Category Archives: Week Ahead
Economic shifts in 2025: USD, gold, and oil highlights
Written on January 6, 2025 at 12:40 am, by anakin
As we embark on the first full trading week of 2025, investors are approaching the markets with a sense of cautious optimism. This week presents a dynamic blend of significant economic data, corporate announcements, and geopolitical developments, all of which are poised to shape market sentiment in the days ahead. KEY ECONOMIC INDICATOR Incoming President’sContinue Reading
Central Bank policies driving market opportunities
Written on December 16, 2024 at 12:12 am, by anakin
As we approaching the last trading weeks of the year, upcoming week from Monday, Dec 16, to Friday, Dec 20, 2024, is loaded with important central bank policies and key economical data, presenting notable trading opportunities and risks at the same time. KEY ECONOMIC INDICATORS Central Bank updates: Core PCE price index (November): Core PCE,Continue Reading
Nonfarm payrolls preview: will jobs data boost the USD?
Written on December 9, 2024 at 12:32 am, by anakin
As this year steps to an end, the week from Monday, 9 December, to Friday, 13 December 2024, presents several notable opportunities and risks in the forex market, shaped by varying global economic trends, central bank policies, and geopolitical developments. KEY ECONOMIC INDICATORS U.S. Nonfarm Payrolls: Central Bank updates: Energy markets and geopolitics: Crude oilContinue Reading
Oil gains and ECB signals shape Thanksgiving week trading
Written on November 25, 2024 at 12:27 am, by anakin
As November closes, the week from Monday, 25 November, to Friday, 29 November 2024, presents a mix of economic data, geopolitical developments, and year-end market positioning. While the week includes a holiday in the U.S., several notable events are set to influence global markets. The coming week will likely see cautious trading due to lowerContinue Reading
Oil volatility and Fed minutes shape trading cues
Written on November 18, 2024 at 12:35 am, by anakin
As markets move deeper into November, the week from Monday, November 18, to Friday, November 22, 2024, brings a combination of economic reports, central bank insights, and corporate earnings that will shape investor sentiment. As investors prepare for year-end adjustments and potential policy shifts, the focus will be on inflation, consumer trends, and economic growthContinue Reading
November CPI release impact on USD EUR/USD and Nasdaq 100
Written on November 11, 2024 at 12:29 am, by anakin
In the second week of November, markets will focus on economic data releases, central bank policy outlooks, and key geopolitical factors as year-end positioning intensifies. KEY ECONOMIC INDICATORS U.S. inflation data (CPI): European economic data and ECB policy outlook: China’s retail and industrial production data: Economic Calendar outlook for the coming week of 11 NovemberContinue Reading
Markets brace for Fed and jobs wave in November
Written on November 4, 2024 at 12:13 am, by anakin
As we enter the first full week of November, markets will be attentive to central bank insights, major economic data releases, and the ongoing earnings season. This coming week will likely set the tone for the remainder of the year, with investors focusing on inflation trends, interest rate policy, and geopolitical developments. KEY ECONOMIC INDICATORSContinue Reading
US jobs and rate calls: impact on currency and commodities
Written on October 28, 2024 at 12:50 am, by anakin
Going into the last week of October will focus on key market events that could influence the near-term economic landscape. The Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision, set for Wednesday, will be a primary driver for markets. Analysts largely anticipate that the Fed will maintain the current rate, following last week’s positive job data and balancedContinue Reading
Fed rate decision and inflation data to drive market moves
Written on September 16, 2024 at 4:42 am, by anakin
As we move into the third week of September, markets are poised for significant movements driven by key economic data releases, central bank decisions, and geopolitical events. Investors are closely watching how inflation trends, interest rate policies, and corporate earnings will shape the trajectory of global markets. KEY ECONOMIC INDICATORS Federal Reserve meeting (FOMC) –Continue Reading
ECB meeting preview: what to expect for rates this week
Written on September 9, 2024 at 1:01 am, by anakin
As we move into the second week of September, investors are preparing for a potentially volatile period, with a series of key economic data releases, corporate updates, and central bank developments on the horizon. With inflation and interest rate concerns continuing to dominate market sentiment, this week’s events will play a critical role in shapingContinue Reading