Market Overview
NZD Dips after Poor Consumer Confidence, Markets Staying in Consolidations
The markets are rather mixed in Asian session today, engaging in mostly consolidative moves. New Zealand Dollar trades broadly lower following record low consumer confidence data. But Canadian and Australian Dollars are firmer on steady risk sentiment. Dollar is also weak together with Yen while European majors are mixed.
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Markets Tread Water With US on Holiday, Dollar and Yen Soft
Markets are generally quiet today, with a near empty European calendar and US holiday. Major European indexes are recovering slightly but lack follow through buying. Gold and oil are staying in tight range. In the currency markets, Aussie and Kiwi recover mildly while Dollar, Yen and Euro are the...
Bitcoin Breaks 20k, Sterling Awaits UK Data
Overall markets are rather steady in Asian session today. Even the free falling crytocurrencies are stabilizing slightly. Major Asian indexes, except Nikkei, are treading water. Dollar and Yen are softening slightly with Sterling. Aussie and Euro and mildly higher. But most major pairs and crosses are just stuck inside...
Markets Reacted Negatively to Rate Hikes, Franc and Dollar Shone
Net reactions of the global markets to Fed's 75bps rate hike were rather negative. Global stocks ended generally lower after initial recovery. Additionally, SNB delivered a surprised 50bps rate hike while BoE's 25bps had a hawkish undertone with three members wanted more. BoJ stayed calm and kept interest rate...
Swiss Franc to End the Week as Strongest, Dollar Staying Second
Swiss Franc remains the strongest one for the week and stays firm into US session. Dollar is also regaining some ground, as the second best. On the other than, commodity currencies are the worst performing one, as led by Canadian. In other markets, European indexes are mildly in black...
Yen Falls Broadly after BoJ Stands Pat, Swiss Franc Staying Strong
Yen trades broadly lower today after BoJ left monetary policy unchanged, including keeping the 10-year JGB yield cap. Selling is not too fierce for now on mixed sentiment in the Asian markets. But if global stocks stage a pre-weekend rebound, the decline in Yen could quickly intensify. Meanwhile, Swiss...
Swiss Franc Skyrockets after SNB Rate Hike, Sterling Firmer after BoE
Swiss Franc surges sharply higher today after surprised rate hike by SNB. Sterling also rises on BoE rate hike with hawkish voting. Yen is following closely on risk aversion but Dollar is lagging slightly behind. The greenback is still digesting post FOMC position adjustments. Risk-off sentiment sends commodity currencies...
SNB and BoE Next after Fed Delivered
US stocks recovered overnight after Fed delivered the 75bps rate hike as market priced in, while Dollar and yields retreated. Asian markets are mixed with some weakness seen in Hong Kong HSI. For the week, the greenback remains the strongest one, except versus Yen which it's paring gains against....
Markets Turn Cautious ahead of FOMC, Fed to Hike 50bps or 75bps?
The forex markets are generally staying inside yesterday's range so far today. Stocks in Europe and US futures are recovering while treasury yields retreat. Traders are clearly turning cautious ahead of FOMC rate decision. The question is whether Fed would deliver 75bps hike as markets priced in, or stick...
Dollar Firm in Right Range as FOMC Rate Hike Awaited
The forex markets are steady in tight range in Asia, while Dollar remains the strongest one for the week. Main focus today is on whether Fed would deliver a 75bps hike as markets fully priced in, or stick to its "original plan" of 50bps hike per meeting. Yen is...
Sterling Selloff Resumes, Dollar Power Continues
Sterling's selloff resumes today, after job data added to expectation that BoE would lag far behind Fed in tightening. Weak market sentiment sends commodity currencies lower. Thanks to buying against the Pound, Euro is so far the strongest one for today, leading Dollar, Yen and Swiss Franc. But still,...
Dollar Rally Still Indecisive Despite Expectations of 75bps Fed Hikes
Dollar is paring some gains today as markets digest near term moves. But the greenback remains the strongest for the week, as markets are adding bets to more aggressive rate hikes by Fed this week, and at next month's meeting. Yen is so far the next strongest, as supported...
Sterling Dives after Unexpected GDP Contraction, Yen and Dollar Surge
Sterling falls broadly today after GDP unexpected contracted for the second month in April. Chance of an overall contract in Q2 is raised while there are few positive signs for Q3 for now. Meanwhile, the remaining chance of a 50bps hike by BoE later this week is basically priced...
Dollar Starts the Week Strong; Fed, SNB, BoE and BoJ to meet
Dollar rises broadly as the week starts as risk aversion extended into Asia session. But Yen is not benefiting much this time, as recovery lost momentum. Commodity currencies are also weak together with Euro. Swiss Franc and Sterling are just slightly better the others, but still weak against the...
Stagflation Worries Pushed Dollar and Yield Higher, Stocks Lower
Worries of stagflation intensified a whole lot last week. In particular, even the habitually cautious ECB pre-committed to rate hikes in July and September, while delivering new economic forecasts with sharply higher inflation and lower growth projections. Selloff in risk markets accelerated further after US CPI re-accelerated to new...
Dollar Surges as CPI Reaccelerates on Energy and Food Prices
Dollar rises strongly in early US session after CPI data. Headline inflation reaccelerated with strong rise in energy and food prices From this perspective, there is little scope for Fed to pause tightening in September. It might instead continue its 50bps per meeting plan for longer. The greenback is...
Risk Sentiment Turns Sour ahead of US CPI
Euro's post ECB rally was very short-lived, while market turned into risk-off mode later in US session. Negative sentiment continues in Asia today as US consumer inflation data is awaited. So far, Sterling is the strongest one for the week followed by Dollar, and then Canadian. Yen is the...
Euro Soars as ECB Pre-Commits to Jul and Sep Rate Hikes
Euro is attempting to rally after ECB surprisingly pre-commit to rate hikes in July and September. Germany 10-year yield also jumps to 1.45% in reaction. Commodity currencies turn slightly weaker on overall sluggish market sentiment. Dollar is mixed for now, and will need some fresh inspiration from tomorrow's CPI...
Euro Bulls Await ECB for Guidance, Yen Licking Wounds
Yen is recovering slightly in Asian session today, digesting recent steep selloff. The climax selling is temporarily past as focuses turn to ECB policy decision today and US CPI tomorrow. Euro is trading mixed for the moment, except versus Yen and Swiss Franc. To be specific, it's range bound...
Euro Rises ahead of Tomorrow’s ECB, Yen Selloff Continues
The main focus remains on Yen's selloff today, on the back of widening yield spread between Japan JGB and other major benchmark treasuries. Meanwhile, Euro appears to be strengthening in general too. Traders are probably buying up the Euro in anticipation on a hawkish ECB policy decision and press...