Market Overview
Euro Falls Broadly as EU Announces New Russia Sanctions, Aussie Strongest
Euro is trading broadly lower today, as EU announces the fifth package of sanctions against Russia. As European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said, "Russia is waging a cruel, ruthless war, also against Ukraine's civilian population." The sanctions include ban of Russia coals, access to EU ports and...
Aussie Surges after RBA, Dollar and Euro Soft
Australian Dollar rises broadly after a hawkish twist in RBA statement, which hints at earlier rate hike. New Zealand Dollar is following closely as second strongest for now. On the other hand, Dollar and Euro are under some selling pressure. Yen and Swiss Franc are mixed, awaiting more guidance...
Euro Falls Broadly as EU Considers Fresh Sanctions Against Russia
Euro falls broadly today on expectation that EU is going to impose another round of sanctions against Russian following war crimes in Ukraine. Additionally, investor confidence data indicates the war in Ukraine is pushing Eurozone into recession. Sterling and Swiss Franc are broadly weak too. Commodity currencies are currently...
Aussie Mildly Firmer in Quiet Trading, Awaits Tomorrow’s RBA
Overall, the financial markets are very quiet in Asian session today. Commodity currencies are trading mildly firmer in very while Swiss Franc and Yen are softer. But major pairs and crosses are stuck inside Friday's range. Gold dips mildly after prior rejection by 1950 and it could be heading...
Yield Curve Inversion, Stocks Rallied, Euro Rebounded
There were a couple of developments of last week to note. Firstly, US yield curve inverted for the first time since 2019. There is no reason to panic for the moment, but deeper inversion could set the tone in the risk markets ahead. Secondly, Euro ended as the strongest...
Dollar Little Changed After Solid NFP, Euro Shrugs CPI
Dollar is little changed after another set of solid job data. The greenback is trying to extend the near term recovery against Euro and Yen, but turns softer against Aussie. Euro also shrugs off much stronger than expected consumer inflation reading. Yen continues to consolidate in tight range, digesting...
Focus Turns to Eurozone CPI and US Non-Farm Payrolls
The forex markets are rather steady in Asian session today. Focuses will turn to Eurozone CPI flash and US non-farm payrolls employment. Euro is so far still the strongest one for the week, but it will need some inspiration from inflation data to give it another lift. Dollar will...
Dollar Rises after Job and Inflation Data, Euro Rally Falters
Dollar rises in early US session with help from solid job and strong inflation data. But Yen is even stronger as it continues to pare back recent steep losses. On the other hand, Euro turned weaker again as the rally attempt faltered. Underlying momentum in the common currency is...
Euro Rebound Making Progress, Yen Recovery Lost Momentum
Euro's rebound made some progress overnight even though momentum was still weak. The common is nevertheless firm in Asian session. Dollar is also strengthening up slightly, together with Sterling and Swiss Franc. Yen is consolidating in tight range as earlier recovery is losing some momentum. Commodity currencies are mixed...
Dollar Soft Despite Solid ADP Job Data, Euro Follow Through Momentum
Dollar is trading as the worst performing for the day, and receive no support from solid ADP private job data. The greenback is somewhat weighed down by extended retreat in benchmark US yields. On the other hand, Euro is supported by rising Germany benchmark yields, after consumer inflation hit...
Yen Recovering, Euro Firm, Dollar and Sterling Struggle
It feels like the markets are turning a corner. Euro staged a strong rebound overnight on hope of cease-fire in Ukraine. Focus has then turned to Yen today, which is staging a notable recovery in Asia. On the other hand, both Dollar and Sterling are under some selling pressure....
Euro Rebounds on Peace Hope, Surging German Yield
Euro rebounds strongly today on hope of positive development out of negotiation between Ukraine and Russia. Top Russian negotiator Vladimir Medinsky was quoted saying that talks were constructive and a Putin-Zelenskyy meeting is possible. BBC also quoted Russian deputy defence minister Alexander Fomin saying they will "radically reduce" military...
Yen Consolidates as BoJ Defends Yield Cap, Dollar Firming Up
The forex markets are digesting recent moves in mixed Asian session today. Yen is recovering slightly but remains the worst performer for the week. BoJ is still trying hard to defend the 0.25% 10-year JGB yield cap. On the other hand, Euro and Dollar are the strongest ones so...
Selling Focus Turns to Sterling as Yen Digests Losses
Yen remains the weakest one today, but there is some short covering as global benchmark treasury yields also retreat. Selling focus is turning Sterling instead. For now, Aussie and Dollar are the strongest one for the day, followed by Canadian. Euro is mixed, helped by recovery against Swiss Franc....
Yen Selloff Resumes, Euro Follows, Bitcoin Breakout
Yen's selloff resumes as another week starts on rising treasury yields while Asian stocks are mixed. European majors are also under some selling pressure, with Euro, Sterling and Swiss Franc steady among themselves. Meanwhile, Australian Dollar is performing well together with Dollar, trailed by Canadian and New Zealander. Gold...
Yen Extended Down Trend as US 10-Yr Yield Hit 2.5, Euro Vulnerable Again
Yen was once again the runaway loser last week as global benchmark treasury yields, except JGB, surged. BoJ has clearly put a cap in 10-year JGB yield and the result is widening spread and persistent Yen selloff. Euro showing some renewed weakness but it's so far still range bound...
Euro Weakens after Poor Germany Business Climate, Yen Struggles to Recover
Euro turns slightly softer after poor German business climate reading, in particular against Swiss Franc, Aussie and Loonie. Dollar is also weak except versus Yen. Yen is trying to recover but there is no clear follow through buying. It's the the runaway loser of the week. Overall, Aussie is...
Dollar Turning Softer in Mixed Markets, Gold Extends Rebound
Overall markets are mixed in Asia today. While stocks in Hong Kong are suffering renewed selling, Japan and Singapore are steady. Gold is lifted by general weakness in Dollar. Yen's selling looks more and more exhausted even though it's still the worst performing one for the week, followed by...
Dollar Higher after Jobless Claims, Yen Weakness Resumes
Yen's selloff resumes in early US session as selloff in bonds resume. Dollar picks up some buying after strong job data. But Swiss Franc is stronger with help from selloff in Euro. On the other hand. commodity currencies are turning weaker together with Euro, but pressure on them is...
Dollar and Yen in Consolidations, Aussie Firm
The forex markets are engaging in sideway trading in tight range in Asia today. The selling climax on Yen should have passed for the near term, with Yen pairs turned into consolidation mode. But the Japanese currency remains the runaway loser for the week, followed by Euro at a...