Market Insights

Canadian inflation softened more than expected in February, bringing potential rate cuts closer at a time when markets foresee the Fed having to delay its first cut until July

There are central bank policy decisions for both sides of GBP/USD in the next forty-eight hours

Economic sentiment in the Euro Area and Germany turned higher in March, according to the latest ZEW report, but Wednesday’s FOMC meeting will dictate the next EUR/USD move.

The bank of Japan (BoJ) agreed that a virtuous cycle between wages and prices has been met, enabling an historic moment for the accommodative central bank. Yen weaker

The Bank of Japan is expected to raise interest rates for the first time in 17 years when it concludes its March policy meeting. The decision could trigger market volatility and shape the Japanese yen’s near-term outlook.

The Federal Reserve's interest rate decision and policy outlook this week could be a source of market volatility and help guide gold prices in the near term.

Sterling remains one of the better performers against the dollar this year with the BoE less dovish than the Fed – something that could improve its interest rate differential

The US central bank was expected to cut rates this month at the start of the year. Now the markets are sure it won’t.

Tuesday’s Bank of Japan policy decision may see the central bank lift interest rates out of negative territory for the first time since January 2016

Five major central banks announce their latest monetary policy decisions next week and post-announcement commentary will be key. And the Nasdaq might need some help.