Brandon Wendell, CMT
Brandon Wendell
Summary
As a trader and trading instructor, Brandon has been fortunate to meet many of the lead forex traders for international banks. He has incorporated many of the techniques that they are using for consistent profits into his own trading plan. In this webinar Brandon will share some of his own intraday trading strategies involving moving averages and multiple time frame analysis.Latest Live Videos
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AUD/USD slides to two-week low, below 0.6600 as traders await US CPI
The AUD/USD drops to a two-week low during the Asian session on Thursday amid a weaker risk tone, which benefits the safe-haven US Dollar and weighs on the Aussie for the sixth consecutive day. Apart from this, China's economic woes further undermine the Australian Dollar, though the RBA's hawkish stance could limit losses. Furthermore, bets for more rate cuts by the Fed might cap the USD and lend support to the currency pair ahead of the US inflation figures later today.
USD/JPY climbs above 155.50 as traders await US CPI release
The USD/JPY pair rises to around 155.60 during the early Asian session on Thursday. The US Dollar edges higher against the Japanese Yen on the cautious comments from Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller. Traders will keep an eye on the US Consumer Price Index inflation data for November, which will be released later on Thursday.
Gold flirts with weekly range hurdle; looks to US CPI for fresh impetus
Gold is seen consolidating near the top end of the weekly range, below the $4,350 level, during the Asian session on Thursday. The US Dollar preserves the overnight recovery gains and caps the bullion, though a weaker risk tone and dovish Fed bets act as a tailwind for the non-yielding yellow metal. Traders now look to the US consumer inflation figures for cues about the Fed's rate-cut path in 2026 before placing fresh directional bets around the XAU/USD pair.
Bitcoin, Ethereum whipsaw, sparks heavy liquidations amid accusations of market manipulation
The crypto market whipsawed on Wednesday as top cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), quickly reversed gains from the early American session.
Monetary policy: Three central banks, three decisions, the same caution
While the Fed eased its monetary policy on 10 December for the third consecutive FOMC meeting, without making any guarantees about future action, the BoE, the ECB and the BoJ are holding their respective meetings this week.
Here is what you need to know on Thursday, December 18:
Here is what you need to know on Thursday, December 18: