There is just one to take note of on the day, as highlighted in bold. That being for USD/CAD at the 1.4440 level. It’s not one that ties to any technical significance and with the dollar and loonie now, a lot will ride on Trump’s tariffs plan in the next 24 hours. So, the expiries
It will be a busy week ahead with numerous economic events. Monday kicks off with manufacturing PMI releases for the eurozone, Switzerland, the U.K., and Canada. However, special attention will be on the U.S. ISM manufacturing PMI and ISM manufacturing prices. On Tuesday, Australia’s monetary policy meeting minutes will be released alongside retail sales data
Japan’s manufacturing activity continued to contract in February albeit at a slower pace, final survey data from S&P Global revealed on Monday. The au Jibun Bank manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index rose to 49.0 in February from 48.7 in January. The flash reading was 48.9. However, a reading below 50.0 indicates contraction. Operating conditions deteriorated for
The Australian Dollar gains ground following the TD-MI Inflation Gauge, and China Manufacturing PMI data released on Monday. China’s Caixin Manufacturing PMI increased to 50.8 in February from January’s 50.1. The US Dollar struggles as US PCE inflation data aligns with expectations, easing concerns over unexpected US inflation spikes. The Australian Dollar (AUD) halted its six-day
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC), China’s central bank, is responsible for setting the daily midpoint of the yuan (also known as renminbi or RMB). The PBOC follows a managed floating exchange rate system that allows the value of the yuan to fluctuate within a certain range, called a “band,” around a central reference rate,
An oil refinery in the Russian city of Ufa was on fire, according to the state RIA news agency. The regional branch of Russia’s emergency ministry reported that residents in nearby areas face no danger from the blaze, per Reuters. “There is no threat to residents of nearby areas,” said RIA. The cause of the
S&P Global Australian FINAL Manufacturing PMI for February 2025 50.4, highest level in two years preliminary was 50.6 prior was 50.2 Commentary from the report, bolding is mine: “February’s Australian Manufacturing PMI data showed that business conditions in the goods producing sector continued to improve. Forward-looking indicators, including a renewed rise in new orders and
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UPCOMING EVENTS: Monday: China Caixin Manufacturing PMI, Switzerland Manufacturing PMI, Eurozone Flash CPI, Canada Manufacturing PMI, US ISM Manufacturing PMI. Tuesday: Eurozone Unemployment Rate, Canada-Mexico-China Tariffs Deadline, Trump Congress Speech. Wednesday: China Two-Sessions, Australia Q4 GDP, China Caixin Services PMI, Switzerland CPI, Eurozone PPI, US ADP, Canada Services PMI, US ISM Services PMI. Thursday: China
The USD/CAD weekly forecast indicates a dim outlook for Canada’s economy. US tariffs on Canadian goods will come into effect in March. The dollar surged as traders sought safety amid economic uncertainty. The USD/CAD weekly forecast indicates a dim outlook for Canada’s economy as Trump plans to implement a 25% tariff in March. Ups and
Market sentiment took a decisive turn for the worse last week, with risk aversion dominating across asset classes. The combination of deteriorating domestic economic conditions in the US and heightened global uncertainties has fueled concerns that risk appetite could weaken further. Equities faced renewed selling pressure, yields dropped sharply. Domestically, US economic data painted a
