Analysis

This week, all eyes will be on the Fed and the ECB as the U.S. and Euro Area release key reports that could shape the next moves from both central banks.

This week our currency strategists focused on the Australian CPI update and the monetary policy statement from the Swiss National Bank for potential high-quality setups.

It was another busy week for the major assets, which traded on major central bank updates and rising geopolitical tensions.

The major currencies saw a lot of action as traders took their cues from central bank updates, China’s new stimulus measures, and closely watched data releases.

Will the upcoming U.S. core PCE price index keep the Fed likely to ease monetary policy gradually or can the central bank’s preferred inflation measure tip the scales towards a more aggressive approach?

EUR/CHF just broke a weeks-long uptrend this week. Will the upcoming SNB decision help tip the scales in favor of euro bears?

This franc pair has been cruising above a rising trend line these days, but will the upcoming SNB announcement shake things up? Here’s what I’m watching on GBP/CHF.

Is the Swiss National Bank gearing up to announce its third interest rate cut in a row? Or will SNB policymakers take it easy and keep rates on hold at 1.25% for the time being?

The Aussie gained pips across the board, but could see bearish pressure if this week’s CPI report comes in cooler than expected. Which way will GBP/AUD go?

Now that the RBA decided to keep rates unchanged at 4.35% as expected, can the upcoming Australia CPI release support their upbeat view?

Will the upcoming Australian CPI release reinforce the RBA’s monetary policy stance? Or will the inflation numbers convince central bank officials to reconsider adjustments in their next meetings?

RBA members are feeling the heat as they continue to keep interest rates high despite cooling price pressures and slowing economic growth! What are traders expecting from the event?

It’s the third week of the month, which means it’s time for a fresh batch of global PMI readings! We’ll also get word from Australia’s and Switzerland’s central banks on their monetary policy decisions and outlook.

This week our FX strategists focused on the Canadian CPI update & the Australian employment update for potential high-quality setups. How did they play out?

It was a hectic week in the global financial markets, as the FOMC decision took center stage while crude oil made some big moves of its own.

Although the FOMC decision was the main event on everyone’s radars, there was no shortage of top-tier economic updates that pushed major currencies around throughout the week.

The BOJ is not expected to change its policies, but the event will be under the spotlight as traders look for clues on the central bank’s immediate plans.

After their “finely balanced” interest rate cut last month, will the BOE follow through with a more convincing easing decision this time?

The Aussie has been able to keep its head up so far this week, but will the upcoming Australian jobs release change all that? Here’s what I’m watching on the hourly chart of EUR/AUD.

Will Australia’s August labor market data help traders jump on AUD/NZD’s uptrend this week? We spotted a potential setup on the 1-hour time frame!