can find a more favorable outcome on tests of resistance at $2,032 or $2,050.

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February 16, 2024 09:00 PM
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U.S. Dollar Price Action Webinar: DXY, Gold, Bitcoin, FX Majors

The U.S. Dollar set another fresh high yesterday, extending the bullish structure that’s priced in so far this year.

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U.S. Dollar Post-CPI: EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, XAU/USD (Gold)

The U.S. Dollar broke out and set another fresh 2024 high this morning as the currency continues to claw back Q4 losses.

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Dollars and Sense: The Short-Term Case for US Dollar Strength

How interest rate differentials, scarcity, and falling liquidity could work together to boost the US dollar

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February 6, 2024 09:32 AM
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NFP Preview: Why the US Dollar Could Be More Volatile Than Usual

The recent consolidation in the US Dollar Index and the Fed’s renewed data dependence could lead to a more-volatile-than-usual reaction in the US dollar.

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February 1, 2024 11:02 AM
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US dollar pares earlier losses, gold bears eye $2000: Asian Open

Price action on the US dollar remains choppy, but the bias remains for a run for 104. And that could weigh on gold as bears eye a run towards $2000.

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January 24, 2024 04:17 PM
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US dollar bulls resurface, ASX 200 tests well for today: Asian Open

The US dollar shows the potential to continue higher despite a wall of key moving averages. And according to forward returns analysis, the two days prior to Australia Day tend to bode well for the ASX 200.

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January 23, 2024 05:25 PM
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USD bears have a rethink, GBP and AUD positioning diverges: COT report

The US dollar index rallied in line with last week’s bias on assumed short-covering. AUD/USD bears are retuning whilst traders pushed net-long exposure higher, making GBP/AUD longs of interest over the coming weeks.

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Gold remains in demand, but less so against the US dollar

Gold is currently down -1.8% in January, and I see further downside potential due to the growing case for a stronger US dollar. But that doesn’t mean gold will fall against everything by the same degree, if at all.

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January 16, 2024 11:29 PM