Market Overview
Sterling Surges, Poised to Upside Breakout as UK Election Campaign Steps Up
Risk appetite extended from last week's strong US close into Asian session. Markets cheer the "constructive" US-China trade talks while ignoring escalation in unrest in Hong Kong. Yen is currently one of the weakest together with Swiss Franc. Though, Australian Dollar is also soft among them. On the other...
AUD/NZD Ended as Top Mover after a Week of Parallel Universes
The financial markets were like in parallel universes last week. On the one hand, US stocks were boosted by trade optimism as the three major indices ended at record highs. On the other hand, Hong Kong stocks led Asian markets lower as unrest in the city continued, with no...
Dollar Mixed as Retail Sales Offset By Other Weak Data
Dollar is mixed for today as markets head toward weekly close. Economic data from the US are generally disappointing, but sentiments seemed to be lifted by comments regarding US-China trade deal. Global stock markets also stabilized while US equities are set to extend record run. For the week, New...
Markets Consolidate ahead of Weekly Close, Kiwi Stays Strong
Markets turn into consolidative mode today as Dollar, Yen and Swiss Franc pare back some gains. Commodity currencies, on the other hand, are generally higher. Traders are taking some profits ahead of weekly close. Nevertheless, over the week, New Zealand Dollar is the strongest ones after RBNZ's surprise hold....
Yen Higher Following Weakness in Yields, Euro Mixed as Germany Avoided Recession
Yen, Swiss Franc and Dollar remain the strongest ones as Asia led risk aversion continues today. Additionally, treasury yields are back under pressure with some downside acceleration after US 10-year yield lost 1.9 while German 10-year yield lost -0.3. On the other hand, Australian Dollar remains the weakest, followed...
Poor Job Data Sends Aussie Lower, Yen Jumps as Risk Aversion Continues
Australian Dollar tumbles broadly today after poor employment data, which suggests RBA is still on track for more easing. Additionally, the Aussie and Kiwi are weighed down by risk aversion in Asian markets. Hong Kong stocks lead others lower again on poor Chinese economic data, and continued unrest in...
Swiss Franc and Yen Jump on Risk Aversion, Kiwi Maintains Gain
New Zealand Dollar remains the strongest one today as boosted by RBNZ's hold. But risk aversion is picking up momentum and sends Swiss Franc and Yen generally higher. Hong Kong stocks led the global markets lower again as unrest in the city continues. Neither the Hong Kong nor the...
Forex Shrugs Risk Aversion, Kiwi rebounds after RBNZ Hold
Asian stocks are broadly lower today, as lead by free fall in Hong Kong stocks. But the development is largely shrugged off by the forex markets. New Zealand dollar rebound strongly after RBNZ surprisingly stands pat today. Swiss Franc and Euro are following as second strongest. On the other...
Dollar Higher Awaiting Trump’s Trade Speech, Sterling Pares Gains after Job Data
The financial markets are relatively quiet today. Global stocks are generally higher but gains are limited. Treasury yields are mixed with US benchmark 10-year yield mildly lower while Germany 10-year yield is mildly higher. Dollar is currently the strongest one for today. But the rally attempt is half-hearted. Focus...
Sterling Maintains Gain after Strong Rally, New Zealand Dollar Dives on RBNZ Expectations
Sterling rises sharply overnight and stays firm in Asian session today. The Pound was lifted by improved chance for Conservative win in the upcoming election. Yet, there is no sign of a clear majority for pushing through the Brexit deal. Thus, upside of the Pound is so far limited....
Yen Higher as Hong Kong Leads Risk Aversion
Yen surges broadly today as markets are back in risk averse mode, led by steep decline in Hong Kong stocks. On the other hand, Dollar and Australia are the weakest one for the moment. But some of the moves are consolidative and overall outlook is unchanged. That is, Yen's...
Trade Optimism Boosted Stocks, Yields, & Dollar
Trade optimism was the main theme driving the financial markets last week. Investors seemed to be convinced that US and China are close to signing trade agreement phase one, even though it's unsure when and where yet after the APEC summit in Chile was cancelled. Additionally, there were increasing...
Dollar Boosted by Yields, Canadian Weighed Down by Job Data
Dollar rises broadly today and it's set to end as the strongest one. Strong rally in treasury yield, with 10-year yield now at 1.95, is giving the green back solid support. Stock futures point to mixed open, but could easily extend recent record run if there is more positive...
Dollar Strong on Trade and Rebound in Treasury Yields
The forex markets are pretty steady in Asian session today, staying inside yesterday's range. Over the week, Euro is currently the weakest one on poor economic outlook, with downgrades by European Commission. New Zealand dollar is second weakest after rise in unemployment rate. Sterling is the third weakest as...
Sterling Dives as Two BoE Members Voted for Rate Cut, Yen Pressured by Trade Optimism
Sterling drops broadly today after two BoE policy makers surprisingly voted for a rate cut, even though the central eventually stood pat. Following the Pound, Yen is the second weakest as risk appetite returns. Market sentiments were lifted after China said they agreed on phased rollback of tariffs with...
Sterling Range-Bound as BoE Projections Eyed, Yen Rebounds
Yen jumps broadly today as risk appetite continues to recede in Asian session. Investors turned a bit cautious as it's still uncertain when and where US and China would sign the phase one trade agreement. Currently, Swiss Franc is the second strongest, followed by Dollar. On the other hand,...
Dollar Pares Gain ahead of Resistance in Indecisive Markets
The markets are relatively indecisive today. It seems that rally in stock markets have passed a near term climax, awaiting fresh developments in US-China trade negotations. Treasury yields also turn mildly lower after yesterday's rally. In the forex markets, Dollar struggles to ge through near term resistance against both...
Risk Appetite Takes a Breather, NZD Down on Unemployment Rate
Yen strengthens broadly today as markets stabilized from recent strong risk appetite. US stocks closed mixed after extending recent record runs. Euro, Dollar and Sterling follow as the next strongest while markets continue to eye trade developments. Commodity currencies are generally lower. In particular, New Zealand Dollar is weighed...
Trade Optimism Lifts Market Sentiments, Treasury Yields Higher
Trade optimism is the main diver in the financial markets today. There are talks that US officials are considering to remove the 15% tariffs on USD 112B worth of Chinese goods, put to effect back on September 1. In return, US would demand stronger intellectual property protections. If realized...
Aussie Firmer after RBA, Risk Appetite Continues as US Stocks Hit Records
Risk appetite continues in Asian session, following record closes in US. Yen and Swiss Franc continue to be broadly pressured. Meanwhile, Australian dollar survived the balanced RBA rate statement and leads other commodity currencies higher. Dollar, Euro and Sterling are mixed, with Dollar having a slight upper hand for...