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RBA holds but more dovish than expected

Next 24 hours: Canadian Dollar hits lowest level since April 2020

Today’s report: RBA holds but more dovish than expected

We’re seeing a lot of consolidation in markets ahead of some key economic data and central bank policy risk later this week. This includes tomorrow’s Bank of Canada decision and US inflation data, and an ECB decision on Thursday.   read report

Wake-up call

Next 24 hours: More policy stimulus out of China in 2025

Today’s report: US Dollar bid returns after solid economic data

The US Dollar has made a comeback after the latest round of solid economic data out of the US including a slightly better than expected NFP print and above forecast Michigan sentiment read. Odds for a more aggressive Fed rate cut this month have come off the table as a consequence.   read report

Wake-up call

Next 24 hours: Euro taking it all in stride

Today’s report: Euro waiting on French government restructuring

The Euro has done a good job holding up despite all of the drama out of France. Market participants will now be anxious to see who President Macron appoints to succeed Michel Barnier and what the formation of a new government will look like.   read report

Wake-up call

Renewed demand for US Dollar

Next 24 hours: Currencies trying to fight their way back

Today’s report: Renewed demand for US Dollar

Trump’s warnings to the BRICS nations against a competing currency to the US Dollar, and political turmoil in France have been the major stories over the past 24 hours. Both stories have translated to renewed demand for the US Dollar on the Trump trade impact and flight to safety appeal.   read report

Wake-up call

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