Weekly Trading Forecast: FOMC Promises Year-End Fireworks

A final burst of volatility may bookend a tumultuous year for the financial markets as the Fed delivers a much-anticipated policy announcement.

US Dollar Forecast: Will the US Dollar Rise After a Fed Rate Hike? Maybe Not.

A widely expected interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve may not be enough by itself to provide fuel for a lasting advance from the US Dollar.

Japanese Yen Forecast: US Dollar Remains a Buy versus the Yen, but Watch Critical Week Ahead

A critical US Federal Reserve meeting in the week ahead will likely determine whether the USD/JPY can hit further highs before the year is through.

British Pound Forecast: Fate of GBP/USD Relief Rally Hinges on FOMC/BoE Rate Decisions

Key developments coming out of the U.K. & U.S. are likely to spark increased volatility in GBP/USD as the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is widely anticipated to raise the benchmark interest rate ahead of 2017.

Canadian Dollar Forecast: Energy & Pending Inflation Turning a Corner to Boost Canadian Dollar

The Canadian Dollar is ending the week of December 9 atop the podium of G10 FX. When you look at the start of the week or even against a few weeks ago, there is a stirring of optimism surrounding the Canadian Dollar.

Australian Dollar Forecast: Australian Dollar Wobbles But Won’t Fall Down

The Australian Dollar seems to ride the waves like a Bondi surfer. Despite some wobbles it’s likely to continue to do so, at least until the RBA sees the color of the Fed’s money.

New Zealand Dollar Forecast: Kiwi Shrugs-Off Resignation of PM Key as Wheeler Signals End of Rate-Cut Cycle

Earlier in the week, the world was caught by a bit of a surprise with the announcement of the resignation of New Zealand Prime Minister, John Key. Mr. Key was unique in his role as a political leader, as he has considerable financial market experience after his tenure as an FX Dealer at Merrill Lynch.