Weekly Review The week starting Monday 27 October opened with a 'gap higher' thanks to positive US / CHINA talks. And for a few days (even without US data), everything seemed quite straightforward, the FED were about to cut interest rates, with more on the way, company earnings remain generally solid.
Tuesday 28 October: Thoughts on the current narrative The overall positivity has continued, the AUD is currently the standout strong currency, thanks to US / CHINA de-escalation hopes and possibly anticipation of a high CPI print (due during the upcoming ASIAN session). Barring a bout of JPY strength (possibly profit taking following positive rhetoric as Mr Trump visits Japan?
Weekly Review The week starting Monday 20 October was a good week for overall market positivity. Political stability in Japan, optimism for US / CHINA trade de-escalation and below expectations inflation data from the UK and US, all contributed to the positive mood as the S&P once again hit all time
Weekly Review I found myself feeling a little fed up during the week starting Monday 13 October, unable to form a strong confidence in the near term direction of the currencies. I felt lack a lack of US data is really starting to bite, central bank speakers didn't really tell
Weekly Review. Although the US government shutdown continues, there was still a lot of information to take in during the week starting Monday 6 October. Starting with the JPY 'opening gap', weekend news that new LDP leader TAKACHI is likely to induce policies positive for growth and Japanese stocks but