USD/JPY price action was contained despite a massive month on month rise in inflation for October. Downside risks mount as the BoJ builds its case for policy normalisation

​​Outlook on FTSE 100, DAX 40 and Nasdaq 100 amid low volume Thanksgiving holiday trading.

EUR prices pulled back slightly as German GDP breached negative territory on the quarterly statistic. Ifo business climate and ECB speak in focus later today.

Breaking down USD pairs for potential setups heading into the weekend. Will we get a return of liquidity and an explosive end to the week?

Bitcoin holds the high ground in what was a quiet day. Crypto enthusiasts appear to have shrugged off the Binance saga and record breaking fine as lack of liquidity is evident.

Gold trades within a narrow daily range on Thanksgiving as US traders step away from their screens. Will the temporary ceasefire lead the metal lower?

USD/JPY has retreated as investors continue to price-in an end to US rate hikes, and maybe cuts next year

Rand prices barely moved after the SARB Governor Lesetja Kganyago announced the MPC decision to keep interest rates on hold.

Any rally in the greenback may offer an opportunity to short the US dollar for the medium-term.

UK business activity turned higher in November, according to the latest S&P Global flash PMI report, and that’s giving Sterling a boost across the board.

​​Outlook on FTSE 100, CAC 40 and DAX 40 amid manufacturing and services PMIs and as US markets are shut for Thanksgiving.

German manufacturing and services sectors have contracted as the economic situation in the EU’s manufacturing hub has withered. However, November’s data eases

AUD prices are bid this morning despite Judo Bank PMI’s reaching fresh yearly lows as Thanksgiving Day is expected to result in muted trading today.

RBA Minutes keep the Aussie Dollar supported. Technical outlook and potential setups for both AUDUSD and GBPAUD.

Gold’s failure at the $2000 hurdle leaves the precious metal vulnerable to a deeper retracement. Will the lack of liquidity expected the rest of the week help minimize the losses?

EIA Crude storage data builds on prior weeks’ levels as a pessimistic economic outlook weighs on future demand. OPEC + Postpones Meeting to 30th of November

Jeremy Hunt delivered his statement for growth which saw tweaks to national income taxes, uprated benefit payments and a massive incentive for business investment

USD/JPY swiftly recovered yesterday’s downside move but US economic data could aid in a bullish yen outlook.

The US dollar is trying to move higher after the latest FOMC minutes showed that the Fed in no mood to cut interest rates anytime soon.

​Outlook on FTSE 100, S&P 500 and Russell 2000 as US earnings season draws to a close

USD/CAD prices are on the precipice of a breakdown lower but US macroeconomic data and OPEC+ decision on supply are crucial for short-term guidance.

Bank of Canada will breathe a sigh of relief following a better-than-expected CPI print. The Central Bank will be hoping this is a start of a trend rather than a once off drop as we had in June.

The FOMC Minutes release had limited impact today as markets have already weighed key data releases since. The DXY eyes a deeper recovery but is it sustainable?

The Japanese Yen has struggled to find its footing even after the BoJ eased restrictions on bond yields. Today, the yen in on track for its fourth straight day of gains

Rand prices stay firm after a lackluster few trading sessions as markets keenly await the FOMC minutes, South African CPI and the SARB rate announcement later this week.

The US dollar continues to weaken and this is opening the way for gold to re-test the late October multi-month high

The RBA weighed up the pros and cons of hiking rates in November and decided it was crucial to anchor inflation expectations. Higher demand also seen contributing to CPI

The Dow is at its highest level since the summer, while the Nikkei 225 is contemplating more gains to take it to a multi-decade peak, and the CAC40 has regained the 200-day moving average.

Pound prices stay elevated after UK public sector borrowing beat expectations but highlighted the persistent debt crisis. FOMC minutes next up for GBP/USD.

Bitcoin faces a key test as ETF decision is delayed once more. Can the bullish momentum continue or is a deeper retracement toward the $35k mark growing more likely?