Risk appetite has been a primary feature of the market’s landscape throughout 2019 thus far. However, this speculative charge seemed to find its traction in hope – hope that trade wars were easing, central banks would raise support and growth would level out. Those hopes are wavering and so too is confidence.
Australian Dollar Forecast: Australian Dollar Likely Loser In Ugly Contest With US Cousin
The Australian Dollar gained when the US Fed struck a dovish tone last week. But markets soon realized that what applies to the Fed probably goes double for the RBA.
Crude Oil Forecast: Rising Global Growth Concerns Sink Oil Prices
As more of the US Treasury yield curve sinks into inversion territory, concerns about global growth have flared – dragging down energy prices in the process.
British Pound Forecast: And The Brexit Band Played On
Another week consisting of point, counterpoint, noise and rumors ends up with no-one any the wiser as to how and when Brexit will end. And yet Sterling continues to battle to keep its head above water.
US Dollar Forecast: Post-FOMC US Dollar Recovery to Face Slowing GDP Report
Developments coming out of the U.S. may continue to drag on the dollar as ‘data arriving since September suggest that growth is slowing somewhat more than expected.’
Gold Forecast: Gold Price Outlook Clouded by Recession Signals, US Econ Data Drop
Gold prices rose as a dovish Fed sent bond yields lower and fears of a recession subsequently increased. Near-term XAU/USD outlook neutral, precious metal eyeing US GDP and core PCE inflation.
Euro Forecast: Euro at Risk on Data Flow and ECB Comments, Brexit Vote May Eyed
The Euro may face further selling pressure as incoming data flow and downbeat ECB commentary weigh on policy expectations. Another Brexit vote threatens volatility.
Equities Forecast –Dow Jones, FTSE 100 and DAX 30 Fundamental Forecast
The Dow Jones will cope with a dovish Fed and lower growth forecasts while European equity markets look to avoid a “no-deal” Brexit.
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