Pound Strengthens on UK Jobs Data, But Eyes Further Economic Releases
Sterling is making notable gains after UK employment data revealed an unexpected drop in the unemployment rate for June. Additionally, July's figures showed continued growth in payrolled employment and a rebound in wage growth. This robust set of data strengthens the position of the hawks within BoE's MPC, who...
Yen and Swiss Franc Weaken in Quiet Markets as Focus Shifts to Australian Data
Yen and Swiss Franc weaken slightly in today's subdued trading environment. With the economic calendar offering little in terms of market-moving events during the European and US sessions, currency movements have been minimal. Meanwhile, Australian and New Zealand Dollars are showing modest strength, though most other major currencies are...
Quiet Forex Start Masks Anticipation of US CPI-Driven Volatility
The forex markets have started the week on a subdued note, typical of a Monday morning in Asia, particularly with Japan on holiday. Yen remains in a consolidation phase, holding steady after its recent gains and staying as the strongest currency this month so far. Swiss Franc is not...
Market Panic Subsides as Consolidations Take Hold, but Sentiment Remains Fragile
The global financial markets started last week in a state of panic, driven by a sharp selloff in stock markets, with Japan's Nikkei index experiencing particularly heavy losses. However, as the week progressed, this initial wave of panic appeared to subside, with market sentiment stabilizing somewhat.
This calmness, however, should...
Safe-Haven Currencies Edge Higher, But Momentum Weak
As we move into US session, safe-haven currencies like Yen, Swiss Franc, and Dollar are showing modest gains, driven by weaker stock futures and treasury yields. However, momentum behind these currencies remains unconvincing, with trading sluggish across the board. Most major pairs and crosses are confined within the ranges...
US Stock Rebound Fails to Boost Asian Markets, Focus on Canadian Jobs Data
The US stock market rebounded notably overnight, with all three major indexes closing higher. However, this positive momentum didn't carry over to the Asian session, where major markets are trading mixed. Despite the gains in the US, the price actions this week still appear more corrective than not, indicating...
Dollar Gains Slightly after Jobless Claims, Calm Forex Trading Continue
Forex trading continues to be subdued today, with Dollar gaining slightly in the early US session after better-than-expected jobless claims data. This data is particularly crucial as market participants are closely monitoring employment figures following the triggering of the Sahm Rule, which signals potential rapid employment deterioration leading to...
Central Bank Signals Ignored; Consolidation Continues in Currency Markets
The financial markets are relatively quiet in Asian session today, with major currency pairs and crosses trading within yesterday's range. BoC's summary of deliberations suggested that the central bank is on track for further policy loosening. Meanwhile, BoJ's summary of opinions indicated the board is preparing for more rate...
BoC Deliberations Awaited as Kiwi Gains, Yen Falls
News flow has been slow today, with only second-tier economic data coming out of Europe and no major releases from the US. Some attention is turning towards Canada, where BoC is set to release its summary of deliberations from the July 24 meeting, which resulted in the second rate...
NZD Rallies on Strong Q2 Employment Data; JPY Sinks Amid BoJ Caution
New Zealand Dollar surged strongly today following much better than expected Q2 employment data.. Speculations of an early rate cut by RBNZ next week now seem exaggerated. Major banks still expect RBNZ to start easing monetary policy this year, with consensus pointing to the November meeting. However, there's still...
Dollar Strengthens Mildly Amid Market Calm, Sterling Weakens
Dollar is showing broad but mild strength today as global financial markets stabilize after recent turmoil. The stock market rebound, including a notable 10% surge in the Nikkei, appears to be driven by short covering rather than a sustained recovery. Despite the temporary calm, the risk of another round...
Market Volatility Persists, Aussie Steady with RBA’s Intricate Inflation Forecast
The financial markets continued to see extreme volatility. DOW dropped by over -1000 points overnight, but the global rout seems to have paused for now. Nikkei staged a dramatic 10% rebound in early trading after yesterday's history plunge of -12.4%. However, this recovery was not mirrored by other Asian...
Global Markets Crashing: Nikkei’s Historic 12.4% Plunge, DOW Futures Down 1100 Points
Global stock markets are in crash mode today, beginning with the massive historic -12.4% decline in Nikkei. Major European indexes are also trading deeply in the red, with losses around -3%, though these are overshadowed by the severe drop in Japan. Concurrently, DOW futures are down over -1100 points,...
Market Rout Deepens Globally: Will ISM Services Provide Relief?
The global market turmoil showed no signs of easing as the week began, with Japanese stocks taking a severe hit during Asian session. Both the Nikkei 225 and Topix indices plunged by as much as nearly -10%, marking a -20% drop from their all-time highs on July 11. This...
Market Turmoil Intensifies With Deepening Recession Fears
The financial markets were marked by significant turbulence this last week again, dominated by risk aversion. Evidence are surfacing that the US economy is heading for a recession, or even hard landing. Speculation is mounting that Fed might be compelled to implement aggressive rate cuts, totaling 75 basis points...
Risk Aversion Deepens as US Non-Farm Payrolls Fall Short of Expectations
Risk aversion is intensifying in early US session after non-farm payroll report significantly missed expectations on all fronts. This follows yesterday's poor manufacturing data, which has already sparked discussions about a hard landing for the US economy. The weak job data is likely to fuel these concerns further, as...
Market Turmoil Boosts Safe Haven Currencies ahead of NFP, GBP/CHF Under Pressure
Safe haven currencies are dominating the market as the steep selloff in the US extended into Asian trading, with Nikkei down more than -5%. Poor US manufacturing data released overnight has intensified investor concerns about an impending recession, overshadowing the benefits of monetary policy easing from Fed. The market's...
Sterling Stabilizes After Initial Selloff, BoE Easing Not Automatic Despite First Cut
Sterling suffered an initial sell-off in European trading and remained weak following BoE's decision to cut the Bank Rate by 25 basis points to 5.00%. However, it stabilized during Governor Andrew Bailey's press conference. The tight 5-4 vote to cut the rate underscored that monetary policy easing is not...
Dollar Steady Following FOMC, BoE Rate Decision Looms
Dollar remained relatively steady following the balanced post-FOMC press conference, with notable exceptions against the stronger yen and Swiss franc. Fed Chair Jerome Powell explicitly mentioned the possibility of a rate cut in September but refrained from making any firm commitments or providing extended guidance. While markets are aggressively...
Dollar Dips on Weak ADP While Yen Marches On, Market Awaits FOMC
Dollar dipped as weaker-than-expected ADP job data hit the market entering US session. However, the movement has been limited with traders bracing for FOMC rate decision. Fed is widely expected to keep its policy rate unchanged at 5.25-5.50% today. The main focus is whether Fed will signal enough "confidence"...