Japan Stocks Skyrocket to 33-Year High; Commodity Currencies Display Strength
In a remarkable rally during Asian session, Japanese stocks surged sharply, with Nikkei index smashing through the 32k mark, reaching a high not seen in 33 years. This surge followed the bullish trend seen in US markets last week, further buoyed by robust services data emanating from Japan and...
Risk-On Sentiment Continued, Dollar Relatively Resilient Despite Receding June Hike Expectations
Global stock markets registered impressive gains last week, with the resolution of the US debt ceiling and robust American job data contributing to the bullish momentum. The ebbing expectation of a Federal Reserve rate hike in June also provided additional support. Canadian and Australian dollars emerged as the week's...
Dollar Recovering after Strong NFP Growth, But Upside Capped
Dollar is trying to recover in early US session after much stronger than expected non-farm payroll job growth. Nonetheless, upside is capped so far, considering the surprised jump in unemployment rate too. For now, Aussie remains the strongest one for the day, followed by other commodity currencies. Yen is...
Dollar Pullback Continues; Focus Turns to Non-Farm Payroll Data
Dollar is extending the near term pull back in Asian session today, driven by a combination of factors including a risk-on market sentiment, falling Treasury yields, and growing market expectations of a Federal Reserve "skip" in June. However, the greenback, along with other currencies, will be closely watching today's...
Dollar Dips Despite Strong Jobs Data; Sterling Strengthens
Dollar falls broadly today, despite strong job data, as near term consolidations continues. The odds of a June Federal Reserve rate hike seem to be dwindling, following recent comments that emphasized the likelihood of a hold. However, the overall landscape could alter significantly following tomorrow's non-farm payroll report. Notably,...
Dollar Mixed Ahead of ADP and ISM, Euro Eyes CPI
Dollar turned mixed in Asian session as traders are awaiting fresh inspirations from economic data and comments from Fed officials. The FOMC is clearly split in way with some policymakers advocating a "hold" in June. Nevertheless, they're unified in another way that even a "hold" doesn't necessarily means a...
Euro Dips Mildly after France and Germany Inflation, Risk Aversion Continues
Risk aversion is the main theme in the markets today, as selloff in stocks started in Asia following poor data from China, and continued through European session. Dollar and Yen are holding firm as the strongest ones for now. Euro traded a touch lower after lower than expected inflation...
Poor China Data Knocks Down Asian Markets, Aussie and Kiwi Tumble
Asian stocks took a beating today as disappointing economic data from China put a damper on the region's markets. The bearish mood led to widespread selling of commodity currencies. Despite higher-than-expected CPI figures, Australian Dollar found little support, while an uptick in New Zealand business confidence did little to...
Sterling Jumps Broadly While Dollar Retreats as Month-End Trading Sets in
Dollar appears to be taking a breather, experiencing a broad decline in month-end trading as it reverses some of its recent gains. The initial support from the debt ceiling deal seems to be waning, while market participants are adopting a cautious stance ahead of this week's crucial non-farm payroll...
Markets on Standby; Aussie Down, Yen Recovers, as Traders Brace for Key Economic Data
Trading has remained muted as major markets recuperate from a lengthy weekend. Investors are not reacting dramatically to the agreement regarding US debt ceiling. Instead, they are casting a cautious eye towards Congress, awaiting indications of how the deal will be received. Compounding the apprehension, a slew of significant...
Dollar Dominates as Market Anticipates Another Fed Rate Hike in June
Last week saw the US Dollar dominating the currency markets, with a surprising rally buoyed by market sentiments flipping in favor of an imminent Fed rate hike in June. An atmosphere of growing optimism pervaded the scene, buoyed by increasing confidence in a forthcoming agreement on raising the US...
Dollar Buying Emerges Again after Inflation Data, Yen Extending Fall
While Dollar engaged in retreat for most of the day, some buying appears to emerge again in early US session. A surprising rise in both headline and core PCE inflation is considered to be a key factor driving this resurgence. While it's unsure whether that could result in sustainable...
Dollar Retains Weekly Lead But Started Losing Momentum
Dollar has maintained its position as the strongest performer for the week, despite the noticeable waning of its upside momentum over the past two days. Today, markets anticipates the release of several US economic indicators, including PCE inflation and durable goods orders. However, the primary driver is likely to...
Dollar Power Continues, Gold Resumes Near Term Fall
Dollar continues to be the strongest one for the week and sees fresh buying in early US session. Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy noted the debt ceiling negotiations have made some progress. But that was largely ignored by stock investors, even through treasury yields are on the rise. As...
Dollar Soars after FOMC Minutes and Fed Comments
Dollar surged overnight trade and maintained its momentum into today's Asian trading session. This robust performance followed the release of FOMC minutes, which depicted a high degree of uncertainty regarding the future trajectory of monetary policy. Despite this ambiguity, a pause in the tightening cycle by June does not...
Euro Sees Near-Term Boost, Commodity Currencies Pressured
Today's trading session saw broad selling pressure on commodity currencies, partially due to risk-off sentiment prevalent in the market and partly due to the dovish rate hike from RBNZ. As it stands, Euro seems to be the major benefactor, in part due to its rebound against Swiss Franc. However,...
GBP Bounces on CPI, NZD Down after RBNZ
New Zealand Dollar falls broadly today as the markets considered the RBNZ rate hike as a dovish one, probably with interest rate already peaked. The development also takes Aussie lower too. Meanwhile, Sterling is attempting a bounce after strong core CPI reading, as well as services prices. But buyers...
Forex Markets Turn Risk-Averse, Sterling Lower after PMI
Forex markets have turned noticeably risk-off today, with Aussie and Kiwi showing broad-based declines. Despite Loonie holding strong, it is being outperformed by both Dollar and Yen. Meanwhile, European majors present a mixed picture, with Sterling lagging behind Euro and Swiss Franc.
Today's PMI data illustrated a 'two-track' economy in...
Forex Markets Stable, Focus Turns to Global PMI Data
In today's quiet Asian session, forex markets have largely stayed within a narrow range, with minimal response to positive PMI data from Australia and Japan. Yen has seen a slight recovery but continues to be the weakest performer of the week, followed closely by Sterling and Dollar. On the...
Swiss Franc Surges, Yen Under Pressure, Aussie Looking at Copper
Yen is once again back under selling pressure today, with the selloff mainly concentrated against Swiss Franc, and to a lesser extent Euro. Risk-on sentiment, rising benchmark treasury yields, and the expectation of BoJ keeping policy ultra-loose will likely keep Yen weak for the time being. The only question...