Dollar Turned Mixed as CPI Awaited, Yen Weakness Continues
Dollar turned a bit mixed in Asian session as markets await consumer inflation data from the US today. The greenback is losing some momentum against Yen as it's pressing a long term resistance level at 125.85. Meanwhile, it ticks down against European majors, which are recovering. On the other...
Yen Selling Steps Up a Gear on Rising Treasury Yields
Yen's selloff intensifies today, following extended rally in major benchmark treasury yields. US 10-year yields breaks 2.75% handle for the first time since March2 019. Germany 10-year bund yield also breaches 0.8% handle. On the other hand, Japan 10-year JGB yield is staying comfortably below BoJ's 0.25% cap. Euro...
Yen Lower as a Busy Week Starts, RBNZ, BoC, ECB, UK GDP, US CPI Featured
Yen is trading broadly lower in Asian session today. But commodity currencies are also soft on mild risk-off sentiment. On the other hand, Euro and Dollar are the stronger ones, while Sterling and Swiss Franc follow. UK data will be the main focus in European session while US calendar...
Dollar Ended Broadly Higher as 10-Yr Yield Hit 2.7
Dollar was initially mixed last week but buyers jumped in after FOMC minutes revealed the quantitative tightening plan. US benchmark treasury yields also surged to highest level since 2019. Both Canadian and Australian Dollars followed as second and third strongest. Aussie was boosted by RBA's hints on earlier rate...
Dollar Strong on Rising Yields, Canadian Dollar Rises Slightly after Job Data
Canadian Dollar rises slightly after solid job data, but Dollar is also firm. The greenback is on track to end as the strongest one for the week, with help from extended rally in treasury yields. On the other hand, Sterling is under some selling pressures but Euro is still...
Euro Soft in Quiet Market, CAD Awaits Job Data
Overall, the markets are rather steady so far in the last trading day of the week. Major Asian indexes are treading water. That followed a late rebound in US markets overnight. Euro weakens mildly and remains the worst performer for the week, followed by Yen and Swiss Franc. Dollar...
Dollar Slows Against Europeans, Firm Against Commodity Currencies
Dollar remains generally firm entering into US session, even though upside momentum is diminishing slightly against European majors.
Meanwhile weakness in commodity currencies persists, with Aussie being the worst one. Yen is mixed for now but should remain vulnerable on exceptional strength in global benchmark treasury yields.
Technically, focuses firstly stays...
Risk Sentiment Hammered by Fed’s Balance Sheet Plan, Dollar Staying Firm
Markets are clearly in some risk aversion actions after Fed laid out the balance sheet runoff plan. Nikkei is leading other Asian stocks lower, after US indexes tumbled overnight. Australian Dollar is dragged down by the sentiment, followed by Kiwi and Loonie. On the other hand, Euro is recovering...
Swiss Franc Declines, as Dollar and Euro Lost Momentum in Mixed Markets
Swiss Franc falls broadly today as other parts of the markets turned mixed. US treasury yield extends its sharp rally. But the impact on Dollar is some what offset by impressive rally in Germany and UK yields too. Euro recovers mildly but remains the worst performing one for the...
Dollar Surges With Yields on Hawkish Fed, Euro Weakens Further
Dollar trades broadly higher overnight together with treasury yields on hawkish comments from Fed officials. The green back remains firm in Asian session today. Though, Aussie remains the strongest one for the week so far, followed by Kiwi. Euro is the worst performing one, followed by Yen and then...
Euro Falls Broadly as EU Announces New Russia Sanctions, Aussie Strongest
Euro is trading broadly lower today, as EU announces the fifth package of sanctions against Russia. As European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said, "Russia is waging a cruel, ruthless war, also against Ukraine's civilian population." The sanctions include ban of Russia coals, access to EU ports and...
Aussie Surges after RBA, Dollar and Euro Soft
Australian Dollar rises broadly after a hawkish twist in RBA statement, which hints at earlier rate hike. New Zealand Dollar is following closely as second strongest for now. On the other hand, Dollar and Euro are under some selling pressure. Yen and Swiss Franc are mixed, awaiting more guidance...
Euro Falls Broadly as EU Considers Fresh Sanctions Against Russia
Euro falls broadly today on expectation that EU is going to impose another round of sanctions against Russian following war crimes in Ukraine. Additionally, investor confidence data indicates the war in Ukraine is pushing Eurozone into recession. Sterling and Swiss Franc are broadly weak too. Commodity currencies are currently...
Aussie Mildly Firmer in Quiet Trading, Awaits Tomorrow’s RBA
Overall, the financial markets are very quiet in Asian session today. Commodity currencies are trading mildly firmer in very while Swiss Franc and Yen are softer. But major pairs and crosses are stuck inside Friday's range. Gold dips mildly after prior rejection by 1950 and it could be heading...
Yield Curve Inversion, Stocks Rallied, Euro Rebounded
There were a couple of developments of last week to note. Firstly, US yield curve inverted for the first time since 2019. There is no reason to panic for the moment, but deeper inversion could set the tone in the risk markets ahead. Secondly, Euro ended as the strongest...
Dollar Little Changed After Solid NFP, Euro Shrugs CPI
Dollar is little changed after another set of solid job data. The greenback is trying to extend the near term recovery against Euro and Yen, but turns softer against Aussie. Euro also shrugs off much stronger than expected consumer inflation reading. Yen continues to consolidate in tight range, digesting...
Focus Turns to Eurozone CPI and US Non-Farm Payrolls
The forex markets are rather steady in Asian session today. Focuses will turn to Eurozone CPI flash and US non-farm payrolls employment. Euro is so far still the strongest one for the week, but it will need some inspiration from inflation data to give it another lift. Dollar will...
Dollar Rises after Job and Inflation Data, Euro Rally Falters
Dollar rises in early US session with help from solid job and strong inflation data. But Yen is even stronger as it continues to pare back recent steep losses. On the other hand, Euro turned weaker again as the rally attempt faltered. Underlying momentum in the common currency is...
Euro Rebound Making Progress, Yen Recovery Lost Momentum
Euro's rebound made some progress overnight even though momentum was still weak. The common is nevertheless firm in Asian session. Dollar is also strengthening up slightly, together with Sterling and Swiss Franc. Yen is consolidating in tight range as earlier recovery is losing some momentum. Commodity currencies are mixed...
Dollar Soft Despite Solid ADP Job Data, Euro Follow Through Momentum
Dollar is trading as the worst performing for the day, and receive no support from solid ADP private job data. The greenback is somewhat weighed down by extended retreat in benchmark US yields. On the other hand, Euro is supported by rising Germany benchmark yields, after consumer inflation hit...