Aussie Regains Ground after CPI, Dollar Treads Water
Australian Dollar regains some ground in Asian session today, following stronger than expected monthly CPI data. In the background, market sentiment also stabilizes after Fed Chair Jerome Powell refrained from commenting on monetary policy or inflation. New Zealand Dollar is currently the second strongest, followed by Swiss Franc. Yen...
Dollar Recovers as Risk Sentiment Turns on Hawkish Fed Comments
Dollar recovers broadly today as risk sentiment turns negative again. Hawkish comments from Fed officials this week reminded people that even though a smaller hike is possible for February, interest rates are going to stay high for "a long time". Euro is currently the second strongest for the day,...
Dollar Staying Weak, But Awaits Committed Selling
Markets turned steady in Asian session as risk-on moves take a breather for now. Dollar remains the worst performer but there is no committed follow through selling so far, after breaking near term support against Euro and Swiss Franc. Commodity currencies also lose some momentum and are overtaken by...
Dollar Selloff Continues, Euro Ready for Upside Breakout
Selloff in Dollar remains the main theme today, but Yen is also sharing some burden. US 10-year yield is falling below 3.6 handle again, giving the greenback some additional pressure. Swiss Franc breaks through recent resistance against Dollar already, with help from cross buying. But Euro might also follow...
Aussie Powers Up on Risk-On Sentiment and China Reopening
Australian Dollar rises broadly today as risk-on sentiment carried forward to Asian session. Additionally, the Aussie is lifted by reopening of China, together with Yuan and Hong Kong stocks. Kiwi and Sterling are currently the next strongest. Dollar plunges broadly as a result too, with expectations that Fed to...
Dollar Selling Re-emerged on Surprisingly Positive Risk Sentiment
Risk sentiment was surprisingly positive in the first week of the year. The stock markets ended on a high note after slowing wage growth in the US and faster cooling in Eurozone inflation. After some flip-flopping, Dollar selling re-emerged in the last session. It might take a week or...
Dollar Struggles to Rise on Solid Job Data
While the US delivers a set of solid non-farm payroll data, Dollar struggles to ride on it to extend the near term rebound. On the other hand, the report is being cheered by stocks investors, with futures shooting higher. Thus, risk-on sentiment is capping the greenback's rally attempt. Softer...
Dollar Looking Forward to NFP, Markets Cautious
The forex markets are largely in tight range in Asian session today. Dollar is currently the strongest one for the week, after the rally attempt overnight. But traders are still holding their bets ahead of today's non-farm payroll data. For now, Canadian Dollar is the second best, followed by...
Dollar Lifted by Solid ADP Job, But Still Stuck in Range
Dollar rises broadly in early US session as lifted by stronger than expected ADP private job data. Meanwhile, stock futures turn south, apparently triggered by affirmation of continuous tightening by Fed. Yet, traders would still hold the larger bets until tomorrow's non-farm payrolls data. For now, Swiss Franc is...
Dollar Shrugs FOMC Minutes, Yen Continues to Reverse
Overall, the movements in the markets remain indecisive. Yen is staying soft after reversing all of earlier gains in the week, but holds above near term support levels. Dollar is stuck in familiar range against European majors and commodity currencies. The hawkish FOMC minutes provided no inspiration to the...
Dollar and Yen Down in a Typical Risk-On Day, But What Next?
It's looks like a rather typical risk-on day today, with Dollar and Yen trading broadly lower, while Aussie leads commodity currencies higher. Major European indexes are firmly up while US futures also point to higher open. US and European benchmark yields are trading down again. Gold is extending recent...
Aussie Rises as China Considers Easing Coal Ban
Aussie rises broadly today on news that China is considering to lift the ban on its coal partially. The move also takes Kiwi higher. On the other hand, Dollar is turning softer together with loonie. Despite yesterday's rally attempt, the greenback is clearly hesitating ahead of today's ISM manufacturing...
Dollar Rises Broadly, But Sustainability in Question
Dollar rises broadly in the early part of European session for now apparent reason. Risk sentiment is so far positive with rallies in major European indexes and US futures. US benchmark yield is actually falling. There is also no follow through buying in the greenback after lower than expected...
Yen Skyrockets Broadly as New Year Starts, Gold Breakout
Yen rises broadly and strongly in Asian session today even though Japan remains on holiday. The strength is rather overwhelming, and with some near term resistance levels taken out, more upside is in favor for the near term. Dollar and European majors are worse performing ones, with Sterling having...
Yen Extends Rebound to End as December’s Winner
Yen's rebound continues in Asian session today, and looks set to end as the best performer for the month. Swiss Franc follows as the next strongest with much help from buying against Euro and Sterling, and overall bearish market sentiment. Canadian and Australian Dollars are the worst in December...
Dollar Down, Yen Recovers, Markets Mixed in Holiday Mood
Trading in the forex markets remain mixed and non-committal. Yen's pull back appeared to have run its course already, and recover broadly today. Euro and Swiss Franc are now on the firmer side. On the other hand, Dollar is weak together with Aussie and Sterling. Canadian and New Zealand...
Markets in Risk-Off Mode But Forex Mixed
The financial markets are trading more on the risk-on side as the year-end is approaching. But reactions in the forex markets are relatively mild. Yen continues to be the worst performer for the week but selloff is somewhat slowing. Euro and Sterling are soft with Dollar. Commodity currencies are...
Yen Extends Decline, Aussie and Kiwi Stronger
Yen's selloff continues today, so are the rallies in US and European benchmark treasury yields. While the cap on 10-year JGB yields was raised earlier this month, there is still a cap. On the other hand, market sentiments appeared to be boosted by relaxation of outbound travel in China....
Yen Down Further as US Yields Surged, Dollar Mixed
Yen is under some persistent selling pressure since yesterday, following rebound in US benchmark yields. Aussie and Canadian Dollars are the stronger ones on commodity and oil prices, but Kiwi is lagging far behind. Euro is the stronger European majors while Sterling and Swiss Franc are on the softer...
Canadian Dollar Rises Versus Euro and Dollar
Canadian Dollar is taking a pole position in quiet markets today. Overall picture is mixed, as other commodity currencies of Aussie and Kiwi are both losing some momentum. Dollar is turning slightly stronger, except versus Loonie. Sterling faced some selloff in early part of European session, but Euro is...