Market Overview
Dollar and Yen Pare Losses, Inflation and PMIs to Highlight the Week
Dollar and Yen recover mildly as the week starts, paring some of last week's losses. Buying momentum in both currencies is rather weak so far, and they don't look like bottoming yet. New Zealand Dollar spiked higher earlier today after much stronger than expected consumer inflation data. But the...
Yen Selloff Accelerated on Strong Energy and Commodity Rallies
Yen's selloff accelerated rather steeply last week, on the back of surging commodity and energy prices. Dollar was also pressured this time, as treasury yields retreated and on late rally in stocks. Euro was not to far away, as pressured by selloff in crosses. On the other hand, commodity...
Sterling Powers Up While Yen Accelerates Lower, Dollar Shrugs Retail Sales
Sterling steals the show today breaking through key resistance levels the Japanese Yen, and a near term low against Euro too. Dollar is trying to strengthen against Euro and Swiss Franc on strong retail sales, but momentum is sluggish elsewhere. There is no change in the selloff in Yen,...
Yen Selloff Looks Unstoppable as Global Stocks Surge
Yen's selloff continues to look unstoppable as global markets are set to end the week on a strong note. Asian stocks are trading broadly higher following the solid rebound in the US overnight. Dollar is also weak, partly weighed down by the extended retreat in treasury yields, but Euro...
CAD, AUD, NZD Rise in Risk-on Markets, JPY Selling in Force
Commodity currencies rise broadly today on the back on risk-on sentiments. Major European indexes are trading up while US futures also point to higher open. Yen is extending recent broad based decline since though treasury yields are in retreat. Dollar and Euro are following as next weakest. Sterling and...
Yen Selloff Resumes, Aussie Shrugs Weak Job Data
Yen's decline resumes in Asian session today, with selling focusing against commodity currencies. Aussie shrugs off slightly weaker than expected job data, and strengthen together with Kiwi and Loonie. On the other hand, Dollar turns slightly softer even though FOMC minutes affirmed tapering to start in November. Euro is...
Dollar Firms Up Slightly after CPI, But No Follow Through Buying Yet
Dollar firms up mildly in early US session as headline CPI was back at multi-decade high, which core CPI remains stubbornly strong. The gain in the greenback is so far limited. Overall markets continue to trade in consolidative mode, with mild weakness seen in commodity currencies while Swiss Franc...
Markets in Consolidation as US CPI and FOMC Minutes Awaited
The markets are trading in consolidative mode in Asia today. Dollar attempted to resume near term rally against Euro overnight, but quickly lost momentum. While Yen remains generally weak, selloff slowed, along with slight retreat in US 10-year yield, and retreat in stocks. Traders will turn their focuses firstly...
Euro Softens on Weak Economic Sentiment, Yen Selloff Remains the Main Theme
There is basically no change in the Yen selloff theme in the markets. But buying focus has shifted to commodity currencies, as led by Aussie and Kiwi, as well as Sterling. Euro is turning a touch weaker after poor German sentiment data, while the Pound is supported by job...
Focus Turns to UK and Germany Data, as Yen Pares Loss
The forex markets turn into consolidative mode in Asian session. Yen recovers mildly, digesting the recent steep selloff. But there is no clear sign of bottoming in the Japanese currency yet. Commodity currencies are also retreating mildly, following some mild selloff in stocks. Euro and Dollar are mixed while...
Yen Stays Pressured, Euro Sluggish on ECB Comments
Overall outlook in the financial market is unchanged, with Yen selloff as the main theme, as major global treasury yields continue to march higher. Euro is second weakest after ECB officials talked down the threat of inflation. Australian Dollar is trading broadly higher, followed by Kiwi. Dollar, Sterling and...
Yen Selloff Continues on Strong Stocks and Yields, Sterling Lifted by Hawkish BoE Comments
Yen's selloff continues as another week starts, backed by rebound in Asian stocks and Japanese yield. Indeed, 10-year JGB yield, currently at 0.093, is on track to 0.1 handle. Sterling is currently the strongest one, as lifted by hawkish comments from BoE officials over the weekend. Australian Dollar is...
Yen Crosses Followed Yields Higher Against, Loonie Rode on Oil
Yen was once again sold off broadly last week, following late rally in treasury yields despite disappointing US job report. Resilience in overall risk appetite also kept the Japanese currency pressured. Meanwhile, Euro followed as as distant second worst on selloff in crosses, as well as Dollar. New Zealand...
Dollar Tumbles after Huge NFP Miss, CAD Surges
Dollar tumbles in US session after another huge non-farm payroll miss. On the other hand, Canadian Dollar surges notably after solid employment data. As for the week, the Loonie is now in a pole position to end as the strongest. Yen is still the worst performing, but we'd see...
Yen Weakens, Yields and Stocks Surge, Focus Turns to NFP
Following strong rally in US stocks and treasury yield overnight, Yen is trading broadly lower today, together with Swiss Franc. Yen is also the worst performing one for the week, followed by Euro. On the other hand, Canadian Dollar is the winner for the week, followed by Aussie. Focus...
Euro Stays Pressured in Slow Markets, Risk Appetite Returning
Selloff in Euro remains the main theme in slow markets today. Return of risk appetite is also weighing down Dollar and Yen. On the other hand, commodity currencies are generally strong, with Aussie having an upper hand over Kiwi and Loonie. Sterling is mixed for now, partly supported by...
Euro Weakness Continues in Flip-Flopping Markets
Overall markets continue to be rather mixed for now. Commodity currencies rally in Asian session, as led by Aussie, following rebound in the stock markets. On the other hand, Dollar is turning softer again, together with Yen. Euro's weakness is the more persistent development this week, in particular against...
Dollar Stronger on ADP, Falling Stocks and Rising Yields, Euro Tumbles
The markets are back on risk-off mode again today, while major global treasury yields trade higher. Stronger than expected ADP job data provides little support to over sentiment. Yen is leading the way higher, followed by Dollar and Swiss Franc. On the other hand, despite RBNZ delivering the expected...
Kiwi Down after RBNZ Rate Hike, Yen Softer on Rising Yields Again
New Zealand Dollar trades mildly lower together with commodity currencies in quiet Asian session. Overall markets are mixed as Japan and Hong Kong stocks head lower, decoupling from the strong rebound in the US overnight. Dollar appears to be supported by the rise in treasury yields, with 10-year yield...
Sterling Rises in Stable Markets, Euro and Swiss Franc Soft
Market sentiment is stable today, with European index trading mildly higher while US futures point to a rebound. But overall direction remains rather unclear. Sterling is currently the stronger one, with additional help from buying against other European majors. Kiwi is also firmer, awaiting tomorrow's RBNZ rate hike, followed...