DailyFX 2008 FX Market Outlook

Start the New Year Informed. 2008 could be a major turning point in the global economy. The US will be voting in a new President, Canada is welcoming a new Central Governor, traders will be assessing whether the US economy falls into a recession and the Federal Reserve could put an end to their easing cycle. Find out what this means for the currency market in our 2008 DailyFX Technical and Fundamental outlook for the Currency Market.

[B]EUR/USD [/B](Link to Fundamental and Technical Outlook)

  • Recoupling Could Mean the End to Dollar Weakness
  • US: Recession or No Recession?
  • How Much More Easing Can We Expect from the Federal Reserve?
  • Don’t Underestimate Sovereign Wealth Funds
  • How Could the 2008 Presidential Elections Impact the Financial Markets
  • Is an ECB Rate Hike Really Possible?
  • EUR/USD Technical Outlook: A Major Burst before a Turn

[I]Tell us Where You Think the EUR/USD is headed in 2008?[/I]

[B]USD/JPY [/B](Link to Fundamental and Technical Outlook)

  • Consumer in the Dumps
  • BOJ - On Hold Irrespective of Rhetoric
  • EUR/JPY - Risk Aversion vs. Risk Assumption
  • USD/JPY Technical Outlook: A Potential Test of 100
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    Tell us Where You Think the USD/JPY is headed in 2008?[/I]

[B]GBP/USD [/B](Link to Fundamental and Technical Outlook)

  • Bank of England Interest Rates: Where are Rates Headed Next?
  • Housing market and financial market layoffs pose major risks to UK consumption rates
  • Outlook for Bank of England Interest Rates Stands in Contrast to European Central Bank
  • GBP/USD Technical Outlook: More Losses in Store
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    Tell us Where You Think the GBP/USD is headed in 2008?[/I]
    [B]USD/CAD [/B](Link to Fundamental and Technical Outlook)
  • Bank of Canada Cuts, Interest Rates Come To The Forefront
  • Oil Still On The Rise, But Will It Help The Loonie?
  • Export Sector Continues to Suffer
  • USD/CAD Technical Outlook: Pattern Depends on How Far Current Losses Extend

[I]Tell us Where You Think the USD/CAD is headed in 2008?[/I]

[B]AUD/USD [/B](Link to Fundamental and Technical Outlook)

  • The Australian Economy Remains Healthy, But Has Growth Peaked?
  • What Will the Reserve Bank of Australia Do?
  • Keep an Eye on Gold
  • AUD/USD Technical Outlook: Blow Off Top Expected

[B]NZD/USD [/B](Link to Fundamental and Technical Outlook)

  • Consumers Tighten The Purse Strings Going into Q4 - Downhill from Here?
  • Will Softer Spending Cool Inflation? It’s Up To The RBNZ To Decide
  • Does Risk Still Matter For The High-Yielder?
  • NZD/USD Technical Outlook: Significant Decline to 60 Cents Expected
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    USD/CHF [/B](Link to Fundamental and Technical Outlook)
  • Switzerland is Headed for its Fourth Straight Year of Above Trend Growth
  • Is the Swiss franc Still a Safe Haven Currency?
  • EUR/CHF Becoming Overvalued
  • USD/CHF Technical Outlook: New Low Expected Before Any Significant Rise