The Week Ahead – Turning the corner
AUDUSD rallies on increased risk appetite The Australian dollar rallies as the market remains risk-on. The US dollar’s softness may continue to provide tailwinds despite lacklustre domestic data. Australia’s retail sales saw its biggest drop in over two years in December as the economy is feeling the pinch of the tightening. Extended […]
The Week Ahead – Turning point?
USDJPY falters over Japan’s rising inflation The Japanese yen extended gains as accelerating inflation may pressure the BoJ to act soon. One of the major themes of 2023 could be Japan finally normalising its monetary policy. Consumer prices have been rising steadily nationwide, with the latest CPI in Tokyo reaching 4%, above the central bank’s […]