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Downbeat Retail Sales Surprise Could Amplify Fed QT News, Extending Equity Correction
Downbeat Retail Sales Surprise Could Amplify Fed QT News, Extending Equity Correction

Global equities are down for the second day in a row while theUSD stands firm ahead of the US retail sales report release. Consumer optimismin the US dropped quite sharply in August, as indicated by...

Weak US Consumer Sentiment Data Hints at Weak July Retail Sales Print
Weak US Consumer Sentiment Data Hints at Weak July Retail Sales Print

Risk appetite in equity markets eased on Monday after the release of disappointing data on the Chinese economy. Industrial production rose 6.4%, missing expectations of 7.8%. Fixed capital investments...

Precious Metals Monday 16-08-2021
Precious Metals Monday 16-08-2021

GoldThe yellow metal has started the week with a slightly softer tone following the rally seen on Friday. Gold prices made an impressive recovery off last week’s lows as initial selling pressure...

Key events and economic reports of the week ahead
Key events and economic reports of the week ahead

The RBNZ will hold a policy meeting next week and it looks like the country will be the first major economy to depart from accommodation policy after the pandemic.Stellar employment data bolstered...

Strong US PPI Keeps Inflation Expectations High Despite Modest July CPI
Strong US PPI Keeps Inflation Expectations High Despite Modest July CPI

The dollar declined on Friday however, extends the streak of weekly gains for the second consecutive week. Investors continue to assess the likelihood of whether the Fed could announce plans to wind...

US Inflation Data: One Step Back, Two Steps Forward.
US Inflation Data: One Step Back, Two Steps Forward.

Thegreenback’s attempts to recover after July US CPI report proved to beunsuccessful in the second half of the week. After forming a weekly peak at93.15 on Wednesday, DXY tumbled on the report....

FOMO Friday: Did You Catch The Gold Bounce?
FOMO Friday: Did You Catch The Gold Bounce?

Gold Bounces Back Off The LowsAnother week comes to a close in financial markets and as we pull into the middle of August it’s been a relatively quiet week. Summer trading is typically much lighter as...

July US Inflation Failed to Surprise Markets as Temporary Drivers Fade
July US Inflation Failed to Surprise Markets as Temporary Drivers Fade

Inflation in the US rose by 0.5% in July in monthly terms, which was in line with expectations. However, core inflation rose by 0.3%, which was less than the forecast of 0.4%. Annual inflation...

The Crude Chronicles - Episode 102
The Crude Chronicles - Episode 102

Oil Traders Reduce LongsThe latest CFTC COT institutional positioning report shows that oil traders reduced their net long positions by 19, 237 contracts last week. This latest reduction takes the...