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• Upbeat comments from the States • Pound stays strong against Kiwi • US GDP to be closely watched
• Markets cautious ahead of FOMC meeting • German IFO data • US Durable Goods numbers due
• 50|50 September US rate hike • AUD to depreciate further • Greek vote tomorrow
Sterling soars on news that the Conservative Party is set to win election RBA lower growth and inflation forecasts Focus turns to US non farms at 13:30
Greece due to repay 448M EUR to IMF tomorrow A deal between Greece & Russia to be seen as a betrayal US rate hike to be pushed back?
US data disappoints. Aussie trade balance widens, rate cut speculation mounts. Look to place orders over the long weekend. Happy Easter!
Daily Currency Analysis - 26th March 2015 by Halo Financial
UK inflation falls to 0% for the first time. Uptick in US inflation fails to push the dollar higher. German IFO this morning.
• China slowing • UK inflation at 9.30 • US data crucial for interest rates
1. US dollar continues to consolidate as market adjusts timeframes for an interest rate hike. 2. Greek debate still on-going – a solution is needed by month end to pay pensions and wages.
Daily Currency Analysis - 17th March 2015 by Halo Financial
Euro falls to new lows. Mixed Chinese inflation numbers. Greek negotiations continue.
1. Market awaits ECB Statement on QE Plan. 2. Sterling weaker after servicer sector disappointment. 3. US Dollar Strength Continuing
Daily Currency Analysis - 4th March 2015 by Halo Financial
• AUD Surges • Greece far from resolved • Canadian GDP to surprise
Daily Currency Analysis - 2nd March 2015 by Halo Financial
Daily Currency Analysis - 27th Feb 2015 by Halo Financial
Risk sentiments improve GBP and CAD rally UK GDP data main focus this morning
• Sterling lifted • Mixed reactions to Yellen’s testimony • New Zealand trade data expected
1. Volatile over the weekend with Greece bailout extension decision today. 2. All eyes on ECB and Greece. 3. UK retail sales out this morning.
• Downbeat US central bank • US entering the currency wars? • First ever ECB minutes
1.Greece and the rest of Eurozone to come to an agreement 2.Bank of England decision on bank rates and asset purchase targets 3.FOMC patient regarding rate hike
Highlights: 1. Greek bailout negotiations reach an impasse. 2. Aussie rate cut due to slower than expected pick up in household consumption and non-mining sector. 3. Today all eyes on UK inflation data
1. Sterling Still Strong on Bank of England Inflation Report 2. EU Finance Ministers to Discuss Greek Strategy 3. Commodity Currencies Recovering on Crude Oil Rally
Highlights: 1.Sterling-Euro reached a 7 year high, after talk failed to reach an agreement. 2.BOE Inflation report at 10.30 AM. 3.Sterling-Australian Dollar reached highest level since 2009.
• Chinese economy cools • Swiss economy warms • UK Industrial and Manufacturing numbers due
1. Chinese surplus widens. 2. Greece gov firm stance on austerity. 3. Bank of England inflation report this week.
1. No surprises from BoE. 2. RBA lower growth and inflation outlook. 3. Non-farm payrolls 1.30pm.
Agreeable Greeks assist the Euro. Aussie slips again on rumours of Chinese easing. Kiwi slumps on worse job data since Q1 2014.
• Aussie dollar Plunges. • Royal Bank of Australia cut interest rates to record low. • Euro saga continues.
1. Chinese Official PMI drops to contraction reading for 1st time in over 2 years. 2. Greek’s confident of reaching a “mutually beneficial agreement” with Europe 3. Huge data week ahead with potential for a Reserve Bank of Australia rate cut.
Eurozone CPI Eurozone Unemployment Rate USD Gross Domestic Products
- FOMC stay on target. - RBNZ move to neutral stance weakening NZD. - German unemployment and inflation data coming up.
Two new stories online this morning: US house price growth slows Oz private college seeks international students
• Uncertainty surrounds Greek debt. • UK GDP. • US Consumer Confidence. • Australian Inflation due.
* Greek Elections: anti-austerity party, Syriza win. * Euro tumbles to 11 year low against USD and 7 year low against GBP. * All eyes forward to Federal Open Market Committee Minutes on Wednesday.
EUR continues to fall after ECB QE announcement Denmark cut interest rates for second time in a week Markets prepare for the Greek election this weekend
Highlights: • Canadian central bank cuts rates. • Volatility surrounding ECB announcement. • Eurozone Quantitative Easing expected 13:30. To learn how to save 4% on your currency transfers when compared to your Bank, visit http://www.halofinancial.com/yt
Kiwi Dollar drops Pound to gain on UK employment numbers Opportunities for Euro clients!
* Chinese GDP stable * German data awaited * ECB decision Thursday critical
1. Market still recovering from SNB’s shock move. 2. All eyes on European Central Bank & Greek Election this week 3. ECB expected to allow local central banks to buy government debt but Greece is to be excluded.
• Swiss National Bank Euro cap removal triggers volatility • EU CPI inflation • US CPI & production numbers
USD tight range after Beige Book Report Strong Oz Employment data US Jobless Claims data this afternoon
• UK inflation fails to hurt the pound • US retail sales today’s highlight • Australian employment figures released overnight
Canadian Dollar Weakens on oil and poor employment figures. US rate hike mooted for June. Greek Election fears for ECB.
Light day for data Oil & Equities prices in the spotlight Fed’s Lockhart speaks this evening To learn how to save 4% on your currency transfers when compared to your Bank, visit http://www.halofinancial.com/yt
Bank of England all on hold. Aussie retails sales fall All eyes on Non-farm Payrolls, expected at 243k but look for any revision to last month’s figure. Click here to view this on YouTube: http://youtu.be/w5RkWxU5H1c
1. FOMC minutes ‘Patience’ regarding interest rate hikes 2. Australian Housing data much higher than exp 3. Bank of England Interest rate decision released this morning
1. Risk Aversion dominating markets with oil continuing its slide. 2. Sterling slips following disappointing UK service sector data. 3. Euro Zone Inflation data will be key, rumours of a negative figure due to falling energy prices.