Talking about forex fundamental themes, have your notepads ready and enjoy the knowledge being shared. This episode we talk about the Bank of England surprised with a not so dovish tone. Elsewhere, discussing the USD beating following FOMC. We also look ahead to some key events this week, with a big focus on the USD.

Talking about forex fundamental themes, have your notepads ready and enjoy the knowledge being shared. This episode we talk about the Chinese flu outbreak and how it is having an impact on the markets. We also look ahead to some key events this week, such as the Bank of England rate decision.

Talking about forex fundamental themes, have your notepads ready and enjoy the knowledge being shared.

Trump kick-started the new tariffs on Friday on Chinese goods, after the China failed to agree a deal with the United States. In terms of the calendar highlights this week; UK average earnings, Canadian CPI, U.S. retail sales and Australian employment.

This week large focus is on AUD and NZD, as their respective central banks, RBA and RBNZ are due to announce policy. There is a growing expectation and market call for both of them to a cut rates, given fallen inflation and economic fragility. Expect much volatility this week for AUD and NZD.

Focus this week will be on the FOMC, as the central bank are likely to remain dovish (USD NEGATIVE), it just depends how dovish they are, there are outside bets for a rate cut this year and that could be hinted by them. Bank of England may provide a relief rally for GBP, given recent improving UK data, however Brexit still an issue.

This week the markets are blessed with two central bank rate decisions; Bank of Canada and Bank of Japan. Elsewhere, inflation data watched from Australia and U.S. GDP in focus.

It is a week jam packed with huge data points. We are eyeing a breakout for GBP, as price action narrowly greatly within a triangular structure formation seen for GBP/USD. The likes of UK average earnings, CPI, retail sales and Bank of England's Carney will be watched carefully

Focus on possible Brexit extension as PM May asks for one up until June. Talks continue with PM May and Corbyn. ECB expected to remain dovish which could further weigh on the Euro. FOMC set to maintain a dovish tone, but opportunities may arise for USD this week.

Focus this week is once again on Brexit developments, after PM May failed once again to gain any support in parliament. There will be another round of voting this week, which could cause a blood bath for GBP, as it starts to finally sell-off. RBA in focus, with eyes potentially on for them to talk down AUD, with an interest rate cut looming.