Yohay Elam

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Yohay Elam has been into forex trading for over 5 years, and shares the experience and the knowledge accumulated after taking a short course about forex. Like many forex traders, Elam has earned the significant share of his knowledge the hard way. Macroeconomics, the impact of news on the ...more
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USD/CAD Forecast: Rising Oil Prices To Support CAD
Monday, June 5, 2023 9:56 AM EDT
Today’s USD/CAD forecast is bearish. The Canadian dollar maintained its strength against the US dollar amid Saudi Arabia’s significant production cut announcement. This caused a more than 1% increase in crude prices.
In this article: FXC, BNO
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AUD/USD Weekly Forecast: RBA To Hike Rates Amid Hotter CPI
Sunday, June 4, 2023 10:15 AM EDT
AUD/USD closed the week higher as the dollar weakened. Despite the release of mostly upbeat consumer confidence and employment data, the dollar faced headwinds as it lost its safe-haven appeal.
In this article: FXA
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USD/CAD Weekly Outlook: Markets Lean Towards Fed’s Pause
Sunday, June 4, 2023 1:00 AM EDT
The dollar lost its safe-haven appeal as the US averted a debt default. Money markets currently assign a probability of around 29% for a June Fed hike. The Bank of Canada will likely maintain its key interest rate at 4.50%.
In this article: FXC, UUP
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GBP/USD Price Wobbling Around Resistance Ahead Of US NFP
Friday, June 2, 2023 9:43 AM EDT
The US NFP, Average Hourly Earnings, and Unemployment Rate should bring sharp movements. A bearish pattern below the resistance levels may announce a new leg down. A new higher high activates further growth.
In this article: FXB, UUP
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AUD/USD Outlook: RBA Hike Bets Soared By Rise In Min. Wage
Friday, June 2, 2023 6:34 AM EDT
Australia will implement a 5.75% hike in the minimum wage starting July 1. Futures trading reflects expectations of Australia’s cash rate reaching 4.1% by August. Market sentiment has strengthened in favor of the Fed pausing in June.
In this article: FXA, UUP
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EUR/USD Weekly Outlook: Safe-Haven Dollar Weighing On Euro
Sunday, May 28, 2023 7:45 AM EDT
The EUR/USD weekly outlook is bearish as the dollar will likely keep rising without an agreement on the US debt ceiling issue.
In this article: FXE
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USD/JPY Takes A Dive And May Continue Lower – Forecast March 26-30
5 years ago

At some point, but in the near future the dollar is under pressure.

ECB Tapers To 60 Billion To December 2017 – EUR/USD Leaps And Then Crashes
6 years ago

Yep, Yellen is up next week

Clinton Wins Debate – Markets Cheer, USD/JPY Rises
6 years ago

Thanks for your comments. It is isn't only the CNN poll but also the reaction in financial markets and the analysis of pundits, which has an influence as well. The critical question is: did the debate move voting intentions? We will get post-debate polls tomorrow and throughout the weekend. The race is certainly close.

In this article: JYNFF
NFP Nightmare, Judging Japan And Natural Gas
7 years ago

Thanks Charles! You´re welcome to follow us and hear the podcasts.

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C Citigroup Inc.
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EXC Exelon Corporation
F Ford Motor Company
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FTR Frontier Communications Corporation
FXE Euro Currency Trust
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GG Formerly Goldcorp Inc. (see NEM)
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GOOG Alphabet Inc. (Google)
GS Goldman Sachs Group Inc.
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SO Southern Company
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SU Suncor Energy Inc.
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TM Toyota Motor Corporation
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