Aussie Propelled by CPI, Has Stock Market Correction Ended?
Australian Dollar is having a robust, broad-based rally today, boosted by unexpectedly strong CPI data. This inflation report is particularly notable given the unexpected reacceleration in monthly CPI in March, which contributed to the quarterly figure not slowing as much as anticipated. Meanwhile, both services and domestic inflation remain...
Sterling and Euro Rebound on PMIs, But No Turn Around Yet
Sterling and Euro rebound broadly today, bolstered by encouraging PMI data that suggests continued recovery momentum in both UK and Eurozone. For the Pound, the latest PMI readings indicate that UK's recovery from last year's recession is gathering pace. Meanwhile, rising cost pressures, particularly in the services sector, are...
Aussie Gains on Solid PMIs and RBA Hike Possibility
Australian Dollar trades broadly higher today, lifted partly by resurgence in risk sentiment, as well as robust PMI data reflecting the cyclical recovery in Australian economy. Improvement in the economic outlook reduces the immediate need of a rate cut by RBA. Judo Bank, who complied the PMI data, warned...
Sterling Tumbles Broadly Amid Speculation of BoE Dovish Turn
British Pound faced broad selloff today, continuing its decline in response to comments made last Friday by BoE Deputy Governor Dave Ramsden. Ramsden expressed he is now much less worried about inflation, and expects upcoming data to show significant slowdown in April. More importantly, he emphasized that UK inflation...
Commodity Currencies Tick Up after Calm Weekend; US GDP and PCE to move markets
Commodity currencies rises broadly in Asian session today, buoyed by slight improvement in risk sentiment after a relatively quiet weekend in the Middle East. This contrasted with the performance of typically safe-haven assets such as Swiss Franc, Japanese Yen, and Dollar, all of which traded mildly lower. Gold also...
Market Turbulence Amid Middle East Tensions Highlights Fragile Investor Sentiment
It was a dramatic week in the global financial markets with rapid shifts in investor sentiment triggered by heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. While calm was eventually restored somewhat, the volatility served as a clear indicator of the underlying vulnerability in investor confidence.
Amidst this geopolitical backdrop, the...
Market Calm Restored After Middle East Tensions Subside
Financial markets have steadied following a brief period of heightened volatility triggered by fears of escalating conflict in the Middle East. Initial concerns about a full-scale confrontation were alleviated. Both Israel and Iran played down the significance of recent explosions near an Iranian military base, suggesting a broader conflict...
Middle East Conflict Shakes Markets, But Risks Seem Contained for Now
Significant volatility was seen in Asian session, following the news of Israel's missile strike in retaliation against Iran. This geopolitical development initially led to steep decline in Asian stocks and concurrent surge in oil prices and safe-haven assets like Swiss Franc, Yen, and Dollar. Nevertheless, fund flows started to...
Currency Markets in Consolidations, Stocks Could be Stabilizing
The forex markets are still generally staying in consolidative mode today, showing minimal reaction to the latest economic data and comments from central bank officials. Commodity currencies, along with Swiss Franc, are displaying relative strength. Meanwhile, Euro, Dollar, and Yen are on the weaker side.
In the broader financial markets,...
Aussie Resilient in Face of Dismal Job Data, Bitcoin Prepares to Conclude Consolidation
The forex markets are rather subdued in today's Asian session, with major currency pairs and crosses largely trading within yesterday's ranges. Australian Dollar strengthened slightly, ignoring significantly weaker-than-anticipated job data. Instead, it's lifted by rebound in Asian stock markets and stabilizing risk sentiment. However, the momentum behind Aussie's rebound...
Sterling Wavers after UK CPI, Kiwi Leads
Sterling is having a volatile trading day, initially gaining ground after UK CPI data which indicated slower pace of disinflation than anticipated. Despite this, the currency struggled to maintain its momentum as the data did not substantially alter the broader expectation that BoE) will delay interest rate cuts until...
Dollar Rally Cooling Off, Kiwi Rebounds Post-CPI
Dollar's rally appeared to be slowing a little despite extended rally in benchmark treasury yields, the selloff in US stocks could be stabilizing too. Fed Chair Jerome Powell's comment that interest rate could stay at current level for longer if inflation persist triggered little reactions in the market. This...
Euro Sees Modest Recovery Amid Improved Economic Sentiment, Canadian Down after CPI
Euro rises broadly today, lifted by significant improvement in economic sentiment indicators from Germany and the broader Eurozone. Despite these positive signals, current situation assessment remains subdued. While the worst may be over for Germany's economy, in particular the manufacturing sector, recovery is still in its nascent stages and...
Dollar Maintains Dominance as Global Markets Wrestle with Risk Aversion
Dollar is capitalizing on its strong position and extends its rally om Asian session today, as risk aversion grips global markets. US stocks, which initially showed gains overnight, ultimately closed significantly lower as Treasury yields climbed in response to robust economic data. The sentiment continued in Asia, with major...
Strong Retail Sales Spur Brief Dollar Bounce; More Consolidations First?
Dollar bounces slightly in early US trading following unexpectedly strong retail sales data. However, there is no clear follow through buying in the greenback for now. The only exception is USD/JPY which continues to make new 34-year highs. Against others, Dollar might extend its consolidation phase for a while...
Yen Hits 34-Year Low Against Dollar Amid Inaction from Japanese Authorities
The forex markets are primarily focused on Yen's continued broad-based decline as another trading week commences. In particular, the Japanese currency has now reached a new 34-year low against Dollar. Despite frequent official warnings and the expressed readiness to intervene against speculative movements, Japanese authorities have yet to take...
Bets on June Fed Rate Cut Abandoned, Dollar Asserts Dominance
The financial markets were jolted last week by data confirming the stall in disinflation progress in the US. This development prompted traders to quickly revise their expectations regarding Fed's monetary policy, withdrawing bets on a June rate reduction. This shift in sentiment led to strong rise in treasury yields...
Persistent Dollar Rally Accompanied by Yen and Franc Comebacks
Dollar's rally presses on today and extends into early US session, reflecting continued strength even after a period of brief consolidation. Swiss Franc and Japanese Yen are also rebounding notably, indicating a broader trend of currency strength in traditionally safe-haven assets. This pattern is further underscored by the ongoing...
Dollar Holds Gains, Gold Hits Record, Sterling Awaits UK GDP
The forex markets turned quieter in Asian session today with minimal movements. Dollar is consolidating this week's strong gain but there is no sign of extended pullback for now. There is still prospect for more upside before weekly close, and U of Michigan consumer sentiment and inflation expectation would...
Euro Declines After ECB Opens Door for Rate Cuts, Dollar Eases Following PPI Data
Euro weakens broadly following ECB's decision to maintain interest rates unchanged, coupled with explicit suggestions of a potential rate cut ahead. However, selloff has been relatively mild, primarily because ECB's statement didn't serve as a definitive pre-announcement of rate cuts, unlike its 2022 guidance on rate hike. Moreover, the...