Market Overview
Sterling Pares Losses as Johnson Decides to Travel to Brussels on Brexit Talks
Sterling pares back some of its losses as traders refused to add to bet on no-deal Brexit for now. Though, the Pound remains generally weak in Asian session today. Markets are relatively quiet elsewhere with stocks trading in mixed mode. Treasury yields also gave back some of last week's...
Sterling Falls Sharply on Brexit Deadlock, Swiss Franc Surges
Sterling is heavily sold off today as risk of no-deal Brexit is increasing with no major breakthrough in the never-ending negotiations. It's even unsure if talks will be concluded today, or continues till Wednesday. An European Commission spokesman even refused to "speculate on a last chance date" for the...
Sterling Softens as Brexit Talks Drag On, Yen and Swiss Mildly Higher
The forex markets are quiet in a typical Asian session on Monday. Yen and Swiss Franc are trading slightly higher as Asian stocks pull back from recent rally. While exports number from China look strong, imports growth clearly lagged behind. Sterling is currently the weaker one as Brexit negotiations...
Dollar Index Might Find Temporary Support at 90 after Down Trend Resumption
Selloff in the Dollar was the main theme in the currency markets last week. With the arrival of coronavirus vaccines, the global economy looks set to return to normal next year, despite some cautious comments from central bankers. Yen might look worst than Dollar but it is indeed still...
Canadian Dollar Boosted Further by Job Data, Greenback Shrugs NFP
Canadian Dollar is given another boost in early US session after stronger than expected job data. In the background, the Loonie has already risen following higher oil prices. Dollar, on the other hand, has little reaction to much worse than expected non-farm payroll report. For the week, Dollar and...
Canadian Dollar Follows Oil Higher, Dollar Looks Forward to NFP
Canadian Dollar is trading generally higher in Asian session, with support from upside break out in oil prices. But Aussie and Kiwi are soft. Dollar is taking a breather in Asian session after yesterday's selloff, as focus turns to non-farm payrolls report. For the week, Dollar and Yen remain...
Dollar Selloff Accelerates Despite Jobless Claims, Gold Eyes 1850 Resistance
Dollar's selloff accelerates today and better than expected jobless claim data provide no support. European majors are generally firm, with Sterling leading the way this time. But the rally in the Pound is unconvincing so far, with uncertainties over Brexit trade talks. Commodity currencies are relatively mixed, with Canadian...
Yen Down on Surging US Yields, Europeans Stay Strong
Yen trades generally lower today as pressured by surging US treasury yields and mild risk-on sentiments. Dollar and commodity currencies are not too far behind. European majors continue to be strong as led by Euro and Swiss Franc. Sterling is not performing too badly against others as traders are...
Sterling Hammered on Brexit Uncertainty, Swiss Franc Surges
Selloff in Sterling is the main theme for today. UK become the first country to approve Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine and shots are due next week. But the good news was overshadowed by Brexit uncertainties. As the negotiation deadline looms it's reported that EU is insisting not rushing to a bad...
EUR/USD Upside Breakout as US Stocks Extend Record Run
Dollar and Yen were solid off broadly overnight as S&P 500 and NASDAQ extended record runs. More importantly, the greenback has finally broke through a key support level against Euro, confirming down trend resumption. European majors are currently the strongest ones as led by the common currency. Australian Dollar...
Stocks Start the Month Strong, But No Downside Breakout in Dollar Yet
Yen and Dollar are generally softer today as markets open December on firm footing. Australia Dollar is following as third weakest as diplomatic tension with China worsens. On the other hand, Euro is leading Swiss Franc higher. Manufacturing data from China and UK indicate sustainable recovery for now, while...
Loonie and Sterling Firmer in Dull Month-End Trading
Overall, the markets are relative quite today, in month end trading. Stocks are struggling in tight range, indifferent to news of Modern's plan to see US and EU clearance for their vaccine. In the currency markets, Sterling is currently the strongest one, awaiting news on Brexit trade talks. Canadian...
Gold Selloff Resumes, Markets Shrug Solid Data from Japan, China and New Zealand
Asian markets are generally mixed despite some solid data from Japan, China and New Zealand. Yen is lifted mildly by the relatively optimistic economic outlook. Sterling is also slightly firmer after UK Foreign Minister Dominic Raab indicated Brexit negotiations are "down to really two basic issues" only. Dollar, Canadian...
Nikkei Shone in Global Stock Rally, Sterling Tumbled on Brexit Uncertainty
Vaccine optimism pushed global stocks higher last week, with Nikkei completing the most impressive rally. Commodity currencies ended generally higher as led by New Zealand Dollar. Yen and Dollar ended as the worst performing ones. Though, no key levels were taken out, except in NZD/USD and NZD/JPY. Dollar index...
Sterling Weighed Down by Same Old Brexit Concerns, as UK-EU Divergences Remain
Sterling turns generally lower in quiet holiday-mood trading today. Sellers are back in control as there appears to be no path out of the Brexit trade talk deadlocks yet. And, time is running out clearly. Overall, Yen and Dollar remain the worst performing ones of the week, on general...
Yen Recovers in Subdued Trading, Gold Consolidates Losses in Tight Range
Trading continues to be subdued in Asia as markets are in holiday mood. Yen is trading mildly higher overall, but remains the worst performing one for the week. Dollar's selloff slowed somewhat, but remains the second worst for the week. Commodity currencies are set to close the week as...
Dollar and Yen Stay Weak in Quiet Pre-Holiday Trading
Markets are generally rather quiet in Asian session today, with Thanksgiving holiday in the US in sight. Risk markets are taking a breather after the earlier rally, so do the selloffs in Dollar, Yen and Swiss Franc. Nevertheless the trio remain the weakest ones for the week. On the...
Dollar Falling Towards Key Near Term Support Levels after Mixed Data
Dollar's sell-off slowed mildly as stocks turned into consolidation ahead of Thanksgiving holiday in the US. But for now, the greenback remains the second worst performing for the week, just next to Yen, followed by Swiss Franc. Commodity currencies are strongest together with Sterling. Mixed economic data from US...
Full Risk-On Market With Upside Breakout in DOW and Oil
Markets are in full risk-on mode for now, with DOW closing above 30k handle for the first time overnight. Asian stocks are also generally higher, with strong rally in Nikkei and HSI. WTI oil prices powered through a key near term resistance level while Gold is set to break...
Euro Resilient Despite Deterioration Business Expectations, Dollar Mixed
Commodity currencies remain the strongest one for today with help from risk-on markets. Euro is also firm, shrugging off deterioration in business expectations as indicated by Ifo's data. Though, selling is focusing on Swiss Franc and Sterling for now. Dollar dropped notably earlier today but there is no clear...