Talking Points: The NZD is jumping as Kiwi bulls speculate over a potential shift in Reserve Bank of New Zealand policy from dove to hawk New Zealand inflation has firmed up recently with the CPI gauge in line with the central bank’s 1-3 percent target range for the last 9 quarters Statistics New Zealand just

Gold Price, News and Chart: IMF warns on global growth, downgrades forecasts. China warns over US extradition demand. Q1 2019 Gold Forecast and Top Trading Opportunities Gold Back in Favor but $1,300/oz. Remains an Obstacle Global growth fears and renewed US -China tension sent risk-adverse investors back into the sanctuary of Gold. Yesterday’s warning from

TALKING POINTS – AUD/USD, China, Corporate Bond Defaults Default on Chinese corporate bonds sharply rose in 2018 Slower growth from trade wars and higher interest rates How will Australian Dollar fare with slower growth in China? See our free guide to learn how to use economic news in your trading strategy! A report put out

Global growth for 2019 trimmed by 0.2% to 3.5% from October’s projections. China’s growth slowdown could be ‘faster than expected if trade tensions continue’. See all the DailyFX Q1 2019 Forecasts including the Euro, US dollar, Sterling and Oil. Euro, US Dollar and IMF Growth Forecasts The Euro took a small leg lower after the

Brent Oil and Chinese GDP: Chinese Q4 GDP the weakest in a decade. IMF Outlook will confirm fears of a global slowdown. Q1 2019 Oil Trading Forecast. Crude Oil Price Rangebound But Headwinds Build The Chinese economy grew by 6.6% in 2018, down from 6.8% in 2017, its slowest rate in 28 years official data

Talking Points: US stocks jump then dump on conflicting trade war headlines White House reported to consider scaling back trade tariffs on China only to be negated by statement from Treasury Department spokesperson Frequency of jawboning headlines has increased, but a Trump executive decision could still happen at any time The US stock market just

NOK TALKING POINTS – NORWEGIAN KRONE, PARLIAMENT, OBX, USD/NOK PM Erna Solberg establishes majority government New conservative coalition’s policies to help NOK? 2019 headwinds to weigh down on Norwegian Krone See our free guide to learn how to use economic news in your trading strategy! On January 17, Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg – leader

AUD Price Analysis and Talking Points: US-China Trade Deal Possible in Near-Term Chinese GDP to Add to AUD Downside Risks. See our quarterly AUD forecast to learn what will drive prices through mid-year! US-China Trade Deal Possible in Near-Term Overnight, equity markets and high beta currencies (AUD, NZD) initially rose on the back of reports

Gold Price, News and Chart: Rangebound but building a head of steam. Confluence of support around $1,285/oz. Q1 2019 Gold Forecast and Top Trading Opportunities Gold Looking at an Upside Range Break The precious metal has been trading in a rough $1,280/0z. – $1,297/oz. range in 2019 and is looking to break this range with

US-China trade talks back in focus. Daily USDJPY chart giving little away. Q1 2019 Trading Forecasts including USD and JPY. USDJPY Pushes Higher on US-China Tariff Push Back News out late Thursday that US Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin was considering easing tariffs on Chinese imports sent risk markets higher, dragging the risk-averse Japanese Yen lower.