Yen Bearishness Persists on Rising Yields, Loonie Strong on BoC and Oil
It's another poor week for Yen following the rally in benchmark treasury yields in US and Europe. It should be noted again that BoJ has a 0.25% cap on 10-year JGB yield, and thus, gaps are widening. Sterling was a distant second weakest, on risks of stagflation while Swiss...
Dollar Rises on Strong NFP, Yen Selling Persists
Dollar jumps broadly in early US session after stronger than expected headline non-farm payroll numbers. For now, the greenback is still behind Canadian and Australian Dollar in the weekly race, however. On the other hand, Yen's selloff is extending again, as pressured by strong rally in global benchmark treasury...
Yen Extending Selloff, Aussie and Loonie Strong, NFP Watched
Commodity currencies remain in the driving seat for the week, with Aussie having a slight upper hand over Loonie. Both are supported by firmer risk sentiments, as well as expectations for more tightening. Yen is the runaway loser for the week and looks set to resume broad based down...
Dollar Dips Mildly after Poor ADP Job Data
Dollar weakens mildly further after worse than expected ADP job data. But selloff is limited as traders are probably cautious ahead of tomorrow's non-farm payrolls. But overall, Yen remains the worst performing one for the week. Sterling and Euro are the next weakest even though both are trying to...
Yen Falls Further on Rising Yields, Euro and Sterling Soften Too
Yen's selloff continued overnight together with strong rebound in US 10-year yield. The Japanese currency remains pressured in Asian session and remains vulnerable. At the same time, Euro and Sterling are also weakening notably. Dollar is rebounding, but for now, Canadian and Australian are still the strongest one for...
Yen Accelerating Down, Aussie Rising With Loonie
Australian Dollar is leading commodity currencies higher again, on the back of positive market sentiment. The Aussie is additionally support by better than expected GDP data, which affirms the case for more RBA rate hike. Canadian Dollar is also firm, awaiting BoC's hawkish rate hike. Yen is the worst...
USD/JPY Rises Strong as Yield Rebounds, CAD Firm ahead of BoC
Strong rally in USD/JPY is the main focus in Asian session today, following the strong rebound in benchmark US treasury yields. Yen is also staying as the weakest one. But for now, Canadian Dollar and Australian Dollar are both stronger than the greenback. The Loonie's rally slowed some what...
Euro Dips Despite Record Inflation, Dollar Recovering
Euro is trading broadly lower today even though inflation high another record high. The common currency and European indexes are somewhat weighed down by EU's decision to ban two-thirds of Russian oil imports immediately. Dollar is rebounding following some risk aversion, together with Swiss Franc. But Canadian Dollar remains...
Canadian Dollar Jumps With Oil Rally, Yen Staying Weak
Canadian Dollar is trading as the strongest one so far for the week. Rising oil price is giving extra support to the Loonie, on the back of improving overall risk sentiment. Aussie and Euro are firm behind too. Yen remains the worst performing one, followed by Swiss Franc and...
Yen Crosses Rise on Risk-On Sentiment
Commodity currencies are trading broadly higher today, with help from risk-on sentiment, with Aussie and Loonie competing for the first place. Selloff are mainly centered Yen and Swiss Franc, and to a lesser extent Dollar. Euro and Sterling are mixed for the moment. The moves could intensify further on...
Risk-on Sentiment Back, Dollar Decline Continues
Markets are generally in risk-on mode in Asian session today, with rallies in major indexes, oil prices and cryptos. Dollar is extending recent correction and would likely continue further. Yen and Swiss Franc are the next weakest. On the other hand, Australian Dollar is leading New Zealand and Canadian...
Dollar Extended Correction as Stocks Rebound Finally Started
Dollar's correction continued last week and ended as the worst performer. Late rebound in stocks and extended correction in treasury yields are both weighing on the greenback. Yen followed as the second weakest, mainly on risk-on sentiment.
On the other hand, Kiwi was the best performer, additionally lifted by hawkish...
Dollar Pressured as PCE Inflation Slowed, Commodity Currencies Jump
Dollar stays broadly pressured today and it's set to end as the worst performer for the week. PCE data offered some hope that inflation has finally topped. Broad risk sentiment is steady as US stocks could extend rebound in the final session of the week. Benchmark treasury yields are...
Dollar Back Under Pressure as Risk-On Sentiment Returns
Dollar is back under pressure in today, as the rebound in US stocks carry forward to Asia. Swiss Franc is also paring some gains too while Yen softens slightly. Australian and New Zealand Dollars are firm together while Sterling while Euro is mixed. Return of risk-on sentiment, as well...
Swiss Franc Still Firm in Ranging Markets, Dollar Weak
Trading in the currency market is rather quiet today, with major pairs and crosses stuck inside yesterday's range. Other markets are also treading water with European indexes and US futures slightly up. Benchmark treasury yields are mixed. Gold is retreating slightly while oil prices are also range bound. As...
Dollar Recovery Short-Lived Despite Hawkish Fed Minutes
The recovery in Dollar and Yen appeared to be rather short-lived, as overall risk sentiment was steady. FOMC minutes affirmed market expectations of 50bps rate hikes ahead, which is not news. That triggered little reaction in the greenback. As for today, Euro is regaining some ground together with Swiss...
Dollar and Yen Recovering, Markets Stay Indecisive
Overall, the moves in the forex markets are still indecisive. Dollar and Yen are striking back today and rise broadly. Swiss Franc follows as the third strongest, suggesting a risk-off undertone. Nevertheless, other markets are still relatively steady. New Zealand Dollar's post-RBNZ rally faded rather quickly. But for now,...
NZD Surges on Hawkish RBNZ Hike, Euro Losing Momentum
New Zealand Dollar rises broadly today after an hawkish RBNZ rate hike, which suggests that interest rate could peak higher than earlier projected. Australian and Canadian Dollars are also generally firmer. On the other hand, Euro is starting to lose some upside momentum again, struggling to ECB driven rally....
Sterling Dives on Recession Fear, Euro Firm on Rate Talks
Sterling fall broadly today after much worse than expected PMI data raises concerns of recession ahead. On the other hand, Euro jumps as ECB officials continued to talk up July rate hike, while PMI data were solid. Still, the best performer today so far is Yen, which is supported...
Dollar and Yen Recovering Slightly in Indecisive Markets
The moves in the financial markets are so far rather indecisive. While US stocks rebounded overnight, Asian indexes turned softer. Dollar and Yen are recovering slightly after yesterday's selloff. Commodity currencies are retreating. European majors are mixed. While Euro and Sterling advanced against the greenback, there is no follow...