Markets Advance Despite Tensions

Morning Report: 08.15 London

• This morning, markets continue to shrug off ongoing geopolitical tensions, keeping the S&P 500 within touching distance of record highs. At the same time, the dollar index is well above trend, pushing for its highest levels since the start of June.
 
                                                                                                              

                               
                            
                               
                                                                             
• This dollar strength is putting pressure on commodities, with gold and silver down 0.47% and 0.33% this morning.

                                

                               


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The Australian dollar is the standout performer overall though following RBA governor Stevens’ speech in the early hours of the morning. The AUD/JPY is up 0.29%, with the AUD/USD down 0.22%.
                              
                               

                               

Coming up today:

• Coming up today, we have UK public sector net borrowing at 09.30, with a drop in borrowing expected. CBI industrial order expectations follow at 11:00.

• From 13.30, we switch to the US with core CPI at 13.30. This is followed by existing home sales at 15.00.


Trade Idea:

• While the Australian dollar is performing well today, the Kiwi is suffering. This under performance is notable on a day when its close neighbour is strong. This hints at underlying weakness, with a LOWER trade a good way to play this.


                               

A HIGHER trade predicting that the NZD/USD will close below 0.8650 in 3 days could return of 140%.


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