The US dollar demonstrated notable resilience despite the weaker than anticipated Q4 GDP figures and the Supreme Court’s ruling on tariffs. However, it faced pressure earlier today during the Asia Pacific session, with Tokyo closed for a national holiday. It has gradually regained its position in Europe and is currently exhibiting a narrowly mixed performance. Read More
The US dollar is exhibiting a generally stronger performance, albeit subtly, as we approach a potentially volatile North American trading session. The focus extends beyond US data, which is abundant—featuring the PCE deflator, an initial glimpse at Q4 GDP, the preliminary February PMI, and the final February reading on consumer confidence from the University of Read More
The US dollar experienced a decline to new session lows against multiple currency pairs late in the North American afternoon yesterday; however, there has been minimal continuation of this trend today. The dollar shows strength against the majority of G10 currencies today amid low trading volumes. The key points feature an unanticipated dovish stance maintained Read More
The US dollar exhibits a varied performance against the G10 currencies. The positive response to Japan’s five-year bond auction contributed to the ongoing rally in JGBs. Even with the lower yields, the yen’s approximately 0.25% increase positions it as the leading performer among G10 currencies today. In anticipation of a hawkish hold by the Reserve Read More
The various elements at play, coupled with Japan’s finance minister’s appeal for market stability, appeared to have a positive effect. Japan’s 30- and 40-year yields decreased by approximately 15 basis points today following yesterday’s increase. The capital markets exhibit a delicate tranquility today, with the dollar primarily stabilizing against the G10 currencies. In the meantime, Read More
The results of the FOMC meeting are the primary point of interest today. Given that the market is pricing in at least two cuts next year, in contrast to the median projection from September which suggested that only one cut would be suitable, it is challenging to avoid expecting a hawkish cut. The dollar has Read More
The US dollar is showing signs of stabilization against the majority of G10 currencies today following its recent downturn. As the North American markets prepare to open, the greenback is showing slight gains against the G10 currencies, with the exception of the Japanese yen and Australian dollar. The flow of news is minimal. The market Read More
The dollar saw a notable drop, while European stocks rallied, after a remark from an official of the incoming U.S. administration suggested that President-elect Donald Trump would avoid imposing tariffs during his inauguration, set for later that day. European equity markets experienced significant increases in afternoon trading after Trump would postpone the implementation of import Read More
