Aussie Tumbles in Pre-Holiday Markets, Dollar Awaits ISM
Dollar is generally firm today while selling focus turned to Australian Dollar, and other commodity currencies. It’s unsure what’s the exact catalyst for the selloff in Aussie. But recent pull back in copper price is likely one of the reasons...
Sterling and Loonie Rises, Dollar Shrugs ADP and Awaits Biden
Yen remains generally weak in early US session today. But buying focuses against the Japanese currency has somewhat turned from Dollar to Sterling and Canadian. Both the Pound and Loonie were lifted slightly be better than expected GDP data. On...
Selloff in Yen and Franc Continues, Euro also Weak
Selloff in Yen and Swiss Franc remain a main theme in the markets in Asia today, while Euro is also weak. Dollar is staying firm but it’s struggling to extend gain against commodity currencies and Sterling for now. Indeed, Aussie...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...