Markets alert

April 9
2018

The Scene is Likely to Get Uglier for Global Equity Markets

Talking Points: FOMC raised rates as expected, S&P 500 at major test of support German employment data on Thursday; DAX extremely vulnerable BoE held on rates, FTSE at risk of trading sub-6700 soon Check out our call for elevated volatility this year and what it could mean for the broader outlook of the S&P 500 […]

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April 9
2018

ASEAN Currencies Vulnerable to Trade War Fears, Chinese PMI

Talking Points: ASEAN bloc currencies appreciated on Monday as trade war fears ebbed and sentiment increased Keep an eye out for ongoing developments from the White House and Chinese Manufacturing PMI USD/SGD is attempting to make progress lower, but downside momentum appears to be declining Trade all the major global economic data live and interactive […]

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April 9
2018

AUD/USD Reversal Warnings Popped Up as Volatility Swelled

Talking Points: AUD/USD 1-day implied volatility is at 9.53%, which is the most in just about three weeks Trade talks amidst holiday illiquid may cause sharp price movements if sentiment changes As AUD/USD fell, it formed a bullish reversal pattern and downside momentum is ebbing Trade all the major global economic data live and interactive […]

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April 9
2018

Could FANG Pose Risks for Tech, US Shares and then Global Risk Trends?

Talking Points: Facebook stock slides after Federal Trade Commission launches probe of data scandal Amazon loses $53 billion in market cap after President Trump looks to target the giant Google could owe Oracle billions after an appeals court found the company violated fair use of Java Learn the number one mistake traders make when trading. […]

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April 9
2018

Philippine Peso Looks to CPI Data, Malaysian Ringgit to US Jobs Report

Talking Points: Philippine Peso plunged on Hong Kong trade data miss, China PMI weekend beat boosted MYR This week is loaded with event risk: ASEAN meeting, Philippine CPI and US employment data On a weekly chart, USD/MYR shows ebbing momentum to the downside. Is a reversal coming? Find out what the #1 mistake that traders […]

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April 9
2018

USD/CAD Poised to Fall, How Far Can Implied Volatility Take it?

Talking Points: Canadian Dollar implied volatility is amongst the most elevated of its major peers Prices could be vulnerable to ongoing NAFTA talks and incoming local jobs data USD/CAD could be at risk of further losses after confirmation of a reversal pattern Just started trading USD/CAD? Check out ourbeginners’ FX markets guide! Canadian Dollar 1-day […]

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April 9
2018

China’s Trade Stance, Possible Moves against US, and Impact to USD/CNH

Talking Points: – China left time to negotiate with the US before significiant harm is caused by tariffs and investigations. – The US-China trade war could initially lead to three outcomes, impacting the US Dollar and the Chinese Yuan in different ways. – A review of China’s stance on trade and top controversial issues will […]

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April 9
2018

Yuan at Risk amid US-China Tariff Attacks, Multilateral Trade Disputes

Fundamental Forecast for CNH: Neutral China could release a plan in response to US’s $100 billion tariffs, adding volatility to the Yuan. Bilateral trade dialogues may continue; a too-weak Yuan is not helpful to reduce US’ deficit. Multilateral disputes with EU and Japan rise, which could be dangerous for China. How to trade news? Learn […]

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April 9
2018

Oil Looks to OPEC Monthly Report, US CPI and Trade Developments

Oil Fundamental Forecast: Neutral Talking Points: Crude oil prices hurt by sentiment declines, Trump ordered consideration of more China tariffs Next week brings typical event risk such as EIA inventories and even March’s US inflation data Atypical events include the monthly OPEC oil market report and International Energy Forum Trade all the major global economic […]

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April 9
2018

S&P 500, DAX & FTSE – Global Markets at Risk of Another Swoon

Talking Points: FOMC minutes due out on Wednesday; S&P 500 thoroughly testing support Calendar light in Germany/Euro-zone; DAX bounce at sizable risk No major economic data out of the U.K., FTSE rally for real? For the intermediate-term technical and fundamental outlook, check out the recently released DailyFX Q2 Forecasts. S&P 500 On Friday, U.S. Non-farm […]

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