IG Markets Reports

Bank of England shows QE is a tough habit to kick
05 Aug 2016 - Despite disappointing markets at their previous meeting, the Bank of England (BOE) managed to over deliver on market expectations last night, not only cutting interest rates by 25 basis points, but also introducing a range of new measures including quantitative easing, corporate bond purchases and a new Term Funding Scheme (TFS).

FX Levels to watch - EUR/USD, GBP/USD, NZD/USD
04 Aug 2016 - The dollar sell-off has provided the likes of EUR/USD and GBP/USD with substantial gains. However, with significant event risk ahead, will we soon see the wider trend come back into play?

FX levels to watch – EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY
02 Aug 2016 - Dollar weakness paves the way for European strength. However, GBP/USD is showing potential signs of weakness ahead of the Bank of England meeting.

AUD$ lower as risk assets sold off
24 Mar 2016 - US$ firm after hawkish Fed outlook.

AUD$ volatile following Brussels bombing
23 Mar 2016 - Risk sentiment flows dictate direction following the latest terrorist action.

AUD$ heavy. RBA’s Edey/Stevens speeches coming up
22 Mar 2016 - Pre-holiday conditions have contained FX markets. Expect more of the same ahead.

AUD lower as US$ recovers
21 Mar 2016 - US$ recovered some of Thursdays losses ahead of this week’s Durable Goods and GDP.

AUDUSD at 9 month highs
18 Mar 2016 - US$ sold heavily after the FOMC decision.

AUD$ higher after FOMC. Local jobs data ahead
17 Mar 2016 - US$ lower after Fed stays on hold.

AUD$ lower ahead of FOMC decision
16 Mar 2016 - Soft Retail Sales suggest dovish tone going into the FOMC.