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CAD hits strongest level since September – Scotiabank
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) is extending its steady outperformance, backed by supportive rate differentials and a weakening US Dollar (USD) trend.
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S&P 500 attempted one more flush right after the opening bell (led of course by Nasdaq), and I insisted to clients such a panicky selling was a gift to be bought, in ES of course as tech was and still is about to lag – it‘s not so much about ORCL poor earnings (reception), or great AVGO (reality of
IEA forecasts considerable but slightly smaller oversupply – Commerzbank
The IEA now expects a smaller—but still hefty—Oil surplus in 2025, as softer OPEC+ output and firmer demand narrow the gap.
USD consolidates as markets await NFP – Scotiabank
The US Dollar (USD) is broadly consolidating despite soft sentiment, with the Dollar Index (DXY) heading for a third straight weekly decline and mirroring its 2016–17 trajectory.
Fed’s Hammack: Committed to achieving Fed's 2% inflation target
Federal Reserve (Fed) President of the Bank of Cleveland, Elizabeth Hammack, said on Friday that the lack of data during the shutdown made it harder to read inflation. She also said that she is very grateful that the government data was returned.
GBP/JPY stays firm near multi-year highs as focus shifts to BoE and BoJ decisions
The British Pound (GBP) trades on the front foot against the Japanese Yen (JPY) on Friday, as the Yen struggles to gain traction despite growing expectations of a Bank of Japan rate hike next week.
Oil: US Crude production hits record high – Commerzbank
The EIA projects US Crude production to peak at 13.87 million b/d in October before easing in 2026, while a global supply surplus of 2 million b/d is expected to push Brent prices down to $55.
Gold nears record highs as dovish Fed outlook underpins demand
Gold (XAU/USD) extends its advance on Friday as expectations build for further monetary policy easing by the Federal Reserve (Fed) after this week’s interest rate cut. At the time of writing, XAU/USD is trading around $4,340, just shy of its all-time high near $4,381, marked on October 20.
Fed’s Paulson: Job market is bending, but not breaking
Federal Reserve (Fed) Bank of Philadelphia President Anna Paulson said on Friday that the rate cuts have "taken out some insurance" against job market risks.
USD/CAD remains under pressure as markets digest BoC pause, Fed rate cut
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) remains bid against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, as markets continue to digest this week’s monetary policy decisions from the Bank of Canada (BoC) and the Federal Reserve (Fed).
Germany Current Account n.s.a. dipped from previous €18.6B to €14.8B in October
Germany Current Account n.s.a. dipped from previous €18.6B to €14.8B in October
Canada Wholesale Sales (MoM) registered at 0.1% above expectations (-0.1%) in October
Canada Wholesale Sales (MoM) registered at 0.1% above expectations (-0.1%) in October
Canada Building Permits (MoM) above forecasts (-1.2%) in October: Actual (14.9%)
Canada Building Permits (MoM) above forecasts (-1.2%) in October: Actual (14.9%)
China M2 Money Supply (YoY) fell from previous 8.2% to 8% in November
China M2 Money Supply (YoY) fell from previous 8.2% to 8% in November
EUR/USD stands near two-month highs as Fed rate cut bets weigh on the US Dollar
EUR/USD posts marginal losses, trading at 1.1735 on Friday after pulling back from its highest levels in more than two months at 1.1762 reached on Thursday.
Pound Sterling drops as UK GDP unexpectedly contracts for second straight month
The Pound Sterling (GBP) faces selling pressure against its major peers on Friday following the release of the United Kingdom (UK) Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data for October. The GDP report showed that the economic growth contracted again by 0.1%, missing expectations of a 0.1% expansion.
USD/INR hits record high on absence of US-India trade deal breakthrough
The Indian Rupee (INR) extends its decline against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, with the USD/INR pair hitting fresh all-time highs at 90.86.
Compared to estimates, RH (RH) Q3 earnings: A look at key metrics
For the quarter ended October 2025, RH (RH) reported revenue of $883.81 million, up 8.9% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $1.71, compared to $2.48 in the year-ago quarter.
Spain Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (MoM) meets forecasts (0%) in November
Spain Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (MoM) meets forecasts (0%) in November
Spain Consumer Price Index (MoM) in line with expectations (0.2%) in November
Spain Consumer Price Index (MoM) in line with expectations (0.2%) in November
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