Gold bearish onslaught – how much lower should we expect?

Gold has fallen over 11% since August as the world fights back against the ravaging virus. With yesterday’s break below 1845, the yellow metal is set to plunge further. The recent vaccine development is taking attention away from Gold as a safe-haven instrument. Investors are confident that the pandemic virus will be maintained and economies […]

Vaccine and Brexit Optimisms drive Sterling to two months high

The Pound Sterling surged in the early hours of the London session with hopes that the Brexit deal will go through. GBPUSD hit a fresh two-month high on Monday. Three core events can be said to be responsible for the sudden rally. Reports that the UK could approve a coronavirus vaccination, better than expected Markit […]

Weekly Update: Covid-19 threats, US Politics & Brexit dominate market headlines

Mixed reactions in the markets last week as stocks surrendered vaccines advantage. It was a very volatile Monday when Pfizer released a report that its Covid vaccine is 90% efficient in preventing contagion. Risk-on was massive as S&P 500 roared to a fresh high while Gold, Yen, and Swiss Franc tanked like they’ve never done […]

US Election, Macroeconomics & Brexit – this week’s major Market Drivers

At the start of this week, the dollar continued the last week bullish moves across the FX board. Risk-off dragged the Aussie, NZD, and CAD further downside while Gold stays stable. Oil prices and the stock markets remain on the back foot with all eyes remain on the US election. Markets might squeeze in anticipation […]

The Week ahead in the FX market – US election and other news

Risk aversion dominated the market last week ahead of Tuesday’s election in the United States. Global stock indices plunged as the dollar got the necessary lift across the FX board. Covid19 situations worsen in the US and Europe. Restrictions meant closure of some business activities and thus, could lower the economic growth forecast for the […]