Market Overview
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...
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...