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Is the EURUSD Poised to Gain More?

The dollar finally went into defense on Wednesday, the USD index broke through 96 points, the lowest since the start of June. Breaking down the index into components, it can be seen that the move was...

BOJ Lowers Growth Forecasts & Warns of Downside Risks

Policy on Hold But Forecasts CutAt the Bank of Japan’s July rate setting meeting, held overnight, the BOJ kept its monetary policy on hold at current levels via an 8-1 vote. However, with downward...

UK/China Rift Growing As UK Bans Huawei

UK & China Clash Over Hong KongTensions between the UK and China have emerged as a fresh risk factor in recent weeks. The UK has refrained from having any direct spats with China over recent years...

Recovery in Doubt As UK Growth Seen Well Below Estimates In May

UK GDP Very Weak in MayThe latest economic data released on Monday showed that UK GDP bounced back in May, following a 20.3% contraction in April. However, at just 1.8% growth on...

The IndeX Files 14-07-2020

Virus Fears & US/China Tensions Create Headwinds For RiskGlobal equities benchmarks started the week with a bid tone on Monday, with most indices seeing gains initially, before sentiment weakened...

Precious Metals Monday 13-07-2020

GoldThe gold market has started the week with fresh buying following some softening into the end of last week. Gold broke out to fresh 2020 highs last week as rising concerns over a potential second...

The Investment Bank Outlook 13-07-2020

RBC Capital MarketsWeek ahead: Three G10 central banks announce policy this week – the BoJ (Wednesday), BoC (Wednesday) and ECB (Thursday) and the European Council meeting will be another key focus...

The Friday Forex Takeaway - Episode 42

Key Points from This WeekRBA Holds Rates SteadyThe RBA opted to keep rates on hold this week at its July meeting and struck a broadly optimistic tone. The bank cited a firm rebound in domestic...

BOJ Cuts Outlook On All Regional Economies For A Second Quarter

Record DowngradeAs part of the Bank of Japan’s quarterly Sakura report this week, the bank downgraded its view of all nine of the country’s regional economies for a second consecutive quarter. This...