Market Overview
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...
Dollar and Euro Mixed, Yen and Swiss Franc Staying Pressured
Weakness in Yen and Swiss Franc are both staying under selling pressure today, and there is not clear sign of bottoming yet. Sterling is currently the stronger one for the week but there is no clear breakthrough. Aussie and Loonie are digesting some gains but remain firm. Meanwhile, Dollar...
Yen and Franc Weakness Continues, Aussie Rally Faded Quickly
Selloff in Yen and Swiss Franc is still the main theme today even though US and Germany benchmark yields are retreating slightly. Australia was only lifted very briefly by the larger than expected rate hike by RBA. Though, Aussie is maintaining gains against Kiwi, which is the worst performing...
Aussie Jumps on Larger than Expected RBA Rate Hike, Yen Selloff Continues
Australian Dollar rises broadly after RBA surprised the markets by a larger than expected 50bps rate hike. It's now overpowering the strong Canadian and US Dollars. On the other hand, Yen's weakness persists on rising benchmark treasury yields in the US and Europe. Sterling is turning soft after Prime...
Sterling Rises on Positive Market Sentiment, But Momentum Weak
Overall market sentiment is positive in the market today, even though trading is subdued with some European countries on holiday. Sterling is trading higher with commodity currencies. On the other hand, Swiss Franc is is the weakest one, followed by Yen and Dollar. Euro is mixed for now. In...
RBA, ECB and US CPI in Focus This Week
Major Asia indexes trade mildly higher today but the forex markets are quiet. Trading will likely be subdued ahead with Swiss, France and Germany on bank holiday, while the US economic calendar is empty. But an eventful week will kick start with RBA rate decision tomorrow, followed by ECB...
Yen Bearishness Persists on Rising Yields, Loonie Strong on BoC and Oil
It's another poor week for Yen following the rally in benchmark treasury yields in US and Europe. It should be noted again that BoJ has a 0.25% cap on 10-year JGB yield, and thus, gaps are widening. Sterling was a distant second weakest, on risks of stagflation while Swiss...
Dollar Rises on Strong NFP, Yen Selling Persists
Dollar jumps broadly in early US session after stronger than expected headline non-farm payroll numbers. For now, the greenback is still behind Canadian and Australian Dollar in the weekly race, however. On the other hand, Yen's selloff is extending again, as pressured by strong rally in global benchmark treasury...
Yen Extending Selloff, Aussie and Loonie Strong, NFP Watched
Commodity currencies remain in the driving seat for the week, with Aussie having a slight upper hand over Loonie. Both are supported by firmer risk sentiments, as well as expectations for more tightening. Yen is the runaway loser for the week and looks set to resume broad based down...
Dollar Dips Mildly after Poor ADP Job Data
Dollar weakens mildly further after worse than expected ADP job data. But selloff is limited as traders are probably cautious ahead of tomorrow's non-farm payrolls. But overall, Yen remains the worst performing one for the week. Sterling and Euro are the next weakest even though both are trying to...
Yen Falls Further on Rising Yields, Euro and Sterling Soften Too
Yen's selloff continued overnight together with strong rebound in US 10-year yield. The Japanese currency remains pressured in Asian session and remains vulnerable. At the same time, Euro and Sterling are also weakening notably. Dollar is rebounding, but for now, Canadian and Australian are still the strongest one for...
Yen Accelerating Down, Aussie Rising With Loonie
Australian Dollar is leading commodity currencies higher again, on the back of positive market sentiment. The Aussie is additionally support by better than expected GDP data, which affirms the case for more RBA rate hike. Canadian Dollar is also firm, awaiting BoC's hawkish rate hike. Yen is the worst...
USD/JPY Rises Strong as Yield Rebounds, CAD Firm ahead of BoC
Strong rally in USD/JPY is the main focus in Asian session today, following the strong rebound in benchmark US treasury yields. Yen is also staying as the weakest one. But for now, Canadian Dollar and Australian Dollar are both stronger than the greenback. The Loonie's rally slowed some what...
Euro Dips Despite Record Inflation, Dollar Recovering
Euro is trading broadly lower today even though inflation high another record high. The common currency and European indexes are somewhat weighed down by EU's decision to ban two-thirds of Russian oil imports immediately. Dollar is rebounding following some risk aversion, together with Swiss Franc. But Canadian Dollar remains...
Canadian Dollar Jumps With Oil Rally, Yen Staying Weak
Canadian Dollar is trading as the strongest one so far for the week. Rising oil price is giving extra support to the Loonie, on the back of improving overall risk sentiment. Aussie and Euro are firm behind too. Yen remains the worst performing one, followed by Swiss Franc and...
Yen Crosses Rise on Risk-On Sentiment
Commodity currencies are trading broadly higher today, with help from risk-on sentiment, with Aussie and Loonie competing for the first place. Selloff are mainly centered Yen and Swiss Franc, and to a lesser extent Dollar. Euro and Sterling are mixed for the moment. The moves could intensify further on...
Risk-on Sentiment Back, Dollar Decline Continues
Markets are generally in risk-on mode in Asian session today, with rallies in major indexes, oil prices and cryptos. Dollar is extending recent correction and would likely continue further. Yen and Swiss Franc are the next weakest. On the other hand, Australian Dollar is leading New Zealand and Canadian...
Dollar Extended Correction as Stocks Rebound Finally Started
Dollar's correction continued last week and ended as the worst performer. Late rebound in stocks and extended correction in treasury yields are both weighing on the greenback. Yen followed as the second weakest, mainly on risk-on sentiment.
On the other hand, Kiwi was the best performer, additionally lifted by hawkish...
Dollar Pressured as PCE Inflation Slowed, Commodity Currencies Jump
Dollar stays broadly pressured today and it's set to end as the worst performer for the week. PCE data offered some hope that inflation has finally topped. Broad risk sentiment is steady as US stocks could extend rebound in the final session of the week. Benchmark treasury yields are...