First-quarter US GDP data and an ECB monetary policy announcement headline an action-packed set of top-tier event risk in the week ahead.
US Dollar[1] Forecast: US Dollar Looks to GDP Data for Another Upward Push[2]
The US Dollar is eyeing first-quarter GDP data with hopes for another upward push having mounted a spirited recovery amid swelling Fed rate hike speculation.
British Pound Forecast: The Trend Remains Your Long-Term Friend[3]
Sterling traders have had a busy week with data prints and commentary from Bank of England Governor Mark Carney weighing on GBP[4].
Japanese Yen[5] Forecast: Yen Weakness Remains as Japanese Inflation Settles: The BoJ is On Deck[6]
After a spike in the early portion of the year inflation has started to settle in Japan, and with the BoJ on the calendar for next week, the door remains open for a continuation of Yen weakness.
Australian Dollar[7] Forecast: Australian Dollar Faces Potential Local CPI and US GDP Miss[8]
The Australian Dollar fundamental outlook is neutral as key local and US data might both underperform. Can risk trends take the spotlight in such a scenario?
Crude Oil[9] Forecast: OPEC Approaches 'Mission Accomplished' Moment in Jeddah, WTI nears $70[10]
Last week provided another feather in the cap for crude oil bulls with a combination of bullish comments from the IEA, tightening physical supplies from EIA, and OPEC’s progress.
Equities Forecast: S&P 500, DAX & FTSE - Outlook Shrouded in Uncertainty[11]
Looking ahead to next week, we’ll be more focused on letting the market show
