Dollar Surges on Renewed Rally in Yields, Yen and Gold Tumble
Dollar rides on renewed rally in US treasury yields and trades broadly higher today. The greenback's strength is quite overwhelming for now. On the other hand, Yen and Swiss Franc are trading as the weakest ones, followed by commodity currencies. The stock markets are having little reactions so far,...
Yen Drops Broadly as Yields Rose on Optimism
Yen trades generally lower today following surging treasury yields and some firmness in stock markets. While it's not yet a full risk-on market, sentiments are positive for now. Swiss Franc, Euro and Dollar also turn slightly softer. On the other hand, commodity currencies and Sterling are trading generally higher.
Technically,...
Sterling Rises in Quiet Markets, Lifted by Buying Against Euro and Franc
Sterling trades generally higher today, with much help from buying in crosses against Euro and Swiss Franc. Australian and New Zealand Dollar are also firmer even though overall market sentiments are mixed. Canadian Dollar, on the other hand, remains a softer one, followed by Euro and then Swiss Franc....
Canadian Dollar Mildly Lower in Quiet Markets, Following Oil Retreat
The markets open a holiday-shortened week in a quiet note. Canadian Dollar is trading mildly lower, following retreat in oil prices. The giant container that blocks the Suez Canal, Ever Given, is finally starting to refloat, partly thanks to higher-than-usual spring tides. Elsewhere in the forex markets, Dollar and...
CFTC Commitments of Traders – Net Length for Commodity Currencies Declined
As suggested in the CFTC Commitments of Traders report in the week ended March 23, NET LENGTH of USD index futures dropped -454 contracts to 5 383. Speculative long positions gained +1 271 contracts while shorts added +1 725 contracts. Concerning European currencies, NET LENGTH in EUR futures rose...
CFTC Commitments of Traders – Traders Increased Bets on Lower Precious Metal Prices
According to the CFTC Commitments of Traders report for the week ended March 23, NET LENGTH for crude oil futures declined -2 387 contracts to 523 055 for the week. Speculative long position gained +2 507 contracts, while shorts rose +4 894 contracts. For refined oil products, NET LENGTH...
Risk Sentiments Turned On Again, But Euro Likely to Stay Weak on Third Wave
After staying cautious for most of the week, risk sentiments were turned on again towards the end, bringing DOW and S&P 500 to new record highs. Aussie, Kiwi and Sterling staged a strong come back while Yen and Swiss Franc were deeply sold off. Yet, Dollar ended as the...
Yen Tumbles Broadly as Risk Appetite Returns
Yen is sold off broadly today as risk appetite returns to the markets. European indices are all trading in black at the time of writing, while US futures also point to a rebound. Additionally, US 10-year yield is also trading higher. Swiss Franc, Dollar and Euro are trading as...
Sterling Rebounding as Risk Sentiments Improved, Swiss Franc and Yen Drop
Overall risk sentiments continue to drive the forex markets. Yen, Swiss Franc and Dollar softer following rebound in US and Asian stocks. On the other hand, Australian Dollar is leading commodity currencies and Sterling higher. Still, for the weak, Dollar and Yen remain the biggest gainers while Aussie and...
Swiss Franc Decline Slows after SNB, Dollar Attempting Rise after Jobless Claims
Sterling trades mildly higher in rather quiet market today while Euro and Yen turn softer. Dollar is attempting to extend this week's rally after better than expected jobless claim data. But no follow through buying is seen in the greenback yet. Swiss Franc's selloff slowed mildly after SNB upgraded...
SNB Appears Less Concerned about Franc’s Strength, Raises Inflation Forecasts
The SNB left all its monetary policy measures unchanged. It kept the policy rate and interest on sight deposits at −0.75% and pledged to continue intervening the FX market if necessary. While leaving the growth outlook intact, the central bank upgraded slightly the inflation forecasts.
In the accompanying statement, the...
Dollar and Yen Maintain Gains as Markets Turn Steady
Markets are generally steady in Asian session today, with mild recovery seen in Nikkei. Though, movements in other markets are rather subdued. Commodity currencies recover in general while Yen, Swiss Franc and Dollar are the weaker ones. However, for the week, Dollar and Yen remain the strongest one while...
US Crude Oil Inventory Surprisingly Gained for a 5th Consecutive Week
The report from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) shows that total crude oil and petroleum products (ex. SPR) stocks soared +4.79 mmb to 1291.67 mmb in the week ended March 19. Crude oil inventory gained +1.91 mmb (consensus: -0.27 mmb) to 502.71 mmb. Stockpile increased in 2 out...
Market Sentiments Saved by Strong PMIs, Dollar Staying Firm
Asian markets closed in deep red earlier today while European stocks dived in initial trading. Yet, the markets were saved by much stronger than expected PMI data out of Eurozone and UK. Overall sentiments recovered notably, with US futures pointing to a rebound at open. In the currency markets,...
Selloff of Crude Oil Amidst Risk Aversion
Crude oil prices have extended the selloff for a third consecutive week. While the demand/supply fundamentals have changed little, the major reason for the decline is the broadly-based risk aversion driven by rising yields. International Energy Agency (IEA)’s report refuting prospect of a commodity supercycle has also triggered the...
Selloff in Asia Intensifies, Aussie and Kiwi Accelerate Down
New Zealand and Australian Dollar accelerates lower today as selloff in Asian stocks intensify. The development came on renewed concern over the third wave of coronavirus infections in Europe and return to lockdown. News regarding vaccines were also negative, as Hong Kong temporarily suspended Pfizer/BioNTech vaccination. Technically, Hong Kong...
Yen Rally Accelerates As Selloff in Commodity Currencies Intensifies
Yen buying accelerates today as selloff in commodity currencies intensified. New Zealand Dollar is trading as the worst, by some distance, followed by Aussie. Canadian Dollar is dragged down by decline in oil prices, while Sterling is also pressured after poor job data. On the other hand, Dollar is...
AUD and NZD Tumble Following Risk Aversion in Hong Kong and China
Commodity currencies are generally weak in Asian session, together with Sterling. Stocks in Hong Kong and China are reacting negatively to joint sanctions by EU, UK, Canada and US over China's genocidal treatments of Uyghurs in the Xinjiang region. EU's action is seen as significant turning point in the...
Euro and Swiss Franc Mildly Higher in Mixed Markets
The financial markets are generally mixed with subdued trading today. Nikkei did had a bad day, but the selloff didn't spread to other markets. European indices and US futures are mixed while Germany and US benchmark yields are mildly lower. As for currencies, Aussie and Sterling are currently the...
BOJ’s Yield Curve Control Helps Prevent JPY Appreciation, but Not Effective in Boosting Inflation
In its minor tweak on the yield curve control operation, the BOJ has widened the trading band of 10-year JGB yield by +/- 25 bps (+/- 20 bps previously). The central bank introduced YCC in September 2016, in addition to keeping the policy rate at -0.1% and the QE...