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There are several 'high' rated events on the calendar over the coming week, but most of them are clustered together on Thursday.

Two of the most systemic fundamental threats facing the financial system have eased this past week in the avoidance of a second US government shutdown and the enthusiastic language being applied to the negotiations between the US and China on trade. Is this the foundation for a new phase of ‘risk on’?

Last week was a positive affair for the world’s major markets with all stock markets gaining.

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The Euro initially fell during trading on Friday, after comments coming out of an ECB member suggested that perhaps the slowdown was “much more significant than originally thought.”

Bitcoin markets rallied initially during the trading session on Friday but gave back the gains yet again.

The S&P 500 initially pulled back during the trading session on Friday, but then shot to the upside and showed signs of strength yet again.

WTI Crude Oil traders bought hand over fist during the trading session on Friday to close at the top of the candle stick, and then break above the $55 level.

The US dollar fell initially during the trading session on Friday but turned around of form a bit of a hammer.

Gold markets rallied significantly during the day on Friday, reaching towards the $1325 level.

Oil prices started the week by trading at their highest prices since November 2018, boosted by supply concerns due to sanctions from the U.S. against Iran and Venezuela, as well as OPEC’s production cuts which began in January.

The Yen and US Dollar may rebound as hopes for a breakthrough in the US-China trade war give way to worries about a looming hike in auto import tariffs.

ASEAN currencies mostly fell this past week against the US Dollar. USD/IDR eyes the Bank of Indonesia with the threat that soft European economic data poses for risk trends.

The Norwegian Krone and Swedish Krona may find it increasingly difficult to climb higher as the EU economy slows down, potentially dampening economic activity in the Nordics.

Gold prices soared to challenge three-week range resistance, buoyed by a weaker US Dollar. A break higher would put a trend-defining top in the crosshairs.

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The US Dollar fell as a recovery in sentiment sapped its appeal as a haven asset. Asia stocks may rise, offering the Nikkei 225 a chance to confirm a close above critical resistance.

Porsche fans in the United Kingdom might have to spend more to buy a car from the German company if a no-deal Brexit happens. London and Brussels have until March 29 to strike an agreement.

Two of the most systemic fundamental threats facing the financial system have eased this past week in the avoidance of a second US government shutdown and the enthusiastic language being applied to the negotiations between the US and China on trade. Is this the foundation for a new phase of ‘risk on’?

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average and the German DAX will look to progress from the US-China trade talks and potential auto tariffs.

This week is likely to see an increase in market activity, with central bank input due from the U.S. Federal Reserve and the Reserve Bank of Australia, as well a few items of crucial economic data for various currencies.

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The Euro continues to slide alongside deteriorating inflation expectations, which just hit their lowest level in more than two years this past week. Upcoming survey figures don’t look that optimistic.

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Developments coming out of the U.S. economy may continue to heighten the appeal of gold as the Federal Reserve further adjusts the forward-guidance for monetary policy.