Market Overview
NZD Surges on Hawkish RBNZ Hike, Euro Losing Momentum
New Zealand Dollar rises broadly today after an hawkish RBNZ rate hike, which suggests that interest rate could peak higher than earlier projected. Australian and Canadian Dollars are also generally firmer. On the other hand, Euro is starting to lose some upside momentum again, struggling to ECB driven rally....
Sterling Dives on Recession Fear, Euro Firm on Rate Talks
Sterling fall broadly today after much worse than expected PMI data raises concerns of recession ahead. On the other hand, Euro jumps as ECB officials continued to talk up July rate hike, while PMI data were solid. Still, the best performer today so far is Yen, which is supported...
Dollar and Yen Recovering Slightly in Indecisive Markets
The moves in the financial markets are so far rather indecisive. While US stocks rebounded overnight, Asian indexes turned softer. Dollar and Yen are recovering slightly after yesterday's selloff. Commodity currencies are retreating. European majors are mixed. While Euro and Sterling advanced against the greenback, there is no follow...
Euro Boosted by Hawkish ECB Lagarde, Gold Rebounding Further
Euro rises broadly today after hawkish comments from ECB President Christina Lagarde. But so far, Aussie and Kiwi are even stronger on positive risk sentiment. On the other hand, Dollar and Yen are both trading generally lower. Sterling, Swiss Franc and Canadian are mixed for now.
Technically, Gold also extends...
Aussie Higher after Elections, Dollar Weakens Broadly
Overall market sentiment is mixed in Asian session today, with recover seen in Nikkei but selloff in Hong Kong and China. Aussie is extending near term rebound, following Labor's win in the federal elections over the weekend. Kiwi is also firmer ahead of RBNZ rate hike. On the other...
Swiss Franc Won the Week, But Aussie Could Jump on Turnaround Sentiment
It was another roller-coaster week. Swiss Franc ended as the strongest one after SNB Chairman Thomas Jordan surprisingly said it's ready to act if inflation solidified. But it should reminded that he reiterated the readiness on intervention too. Euro was somewhat pressured due to selling in crosses. Dollar, Canadian...
Sentiments Lifted But Forex Tread Water
The forex markets are treading water today. Sentiments were lifted by China's rate cut. UK retail sales came in stronger than expected. ECB officials continued to talk up the prospect of a July hike. But none of these triggered any meaningful moves in the markets. For the week, Swiss...
Sterling Shrugs Strong Retail Sales, Dollar Holding Above Near Term Support
Dollar and Yen traded with an undertone in Asian session today but Aussie is also mildly weaker. On the other hand, Swiss Franc is the stronger one, followed by Kiwi and Canadian. Sterling is treading water despite strong UK retail sales data. Swiss Franc is staying at the winner...
Swiss Franc Staying as Winner, Yen Catching Up
Risk aversion is once again a clear main theme of the day, with European indexes in deep red while US futures point to extended selloff. Safe-haven flows are also pushing benchmark global yields lower, with Germany 10-year yield back at 0.9% while US 10-year yield is back below 2.8%....
Swiss Franc Jumps on Risk Aversion, Dollar and Yen Lag Behind
Markets are back in risk-off mode as down dropped more than -1100 pts overnight. Dollar and Yen tried to rebound but there was no follow through buying. Indeed, both remain the worst performing ones for the week. Instead, safe-haven flow seems to be benefiting Swiss Franc more this time....
Dollar Recovers in Tight Range, Sterling Down after CPI
Dollar and Yen are recovering mildly today but overall major pairs and crosses are stuck in very tight range. European majors are the weaker ones, with Sterling having a lower handle. Commodity currencies are mixed. Trading is also quiet in other markets with Gold continuing to hover slightly above...
Dollar Holding On to Near Term Support, UK and CA CPI Featured
The forex markets are engaging in sideway trading in very tight range in Asian session. Dollar and Yen remain the weaker ones for the week. But so far, there is not following selling to push them through near term support level yet. Overall risk sentiment is crucial in determining...
Euro and Sterling Rebound Strongly, Dollar and Yen Turn Weaker
Yen and Dollar falls broadly today as risk-on sentiment is gaining steam. European majors are making a strong come back too. Sterling is boosted by upbeat job market data. Euro is also lifted after a ECB policymaker threw out the idea of a 50bps rate hike. Commodity currencies are...
Aussie Rises on Stabilizing Sentiment, Sterling Awaits Data
Overall risk sentiment is stable in Asian session today. Australian and New Zealand Dollar are trading mildly higher as recoveries extend, while Sterling is also slightly higher. On the other hand, Yen is softening together with Swiss Franc and Dollar, and that is in-line with risk trades. Euro and...
Euro Recovers in Overall Consolidative Markets
The financial markets are generally quiet today. Major European indexes are mixed while US futures are treading water. Gold is still trying to defend 1800 handle, despite dipping earlier. Silver is also recovering ahead of 20 handle. Bitcoin and Ethereum are also staying in sideway trading. Euro is firmer...
Yen and Dollar Slightly Firmer, Markets Shrug Poor China Data
Yen and Dollar rise slightly in quiet Asia session today while Aussie and Kiwi weaken. It's typical risk-off setting with weakness seen in oil price and gold too, but movements are limited. Major pairs and crosses are staying inside Friday's range for now. Asia stock markets are also mixed...
Euro Looking Increasingly Vulnerable, Overall Sentiment to Stabilize after Wild Rides
Extreme volatility was seen in the markets last week, in particular in the across the broad rout in cryptocurrencies. Stocks the tumbled sharp but stage a late come back. Gold and silver resumed recent decline. Yen ended as the best performer, helped by both risk aversion and pull back...
Gold Extends Decline While EUR/USD Holding on to 2017 Low
Overall, the forex markets are rather quiet as the week is heading to a close. EUR/USD is still holding above 2017 low but lacks any strength for a recovery. The greenback might still have a last push during the rest of the session. Meanwhile, Gold is a major mover...
Dollar and Yen Consolidate as Sentiment Stabilized
Overall market sentiment stabilize in Asia today, with Nikkei leading other major indexes higher. Bitcoin is trading back above 20k, arguing that the climax of the crypto rout is over. In the currency markets, both Dollar and Yen are paring some recent gains while commodity currencies recover. But for...
EUR/USD Downside Breakout, Yen in Upside Acceleration
Yen is the runaway winner today on massive safe-haven flows, which also pushed up treasury bonds. Meltdown in cryptocurrencies intensified further, as bitcoin barely holds on to 25k. Major European indexes are in deep red while US futures, in particular NASDAQ, are pointing to lower open. Benchmark treasury yields...