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Markets Week Ahead: US Dollar, FOMC, GBP/USD, BoE, USD/JPY, BoJ, AUD/USD, Chinese Debt Crisis

Markets Week Ahead: US Dollar, FOMC, GBP/USD, BoE, USD/JPY, BoJ, AUD/USD, Chinese Debt Crisis

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A wave of risk aversion caught traders by surprise last week, sending benchmark equity indexes and sentiment-sensitive currencies lower. Investors weighed Covid concerns and Chinese contagion risks against a faltering global economic recovery. Growth-sensitive technology stocks led losses on Wall Street, with the Nasdaq 100 Index dropping 0.69% on the week.

Evergrande, a Chinese property titan, is under severe stress, threatening the broader Chinese real estate and financial markets. The Chinese company is under $300 billion in debt, making it the world’s most indebted real estate company. Credit markets are in disarray over the contagion risks, with big banks suspending loan issuances to housing developers in China. Chinese retail sales for August missed expectations, adding to the sentiment headwinds.

The safe-haven US Dollar saw inflows through the week as traders digested the fragile global risks factors, with the US Dollar DXY Index gaining 0.64%. Risk-sensitive currencies faltered, including the Australian Dollar and New Zealand Dollar. Treasury yields climbed amid strong domestic data prints. US retail sales and consumer confidence measures ticked up from July, showing some relative strength in the economy. Gold fell for a second week against the stronger Greenback, as well as fears over incoming Fed tightening.

This week brings a heavy economic docket, with several high-profile central bank decisions. The Bank of Japan (BoJ), Federal Reserve, and Bank of England (BOE) will release interest rate decisions. The BoJ may downgrade its economic outlook while keeping negative rates in place. Later in the week, some expect the Federal Reserve to detail balance sheet tapering plans. Finally, the BOE is likely to leave in place its Covid stimulus package amid a slowing economy.

US DOLLAR WEEKLY PERFORMANCE AGAINST CURRENCIES AND GOLD

fx currency performance

Fundamental Forecasts:

Euro Forecast: EUR/USD Price May Head Lower Ahead of German Election

While the meetings of central bankers in the US, Japan and the UK will be front, left and center of traders’ minds this coming week, it would be wise not to ignore next Sunday’s German Federal Election.

Australian Dollar Outlook: Commodities Weigh on AUD/USD. Eyes on FOMC, RBA Minutes

The Australian Dollar remains hostage to commodity market gyrations, as low interest rates are unable to attract buyers. Will yields go higher to turn the AUD/USD around?

FOMC Preview - S&P 500 and DAX 30 Forecasts for the Week Ahead

All eyes on the Fed on Wednesday as investors weigh on chances of a taper announcement

GBP/USD Forecast: China Risks, Fed & BoE Decisions, GBP Reversal?

Aside from the rising uncertainty in China over Evergrande default risks, two central bank decisions will dominate the market theme next week.

Weekly Fundamental US Dollar Forecast: Taper Talk to Intensify at September Fed Meeting

The US Dollar (via the DXY Index) is trending higher as markets expect more taper talk at the September Fed meeting.

Gold Price Outlook Hinges on Fed Rate Decision & Forward Guidance

The Federal Reserve rate decision is likely to sway the near-term outlook for the price of gold as the central bank appears to be on track to scale back monetary support.

Japanese Yen Forecast: JPY Crosses Eye BoJ, CPI as Haven Flows Bolster Yen Strength

The Japanese Yen is eyeing the upcoming Bank of Japan rate decision and CPI figures, but JPY crosses will likely remain dependent on broader market sentiment.

Technical Forecasts:

CAD Weekly Tech Forecast (Mixed): Choppy Price Action or Coil Ahead of Fed Meeting?

USD/CAD has been trading in a choppy manner, looking for a catalyst which the Fed may provide next week

Dow Jones, Nasdaq 100, S&P 500 Forecasts for Next Week

Stocks appear to be in a corrective phase but could get put to the test; levels and lines to watch in the days ahead.

Gold Price Forecast: Gold Plunges to Key Support- XAU/USD FOMC Levels

Gold plummeted for a second week with price testing a critical support pivot more than 9% off the August lows with the rally now probing a major resistance hurdle post-NFPs. Levels that matter on the XAU/USD weekly chart.

GBP/USD Technical Forecast: Pound Sterling at Risk of a Downside Breakout

GBP/USD’s consolidation could end soon if price breaks out of a symmetrical triangle in play since July. At this time, a downside breakout is likely following the appearance of a death cross.

US Dollar Technical Forecast: USD Drives to Sept High, FOMC on Deck

The US Dollar caught a bid in the late part of last week to set a fresh September high. FOMC is around the corner, are bulls going to be able to push for another fresh high?

Australian Dollar May Wilt, Downtrends Resume: AUD/USD, AUD/JPY, AUD/NZD, AUD/CAD

The Australian Dollar remains vulnerable to most of its major counterparts, with AUD/USD and AUD/JPY resuming losses. Did AUD/NZD bottom? AUD/CAD may consolidate.

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