Fed Powell Brought Risk Aversion Back, Dollar Ready for More Upside
In terms of prompting market volatility, Fed Chair Jerome Powell didn’t disappoint. Stocks suffered steep selloff after his Jackson Speech. While Australian Dollar was still at top of the chart, most of its earlier gains evaded on Friday, and looks...
Dollar Dips as PCE Inflation Slowed, But Loss Limited So Far
Dollar dips in early US session following lower than expected PCE and core inflation data. But loss is so far limited as traders are holding their bets ahead of Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s speech. Euro, Aussie and Swiss Franc are...
Dollar Mixed Awaiting Fed Powell, Europeans Staying Soft
The forex markets are generally steady in Asian session today, as traders are still holding their bets ahead of Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s Jackson Hole speech. US stocks staged a rebound overnight, but there was little reaction elsewhere. For the...
Aussie Extends Rally, Europeans Weak, Dollar Consolidates
Dollar is staying soft in consolidation today, as traders are clearly still cautiously waiting for rate clues from Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s Jackson Hole speech tomorrow. Yen is also mixed despite surging benchmark treasury yields. Movements are mainly found in...
AUD/JPY Extends Rally, Dollar Turns Softer Again
Dollar turns softer in Asian session today, but stays in familiar range. Traders would likely remain cautious until Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s speech at the Jackson Hole Symposium tomorrow. For now, Aussie and Kiwi are the stronger ones for the...
Dollar Higher in Consolidations, Subdued Pre-Jackson Hole Trading
Dollar is recovering some ground today but stays below yesterday’s high in general, consolidations continue. Overall trading in subdued with major pairs and crosses suck inside yesterday’s range. Kiwi and Aussie are on the softer side while the greenback and...
Dollar Rally Halted, Yen Picking Up Momentum
Dollar’s rally was choked off by terrible PMI data, in particular services, overnight. But the greenback is trying to regain some footing in Asian session. It’s too early to say that the bullish trend in Dollar has reversed. Traders are...
Euro Selloff Continues after Poor PMIs
Euro’s selloff continues today after poor PMI data and stays as the worst performer for the week. Swiss Franc is also weak for now, together with Sterling. Dollar remains the strongest one, but struggle to extend gains against commodity currencies....
EUR/USD Playing with Parity, Risk-Off Intensifies
Risk off sentiment appears to be intensifying today. Selloff in particularly serious in German DAX, while FTSE and CAC are also down. US futures are also pointing to a lower open while 10-year yield is pressing 3% handle. In the...
Dollar Rally Rejuvenated as Risk-on Sentiment Lost Steam, Yields Jumped
Dollar ended as the strongest one, closing notably higher against all other major currencies, as risk-on sentiment lost steam while treasury yields surged. The late momentum was rather impressive and argues that the greenback might be ready for breakouts. While...