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Market analysis: Greenback shines as Fed decision draws closer
An expected rate hike next month has world markets in a holding pattern – but the US dollar is still strong.
Market analysis: As bears chase the pound, gold follows
Weakness in the UK pound from the Brexit vote, lower gold prices and the ECB's monetary policy will all be factors to watch in the fourth quarter.
Market analysis: momentum in crude oil to subside
The proposed Opec cuts will be bullish for crude prices in the short term, but the momentum will not last, as crude reserves are at a historic high and Russia is pumping at record levels.
Market analysis: US hawkish but Federal Reserve may hold back hike
Market participants have shown a heightened level of sensitivity to key releases from the US data docket, which continues to swing expectations of future Fed action.
Market analysis: US Federal Reserve needs more to justify a rate rise
Despite the broader swings in the performance of the dollar to the end of summer, the overall ranges have held true and the dollar trend remains unchanged.
Market analysis: Volatility despite better US data
The message emanating out of the US Federal Reserve has been mixed at best; while some in the bank remain dovish towards future rates others remain hawkish.
US data gives dollar strength
Markets opened this week on a positive note following Friday's stronger-than-expected US non-farm payrolls report.
Market analysis: Gold retains status as safest asset
Gold remains the safest long play among the asset classes and another move towards US$1,300, which remains a strong support level, will provide good value for a short term to medium-term long strategy.
Market analysis: Sentiment moves on from Brexit panic
The Leave vote which prevailed at the UK referendum left global financial markets in turmoil, but as the dust settles markets are now looking ahead to new developments that will steer them forward.
Market analysis: US jobs data casts an economic pall
The most recent payrolls report was a disaster and will surely force the US Federal Reserve to have a long hard look at upcoming rate policy.
Market analysis: US dollar puts in best two-week showing in a year
Since the markets are now pricing in zero action at the next Fed meeting, the dollar will now continue to trade in the range between 92.50 and 96.50 through to the next month.
Market analysis: US dollar likely to stay weaker – for now
The US Dollar Index, a measure of the dollar’s value against a basket of the world’s major currencies, dropped more than 1.5 per cent, snapping through a key support level of 93.60 to establish a new eight-month low at 92.80 levels.
Market analysis: Volatility to force crude prices lower
Opec and other major oil producers failed to reach an agreement on freezing oil output levels, which dragged energy markets lower.
Market analysis: Instability as greenback enters bearish territory
The pickup in economic activity in the US has been moderate, and the global economic situation makes the recovery sensitive.
Market analysis: Investor sentiment awaits US data
This week will be key, as the release a host of price-related data in the US will test market sentiment once again.
