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How will the Canadian Federal Election Impact USD/CAD?

In the upcoming Canadian Federal Election, escalating US trade tensions and shifting voter sentiments have given Mark Carney’s Liberals a boost against the Conservatives - read on for the potential impact on USD/CAD!

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April 12, 2025 04:39 AM

Canadian Dollar Forecast: USD/CAD Levels to Watch Ahead of Tariff Deadline, Election

USD/CAD’s consolidation continues between 1.4100 and 1.4300 continues ahead of tariffs and the Canadian federal election – read on for what to watch moving forward!

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February 25, 2025 04:09 AM

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DAX forecast: German election lifts sentiment, but gains likely capped

Lingering tensions between the US and Europe could temper risk appetite, particularly after last week’s cautious trading, when concerns over US President Donald Trump’s stance on tariffs, coupled with stretched valuations, unsettled investors. For these reasons, we maintain a cautious DAX forecast despite a positive start to the week.

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EUR/USD, GBP/USD Forecast: Two trades to watch

EUR/USD rises as investors cheer the German election result. GBP/USD rises ahead of Trump & BoE Ramsden's speeches.

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EUR/USD outlook: Forex Friday – February 21, 2025

Optimism surrounding peace negotiations in Ukraine has provided modest support to the EUR/USD outlook. However, sentiment has taken a slight knock in recent days amid tariff concerns and a brewing dispute between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. That said, hopes remain that a deal could eventually be reached.

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How Will the 2025 German Federal Election Impact the DAX and Major German Stocks?

Different German Election coalition scenarios could have dramatically different impacts on the DAX and key German stocks like Volkswagen, Siemens, SAP, and Deutsche Bank.

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Gold Forecast: Tepid Trump Tariff Talk Has Bulls Eyeing Record High

Gold buyers may now be turning their eyes upward for a retest of the record highs near $2790 in the coming days, if not a breakout to $2800+.

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January 22, 2025 06:48 AM
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How Have US Elections Impacted the Stock Market?

Broad stock market indices like the S&P 500 usually rise, regardless of who is in office.

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How Have US Elections Impacted Gold?

Democratic presidential election wins have led to an average gold price increase of +1.5%, while Republican wins brought a -5.5% decrease on average between election day and inauguration day

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January 16, 2025 05:20 AM

Canadian Dollar Forecast: PM Trudeau Resigns, USD/CAD Uptrend Intact

USD/CAD is bouncing off its lows after Canadian PM Trudeau resigned, triggering a leadership race and likely early federal election.

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US CPI Preview: Inflation Uptick Potential after Trump Election, Red Wave

The Fed is seen as nearly 50/50 to cut interest rates again in December after Donald Trump and the Republicans secured a “Red Wave” last week - see what to expect from US CPI!

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AUD/JPY endorses Trump presidency, AUD/USD fights back

If you haven’t heard already, Donald Trump has been elected as President of the United States. flipped the senate and on the cusp of taking the house. A risk-on session ensued, which played nicely for AUD/JPY bulls - who now have 103 in focus.

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Crude oil forecast: Increased drilling under Trump could weigh on prices

The immediate response in the commodities space to the Republican’s clean sweep victory has been a bearish one - especially for industrial metals. Copper and silver fell over 4% each, tracking weaker iron ore prices, while gold was off by around 3%. Crude prices fell too but came sharply off their earlier lows.

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Bitcoin the Big Winner, USD and Stocks Surge on Trump Victory

Markets are making big moves on the back of Trump’s win and if House results confirm a Republican supermajority, there could be drive for even further highs in stocks and Bitcoin. The US Dollar, however…