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The Friday Forex Takeaway - Episode 17
The Friday Forex Takeaway - Episode 17

Key Points From This WeekUS-Sino Trade Deal SignedThe Phase one trade deal (which was originally announced in October 2019) was finally signed this week. US & Chinese leaders signed the deal in...

Key economic events and reports of the upcoming week
Key economic events and reports of the upcoming week

Monday, January 20, 2020 - BoJ Outlook Report (YoY)(JPY), Average Earnings Index +Bonus (Nov)(GBP), German ZEW Economic Sentiment (Jan)(EUR).Wednesday, January 22, 2020 - Retail Sales (MoM)...

“Phase One” Trade Deal Puts EU Economic Rebound at Risk
“Phase One” Trade Deal Puts EU Economic Rebound at Risk

The European Union will file a lawsuit with the World Trade Organization (WTO) against the “Phase One” trade agreement between the United States and China in the event that consequences of the deal...

What to Expect from the Euro after the Release of EU CPI Today?
What to Expect from the Euro after the Release of EU CPI Today?

December US retail sales report released on Thursday showed that the shopping season paid off and there were no signs of consumer spending weakness at the end of last year. The broad reading grew...

Little Surprise in China’s “forced imports” Plan
Little Surprise in China’s “forced imports” Plan

So, the “Phase One” trade agreement was signed on Wednesday and markets got some concrete figures to digest. They had to shed light (though a dim one) to China’s plans to correct the trade imbalance...

The Crude Chronicles - Episode 21
The Crude Chronicles - Episode 21

WTI Under PressureThe CFTC COT positioning report showed that net length in US WTI positions rose by 12,415 contracts to 567,272 contracts in the week ending January 7th. The rise in WTI upside...

Trade Truce or Temporary Ceasefire?
Trade Truce or Temporary Ceasefire?

As the date of signing the US-Sino agreement loomed, the situation grew slowly with new details which can’t be characterized as positive for the markets. There is an increasing impression that it is...

US & UK Inflation Weaker Than Expected
US & UK Inflation Weaker Than Expected

US Inflation Rises Over 2019, Weaker Over DecemberThe US was treated to a rather mixed inflation report yesterday. The CPI figures for December came in with headline inflation rising 0.2%...

The Trade Deal is Likely to Breathe new Life into Stock-picking
The Trade Deal is Likely to Breathe new Life into Stock-picking

According to an informed source from the Trump administration, China has pledged to boost US imports of manufactured goods by $80 billion and energy by more than $50 billion over two years....