OANDA Craig Erlam
Based in London, Craig Erlam joined OANDA in 2015 as a market analyst. With many years of experience as a financial market analyst and trader, he focuses on both fundamental and technical analysis while producing macroeconomic commentary. His views have b
USD/CAD – A quiet start to the week but plenty to come
Canadia inflation expected to have fallen again in January Will the FOMC minutes shed any light on rate cuts? USDCAD higher but momentum remains weak It’s no surprise that it’s been a quiet start to the week, with both countries observing a bank holiday...
7 months ago
Brent Crude – Oil gives back gains after inventory data
EIA reported inventories rose by 12 million barrels last week Volatility remains amid uncertainty Inverse head and shoulders forms Oil prices remain very volatile and last week’s unexpected and substantial inventory build, reported by EIA, further added...
7 months ago
Gold – Falls below $2,000 after resilient display this year
US inflation report hits gold Fewer Fed rate cuts priced into markets A loss of major technical support US inflation data finally took its toll on gold which, after holding strong above $2,000 this year, finally crumbled under the pressure of higher rat...
7 months ago
Market Insights Podcast – US and UK inflation ahead, bitcoin nears $50,000
OANDA Senior Market Analyst Craig Erlam joins Jonny Hart to preview the big events over the next couple of days, and discuss the latest moves in oil and bitcoin. Content is for general information purposes only. It is not investment advice or a solutio...
7 months ago
Bitcoin – Extends losses to more than 20% after spot ETF approvals
Bitcoin falls below $40,000 Is the bitcoin halving priced in? 50 Fib the next test Bitcoin is trading around 2% lower on Tuesday, adding to losses at the start of the week and taking the price below $40,000. The move takes the decline since peaking shor...
7 months ago
Market Insights Podcast – US inflation preview, bitcoin ETF announcement
OANDA Senior Market Analyst Craig Erlam joins Jonny Hart and Trader Nick to look ahead to Thursday’s US inflation release and discuss the accidental bitcoin ETF announcement by the SEC on its “compromised” X account which was expected to be followed by an...
7 months ago