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The US economy fared relatively well throughout the quarter with some signs of strengthening evident within the economy. US GDP growth remains moderate growing by an annualised rate of 3.9% q/q in Q2,...

Last week was relatively positive for the Kiwi dollar as a range of US economic data proved weaker than expected. The US NFP was highly negative, coming in at 142k (202k exp) whilst Average Hourly...

The rout in the cable is set to continue despite some support being found. The economic data shows worrying signs for the UK economy, and the interest rate outlook will ensure the pound remains...

The AUD/NZD has remained somewhat constrained, within a tight range, for some time now but despite the lack of a definite trend direction, trading opportunities abound and the pair is subsequently...

Risk and uncertainty in the Japanese economy is leading to a tug o' war between those seeking safety, and those expecting more QE from the BoJ. Weak industrial figures thanks to the slowing Chinese...

The Aussie dollar has come under some pressure in recent weeks, but the confirmation of a double bottom could provide some short term respite. The AUD/USD pair has seen its fair share of bearish...

The silver market has found itself under pressure and constrained by uncertainty, affected by the economic slowdown in China and the US Federal Reserve. The result is a consolidation that could force...

WTI Crude Oil prices have come under concerted pressure following the release of figures from the American Petroleum Institute (API) showing a significant increase in inventory levels.The API figures,...

Oil has been respecting the current range for the past month, although the highs are getting lower. In recent days it has been pushed back to the bottom of the range where the bulls will be lined up...

The US dollar continued to feel the wrath of a slowing China as the currency starts to slide against the euro. It would appear that investors are starting to become wary of the effects of an economic...

The Oil market has quietened down recently after the solid moves seen at the end of last month. It has subsequently found a range, but the fundamentals haven’t changed, so will it last?Oil has...

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) is facing some tough choices this week as they are presented with lacklustre price inflation, as well as a slowing domestic economy. However, the question...

The Japanese yen has recently been in a rout as Chinese inspired volatility spread throughout the world markets. However, despite the falls, the USD/JPY pair has recently formed a double bottom, which...

Now that the dust has settled in the US markets, and with a public holiday to boot, US stocks have consolidated into a nice pennant shape. Does this mean they are gearing up for a breakout?The wild...

The kiwi dollar is facing a significant rout as concerns over a slowing domestic economy and the potential for looser monetary policy by the RBNZ continue to weigh.The NZD continued to slide last...

The cable has fallen completely out of favour with investors as it racks up nine straight days of losses. However, it has now found a major level of support, so is it time to catch the falling...