Dollar Soars On Strong CPI Again, But Sterling Overwhelms
Dollar soars broadly in early US session after stronger than expected consumer inflation reading. Futures tumble while 10-year yield is back pressing 4% handle. Nonetheless, the greenback is overwhelmed by Pound on rumors that UK Prime Minister Liz Truss is going to further backtrack on the mini-budget. The eventual...
Dollar Struggling for Momentum, Await CPI for Guidance
The markets are generally steady in Asian session today, as traders await US consumer inflation data. FOMC minutes released overnight basically provided nothing to counter the expectation of a 75bps hike by Fed in November. Today's data might further affirm such expectations. While Dollar is firm, it's struggling to...
USD/JPY Accelerates after BoJ Kuroda Drops No Hint on Intervention
Dollar surges further in early US session against Yen, after BoJ Governor Haruhiko Kuroda dropped no hint on intervention despite today's Yen selloff. Indeed, he noted that Yen depreciation could be could for the economy as a whole, just that speculation driven move is bad. But the greenback is...
Dollar Resuming Rally Against Yen and Sterling
Dollar is trying to extend recent rally again but buying is mostly seen against Yen and Sterling. The Yen finally broke out and fell to new 24-year low against the greenback, and it's on track to take on the level seen back in 1998. Sterling, on the other hand,...
Majority of Dollar Bulls Staying on the Sideline
The majority of Dollar bulls appear to be staying on the sideline today. Despite earlier rally attempt, the greenback starts to pare back some gains into US session. US futures are also trading flat in very tight range. Investors are holding their bet ahead of a wave of speeches...
Dollar Breaking Out Against Commodity Currencies
Dollar extends its near term rally in Asian session, with support from risk-off sentiment, while US 10-year yield is flirting with 4% handle. Yen is also firm, and has the potential to overwhelm the greenback if Japan steps into the markets again. Commodity currencies are the weakest one so...
Aussie Down on Risk Aversion, Poor Service Data
Asian markets trade broadly lower today, extending the risk-selloff late last week. Dollar, Yen and Swiss Franc are trading higher on risk-aversion, as usual. Aussie is currently worst performer, while Kiwi and Sterling are trailing. Euro is mixed for now, but looks vulnerable too.
Technically, one focus is whether EUR/USD...
Rising Oil and Yields, Falling Stocks, Stronger Dollar Ahead
After a brief recovery, risk sentiment turned sour again towards the end of the week. Solid data from the US that solidify expectation for continuous aggressive Fed actions was a factor. Strong rebound in oil price also raised concern of a second wave in inflation. The overall development suggests...
Dollar Jumps as Robust NFP Gives Greenlight to Aggressive Fed
Dollar rises broadly after US published another set of robust non-farm payroll job data. As Fed got a nod from the report for continuing its aggressive tightening, US stock futures are trading knocked down while treasury yields jump. Canadian Dollar is also lifted slightly by solid employment data too....
Consolidative Trading Continues as Dollar Awaits NFP Guidance
The forex markets are still staying in consolidative mode for now, awaiting guidance from US non-farm payrolls. For now, some Fed hawks are rather clear that there's seeing no case for slowing down tightening yet. Fed fund futures are pricing in over 70% chance of another 75bps hike in...
Dollar Mildly Higher in Tight Range, Markets Quiet
The forex markets are very quiet today, with major pairs and crosses stuck inside yesterday's range so far. Dollar is trying to recover but lacks sustained buying. Traders are clearly holding the bets before tomorrow's non-farm payroll report. As for the week, the greenback remains the worst performer, followed...
Dollar Soft With Yen and Franc, Sterling Awaits Next Move
Dollar traded with an undertone in Asian session together with Yen and Swiss Franc. The pull back in US stocks overnight turned out to be shallow and brief. Major indexes managed to pare back much of earlier losses to close just slightly lower. Investors seemed to be just cautious...
Dollar Recovers as Risk Round Lost Steam, Euro Failing Parity
This week's rebound in global stock markets is losing momentum, as major European indexes and US futures are trading lower. Dollar recovers and lead Yen and Swiss Franc higher. Meanwhile, the rebound in Sterling also appears to have exhausted. Aussie and Loonie are following the Pound and next weakest...
NZD Rises after RBNZ Hike, Dollar Stays as Worst Performer
New Zealand Dollar rises broadly in quiet markets today, after RBNZ delivered the 50bps rate hike as widely expected, clearing the doubt that it will follow RBA and opt for a smaller hike. Dollar remains the worst performer of the week, following strong risk rebound in stock markets, while...
Euro Rebounding Higher, Eyes Parity With Dollar
European majors are trading generally higher today, as led by Euro this time. In particular, Euro looks set to reclaim parity against Dollar with current rebound. On the other hand, commodity currencies are trading lower together with Yen. Aussie is under renewed selling pressure, as traders continue to assess...
Aussie Dips after RBA, Pound Marches On
Australian Dollar dips broadly today after RBA delivered a smaller than expected rate hike. But the selloff in Aussie is so relatively limited. New Zealand Dollar follows lower, ahead of tomorrow's RBNZ rate decision. RBNZ is expected to hike by 50bps, but now it's not totally certain given that...
Euro and Swiss Franc Down, Sterling Extending Rebound
Funds appear to be flowing out of Euro and Swiss Franc, in relatively quiet trading today. Some focuses are on the Euro-denominated bonds issued by Credit Suisse, which dropped to record lows. Investors are concerned about the Swiss bank's restructuring program, due to be announced later in the month....
Sterling Rises on PM Truss U-Turn Rumor
Sterling strengthens entering into European session, on rumors that UK Prime Minister Liz Truss to preparing to do a U-turn on tax and spending cuts. The talks came after Truss faced heavy scrutiny from Tory rebellions at the Conservative Party Conference. Markets are steady elsewhere, though. Traders are holding...
Risk-off Sentiment to Continue, But the Worst is Behind Sterling
Sterling surprisingly ended as the best performer last week, as it staged an impressive U-turn after initial selloff. BoE's intervention should have saved the Pound for now. The development also helped Euro rebound while Dollar trailed behind as third. Rally in Dollar looked a bit exhausted as it failed...
Dollar Lifted Mildly by Core PCE Reading, Euro Losing Momentum
Dollar is lifted mildly after stronger than expected core PCE inflation reading. But overall markets are relatively quite in quarter-end trading. Sterling is still keeping its place as the strongest one for the week, but rebound appears to be losing some momentum. Euro is following as second, and then...