Region: North America
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Markets tread carefully in search of direction
Caution builds as markets await a clear catalyst. Inflation slightly higher than expected. Credibility vs hikes.
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Dollar retreats despite hawkish Fed signals, fiscal on focus
Next Fed decision is a coin toss. Sustained weakness. Downside drivers accumulate. Breaks higher, but soft data holds the key.
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Shutdown over, markets turn focus to upcoming data
Fiscal concerns. Lacking momentum, will the data deliver? Strong recovery. No political shelter for sterling.
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Senate move sparks hope for shutdown resolution
Fiscal concerns. Rate cut bets rise, hurdles remain. Strong recovery.
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Markets cheer shutdown nearing end
Dollar losing momentum. UK data dump in focus this week. Positive jobs data boosts Loonie.
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Dollar eases after weeklong rally
Strong jobs data boosts Loonie. BoE holds, December cut looms. Best day in over a month for euro. Banxico cuts 25 bps as expected.