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JPY weakens on BoJ rumor and strong US jobs

The Japanese yen has fallen past 132.50 per dollar (from 129.00 last Friday), reaching its lowest point in four weeks following reports that the government is considering Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Masayoshi Amamiya as the next central bank leader....

Can S&P 500 break 4100 during huge FOMC & Earnings week?

The S&P 500 is headed for its best January since 2019, when it gained nearly 8%. So far, the market index is up ~5.0% this year, following a 19% loss last year. But this rally might have paused for the...

AUD/NZD: Trans-Tasman analysis

The AUD/NZD is an interesting pair to examine after the release of each country’s respective inflation reports yesterday. In New Zealand, the annual inflation rate remained steady at 7.2%, prompting investors to forecast that inflation in the country has peaked,...
Australian dollar

AUD/USD enters bullish trend before CPI release

The Price Filter Indicator suggests that the AUD/USD has entered a bullish trend. The indicator has moved above the 0-line and turned green, which is a bullish signal with this indicator. This is the first time the indicator has entered...

BOJ Surprise may create wild yen swing

The Bank of Japan is wrapping up its two-day policy meeting today, and the decision it announces at the conclusion could have huge ramifications for Japanese markets and the yen. There is currently intense speculation that the bank may shift...
Gold technical analysis shows possible upside

Gold holding above $1,900. But for how long?

Gold has rallied by more than $300 per ounce over the last 10 weeks with only a brief period of consolidation around $1,800. Now, gold is tentatively holding above $1,900, after reaching $1,929 in yesterday’s trade, before closing the day...

Three stocks to watch during the typically bullish January

January has been historically a good month for stocks as some investors reenter the market after selling some of their holdings at the end of the year. The bullishness at the start of each year is dubbed the ‘January Effect’....

Volatile start to year for gold and oil

In December, the price of gold moved through a volatile uptrend but did seemingly reject at $1,819. However, a daily candle managed to close above this resistance zone on the last day of 2022, which has been followed by a...

Two currency trades to consider in January

The first month of the new year is upon us and with it a new batch of trading opportunities. But where are the trading opportunities this month? With no knowledge of what surprises may lurk around the corner, we can...
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