Central banks will command financial markets' attention in the week ahead, with speeches from top officials including Fed Chair Yellen and a wealth of policy-defining data due.

US Dollar Forecast: US Dollar Aims to Extend Advance But Politics Threaten Progress

The US Dollar may return to the offensive as a marquee speech from Fed Chair Janet Yellen cements December rate hike chances despite recent data missteps.

British Pound Forecast: Caution Called For As Event Risk Mounts

British Pound trading was confused and disorderly over the past week and is likely to remain so in the coming week as event risk looms.

Japanese Yen Forecast: Kuroda, BoJ Recommit to Ultra-Loose Policy Ahead of Japanese Elections

Policy remains ultra-loose in Japan, and that’s unlikely to change anytime soon. But – there are other risks to continued Yen weakness, and these are factors that traders will likely want to keep an eye on.

Australian Dollar Forecast: Australian Dollar Should Hold Up As Greenback Loses Some Shine

The Australian Dollar got plenty of support last week and, while this week may not see a repeat, it should be able to at least hold up against its US cousin.

New Zealand Dollar Forecast: Lackluster New Zealand CPI to Undermine NZD/USD Recovery

The near-term rebound in NZD/USD may unravel next week should New Zealand’s 3Q CPI print encourage the RBNZ to carry the record-low cash rate into 2018.

Canadian Dollar Forecast: Canadian Dollar Edgy on NAFTA Fears

The Canadian dollar is looking under pressure as US President Donald Trump continues to threaten to pull out of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

Chinese Yuan Forecast: Yuan Looks to China Q3 GDP, Party Congress for Further Strength

The Chinese Yuan may get some support from China’s Q3 GDP; while, to set a large rally, it needs good news from the Party Congress.

Equities Forecast: S&P 500, DAX & Nikkei Outlook Turns Cautious In Extended Territory

In the week ahead, there aren’t very many significant fundamental points of interest which are likely to sway markets, but technically markets, while strong, are at a point where caution is warranted near-term.

Gold Forecast: Gold Prices Snap Four Week Losing Streak on Dissapointing CPI

Gold has rallied for six consecutive days with the advance taking prices through key technical resistance. Here are the updated targets & invalidation levels that matter.

Crude Oil Forecast: WTI Crude Pushes Higher on OPEC Confidence, Deflating Dollar

Crude Oil recovered nicely to end the week and is moving higher in alignment with base metals as global demand appears to be on the rise.

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