The ECB’s extraordinary effort to expand stimulus this past week revealed the monetary policy doesn’t exact the ‘typical’ influence on exchange rates, and speculative appetite isn’t so easy to inspire. That is dangerous given the influence of the Fed decision ahead.
US Dollar Forecast – Dollar Traders Uneasy Over Federal Reserve’s Market Impact Post-ECB
What was once a straightforward interpretation of monetary policy’s impact on exchange rates and capital markets is now a source of confusion and abject volatility.
British Pound Forecast – British Pound Rally Unlikely to Last for this Key Reason
The British Pound showed further signs of life as it rallied for a second-consecutive week against major FX counterparts.
Japanese Yen Forecast – Will Kuroda and BoJ Respond In Kind to Draghi’s Shock & Awe?
The Japanese Yen finished last week lower against the majority of G10 FX as traders react to ECB & anticipate the BoJ & Fed this week.
Canadian Dollar Forecast – Inflation in Spotlight After CAD Extends Run for 8th Straight Week
This week served as the 8th consecutive week of gains in the Canadian Dollar against its US counterpart.
Australian Dollar Forecast – Australian Dollar May Turn Lower on FOMC Outcome, Jobs Data
The Australian Dollar may turn lower after hitting an 11-month high as the FOMC policy announcement drives risk aversion while home-grown jobs data disappoints.
New Zealand Dollar Forecast – NZD/USD Outlook Mired by Slowing New Zealand GDP, Upbeat FOMC
NZD/USDstruggled to hold its ground after the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) unexpectedly reduced the official cash rate by 25bp to 2.25% at the March 10 meeting, and the New Zealand dollar stands at risk of facing further losses over the coming week should the key data prints coming out of the region fuel speculation for additional monetary support.
Chinese Yuan (CNH) Forecast – Yuan Outlook Awaiting Bank of Japan, FOMC
Both the offshore (CNH) and onshore Yuan (CNY) rates gained against the US Dollar on Friday as China’s Central Bank set the daily reference rate to the highest level this year at 6.4905. The move in Yuan’s daily fixing reflects euro strength and dollar weakness following the ECB’s rate decision and Draghi’s speech.
Gold Forecast – Gold to Shine on Downbeat FOMC; Dot-Plot Remains Key
Gold priceswere traded lower this week with the precious metal off just 0.70% to trade at 1293 ahead of the New York close on Friday.
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Source: Daily fx