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.
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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...
USD/JPY in Unstoppable Rally, Focus Turns to BoC
Dollar is trading broadly higher in Asian session today, as supported by extended rally in US treasury yield. For the same reason, Yen tumbles broadly this week, and the decline is extending. The net result is that USD/JPY reached a new 24-year high and still looks unstoppable. Canadian Dollar...
Yen Selloff as the Main Theme of the Day
Yen's selloff is the main theme today with USD/JPY hitting the highest level in 24 years, above 140 handle. Australian Dollar quickly turns softer after RBA delivered an expected rate hike. On the other hand, Sterling is getting a lift after Liz Truss is set to become the next...
Aussie Mixed after RBA Hike, Dollar Paring Gains
Australian Dollar is trading mixed, slightly to the soft side, after RBA's expected 50bps rate hike. There is basically no surprise out of the statement. Dollar is paring back some of recent gains while Yen is also soft. On the other hand, Sterling is leading Euro for a rebound...
Euro Staying Weak, But Not Giving Up Yet
Euro remains the worst performer for the day so far, as weighed down by the news that Russia's state-controlled Gazprom would stop gas delivery via the Nord Stream 1 due to a fault. Yet, the common currency is not giving up yet, as losses are relatively limited. Dollar is...
EUR/USD Downside Breakout; Focus on RBA, BoC and ECB This Week
The downside breakout in EUR/USD is finally here as markets focus turns to meetings of RBA, BoC and ECB. Dollar is rising broadly, and risk-off sentiment takes Yen and Swiss Franc higher too. Euro is starting to reverse some of last week's gain while Sterling is staying weak. Commodity...
Dollar and Euro as Joint Winner, Risk Aversion Intensified
Dollar and Euro ended as double winners of the week. The greenback was boosted by solid economic data from the US, including non-farm payrolls, risk aversion, and rising yields. On the other hand, ECB policy makers were singing a hawkish chorus which prompted expectation of a 75bps rate hike...
Dollar Struggles to Gain after NFP, Euro Buying Returns
Dollar is extending recent up trend against Yen after non-farm payroll report, but struggles to gain against others so far. Instead, Euro shines again on news that Russia looks set to resume gas supplies to Europe through Nord Stream 1. The common currency is retaining its number one place...
Dollar Strong ahead of NFP, Time for EUR/USD Breakout?
With risk-off sentiment and rising treasury yields, Dollar is extending recent rally as focus now turns to US non-farm payrolls report. 2-yaer year hit the highest level since 2007 overnight while 10-year yield also breaks above 3.2 handle. While Dollar is strong, Euro is also resilient, holding in range...
Dollar Continuing Rally, Euro Losing Momentum
Dollar's rally continues in early US session as supported by risk aversion and rising yields. On the other hand, Euro is staying to digest this week's gain, and broadly. As for today, Canadian Dollar is currently the second strongest, following the greenback. Aussie and Kiwi follow. Sterling and Yen...
Dollar Back in Control on Risk Aversion and Rising Yields
Dollar is back in control in Asian session, with some help from risk averse sentiment. Euro is staying firm against Sterling and Swiss Franc, and is picking up upside momentum against commodity currencies. In particular, Aussie is sold off on poor manufacturing data from both Australia and China. Yen...
Euro Up Against Europeans after CPI, Dollar Sluggish after ADP Miss
Euro is extending near term rally against Swiss Franc and Sterling after even higher than expected record inflation. But it's struggling to gain against most other currencies. Dollar is also sluggish after ADP employment disappointment, while Yen's is recovering. Commodity currencies are mixed for now. It seems like traders...
Euro Firm as Supported By ECB Hawks, CPI Watched
Euro is staying as the strongest one for the week, as supported by a chorus of ECB hawks. Markets are starting to price in a 75bps rate hike by ECB next week. For now, the strength in Euro is most apparently only against Sterling, Swiss Franc and Yen. It's...