China’s April CPI +0.3% y/y (vs. +0.1% expected) and PPI -2.5% (expected -2.3%)

For the y/y data: CPI +0.3% continuing to claw its way out of deflation this is the third consecutive month of above zero CPI y/y expected +0.2%, prior +0.1% PPI…

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We got a teaser yesterday of what to expect in trading next week

It was a quiet one yesterday up until the release of weekly jobless claims in the US. The release here was weaker than estimated and that kicked off more fears…

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It is shaping up to be another one of those days

Besides some of the typical yen volatility as of late, major currencies are in a pretty dull mood today. The ranges for dollar pairs speak for themselves as seen below….

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PBOC is expected to set the USD/CNY reference rate at 7.2202 – Reuters estimate

People’s Bank of China USD/CNY reference rate is due around 0115 GMT. The People’s Bank of China (PBOC), China’s central bank, is responsible for setting the daily midpoint of the…

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PBOC is expected to set the USD/CNY reference rate at 7.2127 – Reuters estimate

People’s Bank of China USD/CNY reference rate is due around 0115 GMT. The People’s Bank of China (PBOC), China’s central bank, is responsible for setting the daily midpoint of the…

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How is the Fed outlook shaping up after the FOMC meeting and Powell’s presser?

There were fears of a more hawkish leaning by the Fed going into the FOMC meeting yesterday. But the statement language itself didn’t offer up too much and Powell also…

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It is a market holiday in Europe today

European markets will be closed today in observance of Labour Day. As such, it should be a quieter session before we get to US trading later. London will be open…

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PBOC is expected to set the USD/CNY reference rate at 7.2459 – Reuters estimate

People’s Bank of China USD/CNY reference rate is due around 0115 GMT. The People’s Bank of China (PBOC), China’s central bank, is responsible for setting the daily midpoint of the…

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Barclays says expect a hawkish Fed and Powell at this week’s FOMC meeting

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meet this week, statement and presser is due on Wednesday (timings etc here): It’s a huge week ahead – the FOMC is the highlight…

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News is making people miserable

At ForexLive, we work in the news business and I make it our mission to deliver news and analysis that can help people make money in financial markets, or at…

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