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...
Swiss Franc Extending Rally, Yen Softens as Yields Recover
Swiss Franc is staying as the strongest one for today while markets are rather quiet elsewhere. Yen turns slightly weaker and US and European yields recover. But Dollar is also weak on overall steady sentiment. As for the week, however, Aussie and Kiwi are the worst performers, followed by...
EUR/CHF Extending Decline, Aussie and Kiwi Soft
Overall, the forex markets are pretty much staying in range, except for a few. Aussie and Kiwi are the weaker ones for the week, as weighed down by negative sentiment, as well as falling commodity prices But Dollar isn't too far behind, following the pull back in treasury yields....
Euro Falls on Poor PMIs, Yen Recovering Further
Euro falls broadly today after worse than expectation PMI data. Aussie and Loonie are also weak as commodity prices pull back. On the other hand, Yen and Swiss Franc are rebounding, following the rather deep pull back in US and European benchmark yields. Stock markets are mixed with European...
Yen Recovering, Aussie Follows Commodities Lower
While the stock markets are steady, Aussie, Kiwi, and to a lesser extend Loonie, are trading generally lower. Decline in commodity and energy prices, on concerns over recession, appear to be weighing down on these currencies. Copper prices dropped to the lowest level since March 2021, while iron ore...
CAD and GBP Shrug Strong CPI, USD Awaits Powell
Risk aversion seems to back in indecisive markets today, with major European indexes and US futures trading down. Yen and Swiss Franc are trading mildly higher, followed by Dollar. Sterling and Canadian receive little support from strong consumer inflation reading. But Aussie and Kiwi are the worse performers while...
Sterling Looks into Inflation Data, Risk Sentiment Indecisive
Overall risk sentiment is rather indecisive in the markets. While US stocks staged a strong rebound overnight, there is no follow through buying in Asia. Dollar and Yen are trading mildly higher today, together with Swiss Franc. New Zealand Dollar is leading commodity currencies lower. Sterling is mixed for...
Yen Selloff is Back as USD/JPY Resumes Up Trend
Yen's selloff accelerates today as US stocks are set to stage a rebound after the long weekend. For now, Euro is the strongest one with help from rebound against Sterling and Swiss Franc. It's followed by Canadian Dollar, which is supported by slightly better than expected retail sales data....
NZD Dips after Poor Consumer Confidence, Markets Staying in Consolidations
The markets are rather mixed in Asian session today, engaging in mostly consolidative moves. New Zealand Dollar trades broadly lower following record low consumer confidence data. But Canadian and Australian Dollars are firmer on steady risk sentiment. Dollar is also weak together with Yen while European majors are mixed.
Technically,...
Markets Tread Water With US on Holiday, Dollar and Yen Soft
Markets are generally quiet today, with a near empty European calendar and US holiday. Major European indexes are recovering slightly but lack follow through buying. Gold and oil are staying in tight range. In the currency markets, Aussie and Kiwi recover mildly while Dollar, Yen and Euro are the...
Bitcoin Breaks 20k, Sterling Awaits UK Data
Overall markets are rather steady in Asian session today. Even the free falling crytocurrencies are stabilizing slightly. Major Asian indexes, except Nikkei, are treading water. Dollar and Yen are softening slightly with Sterling. Aussie and Euro and mildly higher. But most major pairs and crosses are just stuck inside...
Markets Reacted Negatively to Rate Hikes, Franc and Dollar Shone
Net reactions of the global markets to Fed's 75bps rate hike were rather negative. Global stocks ended generally lower after initial recovery. Additionally, SNB delivered a surprised 50bps rate hike while BoE's 25bps had a hawkish undertone with three members wanted more. BoJ stayed calm and kept interest rate...
Swiss Franc to End the Week as Strongest, Dollar Staying Second
Swiss Franc remains the strongest one for the week and stays firm into US session. Dollar is also regaining some ground, as the second best. On the other than, commodity currencies are the worst performing one, as led by Canadian. In other markets, European indexes are mildly in black...
Yen Falls Broadly after BoJ Stands Pat, Swiss Franc Staying Strong
Yen trades broadly lower today after BoJ left monetary policy unchanged, including keeping the 10-year JGB yield cap. Selling is not too fierce for now on mixed sentiment in the Asian markets. But if global stocks stage a pre-weekend rebound, the decline in Yen could quickly intensify. Meanwhile, Swiss...
Swiss Franc Skyrockets after SNB Rate Hike, Sterling Firmer after BoE
Swiss Franc surges sharply higher today after surprised rate hike by SNB. Sterling also rises on BoE rate hike with hawkish voting. Yen is following closely on risk aversion but Dollar is lagging slightly behind. The greenback is still digesting post FOMC position adjustments. Risk-off sentiment sends commodity currencies...