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US Dollar, GBP/USD, British Pound, Treasuries, Gilts, China, Moody’s - Talking PointsThe US Dollar resumed strengthening this week on global growth questionsChina’s economy is facing scrutiny, pushing investors toward Treasuries and…

Share: DXY keeps the tight range amidst steady downside pressure. Extra losses are likely on a breach of…

GOLD PRICES OUTLOOK:Gold prices extend their rebound after encountering support at the lower limit of a medium-term ascending channelGold’s technical profile remains constructive, but the fundamental outlook is becoming less benignThis…

S&P 500 FORECAST:S&P 500 rises at the start of the week, reaching its best levels since August 2022Technicals remain positive, but caution is warrantedThe index’s proximity to a key resistance area and its overbought condition may…

CANADIAN DOLLAR FORECAST:Canadian dollar gains as sticky inflation raises the risks of further BoC's rate hikesCanada’s April inflation accelerates to 4.4% y-o-y from 4.1% y-o-y, three-tenths of a percent above market expectationsThis…

USD/JPY News and AnalysisJapanese Yen dips after inflation data shows positive signs (PPI heads lower)USD/JPY levels to watch: recent dollar strength entices bears ahead of key level of resistanceMajor risk events: US debt ceiling,…

CRUDE OIL FORECAST:Oil prices fall for the fourth straight week, a sign bears remain at the steering wheelGrowing recession risks, together with the U.S. debt ceiling impasse are likely to weigh on energy markets in the near termThis…

Share: Reserve Bank of New Zealand's Chrisitan Hawkesby explained that New Zealand banks have systems to…

Oil (WTI) News and AnalysisOPEC’s monthly report for March points to concerns over tight monetary policy in the US in as much as it could affect the ‘driving season’WTI technical considerations and levels of interestIG client sentiment…

FED MINUTES KEY POINTS:Fed minutes stress the need for monetary policy flexibility in light of recent eventsPolicymakers lower their expectations for the FOMC terminal rate in response to last month's banking sector turmoilThe U.S. dollar…