So much for a gentle slide into a quiet end to a tumultuous year. As we head deeper into the month of December, liquidity will continue to drain. However, with such exceptional fundamental risks lurking in the global financial system; volatility remains a constant bedfellow.
Japanese Yen Forecast: USD/JPY to Track October Range as Attention Turns to US CPI
Another batch of lackluster U.S. data prints may spur a further depreciation in USD/JPY as it pushes the Fed to adopt a less-hawkish forward-guidance for monetary policy.
Oil Forecast: OPEC And Friends Production Cut Exceeds Expectations, Crude Rallies
Crude may still finish the year in the red, but OPEC helped to stop the bleeding with a production cut agreement that exceeded market expectations.
Canadian Dollar Forecast: Canadian Dollar’s Shifting Sentiment May Boost Short Term Prospects
The Canadian Dollar looks to rebound with major event risk in the rearview mirror and shifting bullish sentiment.
British Pound Forecast: Sterling Traders Bewildered as Brexit Chaos Intensifies
It would be easier to solve a Rubik’s cube wearing a blindfold than it would be to work out the UK’s position on Brexit which seemingly shifts every day. And that is hitting Sterling, making it increasingly difficult to trade with any confidence.
Euro Forecast: December ECB Decision to Produce Volatility, Maybe Not Direction
With US equity markets plunging this week, financial news media has been quick to point out movement in the bond market as the key catalyst.
US Dollar Forecast: US Dollar May Rise on Inflation Data, Shaky European Politics
The US Dollar may find fuel to push higher as CPI data boosts Fed rate hike bets while shaky European politics stoke haven demand.
Gold Forecast: Can Gold Prices Keep Gains After Brexit Draft Vote, US CPI, ECB?
Gold gained amidst a weaker US Dollar, lower government bond yields on market-wide pessimism. Next week contain numerous uncertainties for gold: Brexit draft vote, US CPI and ECB.
Equities Forecast: S&P 500, DAX, FTSE Look to Brexit Vote. Trade Wars Remain a Factor
Brexit will be the headline event to watch in the week ahead for equities, but trade wars are ongoing and pose a constant threat.
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