Market Overview
Dollar Recovers Mildly as NFP Awaited, Could It Deter Fed’s Cut?
Dollar recovers mildly today as US markets will be back from holiday. But understandably, upside momentum is rather weak so far as the crucial non-farm payroll report is awaited. Overall trading is mixed this week, as some technical level are not firmly take out, even breached. For example, Gold...
German 10-Yr Yield Hits Record Low on ECB Easing Expectations
Trading in the currency markets are relatively subdued today as US is on holiday. Major volatility is seen in the bond markets, as German 10-year yield hits another record low. Expectations on ECB easing continues to intensify, with an official explicitly calling for action now. Swiss Franc is currently...
Market Quiet in Holiday Mood, Aussie and Canadian Firm
The forex markets are generally steady in Asian session today. Trading is rather subdued with US markets on holiday. But volatility will definitely come back with job data tomorrow. For the week, Canadian Dollar is currently the strongest one but USD/CAD is still struggling take out last week's firmly....
Free Fall in Yields Continue, Dollar Softer as ADP Jobs Missed Expectations
Free fall in major treasury yields remain the main focus in the markets today. German 10-year bund yield hit another record low at -0.397 and is now back at -0.378, down -0.013. It closed at -0.324 last week. UK 10-year gilt yield also dropped to as low as 0.67...
Yen Surges on Falling Yields Again, Ready to Resume Up Trend
Yen surges broadly again today as major global treasury yield resumed recent free fall. US 10-year yield down -0.058 to 1.976 overnight and it's now trading further lower to 1.947. German 10-year bund yield opens lower and is down -0.025 at -0.390, continuing to make new record low. Japan...
Aussie Talked Up by RBA Lowe after Rate Cut, Yen Rises as German Yield Hits Record Low
Australian Dollar is trading as the strongest one for today in spite of RBA's second consecutive rate cut. Additionally buying is seen after RBA Governor Philip Lowe talked about four positive developments that could help the economy in a speech. Though, the Aussie is held in range against Dollar...
Australian Dollar Recovering Despite RBA Rate Cut, Dollar Maintains Gain
Dollar's rally extended overnight, following record close in S&P 500 and mild recovery in treasury yields. The greenback is retreating some gains for now. But with near term resistance against European majors broken, further rebound is now mildly in favor. Though, Dollar will still need to survives tests from...
Dollar Maintains Gain, But No Follow Through Buying Yet
Dollar continues to trade as the strongest one, riding on US-China agreement to put trade war escalation on hold. US stocks also follow global markets sharply higher, with DOW trading up over 1% at initial trading. Canadian Dollar follows closely as second strongest, with help from WTO oil's rally....
Dollar and Stocks Surge on as Fear of Trade War Escalation Eased
Dollar and stocks are give a strong boost after Trump-Xi meeting in Japan delivered what the markets expected. For now, the greenback is trading as the strongest ones while traders are revisiting the chance of Fed cut in July. Canadian Dollar is steadily firm, partly helped by rally resumption...
Focus Turn to US Data after Trump & Xi Delivered at G20
Expectations setting were rather well set for the highly anticipated Trump-Xi meeting at G20. Both sides agreed to stop raising tariffs further. But it's unsure whether they've closed the huge gap that led to collapse in trade negotiations. If the causes remain, the results would be the same no...
Dollar Mildly Lower in Quiet Markets, G20 Eyed
Dollar trades broadly lower in relatively quiet markets today. Trading is rather subdued firstly due to quarter end effect. More importantly, traders are awaiting the highly anticipated Trump-Xi meeting. It's cautiously optimistic that some form of agreement would be made to avert further tariff escalations. But this is far...
Markets Turn Cautious With Eyes on G20, US & Eurozone Inflation
Asian markets trade broadly lower today as traders lighten up positions ahead of the highly anticipated Trump-Xi meeting tomorrow. Yen and Swiss Franc are currently the strongest ones as sentiments turn cautious. Nevertheless, both are contained well above recent lows against other majors currencies for now. Directions in other...
Markets Going Nowhere ahead of G20, US & China Exchange Words ahead of Trump-Xi Meeting
The financial markets are generally in consolidative mode, awaiting the start of the two-day G20 summit in Osaka, Japan tomorrow. For traders, main focus will be on face-to-face meeting of Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Hopes are high for some form of agreement to stop further escalations in...
Yen & Swiss Franc Lower Again as Stocks Rise on Trade Optimism
Asian markets trade broadly higher on increasing "optimism" regarding US-China trade war. Some form of agreement is anticipated out of the Trump-Xi summit on Saturday to avoid further tariff escalation. Yen and Swiss France are trading as the weakest one for more, followed by Euro. Australian and New Zealand...
Sentiments Lifted by Mnuchin’s Trade Optimism, Capped by Trump’s Tariff Threats
Risk appetite firms up mildly today as lifted by US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin's upbeat comments regarding trade negotiation with China. There are also reports that US would delay new tariffs without deadline, to bring China back to negotiation table. However, the positive lift is capped after Trump reiterates...
Dollar Rebounds as Fed Dismissed Aggressive Cut, NZD Rebounds Despite Dovish RBNZ
New Zealand rises broadly even though RBNZ hints on an August rate cut. The easing bias is actually well priced in and traders responds to the positive reference to the economy instead. Dollar also trying to extend yesterday's rebound as even the most dovish Fed official dismissed an aggressive...
Yen Surges on Renewed Weakness in Treasury Yields
Yen rises broadly today as major treasury yields are resuming recent decline. German 10-year yield hits new record low at -0.33 while US 10-year yield is back below 2.0 handle. Though, New Zealand Dollar is even stronger as record export in May solidifies the case for RBNZ to stand...
Yen & Gold Jumps on Fresh Iran Sanctions, Dollar Awaits Fed Powell
Yen and Gold surge today as global sentiments are weighed down by new US sanctions on Iran. In particular, Gold hits as high as 1439 and is currently up more than 1%. Nevertheless, New Zealand Dollar outshines Yen and is currently the strongest one for today. Kiwi is boosted...
Dollar Ignores Trump’s Fed Attack, Euro Mixed after German IFO
Dollar stays generally soft in quiet markets but selling seems to have slowed in early US session. Trump criticizes Fed as sticking like a "stubborn child" on interest rates. Such comments are ignored by markets, sensibly, in general. The key to Fed's policy is whether Trump is able to...
Dollar Stays Soft as Markets Await G20, Aussie Mildly Firmer
The financial markets are relatively steady in a light day today. The imminent risk of war between US and Iran is eased, as Trump opts for more economic sanctions. Meanwhile, it appears that US and China are both preparing for the Trump-Xi summit at G20 in Japan later in...