This past week reflected a strong charge in risk-leaning assets like the Dow[1] under the auspices of an impending US-China trade deal. Progress was found between these two key players through Friday, but does that translate into an unrestrained climb in speculative assets ahead? What about the expectations around recession warnings from the IMF or the Dollar’s tentative reversal from multi-year highs?
AUD in Thrall to US-China Trade Story, RBA Minutes, Jobless Data Loom[2]
There’s domestic interest for Australian Dollar[3] investors this week. Full-time employment growth disappointed last month. If it does so again the currency could slide.
Oil Prices to Stay Afloat for as OPEC Emphasizes December Meeting[4]
Recent developments coming out of OPEC may fuel the recent rebound in the price of crude oil[5] as group emphasizes its pledge to balance the energy market.
US Dollar (USD) Weekly Outlook: US-China Trade Talks are Key[6]
The US dollar[7] is on the back foot and is trading at lows seen three-weeks ago as optimism builds that the US and China will find some common ground and avert escalating the 15-month old trade war.
GBP Braces For Brexit Turmoil, EU Summit: Will There be a Deal?[8]
The British Pound[9] will be in for a volatile week ahead of critical talks at the EU-UK summit as the October 31 deadline approaches. Will policymakers be able to avoid a no-deal Brexit?
S&P 500 & FTSE 100 Fundamental Forecast[10]
Event-driven sentiment means that key focus remains on Brexit negotiation and US-China trade talk progress to extend equity market gains. We are ourselves, deal of no deal?
