David Scutt
David Scutt
Market Analyst
Expertise: Macroeconomics/fundamentals, strategy, market education
Trading Style: Swing
Experience:
• Former FX spot, forwards and money markets securities dealer/trader with more than 10 years’ experience working in bank treasury
• Managing interest rate and liquidity risk
• Regularly featured in publications such as Reuters, Wall Street Journal and Australian Financial Review
• Ex markets and economics editor for Business Insider, covering macroeconomic and major market events in Asia
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Japanese Yen Outlook: USD/JPY Rally Faces Test from CPI and Trade Talks
Stronger U.S. payrolls and rising Treasury yields have reignited USD/JPY’s sensitivity to rate differentials. With inflation data looming, traders are watching for signs this shift has staying power.
Japanese Yen Payrolls Preview: USD/JPY Primed for Breakout Ahead of Double Data Hit
If you think this week's calm in USD/JPY will last, think again. With the U.S. labour market and inflation in focus, history suggests volatility is just around the corner.
NZD/USD: Bullish signals build ahead of U.S. data gauntlet
The Kiwi’s in an uptrend and flashing bullish signals, but .6050 stands in the way. With no major local catalysts, direction may hinge on a barrage of top-tier U.S. data and broader dollar sentiment.
GBP/USD Forecast: Macro heat builds with ECB, CPI and NFP
Sterling's rally has been powered by strong U.K. data and shifting rate expectations, but with major economic releases and the ECB decision ahead, volatility in GBP/USD may just be getting started. With the pair squeezed against trend support and capped below 1.3600, the next move could be decisive.
BoC in Focus as USD/CAD Upside Risks Build
Surprises in growth and inflation have pushed the Bank of Canada into a corner, with markets now backing a hold in June. With USD/CAD bouncing at key technical support, the spotlight turns to Macklem’s post-decision tone for the next move.
USD/CHF: Falling Wedge Support Keeps Bulls in the Game
USD/CHF is tracking global dollar flows more than local fundamentals, but data from Switzerland and the U.S. may still sharpen focus on rate differentials and breakout setups.
Silver Bulls Eye Break to Multi-Decade Highs
Silver just posted its biggest gain since October, tearing through resistance and closing in on multi-decade highs. With momentum on the bulls' side, could this be the moment silver breaks free?
Japanese Yen Outlook: USD/JPY Eyes Payrolls as Trade Risks Linger
Despite last week’s short-covering burst, USD/JPY remains rangebound as risk appetite holds up and U.S. Treasury markets calm. With trade noise still high and key data due, a breakout may have to wait.
NZD/USD: Split decision at RBNZ clouds path for further easing
Markets got their cut, but not the dovish consensus they were expecting. A firmer inflation tone and a lone dissenting vote hint the RBNZ may not be fully aligned on what comes next.
USD/CHF: Risk Rally and Yield Moves Flip Script on Swiss Franc
A potential shift in Japan’s debt issuance helped crush global yields and boost risk appetite, lifting the dollar in the process. But in Switzerland, bond yields rose instead—just as USD/CHF snapped back from multi-week lows.
RBNZ Set to Cut Again—But Forecasts Hold the Key for NZD Direction
Another rate cut from the RBNZ is widely expected, but the Kiwi’s next move hinges on how far the bank is willing to go from here. With markets already leaning dovish, anything short of an aggressive rate path could see NZD spike higher.