Sterling Recovers as Johnson Resigns as PM
Sterling recovers today, in particular against Euro and Swiss Franc, after Boris Johnson resigns as UK Prime Minister. But Aussie is so far still the strongest for the day. Euro remains generally weak but Dollar and Yen are also paring some recent gains. For the week, Aussie is the...
Aussie Displaying Resilience, Dollar and Yen Staying Firm
The stock markets are starting to display some resilience, despite hawkish FOMC minutes. US stocks managed to close higher after initial selloff. Nikkei is also showing some strength in Asian session. Dollar and Yen are retreating mildly while Aussie and Kiwi are trading higher. As for the week, Euro...
EUR/USD Marching To Parity as Selloff Continues
Selloff in Euro continues today, as it's marching towards parity against the greenback. Some noted that it's a perfect storm for the common currency, with stagflation risks, gas crisis, a prolonged war and fragmentation. Sterling is not too far behind with political uncertainties over Prime Minister Boris Johnson again,...
Euro and Sterling Staying Weak, Dollar and Yen to Decide the Real Winner Soon
Recession fear is currently the main theme in the markets, with Euro and Sterling hardest hit in the currency markets. Canadian Dollar is somewhat a distant third weakest, as dragged down by oil prices. Nevertheless, Aussie and Kiwi are relatively resilient. Yen and Dollar are at par in strength...
Euro Hammered Broadly on Gas Crisis, Dollar and Yen Jump
Euro drops sharply and broadly today on renewed concerns over recession on gas crisis. The common currency is also taking other European majors lower. Dollar and Yen are currently the strongest ones on risk aversion. Commodity currencies are also weak, with Aussie shrugging of RBA rate hike. Nevertheless, Canadian...
Aussie Shrugs RBA Hike, Yen Turning Softer
Aussie is trading in tight range after RBA delivered the 50bps rate hike as expected, and maintained tightening bias. Euro is currently the stronger one for the day, followed by Sterling. On the other hand, Yen is under some selling pressure together with Dollar. The development suggests that risk...
Aussie Recovers ahead of RBA Rate Hike, Overall Trading Subdued
Australian Dollar recovers broadly today, following recovery in European markets. Meanwhile, traders are also preparing for tomorrow's RBA rate hike. New Zealand Dollar is also mildly firmer. On other hand, Yen is turning softer with Swiss Franc and Dollar. Euro and Sterling are mixed for now. Overall, trading is...
Slow Start to a Week with RBA Hike, Fed and ECB Minutes, NFP
It's a rather slow start to the week, with major pairs and crosses stuck inside Friday's range. Trading could remain subdued for the day with the US on holiday. But there are lots of events to look forward to, starting from RBA's rate hike tomorrow. Minutes of Fed and...
Aussie Dived But a Bottom Around the Corner?
Extending fall in commodity prices and recession fears were the main theme in the markets last week. Australian Dollar ended as the worst performer, followed by New Zealand Dollar, and then Sterling. However, Canadian Dollar was surprisingly the strongest one, partly helped by resilient oil prices.
Meanwhile, extended pull back...
Selloff in Aussie Intensifies With Commodity Prices
Selloff in Aussie and Kiwi intensifies today following the steep decline in commodities. Safe-have flows continue to boost the Japanese Yen, which is additionally lifted by extended pull back in US and European benchmark yields. As for the week, Dollar is the strongest one, but the second placed Yen...
Yen Surges on Safe Haven Flow; Stocks, Yields, Oil and Metals Fall
Markets start the first day of the second half dumping risk assets, from stocks to oil to gold and copper. Safe haven flow into treasury has indeed started overnight, pushing US 10-year yield back below 3% handle. In the currency markets, Yen rides on the negative sentiment and rises...
Euro Under Broad Based Pressure as Selling Spreads
Euro is under broad-based pressure today as selloff against Swiss Franc spreads to other pairs. Yen is currently the best performer following another round of pull back in Germany, and to a lesser extent US, benchmark yields. Aussie and Kiwi are also recovering while Dollar is firm. But for...
Swiss Franc Staying the Strongest, Dollar and Loonie Competing for Second
Swiss Franc remains the runaway leader for the week so far. Dollar and Canadian are competing for the second place. On the other hand, New Zealand Dollar is the worst, followed by Sterling and then Euro. Yen is mixed for now. Overall market sentiment is indecisive with stocks lacking...
Swiss Franc Power Continues, EUR/CHF Breaks Parity
Swiss Franc continues to rise broadly today, with additional help from selloff in Euro. The common currency is weighed down by Germany CPI, which unexpectedly slowed in June. But for now, Aussie, Sterling and Yen are even weaker than Euro. On the other hand, Canadian Dollar is second strongest...
Euro Turning Softer While Swiss Franc is Firm
Risk-off sentiment is back in Asia today, after US stocks were sold off on poor consumer confidence data. In the currency markets, trading is relatively subdued, with Euro and Dollar trading in soft tone. Canadian Dollar and Swiss Franc are the strongest ones for the week. In particular, Swiss...
Yen Selling is Back, Dollar Attempting to Rally
Yen is back as the worst performer on improving risk sentiment and rising yields. Dollar is trying to rally in early US session following rise in treasury yields. But strength is mainly seen against European majors and Yen only. Canadian and Australian Dollars are resilient so far. In other...
CAD Firmer in Subdued Trading, EUR Looks into ECB Forum
Canadian Dollar and Swiss Franc continue to be the stronger ones in subdued trading. Euro and Dollar and trailing for now. On the other hand, Aussie and Kiwi are still the underperformer, despite recovery attempt in Asian session. Stock markets are also sluggish while gold and oil are range...
Dollar in Weak Recovery, Swiss Franc Retreats Mildly
Price actions in forex markets are indecisive today. Dollar is trying to rise after better than expected durable goods orders. It's also support by recovery in treasury yields. But there is no follow through buying. Canadian Dollar is still the relatively firmer one while Euro is also up slightly....
Commodity Currencies Soft Despite Positive Sentiment, But Canadian Resilient
The forex markets are rather quiet in Asian session today, even though risk sentiment is positive. Most major pairs and crosses are staying inside Friday's range, even though Yen is slightly stronger with Swiss Franc and Euro. Commodity currencies are generally soft, except Canadian, which is indeed trading notably...
Falling Commodity Prices Support Sentiment, Dollar Downside Risk Increasing
The forex markets were rather mixed last week. Yen ended as the worst performer, but Swiss Franc was the best. Canadian Dollar rose against all but Franc, while Aussie and Kiwi were weak. Euro was mixed together with Sterling wile Dollar was ended lower against all but Yen and...