Market Overview
Euro Tumbles on Coronavirus and Lockdown, Yen Riding Higher
European majors are all trading broadly lower today on worsening coronavirus spread and return to lockdowns. Mild risk aversion keeps the Japanese Yen afloat but it's outperformed slightly by Aussie, after slightly stronger than expected Australian CPI reading. Dollar is mixed for the moment, benefitting little from risk aversion....
Dollar Shrugs Strong Durables, Softer in Tight Range
Dollar weakens again today but stay in very tight range as indecisive trading continues. The stronger than expected durable goods orders were are ignored by the markets. White House's comment that stimulus deal will be there in "coming weeks" is also shrugged off. Swiss Franc is following Dollar is...
Currencies Shrug Stocks Selloff, Dollar Rebound Lacks Conviction
Movements in the forex markets remain relatively limited and indecisive. There were little reaction to the steep decline in US stocks overnight, which is followed by broad based weakness in Asia. For now, Dollar, Yen and Kiwi are the firmer ones for the week. Canadian Dollar remains the worst...
Canadian Dollar Drags Down By Oil Price Fall, Dollar Shows Some Firmness
Movements in the forex markets are rather limited in European session, with some firmness seen in Dollar and Sterling. One focus is on the selloff in Canadian Dollar, which is dragged down by the steep decline in oil prices. Euro's mild weakness is also worth a note, as partly...
Dollar Recovers Mildly as Markets Await BoC, BoJ, ECB and GDPs
Dollar recovers mildly in relatively quiet markets today while Aussie and Euro turn softer. But major pairs and crosses are generally keep well inside Friday's range, suggesting limited movements so far. Three central banks will meet this week including BoC, BoJ and then ECB. Lots of heavy weight economic...
Euro Strong as Funds Flow Out of American Assets, But Technical Pictures Mixed
Funds were flowing out of US assets last week as Dollar ended as the worst performing major currency. Treasury yields surged as bonds tumbled while stocks gyrated lower. But the movements were not decisive enough yet as the greenback still holds above recent lows against major currencies like Euro...
Dollar Softens Again as Global Stocks Regain Ground ahead of Weekend
Dollar is back under pressure today as global stock markets strengthen mildly before weekend. Though, overall markets are relatively mixed as we're seeing some strengthen in both Swiss Franc, Euro and Aussie. On the other hand, Sterling, and Canadian are softer. The developments suggest that major pairs and crosses...
Euro Prone to Downside as PMIs Awaited, Traders Shrug US Debate
It appears that the stock markets couldn't care less about the last debate before US Presidential election. Major Asian indices are trading in right range with mild gains. Nevertheless, Yen is trying to lead Dollar for a comeback while European majors are losing their strong position. In particular, Euro...
Dollar Recovers Mildly after Job Data, Markets Tread Water
Dollar recovers in early US session, with help from better than expected job data. Yet, it remains the weakest one for the week at this point. Buying momentum for the greenback doesn't warrant a reversal yet. The forex markets are mixed for now, with mild weakness in Sterling and...
Sterling to Take the Limelight as Dollar Takes a Breather
Dollar recovers mildly in Asian session today but remains generally weak, as the worst performing one for the week so far. Sellers appear to be taking a breather for now, and wait for fresh development regarding fiscal stimulus, as well as the final Presidential debate before election. For now,...
Dollar and US Treasuries Dive Together, Funds Moving Out?
Dollar tumbles sharply today together with US treasuries. 10-year yield breaks above 0.8% handle but that's giving no support to the greenback. Instead, in a rather unusual development, Yen surges sharply at the same time. Stock futures are just steady. There are talks about the renewed hope for a...
Dollar Pressured on US Stimulus Hope Again, Euro Stays Strong
Dollar is under some selling pressure since overnight as US politicians were still optimistic in closing a fresh stimulus deal by election. This appears to be the most volatility triggering theme for the near term for now. Commodity currencies are trying to recover in Asian session today but Aussie...
Euro and Swiss Franc Rally as Markets Expect More Negative Rates Elsewhere
Markets continue to be dominated by strength of Euro and Swiss Franc today. That comes in spite of surging coronavirus infections in Europe. Meanwhile, the deadlock of Brexit negotiations remain. Traders are apparently adding to bet that more global central banks, like RBA and BoE, are joining the negative...
Aussie Bears in Control on RBA, Euro Strength Continues
Australia's Dollar's decline is resuming today as RBA minutes, as well ass comments from a top official solidify the case for imminent easing in November. Weaker risk sentiments also weigh on commodity currencies in general, after US stocks reversed initial gains to close sharply lower. Euro and Swiss Franc...
Dollar Weakens on Renewed Stimulus Hope, Euro Surges
Dollar and Yen are back under notable selling pressure today. US investors are apparently ignoring continuing surge in global coronavirus infections, which broke 40m mark. Instead, there is renewed hope of fresh fiscal stimulus, as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said a pre-election deal remains possible. Meanwhile, UK and EU...
Sentiments Lifted Slightly by Upbeat Chinese Data, But Movements Limited
Commodity currencies follow Asian markets slightly higher today, with support from solid economic data from China. On the other hand, Euro and Swiss Franc are softer on concerns over record coronavirus infections and return to lockdown. Additionally, Euro could face more pressure if recent steep decline in German yields...
Chaotic Markets With Many Themes Going On
It's a rather chaotic week with many themes developing. The first October surprise of US President Donald Trump's coronavirus infects seemed to have fade as he's back in election campaign. Just as challenger Joe Biden appeared to be widening lead, according to mainstream polls, another October surprise surfaced with...
Sterling Range Bound after Volatility, Brexit Talks Still Going to Continue
Sterling is a focus today in otherwise relatively quiet markets. Brexit jitters triggered much volatility in the Pound. But it's staying in range as, after all, negations between UK and EU will still continue next week, probably with some intensifications. As for the week, Australian Dollar remains the weakest...
Dollar & Yen Firm, But More Needed to Prove Their Strength
Dollar and Yen remain generally firm in Asian session while Australian and New Zealand Dollars are soft. US stocks pared back much of the initial losses overnight with DOW ended nearly flat. Overall sentiments are also stable and mixed in Asia only. Coronavirus infections and politics, like US election...
Safe Haven Flows Back to Dollar, Yen and Bonds
Risk aversion is currently in driving seat in the markets today. In the US, hope of fresh fiscal stimulus fades for now, most likely not until after elections. In Europe, countries are going back into lockdowns as coronavirus cases hit records. Negative sentiment drive global stock indices lower and...