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EUR/USD implied volatility spikes ahead of mid-term results

At the time of writing, the race to the Senate is close yet Republicans lead the race to the house during the mid-term elections.

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Two masters and only one answer - RBA

In a preview earlier this week, we noted that a firm Q1 Australian inflation print would likely confirm the end of the era of ultra-low interest rates in Australia and the possibility of an interest rate hike as early as next week.

April 28, 2022 02:38 AM

Canadian election: Liberals fail to secure majority: USD/CAD; AUD/CAD

Trudeau’s efforts to secure a majority went unnoticed as voters kept things the same

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September 21, 2021 12:28 PM

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Canadian election preview: AUD/CAD in focus as Liberals cling to a tiny lead

The most likely scenario is a minority government, meaning that the winning party will have to collaborate with other parties to reach a consensus about new policies...

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September 14, 2021 07:07 AM

Bank of Canada Preview: Will the BOC taper?

When the BOC meets on Wednesday, they may consider a delay in tapering

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September 2, 2021 08:11 AM
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How will German election impact the euro? 3 scenarios to watch

In the lead up to the hotly-contested election, we’ll share a series of articles analyzing how major markets may react under different scenarios, starting with today’s look at the euro...

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September 1, 2021 07:25 AM
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European Open: GBP Higher Overnight Following Weekend Elections

The British pound was the strongest major overnight following the weekend’s elections in Scotland.

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How to trade the German election 2021

On September 26 2021, Germany will go to the polls to elect its next federal parliament. Learn how to trade the next German election with our huge range of markets.

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May 7, 2021 01:00 AM
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EUR/USD on edge ahead of Georgia Senate runoff elections

It’s shaping up to be a close race that could have dramatic market implications...

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January 4, 2021 08:49 AM
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Biden Has Officially Won – What’s Next for Traders?

We can look at the moves we’ve seen since election night as a harbinger of the short-term trends to expect in the coming days and weeks

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November 7, 2020 07:24 AM
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Election 2020: Key Outstanding States to Watch and What the Market Reaction Means

With no clear answer on election night, see the timelines for key states and our interpretation of the market's reaction

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November 4, 2020 05:55 AM
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No Clear Winner Yet Except For The Nasdaq

Still no winner but the Nasdaq futures are surging

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November 4, 2020 12:54 AM
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LIVE BLOG: 2020 Election Results and Analysis

Be sure to refresh this page throughout the election to get the latest insights from our global analyst team!

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November 3, 2020 09:21 PM
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Election 2020: Links to Review ALL of Our Election Analysis

See our full suite of election-focused articles to prepare for our Election Night Live Blog!

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November 2, 2020 07:52 AM
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Will US Dollar Reverse After Month End? DXY, Gold

Will the US Dollar reverse and continue with its longer-term decline?

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October 30, 2020 06:10 AM
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Election 2020: A State-by-State and Hour-by-Hour Playbook

See the schedule of key states and races traders will be watching on Election Night!

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October 29, 2020 08:05 AM
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Election 2020: Final “State of the Race” and What’s Priced In to Markets?

If you expect a close, highly-contested result where neither candidate concedes, there may be more potential for a volatile, downside move in global equity markets and risk-sensitive currencies.

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October 27, 2020 10:38 AM

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Final Debate Recap: Top Three Trading Takeaways from a More Civil Conversation

See our top 3 takeaways from last night's final Presidential debate, including why it may be too little, too late to shift the race meaningfully...

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October 23, 2020 04:19 AM
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Is the Market Open on Election Day in 2020?

Is the market open on Election Day? This and other questions, answered. Read on to learn more about what investors are asking as we approach November 2020.

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October 21, 2020 08:19 AM
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What if There’s No Winner on Election Night?

Regardless of who ultimately wins, there’s a relatively high chance that the outcome of the election won’t be known on election night.

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October 13, 2020 10:18 AM
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The Forex Market and Presidential Terms

How has the forex market performed around different US Presidential terms? Read on to discover what history can tell us about the Forex market and the President.

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October 9, 2020 05:39 AM
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Four Weeks Out: The State of the 2020 US Presidential Race and Market Implications

Perhaps the biggest “October Surprise” is how stable polls of the race have been over the last few months...

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October 6, 2020 05:16 AM
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Trump Has COVID, NFP Whiffs, Eyes on USD/JPY

The labor market recovery appears to be stalling at the same time that COVID-19 infections are worryingly ticking up again across multiple areas in the country, including the President's own diagnosis.

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October 2, 2020 04:49 AM