Markets Mixed Ahead of Central Bank Bonanza, CAD Awaits CPI
The forex markets are overall mixed. Dollar retreated overnight following the rebound in stocks, but regained some ground in Asian session. Traders are holding their bets for now, ahead of the meetings of four major central banks later in the week, including Fed, BoE, SNB and BoJ. Canadian inflation...
Dollar Firmer on Risk-off Sentiment, Cryptos Tumble
The markets are relatively quiet today with Japan and the UK on holiday. Sentiment is on risk-off side, ahead of central bank rate hikes later in the week. The more notable moves are found in selloff in cryptocurrencies. Dollar is standing firm, together with Swiss Franc and Euro. Aussie...
Fed, SNB and BoE to Hike, BoJ to Stand Pat This Week
Dollar is trading with a slightly firmer tone in quiet Asian session. But overall, most major pairs and crosses are stuck inside Friday's range. Trading would likely remain subdued with Japan and UK on holiday, and the calendar is light. Nevertheless, the week ahead is ultra busy with four...
Dollar Jumped on Expectations of 75bps Fed Hike, Sterling and Franc Look to Rate Decisions Too
The stronger than expected consumer inflation data from the US basically sealed the case for a 75bps hike by Fed next. Dollar ended as the strongest one last week, as supported by risk aversion too. But the greenback could only close above prior week's high against Canadian and New...
Sterling Hits 37-Yr Low, Dollar Staying Strong
Selloff in Pound catches most currency related headlines today, as it slumped to a 37-year low against Dollar. The decline came after data showed retail sales contracted in both volume and value term in August, indicating that inflation was already biting into spending. In the background, the UK economic...
Dollar Supported by Risk Aversion, Gold Breaks Down
Overall, Dollar remains the strongest one for the week, followed by Swiss Franc and then Yen. Risk aversion support these currencies, on the expectation of another jumbo rate hike by Fed next week. Commodity currencies are the worst performers with Kiwi having an underhand. Euro and Sterling are mixed...
Dollar Shrugs Mixed Retail Sales, GBP/CHF Breaks Pandemic Low
Dollar is staying largely in range after mixed retail sales data from the US. Today's focus turns to selloff in Sterling, in particular against Swiss Franc and Euro. Yen weakens mildly after yesterday's rebound quickly lost momentum. Commodity currencies are trading on the soft side. In other markets, major...
Dollar Still in Driving Seat as Markets Await Next Moves
The markets are overall steady in Asia today. Yen attempted a rebound yesterday but there was no follow through buying so far. Dollar's rally also lacks sustained push. While commodity currencies are staying as the worst performer for the week, there is sign of some live against Euro. But...
Yen Extending Rebound on Intervention Threat, Dollar Turned Mixed
Yen is shrugging off rally in US and European benchmark yields today, and rebound on threat of intervention in Japan. European majors are also finding some foots while Dollar turned mixed. Still commodity currencies are under broad based selling pressure. While US futures might point to a flat open,...
Dollar Lacks Follow Through Buying, Yen Recovers on Jawboning
Dollar surged overnight, partly as traders added bet of another aggressive rate hike by Fed next week, and partly on deep risk aversion. Though, there is no follow through buying in Asia, as the greenback is now consolidating gains. On the other hand, Yen appears to be talked up...
Dollar Rebounds, Yields Up, Stocks Down on US CPI
Dollar rebounds strongly in early US session after stronger than expected consumer inflation reading. 10-year yield jumps sharply and breaks above 3.4% handle DOW futures are down over -300 pts at the time of writing. The case for a 75bps hike by Fed is pretty much sealed. The question...
Dollar and Yen Soft as US CPI Awaited
Dollar and Yen are staying as the weakest ones for the week as focus turns to US inflation data. European majors are the strongest ones so far, even though Euro's rise is losing some momentum. Commodity currencies are mixed for now, despite improving risk sentiment.
Technically, EUR/JPY's rally is slowing...
Euro Leads Sterling and Swiss Franc Higher, Gold Reversing
Euro leads Sterling and Swiss Franc higher today, and stays firm so far. The common currency was apparently lifted by hawkish comments from ECB official over the weekend. Sterling shrugs off slightly worse than expected GDP and production data. Dollar and Yen are currently the weakest ones. Commodity currencies...
Yen Softens Again in Quiet Market, US CPI and UK Data in Focus This Week
Markets are generally steady in Asian session today. European majors are firming up slightly but there is no clear follow through buying so far. On the other hand, Yen is losing ground while commodity currencies are also soft. Dollar is mixed in the middle. Focuses are back to economic...
Dollar Rally Halted, Swiss Franc Outshone Euro
Euro ended the week broadly higher, with help from ECB's historical rate hike. Yet, it was outshone by Swiss Franc, which was the biggest winner after SNB reiterated the stance of welcoming Franc's appreciation. Canadian Dollar followed as the third, also after another massive hike by BoC.
On the other...
Dollar Decline Accelerates, Swiss Franc Strong
Dollar's decline accelerates today on improving risk sentiment and pull back in treasury yields. Aussie is gaining most so far but Yen catching up quickly. Euro is struggling to extend the post-ECB rally, as dragged down by selloff in crosses, in particular against Swiss Franc. Canadian Dollar turned weaker...
EUR/USD Reclaimed Parity as Dollar Reverses
Dollar is starting to reverse recent gains, probably in a more persistent way. Australian Dollar is leading the way higher today, as supported by extended improvement in risk sentiment. But for the week, Swiss Franc and Euro are the strongest ones, followed by Canadian. Yen is still the worst...
Euro Dips after ECB Rate Hike. Dollar Regains Ground
Euro dips broadly after ECB delivered a 75bps rate hike without additional hawkish surprise. But Aussie and Kiwi are the worst performers for today so far. Swiss Franc is rallying, thanks to buying against Euro, while Dollar is trading slightly firmer. Yen and Sterling are both consolidating this week's...
Euro Firms Up ahead of ECB, Dollar Paring Gains
The markets are relatively steady in Asian session today, as focus turns to ECB rate hike. Dollar has been paring some gains overnight as risk aversion receded mildly. Both Euro and Swiss Franc are generally firming up. On the other hand, There is little sign of life for Yen,...
CAD Steady after BoC Hike, GBP Pressing Pandemic Low
Canadian Dollar is steady in early US session after BoC delivered 75bps rate hike and maintained hawkish bias. Dollar remains the strongest one for the week, but continues to pick up momentum against Euro. Yen is still the runaway loser, while selloff in Sterling is intensifying. Aussie and Kiwi...