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Sterling Lost Momentum Despite Strong CPI, Yen Paring Some Losses

Yen is finally recovering slightly today, as selloff in bonds ease. That is by no means an indication of reversal. But the Japanese currency should be turning into a consolidation phase after recent massive selloff. Dollar is also firming up slightly too, except versus Yen and Aussie. On the...

Fed Hawks Send Yield Higher, Yen Lower

There is no change in the overall theme in the forex markets. Yen's decline continues and there is no sign of slowing yet. Hawkish comments from Fed officials pushed treasury yields further up. Fed Chair Jerome Powell will speak again today and he's expected to reinforce the message that...

Yen Free Fall Continues, Sterling Jumps

The selloff in Yen remains the major theme in the market today, but both Dollar and Euro are also now under some pressure. For now, New Zealand Dollar is winning the race, followed by Aussie and Sterling. Swiss Franc and Canadian Dollar are mixed. In other markets, major European...

Yen Selloff Re-accelerates, Yields Surge on Fed Powell

Yen's selloff re-accelerates after Fed Chair Jerome Powell hinted at a 50bps rate hike at next meeting in May. Dollar is firming up broadly, but trails Canadian. Loonie is supported by extended rebound in oil price, as well as expectations of more BoC tightening too. Swiss Franc is currently...

EUR/GBP Turning Softer, But Overall Markets Tread Water

The forex markets are mixed in rather quiet trading today. Swiss Franc apparently stronger but there isn't much follow through buying yet. Euro could be turning weaker again but it has to dip more to confirm downside momentum. Other major pairs and crosses are still stuck inside Friday's range....

Markets Start Quiet, But SNB and Some Key Data Lie Ahead

The markets are generally quiet in Asian session today. Dollar is mildly firmer together with Canadian. Sterling and Swiss Franc are soft. But major pairs and crosses are stuck inside Friday's range. Asian stocks are mixed, with Japan on Holiday, while others tread water. Gold is consolidating in tight...

Yen Extended Down Trend on Rise in Yields and Rebound in Stocks

Yen's down trend continued last week and even accelerated against commodity currencies. Persistent rally in benchmark yields, rebound in stocks, and diverging central bank expectations are expected to weigh on Yen further. Meanwhile, expected rate hike by Fed and BoE didn't provide much support to Dollar and Sterling, as...

Euro Reverses ahead of Weekend, USD/JPY Resumes Rally

The tide seems to be turning just ahead of the weekend. Swiss Franc is rebounding notably while Dollar is also firmer up. On the other, Euro reverses earlier gain and trades broadly lower. Nevertheless, Yen's weakness persists and it's extending recent decline against the greenback. Commodity currencies are steady,...

EUR/USD Pressing Resistance, Yen Continues as Biggest Loser after BoJ

Yen remains the weakest one for the week, following the extended rebound in US stocks overnight, and persistent strength in treasury yields. Swiss Franc and Dollar are also soft as distant second and third. Meanwhile, Euro is currently the best week performer, followed by Aussie and then Kiwi. Sterling's...

Sterling Dips after Dovish BoE Hike, Euro Mixed

Sterling dips notably after the dovish rate hike by BoE. Yen is following as second worst for the day, then Dollar. On the other hand, Aussie is leading other commodity currencies higher, support by strong job data. Euro is mixed with Swiss Franc, closely watching developments in Ukraine. In...

Yen Extends Decline as Markets Responded Well to Fed Hike, BoE Next

The financial markets have responded rather well to Fed's rate hike overnight. The close in major US indexes was strong while Asian stocks also follow higher. Yen is clearly pressured and is extending recent decline, following rally in benchmark treasury yields. On the other hand, Australian and Canadian Dollar...

Canadian Dollar Surges on Strong CPI, FOMC Next

Canadian Dollar surges broadly in early US session after stronger than expected consumer inflation reading, which solidifies the case for more tightening from BoC. Though, as for today, Aussie is still the strongest, as helped by the massive rebound in China stocks earlier. Yen is turning soft again but...

Dollar Consolidates as Markets Await FOMC Rate Hike and Projections

Dollar is digesting some of this week's gain as markets are awaiting FOMC rate hike and economic projections. There are a lot questions to be answered given the uncertainty over inflation and the economic impact of Russia invasion of Ukraine. As for today, Aussie and Euro are the stronger...

Yen Decline Exhausted, Euro and Sterling Recover

Euro and Sterling are the relatively stronger ones today, but gains are so far limited. The rallies are still capped by the war uncertainties. Economic data is not really playing a role here, considering the UK job data was solid while German economic sentiment plunged. Meanwhile, Canadian Dollar and...

Euro Extends Rebound, Yen Selloff Continues

Sentiment is mixed overall as Russia invasion of Ukraine is continuing. Asia is split into two world, with Nikkei and Singapore markets steady. But Hong Kong and China stock markets are in steep selloff again, after US warned China of helping Russia of easing the impact of sanction. The...

Euro Recovering as Ukraine Holds Another Talk With Russia

European stocks are recovering mildly as Ukraine is going to have another round of talks. But overall sentiment is vulnerable is Russia continues massive shelling and there is no sign of a real stop in its invasion. In the currency markets, Yen's broad based decline continues today, but Aussie...

Dollar Extending Rally Against Yen, Fed and BoE to Hike this Week

Dollar is lifted by risk aversion sentiment in Hong Kong and China in Asian session today. The greenback's strength is particularly apparent against Yen, Aussie and Kiwi. Euro is trying to recover against others but such recovery remains weak. The uncertainty over Russia invasion of Ukraine will continue to...

First Climax Reactions to Russia Invasion Done, USD/JPY Upside Breakout

The financial markets should have completed the first climax reaction to Russia to Ukraine. Both oil prices and gold spiked higher initially last week but pulled back since then. Stocks, in particular major European indexes, also staged a strong rebound after initial dive. Global benchmark treasury yields also rebounded. In...

Canadian Dollar Shot Up by All-Round Strong Job Report, Yen Weakness Continues

Canadian Dollar surges sharply after employment data blows past expectations. Sterling and Euro are firm slightly firmer but there is no clear upside momentum. On the other hand, selloff in Yen is still persisting. Dollar is mixed for now. In other markets, Gold is extending the pull back and...

Yen Under Pressure on Rate Outlook and Rising Yield, USD/JPY Breakout

Yen is under some broad based pressure in Asia session despite some mild risk aversion sentiment. BoJ is clear to lag behind other major central bank in raising interest rates, due to the still underperforming inflation. Rally in global treasury yields is also weighing on the Japanese currency. Euro...