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USD/CAD fell sharply last week. The dollar lost ground for a second straight week, while oil climbed back above $100 a barrel. Now the pair faces its busiest day in weeks. On Wednesday, the Bank of Canada and the Fed both announce rate decisions, just over four hours apart. Then, on Thursday, US growth and…
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The dollar gained again last week. Yet weekly currency moves stayed small. US inflation data arrives on Wednesday, and UK GDP follows on Thursday. Together, they bring both economies into focus as GBP/USD sits near 1.32, the bottom of its range. This trading week ahead also compares sterling with two other pairs. EUR/USD dropped below…
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US payrolls rose by just 29,000 in September, well below the 90,000 forecast. Yet the dollar still finished the week higher. That contrast sets up this trading week ahead. Weak data cut expectations for another Fed hike, but the US Dollar Index still closed above a key resistance level. The calendar is light, so Wednesday’s…
A profitable strategy can still breach an account’s loss limit. Risk of ruin estimates the probability of that happening under a defined set of assumptions. Here’s how win rate, payoff size and position sizing affect the calculation, and why prop firm rules require more than a simple formula. The useful question is not just “Does…
EUR/USD fell into the 1.13s last week before recovering some ground. However, that rebound left the pair near the bottom of its recent range. This trading week ahead brings two important US releases: Wednesday’s inflation data and Friday’s jobs report. Both add evidence to the debate over the Fed’s next move after its recent rate…
EUR/USD is trying to stabilise near 1.1450 after last week’s Fed-driven selloff. However, technical support does not remove the pressure from elevated US yields and Europe’s energy risks. The Federal Reserve raised rates on Wednesday and left the door open to further tightening. The Bank of Japan also raised rates, while the Bank of England…
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The ECB raised rates last week. Yet EUR/USD remains near 1.16 as attention turns to Wednesday’s Federal Reserve decision. The real uncertainty sits with the Federal Reserve. Its decision lands Wednesday, alongside fresh economic projections and a press conference from the chair. EUR/USD recovered around 1.16 on Friday after a week of consolidation. However, Wednesday’s…
