Dollar stayed broadly firm in Asian session today, after rallying on robust manufacturing data and significant rebound in treasury yields overnight. The spotlight now shifts to upcoming comments from Fed officials, including Governor Michelle Bowman and New York Fed President John Williams, as markets seek clues about the central...
The forex markets roared back to life from holiday lull in early US session, Dollar surges broadly as buoyed by unexpectedly strong ISM manufacturing data. This report marks a pivotal shift for the sector, which has transitioned back into expansion after 16 months of contraction. Additionally, the prices component...
Activity in global financial markets remain generally subdued due to the extended Easter holiday in many regions. Nevertheless, Japan's markets kicked off the new fiscal year on a tumultuous note, with Nikkei index having a sharp sell-off. Analysts have largely dismissed the latest quarterly Tankan survey as the catalyst...
Dollar dips mildly in the wake of the latest PCE inflation data, which largely met market expectations without delivering any significant surprises. Notably, headline inflation saw a slight uptick, primarily driven by rising energy costs. Core inflation saw a slight deceleration from last month's upwardly revised figures. However, a...
Dollar initially gained momentum in European session and breaks through near term resistance against Euro. However, the greenback then saw a swift reversal as the market transitioned into US session.
Despite a stronger final reading for US Q4 GDP, the impact on the greenback was muted, attributed largely to the...
Nikkei tumbled sharply in Asian session today, largely in response to Yen's rebound late yesterday, which followed strong verbal interventions by Japanese officials aimed at curbing the currency's recent weakness. Additionally, profit-taking activities could be another factor as markets gear up for an extended holiday weekend.
Yen's rebound,while notable, has...
Japanese Yen staged in a notable rebound in European session, triggered by heightened market vigilance towards market interventions. This reaction comes in the wake of a significant meeting between Japan's Ministry of Finance, Financial Services Agency, and Bank of Japan, marking the first such tripartite gathering since last May....
Japanese Yen breached its recent low against the broadly strong Dollar in Asian session today, but the selloff halted just before reaching 152 mark. The momentum of Yen's decline appears to be cushioned by Japan's heightened verbal intervention. Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki issued a stern warning about Yen's depreciation,...
Risk-on sentiment is pressuring e Swiss Franc and, to a lesser extent, Yen and Dollar today. DAX soared to new record highs, undeterred by the latest weak German consumer sentiment data, while CAC and FTSE are also marking gains. Similarly, the CAC and FTSE indices are registering gains, with...
Swiss Franc traded broadly lower in Asian session today, amidst a backdrop of general market inactivity with all other major pairs and crosses staying inside Monday's range. Still, it remains to be seen whether the Franc's sell-off could extend beyond last week's lows, a downturn initiated by SNB's unexpected...
Mild risk-off mood is seen in the global financial markets today, starting from the the noticeable retreat in Japan's Nikkei, then the marginal declines across European stock indices, alongside soft US futures. However, this sense of caution has not significantly rippled through the currency markets, where activity remains largely...
The forex markets display a calm demeanor in the Asian session, with most major pairs and crosses gyrating in very tight ranges. Australian Dollar finds modest support from the state orchestrated rebound in Chinese Yuan. However, this lift hasn't translated into clear momentum for an extended rally in Aussie.
Meanwhile,...
The past week in the currency markets was a dramatic whirlwind, marked by pivotal moves from major central banks across the globe. From BoJ's unexpected hike to SNB's surprise cut, from Fed's hawkish leaning projections to BoE's dovish voting, they collectively orchestrated a much volatile than usual trading environment.
Amidst...
Japanese Yen rebounds broadly today, likely driven by traders taking profits on short positions after a significant week of sell-off following BoJ's rate hike. This stabilization comes amidst speculations stirred by Japan's latest inflation data, raising the prospect of a second hike by BoJ in the second half of...
Dollar mounted a significant comeback overnight, demonstrating resilience amidst surge in risk-on sentiment that propelled the three major US stock indexes to record highs. The greenback continued to extend gains in Asian session, surpassing pre-FOMC highs against European majors.
The shift in sentiment came in wake of SNB's unexpected rate...
Swiss Franc is trading as the day's most significant loser in the wake of SNB's surprising decision to cut interest rates. This move, along with a substantial downward revision of inflation forecasts, is seen by some economists as a strategic effort by SNB to alleviate the burden of a...
Dollar took a nosedive overnight as investors were apparently relieved that Fed is still on track to cut interest rates three times this year. The odds for a June cut as indicated by fed fund futures also jumped back to above 70%. The positive sentiment shoot major US stocks...
Dollar stands firm as the day's strongest currency, with the financial markets on edge for the Fed's impending announcement. While interest rate is widely anticipated to hold steady at 5.25-5.50%, the spotlight is on the potential adjustments to Fed's dot plot. December's projections hinted at three rate cuts for...
Japanese Yen's decline intensified today and it's on the verge of breaking to new historical low against the greenback. Japan's stock markets are on holiday today, but the strong rally in Nikkei yesterday, which surged 40k psychological mark again, was significant. The robust risk-on sentiment within Japan and its...
Canadian Dollar falls sharply in early US session, triggered by an unexpected decline in Canada's headline CPI and a more significant than anticipated slowdown in core inflation measures. This trend of disinflation is likely to reassure BoC that its efforts to curb inflation are bearing fruit, possibly at a...