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Chinese Markets Were Closed to Stop Decline



Chinese stock markets were closed after only 29 minutes of trading because of collapsed indices to prevent more serious losses.

For a short time today's trading CSI300 lost 7,2%, Shanghai Composite - 7,3%, and Shenzen Composite – 8,3%. Discover more at Fundamental Analysis of Vistabrokers.

 

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Gold Fell Amid Recovery in Chinese Markets



Gold is declining after the Chinese stock market has slightly recovered.

Why does depreciation of the yuan cause such a strong reaction of financial markets? Find out more at Fundamental Analysis of Vistabrokers.

 

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Brief Asian Session Review by Vistabrokers



This week, China will be in the focus of the market again, because of Wednesday's trade balance data.

Today, the Chinese stock indices dropped significantly. Economic problems of the country also put pressure on the oil market. Read more at Fundamental Analysis of Vistabrokers.

 

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What Economic Events Are Key this Week (January 11 - 15)



The most important publication of this week is the trade balance in China, which will be released on Wednesday.

On Thursday, the Bank of England will hold a regular meeting on monetary policy. Find all the important economic events of the week at Fundamental Analysis of Vistabrokers.

 

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Oil Lost Nearly 20% in 2016



Decline in the oil market continues, and this year the "black gold" has already lost almost 20% of its price.

The largest banks cut their forecasts for 2016. Thus, analysts of Standard Chartered believe that the price may fall to $10 per barrel. Read more at Fundamental Analysis of Vistabrokers.

 

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China's Trade Balance Unexpectedly Rose



Asian stock markets were mostly rising after China has released unexpectedly strong data on trade balance.

Nikkei 225 and S & P / ASX 200 rose, but Shanghai Composite index continues to fall due to the devaluation of the yuan. Read more at Fundamental Analysis of Vistabrokers.

 

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AUD and NZD Rise vs. U.S. Dollar



Strong data on China's trade balance improved investors sentiment in all financial markets.

The positive statistics also supported commodity currencies, such as AUD and NZD. Australia and New Zealand are key trading partners of China. Discover more at Fundamental Analysis of Vistabrokers.

 

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Market's Attention Is Focused on BOE Meeting



The main event of the day is a meeting of the Bank of England.

Analysts expect that the results of today's meeting will not differ from the previous one: the interest rate will remain at 0.50%. Although there may be some hints or signals. Find out more at Fundamental Analysis of Vistabrokers.

 

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China May Affect Pace of Fed's Rate Hikes



The slowdown of the Chinese economy and the turmoil in commodity markets could slow the pace of interest rate increases by the U.S. Fed.

Some FOMC members commented on the situation. Find out more at Fundamental Analysis of Vistabrokers.

 

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Dollar Stopped Growth After Mixed U.S. Data



Yesterday's weak U.S. data had little impact on the dollar, which fell only slightly vs. a basket of currencies.

Statistics showed an increase in unemployment claims and a decline of import prices index. Discover more at Fundamental Analysis of Vistabrokers.

 

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What Economic Events Are Key this Week (January 18 - 22)

The data on China's GDP for Q4 is expected to be this week's most anticipated release.

Also, traders will expect decisions on the monetary policy from the ECB and the BOC, as well as a new portion of the U.S. economic statistics. Discover more at Fundamental Analysis of Vistabrokers.​

 

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Draghi May Announce New Stimulus Moves



60% of economists surveyed by Bloomberg, expect that this week the head of the ECB Mario Draghi will announce new measures to stimulate the European economy.

This percentage has increased by more than 20% due to the fall in oil prices. Discover more at Fundamental Analysis of Vistabrokers. ​

 

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Statistics Reflects Slowdown of Chinese Economy



In the 4th quarter of 2015 China's economy grew by 6.8% - the weakest growth since the economic crisis in 2009.

Industrial production, retail sales and investment in fixed assets grew less than expected. Discover more at Fundamental Analysis of Vistabrokers. ​

 

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3 Today's Key Forex Market Drivers



The UK labor market data, the U.S. CPI and the meeting of the Bank of Canada.

Find out more about 3 today's key Forex market drivers at Fundamental Analysis of Vistabrokers.​

 

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Weak Statistics Reduces Chances of Fed Rate Hike in March



The U.S. inflation in December unexpectedly declined amid falling oil prices.

According to analysts, it reduces the likelihood that in March the Fed will decide on a new stage of the rate increase. Find out more at Fundamental Analysis of Vistabrokers. ​

 

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Draghi Hinted at Possible Rate Cut in March



After yesterday's ECB meeting, it was a press conference of its head, Mario Draghi.

He said that the interest rate will remain at the same level or lower for a long time. The market understood it as a hint at the rate cut in March. Read more at Fundamental Analysis of Vistabrokers. ​

 

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3 Central Banks Meetings in One Week



This week in Forex will be saturated, as 3 central banks at once are holding their meetings and one of them is the U.S. Fed.

No one expects that the Fed will raise the rate again, but everyone is interested in how Yellen will comment on the situation in the USA and the world. Discover more at Fundamental Analysis of Vistabrokers. ​

 

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Oil Reached Bottom - Says Trader Who Accurately Predicted Its Drop



One of the world's most successful oil traders predicted, that in late 2016 the "black gold" will cost $ 50 per barrel.

Whether this prediction come true? Find out more at Fundamental Analysis of Vistabrokers. ​

 

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How to Trade Fed and RBNZ Meetings?



Two central banks at once, the Fed and the RBNZ will hold their meetings on monetary policy today.

Their strategies are quite opposite, but we can benefit from both meetings. How? Discover it at Fundamental Analysis of Vistabrokers. ​

 

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Fast Facts About Fed Meeting



As expected, as a result of yesterday's meeting, the Fed decided to leave its monetary policy unchanged.

After it, the Wall Street major indices fell and the U.S. dollar continued to lose ground against its major competitors in Forex. Read more at Fundamental Analysis of Vistabrokers. ​