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The British pound managed to correct its falls very nicely. The upcoming week will be much more challenging: the fourth quarter begins with many key indicators, and a rate decision that will be closely watched. Here is an outlook for the British events, and an updated technical analysis for GBP/USD.

Britain managed to distance itself from the worsening debt crisis in Europe and enjoyed the diversification of funds towards the sterling, that were proposed by the SNB. This week, a lot depends on the British fundamentals, which are somewhat worrying.

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Euro/dollar enjoyed some consolidation and correction, but this was eventually lost as a Greek default remains high on the cards. Time is running out. In addition to Greece, we have a very busy week for the beginning of Q3. The highlight will be the last rate decision for Jean-Claude Trichet, in which he might reverse his policy and cut the rate. Here is an outlook for the upcoming events, and an updated technical analysis for EUR/USD,

The Slovak finance minister joined the voices calling to prepare for a Greek default. He probably has a good reason. The troika demands job cuts in Greece, and constitutional complications might prevent it. Leaders will meet towards the end of the week to discuss the situation. If they act too ...

The Canadian dollar continued to retreat against its southern neighbor. Where will it stop? Ivey PMI and especially employment figures in Canada and in the US are the highlights of this week. Here’s an outlook for the Canadian events and an updated technical analysis for the USD/CAD.

Last week GDP growth rate for July rose in line with expectations by 0.3%. This hardly cheered the loonie. Will the Canadian economy evade the current global slowdown?

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After consolidation and correction, the tables turned in favor of the dollar once again and as a new quarter begins, the calendar is very busy. Rate decisions in the euro-zone, Britain, Australia and Japan and a grand finale with US Non-Farm Payrolls are at the top of our market-movers list this week. Here is an outlook on the major events lined up.

Hopes towards a huge bailout fund in Europe began meeting reality. Also the more immediate matters, such as the next tranche of aid for Greece, aren’t resolved. The troika returned to Athens, but the deal isn’t done. Not yet. Last week US jobless claims fell to 391K indicating recession is not around the corner. Is this promising figure an indicator that the unemployment rate ...