Yen Paring Some Gains in Quiet Asia
The markets are overall relatively quietly in Asian session today and trading could be subdued with US on holiday. Canadian Dollar is resilient with WTI oil staying firm at around 84 handle. Euro and Dollar are both strengthening notably. On the other hand, Yen, Aussie and Kiwi are softening....
Dollar Ignores Hawkish Fed, Yen and Loonie Surged
Strong US inflation reading and hawkish comments from Fed officials were the main theme in the markets last week. While much volatility was seen in the stock markets, major indexes remained rather resilient. Dollar got practically no support from expectation of three Fed hikes year this, and tumbled broadly....
Stocks Dive after Terrible US Retail Sales, Yen Powers Up
Overall risk sentiment turns sour again following terrible US retail sales data. DOW futures reverse early gains and turn deep red, pointing to a much lower open. Yen is powering up following risk-off sentiment while Aussie is now leading commodity currencies lower. At the same time, Dollar is turning...
Yen Rebounding on Weaker Risk Sentiment, Dollar Still Very Weak
Yen trades broadly higher in Asian session, following broad based weakness in the stock markets. Nevertheless, mild risk-off sentiment is providing no support to Dollar, nor the hawkish comments from Fed officials. Dollar remains the worst performing one for the week, followed by Swiss Franc. Yen is now the...
No End in Sight For Dollar’s Fall Despite Hawkish Fedspeaks
Dollar remains overwhelmingly the worst performer today, as selloff extends. There is little support from hawkish Fedspeaks, with some officials expressing openness to four rate hikes this year. Commodity currencies continue to be the biggest winners, as supported by resilient risk sentiment. In particular, US futures are pointing to...
Dollar Extending Selloff, Aussie Leads Commodity Currencies Higher
Dollar's post CPI selloff continues today and remains generally weak. For now, Swiss Franc is the second worst performer for the week, followed by Euro. Commodity currencies are the strongest, with Aussie overtaking Canadian. Sterling is mixed for now. Other markets are mixed for now, with Asian stocks lacking...
Dollar Tumbles Broadly as CPI Matched Expectations, Risk Cleared
Dollar tumbles broadly in early US session even though consumer inflation data hit multi-decade highs. The move could be seen as a result of clearing the risk of even worse inflation reading that could force Fed's hand. For now, Canadian Dollar is the strongest one as boosted by rally...
JPY Lower as Risk-On Sentiment Returns, CAD Follows Oil Up
Overall, Fed Chair Jerome Powell's renomination hearings seemed to be well received by the markets. US stocks closed broadly higher overnight, followed by rallies in Asian indexes. Yen and Dollar are both under some selling pressure today. On the other hand, commodity currencies are trading higher. In particular, Canadian...
Yen Softens Again on Positive Market Mood
Overall mood in the market is positive today, major European indexes and US futures trading up. The question is whether US stocks, in particular NASDAQ, could build on yesterday's strong rebound for some more gains. Benchmark treasury yields are firm globally. Gold and Silver also recover. In the currency...
Swiss Franc Down Broadly, Focus Turns to Fed Powell
Overall market sentiment is rather mixed for the moment. Despite the initial steep selloff overnight, major US indexes staged an impressive come back towards the end of the session. NASDAQ even eked out a slight gain. Gold is back above 1800 handle while Bitcoin appears to be supports by...
Yen Striking Back as Stocks Take a Dive
Yen rebounds notably as US futures take a dive just ahead of North American session, while European index also reverse earlier gains. While Dollar is dragged down by Yen, it's somewhat still resilient against others. Selling is mainly seen in Swiss Franc and, to a lesser extent, Euro. Commodity...
Euro Softens in Quiet Trading, Aussie Ticking Up
Euro turns softer in a quiet Asian session together with Swiss Franc, but Yen is even weaker. On the other hand, Aussie is ticking up slightly together with Loonie and Dollar. Overall, trading is rather subdued with major Asian stock indexes treading water in tight range, and Japan is...
Dollar Failing to Ride on Hawkish Fed and Surging Yields
It was a roller coaster ride as traders came back for the new year. Markets were in full risk-on mode as worries over Omicron faded. Yet, sentiment turned after more hawkish than expected FOMC minutes. Major stock indexes were than in deep pull back. Major global benchmark treasury yields...
No Decisive Reaction to Mixed NFP, Dollar Staying Firm
At the time of writing, markets are still figuring out how to react to the mixed US non-farm payroll data. While the headline job grow was very disappointing, unemployment rate improved. More importantly, wages reported another month of strong growth. Canadian Dollar is trading mildly higher after strong job...
Markets Steady as NFP Awaited, EUR/USD Still in Range
Markets are generally steady as focus turns to non-farm payroll from US today. For the week so far, Sterling and Dollar are still the strongest ones, as supported by strong rally in benchmark yields and expectation of hawkish central bank actions. Euro is mixed, pressured by the Pound but...
Yen in Weak Recovery, Dollar and Sterling Still Firm
Yen is trying to recover on weaker risk sentiment today. But momentum is relatively soft against Dollar and Europeans. Aussie and Kiwi follow broader risk markets lower. Sterling and Dollar remain the strongest ones for the week, on expectation of hawkish BoE and Fed. Euro and Swiss Franc are...
Risk Sentiment Turned Sour after Hawkish FOMC Minutes
More hawkish than expected FOMC minutes sent US stocks lower overnight, and the negative sentiment carries on in Asian session. Australian Dollar leads commodity currencies sharply lower. Yen recovers but buying is weak on strong treasury yields. Dollar is also mildly firmer together with Euro.
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Dollar Shrugs Strong ADP Job Data, Markets Mixed
Markets turned mixed as traders await FOMC minutes. The much stronger than expected US private job data provides little inspiration to the markets. Dollar pares back some gains but remain the second strongest for the week next to Sterling. Yen is also recovering but remains the worst performing, followed...
Markets Take a Breather ahead of FOMC Minutes, Sterling Strong, Yen Weak
The forex markets turn quiet in Asian session today. While DOW surged to new record high overnight, S&P 500 and NASDAQ closed slower. Asian markets are also mixed. Investors are holding their bets for now, awaiting FOMC minutes and, more importantly, US non-farm payrolls later in the week. For...
Full Risk-On Markets Continues, Yen Continues Downside Acceleration
Global financial markets are in full risk-on mode today. Major European indexes are trading higher while US futures indicates that record run is continuing. In the currency markets, Yen's steep selloff continues and looks unstoppable. Dollar is performing well as supported by rally in treasury yields. Euro, on the...