Market Overview
Swiss Franc Rallies Against Euro and Sterling, Dollar Mixed
Swiss Franc is strengthening notably today, but selling focus has somewhat shifted from Euro to Sterling. Still, the franc is outshone by New Zealand Dollar, which is overwhelming the strongest. On the other hand, Yen is the weaker one following extended risk-on sentiments from Japan to Europe. Sterling is...
Nikkei Surges on LDP’s Election Win, Yen Trades Lower
Japan's Nikkei index surges sharply by over 2% in Asian session, in very positive response to the easy win of the Liberal Democratic Party in Sunday's election. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's LDP retained comfortable majority in the House of Representatives, ensuring continuity of the economic policies. While other Asian...
Euro Selloff to Continue, At Least in Some Crosses
Euro ended as the worst performing one after the post ECB rally faded quickly. It's clear that ECB would lag behind other major central banks in stopping to add stimulus, not to mention raising interest rate. The selloff in Euro also dragged down Sterling, as both were sold off...
Dollar Rebounding after Strong PCE Inflation Data
Dollar is trying to rebound broadly in early US session, partly on strong inflation data, and partly on month end flow. But overall, the greenback is just mixed for the week. For week Aussie and Swiss Franc are the strongest ones, with the latter lifted by strong buying against...
Dollar and Yen Dropped Again on Risk On Markets
Dollar and Yen dropped sharply overnight on strong risk-on market, as NASDAQ finally caught up and made new record high. The greenback is additionally pressured by the delayed buying in Euro after ECB post-meeting press conference. For now, Canadian Dollar is the third weakest, following the retreat in oil...
Euro Mildly Higher after ECB, Dollar Dips Slightly on GDP Miss
Major pairs and crosses are stuck inside yesterday's range so far, as consolidative trading continues. Euro appears to be lifted slightly by ECB's press conference but there is no follow through buying. Dollar also looks just a touch weaker after worse than expected Q3 GDP data. Overall, commodity currencies...
Markets Staying in Consolidation after BoC and BoJ, ECB Next
Consolidative trading continues in the forex markets in general. Canadian Dollar spiked higher after more hawkish than expected BoC overnight, but there was no follow through buying. BoJ's decision to stand pat triggered little reactions. Expectation of an earlier RBA rate hike intensified after the central bank let target...
Yen Recovers as Markets Extend Corrective Pattern
The forex markets are extending near term corrective moves today, with Yen turning slightly stronger, followed by Swiss Franc. Canadian Dollar and Sterling are the weaker ones, followed by Dollar. The Loonie will look into BoC policy decision for guidance. Meanwhile, broader markets will look at development in overall...
AUD Mildly Higher after CPI, CAD Consolidates as BoC Awaited
Australian Dollar rises broadly today with support from strong inflation data. But upside is capped by mildly negative investment sentiment in Asia. While DOW and S&P 500 made new records overnight, there is no follow through in risk-on sentiment. Overall currency markets are mixed, with Yen as second strongest...
Dollar and Yen Down again as DOW Sets to Extend Record Run
Risk-on sentiment is pressuring Yen and Dollar today, while Euro and Swiss Franc are not too far away. On the other hand Sterling is the strongest, while Aussie leads other commodity currencies. US futures are trading higher suggesting that DOW and S&P 500 are on track to extend record...
Aussie Higher in Quiet Markets, Euro Staying Weak
DOW and S&P 500 eked out new record highs again overnight. But Asian markets are not following, with the exception of rally in Nikkei. Activities in the currency markets are generally quiet. Nevertheless, Aussie is strengthening with other commodity currencies. Yen and Swiss Franc are weak, followed by Euro....
Euro Drops Broadly Following Weaker Germany Sentiment and Outlook
Euro drops broadly today after slightly weaker than expected German sentiment. Bundesbank also warned of significantly lower growth in Germany in Q4. Swiss France is following as second weakest. Yen is also soft following rally in major global treasury yields. On the other hand, Aussie is currently the strongest...
Dollar Softer, Oil Rallies, Silver and Gold Sluggish
Dollar turn softer again in Asian session today and looks set to extend recent decline. But overall markets are quiet so far, with major pairs and crosses staying inside Friday's range. Economic calendar is likely today and focuses will be on whether broad risk markets would take the lead....
Dollar Ended Lower Despite Increasing Bets on Fed Hike, US Stocks Hit New Records
The markets have turned a bit mixed last week and have likely entered into a near term consolidative mode already. Dollar ended broadly lower even though traders continued to add their bet on a Fed rate hike next year. Indeed, the odds for a hike by June is now...
Markets Staying in Consolidations, Dollar to End the Week as Worst Performer
The forex markets are staying in consolidative mode today and could remain so before weekly close. Though, that would depend on whether US stocks would surge again with powerful buying. For the week, Dollar is currently the worst performing, followed by Canadian and Euro. Aussie is the strongest followed...
Recovery in Dollar and Yen Capped, Downside Prospects in Euro
The forex markets are staying in mostly consolidation in Asian session. Recovery in Dollar and Yen is so far rather weak, capped by resilient market sentiment. S&P 500 closed at new record high while DOW was not far behind. Major Asian indexes are also trading higher after China's Evergrande...
Yen Recovering, Swiss Franc Rises in Consolidative Markets
Markets are generally in consolidative mode today. Dollar turns weaker against Swiss Franc and Yen despite better than expected jobless claims data. But the greenback is just range bound against other major currencies. Commodity currencies are digesting near term gains but losses are so far very limited. Euro is...
Yen and Dollar Recovering as Asian Stocks Weighed Down by Evergrande
While DOW hit new intraday record high overnight, positive sentiment was not carried forward to Asia. Instead, stocks tumbled as the troubled China's property giant Evergrande failed to close the sale of the controlling stake in its property management business. The company could official go into default next Monday....
Sterling Retreats after CPI, Euro and Swiss Franc Lower Too
European majors turn generally softer today, in particular, with Sterling paring some gains after strong but lower than expected consumer inflation data. Dollar also weakens with treasury yield dipping slightly while Yen is trying to recover. But overall, Kiwi and Aussie maintain their position as the best performer. US...
Yen Sliding Again as DOW Ready to Resume Record Run
Yen continues to be under selling pressure, following the strong rally in US stocks overnight. Yen is additionally weighed down by rally in treasury yields. New Zealand Dollar is leading commodity currencies higher, while Australian and Canadian Dollars are also strong. Euro and Sterling are mixed for the moment,...