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US Dollar Eyes FOMC Minutes for Next Move. Where To for EUR/USD?
MongiIG posted a blog entry in Market News,
US Dollar held ground in APAC trade, set to test key levels ahead of FOMC minutes.
Asia Pacific equity markets found some support despite a soft Wall Street lead.
RBNZ decision provided NZD volatility, market looking at EUR/USD support levels.
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Gold and Silver Hold Breath for FOMC Minutes, Geopolitical Tensions in Focus
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Gold and silver prices held gains ahead of Wednesday’s FOMC meeting minutes.
Disappointing US retail sales data and rising geopolitical tensions in Afghanistan boosted demand for gold.
Prices are eyeing $1,785 for immediate resistance, breaching which may open the door for further gains.
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Crude Oil Prices Torn Between Delta Variant Spread, Iran Tension
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Crude oil prices could rise as tensions with Iran stoke supply disruption fears.
Delta variant spread may derail global recovery and impede crude oil’s gains.
Between politics and global demand, which factor will be the most influential?
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New Zealand Dollar Drops as RBNZ Holds Back Rate Hike on Covid Flare-Up
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RBNZ keeps Official Cash Rates at 0.25% with country in snap Covid lockdown.
The New Zealand Dollar sold off after the decision through the prior low 0.6880.
Potential for NZD/USD to weaken further as rate hike expectations wind back.
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Gold at risk of reversing as banks gradually move towards tightening phase
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Snap Lockdown Puts RBNZ Hike into Question, NZD/USD Drops to Three-Week Low
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New Zealand enters a snap 3-day lockdown after one confirmed case of Covid-19 in Auckland.
RBNZ probability of 25 bps hike drops to 85% from 100%.
NZD/USD resting on key support area.
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Implied Volatility: What is it & Why Should Traders Care?
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Australian Dollar Outlook Remains Bleak Following Release of RBA Minutes
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Australian Dollar remains under pressure as Covid cases rise.
Reserve Bank of Australia highlights health concerns, uncertain outlook.
Weakening Chinese data continues to weigh on Aussie sentiment.
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Persimmon share price: what to expect from half-year earnings
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MongiIG,Crude Oil Prices Extend Lower Amid Weaker US and Chinese Data
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Crude oil prices fell for a third day after China reported disappointing retail sales and industrial production figures.
The University of Michigan consumer sentiment index plummeted to a decade low of 70.3, weighing on demand outlook.
WTI is testing trendline support, with sentiment tilting to the downside.
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MongiIG,Gold Prices Eyeing 1,785 Resistance as Chinese Data Dent Sentiment
MongiIG posted a blog entry in Market News,
Gold prices held gains after rallying 2.9% over the last 3 trading sessions.
Disappointing Chinese retail sales and industrial production figures dented risk sentiment.
Prices are eyeing $1,785 for immediate resistance, breaching which may open the door for further gains.
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MongiIG,The Week Ahead On The Markets
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MongiIG,Dividend Adjustments 16th August 2021- 23rd August 2021
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NB: All dividend adjustments are forecasts and therefore speculative. A dividend adjustment is a <br style="background-color:#ffffff; color:#262629; font-size:14px; text-align:center">cash neutral adjustment on your account.
Special Dividends
Index
Bloomberg Code
Effective Date
Summary
Dividend Amount
TOP40
AGL SJ
18/08/2021
Special Div
80
UKX
AAL LN
19/08/2021
Special Div
80 (Divi in US cents)
RTY
MNRL US
19/08/2021
Special Div
21
RTY
HL US
20/08/2021
Special Div
0.75
RTY
TAST US
24/08/2021
Special Div
41
How do dividend adjustments work?
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Nvidia share price: Q2 earnings preview
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British Pound May Fall vs. US Dollar, Yen After Turn at Key Chart Levels
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British Pound down with 2yr Gilt yields despite strong UK Q2 GDP data.
GBP/USD may be resuming downtrend after counter-trend support break.
GBP/JPY taking aim below 152.00 figure after range support is breached.
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MongiIG,How Central Banks Impact the Forex Market
MongiIG posted a blog entry in IG Community Blog,
Central banks are mainly responsible for maintaining inflation in the interest of sustainable economic growth while contributing to the overall stability of the financial system. When central banks deem it necessary they will intervene in financial markets in line with the defined “Monetary Policy Framework”. The implementation of such policy is highly monitored and anticipated by forex traders seeking to take advantage of resulting currency movements.
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MongiIG,USD Risks Remain to the Upside Despite Inflation Induced Dip
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Inflation Induced USD Dip to be Faded.
USD and US Yields to Face Upward Pressure into Jackson Hole.
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Crude Oil Prices Rise on Softer US Dollar Despite EIA Report Disappointment
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Crude and Brent oil benchmarks at weekly highs following overnight gains.
US EIA oil and gas inventories dropped last week, disappointing expectations.
Prices take aim at psychological 70 handle but 9-day EMA pinning upside.
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Forex Vs Stocks: Top Differences & How to Trade Them
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MongiIG,Where now for the Nasdaq 100?
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MongiIG,The CPI and Forex: How CPI Data Affects Currency Prices
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US Dollar Outlook: Inflation Data Make-or-Break for DXY
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US Dollar price action trading on its front foot largely due to the threat of Fed tapering.
EUR/USD weakness, USD/JPY strength driving the DXY Index 1% higher month-to-date.
Upcoming CPI data likely to weigh on the FOMC’s transitory narrative and fuel volatility.
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US July CPI Preview: Inflation data unlikely to change Fed tapering expectations
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Fed is unlikely to renounce hawkish policy shift on single CPI print.
EUR/USD could target fresh 2021 lows amid broad-based USD strength.
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MongiIG,Dividend Adjustments 9th August 2021- 16th August 2021
ArvinIG posted a blog entry in Market News,
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Walt Disney Q3 earnings: revenues expected to rise as reopening continues
MongiIG posted a blog entry in Market News,
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