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Oil: Speculators trim oil positions – ING
a month ago
Oil: Speculators trim oil positions – ING
Oil prices sold off heavily on Friday, with ICE Brent settling 2.68% lower on the day and WTI briefly trading below US$70/bbl this morning for the first time this year, ING’s commodity analysts Warren Patterson and Ewa Manthey notes.
Oil
Energy
Banks
Weekly update on interest rate expectations
a month ago
Weekly update on interest rate expectations
What are the market expectations for interest rates for G8FX
market overview
Silver price today: Silver broadly unchanged, according to FXStreet data
a month ago
Silver price today: Silver broadly unchanged, according to FXStreet data
Silver prices (XAG/USD) broadly unchanged on Monday, according to FXStreet data.
Silver
Commodities
Metals
German IFO Business Climate Index improves to 85.2 in February vs. 85.8 expected
a month ago
German IFO Business Climate Index improves to 85.2 in February vs. 85.8 expected
The headline German IFO Business Climate Index ticked a tad higher to 85.2 in February from 85.1 in January.
Germany
EconomicIndicator
Sentiment
EURUSD
SNB total sight deposits w.e. 21 February CHF 438.1 bn vs CHF 432.5 bn prior
a month ago
SNB total sight deposits w.e. 21 February CHF 438.1 bn vs CHF 432.5 bn prior
Latest data released by the SNB - 24 February 2025
Germany February Ifo business climate index 85.2 vs 85.8 expected
a month ago
Germany February Ifo business climate index 85.2 vs 85.8 expected
Latest data released by Ifo - 24 February 2025
Post-German election optimism proves fleeting
a month ago
Post-German election optimism proves fleeting
The euro is seeing gains fade while the DAX is nearly flat on the day now
market overview
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD hovers near $32.50 amid increased market caution
a month ago
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD hovers near $32.50 amid increased market caution
Silver price (XAG/USD) edges higher after registering gains in the previous session, trading around $32.60 during the European hours on Monday.
Silver
XAGUSD
Commodities
Macroeconomics
Metals
Market Outlook for the Week of 24th-28th February
a month ago
Market Outlook for the Week of 24th-28th February
The highlights of the week include inflation data for Australia and Japan, and the US core PCE index
JPY
AUD
USD
Pound Sterling gains as BoE seems to follow slower monetary easing cycle
a month ago
Pound Sterling gains as BoE seems to follow slower monetary easing cycle
The Pound Sterling (GBP) gains against its peers as investors expect the Bank of England (BoE) to follow a moderate policy-easing cycle this year.
GBPUSD
BOE
Fed
PMI
SEO
German stocks lead the way at the open in mixed showing for European equities
a month ago
German stocks lead the way at the open in mixed showing for European equities
The German election over the weekend is pushing domestic shares higher
Stocks
EUR/GBP rises to near 0.8300 following Germany’s Conservatives win
a month ago
EUR/GBP rises to near 0.8300 following Germany’s Conservatives win
EUR/GBP gains as the Euro finds support following Germany’s conservative victory in the election, aligning with expectations.
EURGBP
Crosses
Macroeconomics
Germany
Crude oil price today: WTI price bullish, according to FXStreet data
a month ago
Crude oil price today: WTI price bullish, according to FXStreet data
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil price advances on Monday, according to FXStreet data.
Oil
WTI
Commodities
Bullish
What are the main events for today?
a month ago
What are the main events for today?
The German IFO is the only highlight but watch out for Trump's headlines
market overview
Forex Today: Markets stay focused on politics as Euro rises on German election results
a month ago
Forex Today: Markets stay focused on politics as Euro rises on German election results
Here is what you need to know on Monday, February 24: The Euro (EUR) gathers strength against its rivals to begin the week as investors assess the results of the German election.
Majors
Currencies
Macroeconomics
EconomicIndicator
Commodities
NZD/USD jumps above 0.5750 amid prospect of Fed rate cuts
a month ago
NZD/USD jumps above 0.5750 amid prospect of Fed rate cuts
The NZD/USD pair gains momentum to around 0.5760 during the early European session on Monday.
NZDUSD
Majors
Macroeconomics
Eurostoxx futures +0.4% in early European trading
a month ago
Eurostoxx futures +0.4% in early European trading
German stocks set to lead the way after the election outcome
Stocks
Euro in search of a breakout on German election results
a month ago
Euro in search of a breakout on German election results
Is this the moment for the euro to shine?
FX option expiries for Feb 24 NY cut
a month ago
FX option expiries for Feb 24 NY cut
FX option expiries for Feb 24 NY cut at 10:00 Eastern Time via DTCC can be found below.
Options
Currencies
US Dollar Index (DXY) hits over two-month low around 106.20, seems vulnerable below 100-day SMA
a month ago
US Dollar Index (DXY) hits over two-month low around 106.20, seems vulnerable below 100-day SMA
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the Greenback against a basket of currencies, kicks off the new week on a downbeat note and drops to its lowest level since December 10 during the Asian session.
DollarIndex
ConsumerSpending
Fed
Inflation
Currencies
EUR/JPY rises above 157.00 after conservatives win German election
a month ago
EUR/JPY rises above 157.00 after conservatives win German election
The EUR/JPY cross rebounds to near 157.10, snapping the three-day losing streak during the early European session on Monday.
EURJPY
Crosses
Macroeconomics
ECB’s Wunsch: We must not “sleepwalk” to cutting rates to 2%
a month ago
ECB’s Wunsch: We must not “sleepwalk” to cutting rates to 2%
European Central Bank (ECB) policymaker Pierre Wunsch told the Financial Times (FT), “I’m not pleading for a pause in April.
ECB
CentralBanks
InterestRate
EURUSD
Capital Economics says USD/JPY expected to reach 145 by year-end 2025
a month ago
Capital Economics says USD/JPY expected to reach 145 by year-end 2025
Yen forecast to gain with higher JGB yields
Bonds
JPY
USD/CAD breaks below 1.4200 as US Dollar weakens amid renewed odds of Fed rate cuts
a month ago
USD/CAD breaks below 1.4200 as US Dollar weakens amid renewed odds of Fed rate cuts
USD/CAD offers its recent gains registered in the previous session, trading around 1.4190 during the Asian hours on Monday.
USDCAD
Oil
Macroeconomics
Canada
Majors
Trump will be speaking at 2pm US Eastern time on Monday 24 February 2025
a month ago
Trump will be speaking at 2pm US Eastern time on Monday 24 February 2025
Tariff man will hold a press conference with President of France Macron
Politics
ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: EUR/USD gain on German election, broader USD weakness
a month ago
ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: EUR/USD gain on German election, broader USD weakness
Forex news for Asian trading on Monday, February 24, 2025
Session wrap
Wrap Asia
WTI hovers near $70.00, downside appears amid potential exports from Kurdistan’s oilfields
a month ago
WTI hovers near $70.00, downside appears amid potential exports from Kurdistan’s oilfields
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil price edges higher to around $70.30 per barrel during Asian trading hours on Monday.
Oil
WTI
Majors
Macroeconomics
Commodities
China developers are buying land at up to a 20% premium - dipping a toe back in the market
a month ago
China developers are buying land at up to a 20% premium - dipping a toe back in the market
Chinese state-backed developers are beginning once again to buy land at a premium
China Stock Market
China
New Zealand data - January credit card spending +1.3% y/y (prior -1.3%)
a month ago
New Zealand data - January credit card spending +1.3% y/y (prior -1.3%)
Kiwi $ is up with just about everything else today
Japanese Yen bulls turn cautious amid retreating JGB yields; USD/JPY remains below 150.00
a month ago
Japanese Yen bulls turn cautious amid retreating JGB yields; USD/JPY remains below 150.00
The Japanese Yen (JPY) builds on last week's strong gains against its American counterpart and drags the USD/JPY pair below the 149.00 mark, or the lowest level since early December during the Asian session on Monday.
USDJPY
BOJ
InterestRate
Currencies
SEO
USD/INR climbs amid foreign outflows
a month ago
USD/INR climbs amid foreign outflows
The Indian Rupee (INR) flat lines on Monday. The concern over Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI) outflows, with foreign investors offloading over $11 billion in Indian stocks this year might weigh on the local currency.
USDINR
SEO
India
Macroeconomics
EmergingMarkets
NZD/USD holds gains near 0.5750 following Retail Sales, China’s annual policy blueprint
a month ago
NZD/USD holds gains near 0.5750 following Retail Sales, China’s annual policy blueprint
NZD/USD recovers recent losses registered in the previous session, trading around 0.5750 during the Asian hours on Monday.
NZDUSD
Majors
Macroeconomics
NewZealand
Updating the USD 'battle of the trendlines'
a month ago
Updating the USD 'battle of the trendlines'
Trump dollar downtrend again?
Australian Dollar strengthens as US Dollar weakens due to expectations of Fed rate cuts
a month ago
Australian Dollar strengthens as US Dollar weakens due to expectations of Fed rate cuts
The Australian Dollar (AUD) retraces its recent losses from the previous session on Monday following the Chinese government’s release of its annual policy statement for 2025 on Sunday.
AUDUSD
SEO
Majors
Macroeconomics
Australia
PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.1717 vs. 7.1696 previous
a month ago
PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.1717 vs. 7.1696 previous
On Monday, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) set the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead at 7.1717 as compared to Friday's fix of 7.1696 and 7.2498 Reuters estimates.
USDCNY
PBOC
CentralBanks
Currencies
GBP/USD climbs back above mid-1.2600s, closer to over two-month peak touched on Friday
a month ago
GBP/USD climbs back above mid-1.2600s, closer to over two-month peak touched on Friday
The GBP/USD pair kicks off the new week on a positive note and climbs above mid-1.2600s during the Asian session, closer to over a two-month top touched on Friday.
GBPUSD
ConsumerSpending
TradeWar
RiskAppetite
Currencies
EUR/USD back above 1.05 - euro catching a bid from German election results
a month ago
EUR/USD back above 1.05 - euro catching a bid from German election results
A bit of market hope finding expression in the euro
USD/JPY back under 149.00
a month ago
USD/JPY back under 149.00
USD/JPY to its lowest since early December last year
China to deepen rural reforms further, move to accelerate rural revitalization
a month ago
China to deepen rural reforms further, move to accelerate rural revitalization
China Sunday policy release, includes new rural financing mechanisms
CNY
China Stock Market
China
CNH