Forex, Gold and Oil Outlook: FX Crosses May Have the Edge
Major forex pairs lack conviction, but FX crosses may offer better opportunities. Matt Simpson examines forex, gold and crude oil markets.
Matt Simpson
Market Analyst
Expertise: FX Macro, Technical Analysis, Sentiment
Trading Style: Mean reversion/inflection points, the occasional trend
Experience:
- Over 10 years analysis and trading forex, indices, gold and oil, and worked for several brokers across the APAC region including Australia and Singapore
- Experienced in system design and testing, professional trade signals, trade coaching and education
- Regularly quoted in the financial media such as Reuters, Bloomberg, CNBC
- A certified financial technician (CFTe) and hold a diploma of the Society of Technical Analysts (MSTA)
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Articles by Matt Simpson
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Yen bulls piled into futures ahead of the BOJ's hawkish hold, while euro shorts reached an 11-year extreme despite EUR/USD holding above support.
AUD/USD Weekly Outlook: RBA Hike, US Midterms and NFP Collide
AUD/USD faces a pivotal week as an expected RBA hike, US midterm elections and nonfarm payrolls test the Australian dollar's recovery.
EUR/USD Short Squeeze Underway as Yields Drag US Dollar Lower
EUR/USD short squeeze gathers pace as US Treasury yields retreat, despite strong GDP and sticky inflation. Fed and ECB policy expectations remain in focus.
ASX 200 Outlook: Retailers Signal Consumer Strain Ahead of RBA
ASX 200 futures approach 9,000 despite a sharp retail selloff. Weakening consumer demand and elevated inflation complicate the outlook ahead of the RBA.
Bank of Canada Hikes as Inflation Risks Intensify: AUD/CAD In Focus
The BoC hikes rates to 2.5% and upgrades its inflation outlook despite weak employment. Could further tightening put AUD/CAD under pressure?
Hot CPI Reinforces RBA Hike Bets, Though Cracks Remain in the Economy
Australia's hot Q3 CPI strengthens RBA November hike expectations, but weaker employment and sentiment complicate the outlook for 2027.
USD/JPY and EUR/JPY: Diverging Setups Ahead of ECB and BOJ
USD/JPY stalls at resistance as EUR/JPY forms a falling wedge. Fed, ECB and BOJ rate expectations could determine the yen's next move.
Gold Bulls Treat $4,000 as a Bargain Once Again
Gold bulls defend $4,000 as prices rebound across major currencies. But a strong US dollar, elevated oil prices and the Fed could limit gains.
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