Market Overview
Sterling Rises in Quiet Markets, Lifted by Buying Against Euro and Franc
Sterling trades generally higher today, with much help from buying in crosses against Euro and Swiss Franc. Australian and New Zealand Dollar are also firmer even though overall market sentiments are mixed. Canadian Dollar, on the other hand, remains a softer one, followed by Euro and then Swiss Franc....
Canadian Dollar Mildly Lower in Quiet Markets, Following Oil Retreat
The markets open a holiday-shortened week in a quiet note. Canadian Dollar is trading mildly lower, following retreat in oil prices. The giant container that blocks the Suez Canal, Ever Given, is finally starting to refloat, partly thanks to higher-than-usual spring tides. Elsewhere in the forex markets, Dollar and...
Risk Sentiments Turned On Again, But Euro Likely to Stay Weak on Third Wave
After staying cautious for most of the week, risk sentiments were turned on again towards the end, bringing DOW and S&P 500 to new record highs. Aussie, Kiwi and Sterling staged a strong come back while Yen and Swiss Franc were deeply sold off. Yet, Dollar ended as the...
Yen Tumbles Broadly as Risk Appetite Returns
Yen is sold off broadly today as risk appetite returns to the markets. European indices are all trading in black at the time of writing, while US futures also point to a rebound. Additionally, US 10-year yield is also trading higher. Swiss Franc, Dollar and Euro are trading as...
Sterling Rebounding as Risk Sentiments Improved, Swiss Franc and Yen Drop
Overall risk sentiments continue to drive the forex markets. Yen, Swiss Franc and Dollar softer following rebound in US and Asian stocks. On the other hand, Australian Dollar is leading commodity currencies and Sterling higher. Still, for the weak, Dollar and Yen remain the biggest gainers while Aussie and...
Swiss Franc Decline Slows after SNB, Dollar Attempting Rise after Jobless Claims
Sterling trades mildly higher in rather quiet market today while Euro and Yen turn softer. Dollar is attempting to extend this week's rally after better than expected jobless claim data. But no follow through buying is seen in the greenback yet. Swiss Franc's selloff slowed mildly after SNB upgraded...
Dollar and Yen Maintain Gains as Markets Turn Steady
Markets are generally steady in Asian session today, with mild recovery seen in Nikkei. Though, movements in other markets are rather subdued. Commodity currencies recover in general while Yen, Swiss Franc and Dollar are the weaker ones. However, for the week, Dollar and Yen remain the strongest one while...
Market Sentiments Saved by Strong PMIs, Dollar Staying Firm
Asian markets closed in deep red earlier today while European stocks dived in initial trading. Yet, the markets were saved by much stronger than expected PMI data out of Eurozone and UK. Overall sentiments recovered notably, with US futures pointing to a rebound at open. In the currency markets,...
Selloff in Asia Intensifies, Aussie and Kiwi Accelerate Down
New Zealand and Australian Dollar accelerates lower today as selloff in Asian stocks intensify. The development came on renewed concern over the third wave of coronavirus infections in Europe and return to lockdown. News regarding vaccines were also negative, as Hong Kong temporarily suspended Pfizer/BioNTech vaccination. Technically, Hong Kong...
Yen Rally Accelerates As Selloff in Commodity Currencies Intensifies
Yen buying accelerates today as selloff in commodity currencies intensified. New Zealand Dollar is trading as the worst, by some distance, followed by Aussie. Canadian Dollar is dragged down by decline in oil prices, while Sterling is also pressured after poor job data. On the other hand, Dollar is...
AUD and NZD Tumble Following Risk Aversion in Hong Kong and China
Commodity currencies are generally weak in Asian session, together with Sterling. Stocks in Hong Kong and China are reacting negatively to joint sanctions by EU, UK, Canada and US over China's genocidal treatments of Uyghurs in the Xinjiang region. EU's action is seen as significant turning point in the...
Euro and Swiss Franc Mildly Higher in Mixed Markets
The financial markets are generally mixed with subdued trading today. Nikkei did had a bad day, but the selloff didn't spread to other markets. European indices and US futures are mixed while Germany and US benchmark yields are mildly lower. As for currencies, Aussie and Sterling are currently the...
Yen Mildly Higher While Nikkei Tumbles, SNB a Focus in the Week
Nikkei trades sharply lower today as selloff continues after BoJ decide to exclude Nikkei-linked ETF from its purchases. Though, Topix is also trading down deeply. The Japanese markets are weighed down by news that a fire-damaged automotive semiconductor plant is going to take at least a month to restart....
Sentiments Turned Cautious on Yields and Infections, But Stay Positive
US treasury yield jumped last week after Fed gave way to more yield strength. In the background, there were some concerns over resurgence of coronavirus infections in some countries like France, Brazil and India. There was also risk of slower than originally expected vaccine rollouts. Tensions between US China...
Dollar and Yen Firm as Investors Stay Cautious
Dollar is generally firmer as markets enter into US session. Futures point to a flat open, but investors are clearly on guard of selloff before the weekend. Cautiousness is keeping Yen afloat too, even though Swiss Franc is lagging behind. As for today, Sterling is the worst performing one,...
Yields Rise, Stocks and Oil Plunge, Yen Shrugs BoJ
Renewed surge in US treasury yields overnight sent stocks lower. Risk-off sentiments continued in Asian session general. Australian Dollar is currently the worst performing one for the day, weighed down further by weak retail sales data. Canadian Dollar is following as second weakest, as oil priced tumbled. Swiss Franc,...
Sentiments Weighed Down by Unstoppable Yields, Dollar Recovers
Sentiments appear to be weighed down by the upstoppable rally in treasury yields again today. At the time of writing, US 10-year yield is trading above 1.75 handle while Germany 10-year bund yield is at -0.25. US futures point to lower open, with weakness seen particular in NASDAQ again....
Dollar Falls on Risk-On Sentiment after FOMC, Aussie Powers Up on Job Data
Dollar dropped broadly overnight as markets turned into mild risk-mode following FOMC rate decision. A better economic outlook was painted by the new economic projections. Yet, Fed is clear that it's not even considering tapering the asset purchases for now. DOW and S&P 500 rose to new record while...
Dollar Steady, Yields Impatient ahead of FOMC
The markets remain generally quiet today, awaiting FOMC rate decision. Sterling regains much of the ground lost earlier in the week. Canadian Dollar is also firm, in particular against other commodity currencies. On the other hand, Swiss Franc is paring some of yesterday's gains, while Aussie and Kiwi turn...
Dollar Holding in Range, FOMC Awaited
The markets continues to trade in non-committal way as traders await Fed's comments on treasury yields. Swiss Franc is currently the strongest one for the week, thanks to yesterday's rally. But there is no follow through buying so far. Canadian Dollar is following closely as the second strongest. Euro,...