Dollar's attempted rally quickly reversed overnight, following disappointing consumer confidence data. Interestingly, equities gained on what some market participants are calling a "bad news is good news" factor. The logic here is that Fed is now less likely to raise interest rates again this year, thereby giving stocks a...
In a relatively uneventful trading day, the notable standout is the rally in the USD/JPY currency pair, which has now reached its highest level this year. The bullish momentum for Dollar against Yen raises questions about whether traders are positioning themselves ahead of crucial employment and inflation data set...
Euro is trading lower across the board today, additionally dragged down by weaker-than-expected consumer sentiment data out of Germany. This latest indicator has added fuel to concerns that Eurozone's largest economy may become a drag on the broader region, heightening risk of a looming recession. Meanwhile, Dollar and Swiss...
Trading in the forex market today saw a tempered tone, with most major currencies trading in a tight range due to a sparse economic calendar. An early uplift in market sentiment was observed, largely attributed to China's strategic moves aimed at boosting investor confidence. This positive wave continued into...
Asian equities witnessed an upswing today, buoyed by China's announcement of several initiatives aimed at enticing investors back into the market. Among these measures, the decision to trim the stamp duty on stock transactions and a more gradual roll-out of initial public offerings captured investors' attention. Adding to the...
Dollar clinched the title of the week's best performing currency, even though there was just muted impact from Fed Chair Jerome Powell's remarks at Jackson Hole. While Powell's renewed commitment to combating inflation prompted traders to elevate their expectations for another rate hike within the year, broader market reactions,...
As the financial world gears up for the much-anticipated remarks from Fed Chair Jerome Powell and ECB President Christine Lagarde, market participants are treading with caution. Dollar has started to retreat, shedding some of its recent impressive gains. Simultaneously, Euro grapples to find solid ground elsewhere amidst a mixed...
A shift in market sentiment rattled investors as the optimism spurred by Nvidia was short-lived. DOW experienced its most severe daily slump since March overnight, while S&P 500 and NASDAQ posted their largest one-day drops since early August. This change in market dynamics played into the hands of Dollar,...
Dollar exhibits renewed vigor in the early US trading hours, marking broad-based gains. While today's data showcased robust initial jobless claims and a mixed bag for durable goods orders, these don't seem to be the primary catalysts fueling the Dollar's ascent. A more plausible driver is the resurgence of...
The foreign exchange are mostly stable today, with major currency pairs and crosses staying confined within the boundaries set yesterday. Both Sterling and Euro have had a lackluster week, emerging as the weakest performers. US Dollar, while subdued, still fares better, positioned ahead of Canadian Dollar as the third...
Sterling and Euro faced a sharp drop today after alarming PMI readings unveiled an unanticipated rapid decline in the service sectors of both the UK and Eurozone. The days of service-driven economic growth seem to be in the rearview mirror, with signs indicating probable contractions in the third quarter...
Euro faces headwinds this week, emerging as one of the more subdued performers, with all eyes set on today's Eurozone PMI data. Its trajectory, when compared to Yen and Aussie, remains uncertain, as both showed minimal response to their respective PMI releases. Conversely, Dollar's movement, in anticipation of the...
Euro is currently the weakest major currency in very quiet markets today, with little of note from the economic calendar. Meanwhile, other European majors are soft too, with Sterling just performing slightly better than Swiss Franc. Meanwhile, the rebound in metal prices is helping Aussie recover, while Kiwi is...
Yen's selloff experienced a mild respite during the Asian session, bolstered by a spike in 10-year JGB yield that touched its apex since 2014. However, given the widening yield disparities with both US and European counterparts, the outlook for Yen remains bearish, at least in the foreseeable future. Interestingly,...
Japanese Yen is feeling the heat once again, buckling under the surge in major European and US benchmark yields. Notably, yield on Japan's 10-year JGB did jump, closing 0.655 today. However, this level has acted as a formidable ceiling for a while, even in the wake of BoJ's recent...
As a fresh week unfolds, global markets seem to tread cautiously, keeping a close watch on the recent undertakings in Asian economies. PBoC's modest rate cut decision has catalyzed a minor pullback in stocks across China and Hong Kong. In contrast, Japan's Nikkei shows modest gains, reflecting a divergence...
Last week, the financial world navigated a storm of uncertainty and volatility. From skyrocketing treasury yields to the extended declines in equities, from the downward spiral of Chinese stock market to the tumultuous Yuan exchange rate, and not forgetting the unexpected nosedive in Bitcoin. At the same time the...
As the trading week draws to a close, Dollar appears to be finally capitalizing on heightened risk aversion, extending its recent surge. Major European stock indexes are painting a gloomy picture, while US futures points to negative opens. British Pound, once the darling of the markets, has started to...
In the face of mounting tumult across stocks, bonds, and the crypto realm, the currency market projects an island of relative calm. Despite the extended rout in equities and treasuries and the dramatic tumble in Bitcoin, the forex market has responded with comparative restraint. A discernible dip in commodity...
Dollar relinquished its early gains, entering US session as the day's softest currency. Even as US benchmark 10-year yields skyrocketed to touch 4.3% mark, they found themselves lagging behind their German and UK counterparts. On the flip side, Australian Dollar is mustering a recovery, buoyed in part by China's...