Sterling Dives as BoE Refrains from Rate Hike, Yen and Franc Firm
Sterling drops sharply after BoE stands pat, disappointing those who expected a hike. Euro is currently following as the second weakest for the day. On the other hand, Yen and Swiss Franc rise broadly, supported by falling benchmark yields in...
Stocks Surged, Dollar Mixed after Fed Tapering, BoE Next
US stocks surged to new records overnight despite Fed’s tapering announcement. Positive sentiments also continued in general in Asia. Dollar remains mixed for now and traders are probably awaiting tomorrow’s non-farm payroll report before taking a commitment. Focus will now...
Dollar Shrugs Strong ADP Job Data, Fed Tapering Next
The markets are generally quiet as FOMC tapering announcement is awaited. Major European indexes tread water while US futures are mixed. Global benchmark yields are trading lower for now. In the currency markets, Canadian and Dollar are both weakening mildly...
Dollar Mixed as Markets Turn Cautious ahead of FOMC Tapering
Overall markets are quite mixed for now. While US indexes surged to new record highs overnight, positive sentiment was not carried forward to Asia. Major pairs and crosses are also stuck in range. It seems that traders and investors have...
Yen Extended Rebound as German Yield Dives, But Lacks Follow Through Buying
Yen extended rebound in European session following the sharp fall in benchmark Germany yield. But struggling to extend gain as markets enter into US session. Overall markets are mixed as investors are probably turning cautious ahead tomorrow’s FOMC policy decision....
Aussie Tumbles after RBA, Yen Staging a Rebound
Australia Dollar tumbles broadly today as markets are dissatisfied with RBA’s dovish stance, even though yield curve control is abandoned. Commodity currencies are also trading generally lower. On the other hand, Yen is staging a strong rebound after Japanese Finance...
Swiss Franc Rallies Against Euro and Sterling, Dollar Mixed
Swiss Franc is strengthening notably today, but selling focus has somewhat shifted from Euro to Sterling. Still, the franc is outshone by New Zealand Dollar, which is overwhelming the strongest. On the other hand, Yen is the weaker one following...
Nikkei Surges on LDP’s Election Win, Yen Trades Lower
Japan’s Nikkei index surges sharply by over 2% in Asian session, in very positive response to the easy win of the Liberal Democratic Party in Sunday’s election. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s LDP retained comfortable majority in the House of Representatives,...
Euro Selloff to Continue, At Least in Some Crosses
Euro ended as the worst performing one after the post ECB rally faded quickly. It’s clear that ECB would lag behind other major central banks in stopping to add stimulus, not to mention raising interest rate. The selloff in Euro...
Dollar Rebounding after Strong PCE Inflation Data
Dollar is trying to rebound broadly in early US session, partly on strong inflation data, and partly on month end flow. But overall, the greenback is just mixed for the week. For week Aussie and Swiss Franc are the strongest...