Market Overview
Euro and Pound Consolidate, But Staying Weak
US stocks were hammered again overnight and selling continues in Asia. But major currency pairs and crosses are trading in tight range, digesting recent moves. Euro and Sterling are recovering some grounds while Aussie is paring gains. Gold is consolidating below 2k handle but the retreat is shallow. WTI...
Euro Paring Losses as Markets Digest Wild Moves
Entering into US session, markets are starting to digest the steep moves made earlier today. Euro is paring some losses and it's indeed trading in black against Sterling, Swiss and Yen at the time of writing. Swiss Franc has apparently turned weaker, probably on concern that SNB could intervene...
Euro and Sterling Dive, Oil and Gold Surge
Moves in the markets are intensifying as another week starts, as Russia's invasion on Ukraine continues. US and allies rejected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's plea for creating a no-fly zone over the country. But they're now considering to step up sanctions on Russia by banning its oil exports. Asian stocks...
Euro, European Stocks and Yields in Free Fall as WW III is Near
Russia invasion of Ukraine continued last week and risk aversion intensified sharply after Russia's attempt to attack Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station. European stocks took a steep dive with benchmark yields. Oil prices surged to levels not seen in more than a decade. Gold was originally steady but staged a...
Euro in Free Fall Again While Dollar Rebounds on Strong NFP
Dollar rises notably in early US session with help from strong headline non-farm payroll job growth, even though wages disappoint. But still, the overwhelming theme is Euro selloff on Russia invasion of Ukraine. The common currency is actually suffering a fresh round of heavy selling, just after NFP risk...
Euro Still in Decline, No End in Sight Yet
Markets sentiment took another dive on reports of Russia's attack on a nuclear complex in Ukraine. Euro is extending recent decline, together will steep selloff in Asian stocks. Meanwhile, Australian Dollar is solidifying upside momentum, taking New Zealand Dollar higher too. Dollar remains mixed and will look into non-farm...
No Recovery in Euro Yet as Sentiment Stabilize, Swiss Franc Firm
Overall, market sentiment is rather stable today, with major European indexes just slightly lower, while US futures point to recovery. Benchmark treasury yields are also ticking slightly higher. WTI crude oil is retreating slightly after breaking 115 handle. Gold is gyrating in tight range above 1900. In the currency...
Euro Selloff Continues, Oil Extends Powerful Rally
Euro is staying under selling pressure as Russia is continuing its invasion while Ukrainians are holding on defending their country. But selloff in Sterling has eased a little bit. Australia Dollar is extending recent rally as the best performer for the week. Canadian Dollar is following closely with help...
Sentiment Stabilized Somewhat But Euro Remains Pressured
Market sentiment stabilized a bit on reports that Russia a suggests to hold another round of peace talks with Ukraine, while Vladimir Putin's forces continue to shell multiple crowded Ukrainian cities. Stocks are recovery but remain vulnerable to more selloff. In the currency markets, Swiss Franc is paring some...
EUR Weak, Oil Surges, CAD Awaits BoC
Russia's invasion of Ukraine remain the dominant theme in the markets, and Euro and Sterling stay pressured as a result. Swiss Franc is the biggest winner for now on safe haven flow, but Aussie and Yen are also supported. On the other hand, Dollar is dragged down by the...
Stocks and Yields Fall, Euro Staying Pressured
Euro's broad based selloff continues today, even though it's still holding in range against Dollar and Sterling. But overall, European majors are weak. The greenback is somewhat capped by falling benchmark treasury yield. Yen is firm on risk-off sentiment but it's slightly out-performed by Aussie. In other markets, stocks...
Aussie Firm after RBA, Euro and Sterling Look Vulnerable
Overall, the financial markets are steady in Asian session today. Russian invasion of Ukraine continues after the talks between two leaders yielded no breakthrough. Ukraine is holding on defending while isolation of Russia from the West intensified. In the currency markets, commodity currencies are attempting to break out from...
Stock Markets Dive Further, But Others Steady
Markets are staying in risk aversion today with heavy selling in stocks. Expectations on the negotiation between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin are low. Meanwhile, other markets are relatively steady. In forex, Swiss Franc, Yen and Dollar are still the stronger ones ,while Euro is...
Dollar, Yen and Franc Rise as Sentiment Sink Again
Sentiment in the markets sinks again after Russian President Vladimir Putin put Russia's nuclear deterrent on high alert on Sunday, in response to unprecedented sanctions by the West, including blocking Russian banks from SWIFT. Meanwhile, Ukraine is holding on to defending from Russian invasion, with increasing support from Europeans...
Roller Coaster Rides in Markets as Russia Invades Ukraine
The markets had a roller coaster ride on Russia's invasion of Ukraine last week. At the time of writing, Kyiv remains in Ukrainian hands after three days of brutal attack by Russia. Wave of European leaders have start delivering supplies Ukraine while packages of sanctions were imposed, up to...
Stocks Extend Rebound, EUR/GBP Turning Around
Global stocks continue to rebound today. The West's refrain from excluding Russia out of SWIFT was seen as a relief. But still risks remain, in particular if war spreads to NATO countries. Economic data continue to take a back seat, and even another surge in US inflation doesn't move...
Markets Stabilized from Ukraine Crisis, But Risks Remain
Overall, the markets seem to have stabilized from the shocking invasion of Ukraine by Russia, for now at least. US stock markets staged a late and strong turnaround overnight while Asian markets also recovered. Gold is back pressing 1900 handle while WTI oil is trading around 96, after breaching...
Gold and Oil Surge on Russian Invasion, Stocks and Euro Dive
Russia invasion of Ukraine remains the dominant theme in the markets today. Safe haven flow pushes gold to highest level in more than a year, marching towards 2k handle. WTI crude oil also surges pass 100 level, rising as it does in geopolitical tensions. In the currency markets, Yen...
Global Markets Sink as Russia Invades Ukraine, Euro Under Heavy Selling
Global markets sink as Russia finally launches invasion of Ukraine. Risk averse sentiment dominates, pushing gold and oil higher, while stocks and cryptocurrencies tumble. In the currency markets, Yen and Swiss Franc surge sharply on safe-haven flows, together with Dollar. On the other hand, Euro is under heavy selling...
Aussie Surges as Risk Sentiment Improves, Euro and Sterling Shrugs Hawkish Comments
The markets are generally trading in risk-on mode today. New Zealand Dollar is leading commodity currencies higher, with additional boost from hawkish RBNZ rate hike. Australian Dollar is following closely, then Canadian Dollar. on the other hand, Yen and Dollar are under some selling pressure. Euro and Sterling are...