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Send us Fan Mail US election ‘aftershocks’ continue – equities roar higher, dollar slips. Several theories floated to justify this relentless rally, but question is, can it last? Markets may revert to trading covid news and prospect of fiscal package. Crunch time in Brexit talks too, traders seem confident a deal is coming. Risk Warning: 77.19% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading C...

Send us Fan Mail It’s a relatively quiet week coming up for global markets as the election dust settles. The main event will be the RBNZ policy meeting, though frankly, the real driver for most currencies and stocks may be the ‘aftershock’ effects of the election. There’s also a slew of economic data, the Brexit adventure continues, and the earnings season begins to wind down. Risk Warning: 77.19%...

Send us Fan Mail White House race remains too close to call but Biden win becoming more likely. Equity rally cools as markets give Washington gridlock a thumbs up. Dollar steadies with Treasury yields as Fed keeps policy on hold. NFP up next but US election and record virus cases to stay in focus. Risk Warning: 77.19% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You...

Send us Fan Mail Biden edges closer to the White House but faces legal battles as Trump not giving up. Markets undaunted by election stalemate, see good and bad in all outcomes. Dollar near lows as Treasury yields extend slide, stocks shine in post-election rally. Pound lifted by fresh BoE stimulus; less room for surprises by the Fed. Risk Warning: 77.19% of retail investor accounts lose money whe...

Send us Fan Mail Anxious wait for election outcome as race much tighter than anticipated. Dollar and yen creep higher as election uncertainty mounts. Stocks steady until Trump threatens to block mail-in ballot counting. Risk Warning: 77.19% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your mo...

Send us Fan Mail Few signs of market jitters on Election Day despite uncertainty about outcome. Strong manufacturing data help ease virus fears, stocks bounce back. Dollar retreats from highs, aussie shrugs off rate cut to turn higher. Risk Warning: 77.19% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you can afford to take the high risk o...

Send us Fan Mail Stocks edge up as Chinese manufacturing rebound gathers pace in October. But dollar maintains gains as US election and Fed meeting lurk around the corner. Pound slips as England back in lockdown, aussie down ahead of RBA. Risk Warning: 77.19% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you can afford to take the high ris...

Send us Fan Mail Stocks continue to melt down after big-tech results underwhelm. Some de-risking ahead of the election may be contributing too. Dollar not really participating in risk-off Friday, but the yen is. Eurozone inflation data today could shape ECB easing expectations. Risk Warning: 77.19% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whe...

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Send us Fan Mail Panic selling in equities as France and Germany announce strict virus-fighting measures. Yen and dollar surge amid the turmoil, commodity FX and gold hammered. Markets have stabilized on Thursday, but the calm seems fragile. Today: ECB policy decision and US third-quarter GDP Risk Warning: 77.19% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You shou...

Send us Fan Mail Spiraling infections and tightening US election inject caution into markets. Stocks tank alongside crude oil, but trim losses after stimulus comments. FX market was in a sour mood too, but moves were much smaller. Question is, how is the euro standing so well even as growth risks escalate? Risk Warning: 77.19% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this prov...

Send us Fan Mail Markets on red alert as US infections hit grim records, Europe adopts new measures. Meanwhile, election polls have tightened – ‘Blue wave’ no longer as certain. Global stocks retreat, oil hammered, dollar inches higher. Big week ahead: three central bank meetings, key GDP data, tech earnings. Risk Warning: 77.19% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this p...

Send us Fan Mail US stimulus deal edges closer as talks continue, investors hold tight. No clear winner from final presidential debate; uncertainty adds some support to dollar. Euro bounces from lows as strong manufacturing shores up flagging Eurozone recovery. Risk Warning: 77.19% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you can affo...

Send us Fan Mail With less than two weeks to go until the US election, markets are on red alert as opinion polls in key battleground states have tightened. In the meantime, there are three central bank meetings and a ton of data to keep things exciting. The ECB could steal the show by opening the door for more stimulus, to negate the risk of a double-dip recession as the virus rampages through Eur...

Send us Fan Mail Talks on US stimulus package continue but deal in doubt after Trump slams Democrats. Dollar regains some footing, equities drift lower as final presidential debate eyed. Brexit progress supports euro and pound as virus cases spiral out of control. Risk Warning: 77.19% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you can a...

Send us Fan Mail Talks continue on virus relief bill as Trump backs large stimulus. Stocks rise but gains contained amid doubts about Republican support. Dollar slumps to one-month low as euro soars, gold catches a bid too. Risk Warning: 77.19% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing you...

Send us Fan Mail US stimulus talks make progress but short time window spooks investors. Aussie slips as RBA gives clearest indication yet it will ease policy soon. Pound steady despite endless brinkmanship in Brexit talks. Risk Warning: 77.19% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing you...

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Send us Fan Mail The virus reality has come back to bite markets just as investors were attempting once again to shrug off the gloom and doom. The daily frequency of tighter Covid restrictions being announced across Europe and dimming expectations of a pre-election stimulus deal by US lawmakers has put a dampener on risk sentiment over the past few days. Uncertainty about the US election and Brexi...

Send us Fan Mail US stocks trim losses, close almost unchanged as Trump hints at higher stimulus offer. Yet, the currency arena doesn't get the memo – dollar holds onto gains. Most likely just a reflection of euro and sterling weakness. Coming up: US retail sales today, New Zealand election over weekend. Risk Warning: 77.19% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this p...

Send us Fan Mail Stocks retreat, dollar goes nowhere as Mnuchin plays down pre-election stimulus. European covid cases go through the roof, but euro stands its ground. UK signals it won’t abandon Brexit talks this week, pound jumps. Aussie slides after RBA Governor fuels speculation for rate cut. Risk Warning: 77.19% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You...

Send us Fan Mail Dollar comes back to life as euro and sterling feel the lockdown blues. Little progress in US stimulus talks also supports dollar, pressures stocks. Overall, plenty of risks out there being ignored by investors? Risk Warning: 77.19% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you can afford to take the high risk of losin...

Send us Fan Mail Equities cruise higher, back within breathing distance of record highs. But FX doesn’t play ball – yen climbs, commodity currencies underperform. Euro headed for trouble amid high infections and growth worries. Today: US inflation data coming up and earnings season resumes. Risk Warning: 77.19% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should...

Send us Fan Mail White House bumps stimulus offer to $1.8 trillion, stock market cheers. Kudlow hints offer could be raised further, keeping optimism alive. Dollar slides amid renewed deficit concerns, gold capitalizes. ECB chief economist prepares the ground for more easing. Risk Warning: 77.19% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider wheth...

Send us Fan Mail Trump flip-flops on stimulus bill, reviving hopes of pre-election fiscal boost. But stocks up only moderately amid caution about talks and worries about global recovery. Dollar drifts lower, loonie soars ahead of jobs data as oil turns bullish/ Risk Warning: 77.19% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you can affo...