The US Dollar experienced significant selling pressure at the beginning of yesterday’s trading session. The apprehension surrounding joint intervention follows the pre-weekend Fed assessment of rates, seemingly conducted for the benefit of the US Treasury, and highlighted by remarks from Japanese officials, including Prime Minister Takaichi. In the meantime, a further unfortunate death linked to Read More
The two sources of strain on the global capital markets have diminished. President Trump has retreated from military threats regarding Greenland and has decided against proceeding with the tariff threat on European countries set for February 1. Following a significant sell-off on Tuesday, reminiscent of the events in the UK during Prime Minister Truss’s tenure, 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 US dollar is experiencing a decline against all G10 currencies, yet the overall consolidation observed this week persists. Japanese officials have maintained their verbal intervention, and with the US holiday approaching on Monday, the likelihood of significant intervention appears to be increasing, prompting some yen shorts to cover their positions. Reports indicate that Machado’s Read More
The US dollar is exhibiting a narrow mixed performance against the G10 currencies. The market is closely monitoring the upcoming US employment data, which frequently disrupts trading, set to be released on Friday. Indications point towards a potential ruling by the US Supreme Court regarding the legality of the extensive US tariffs enacted under emergency Read More
The US dollar is exhibiting a somewhat weaker stance against the G10 currencies today. The yen stands out as it is currently trading at a seven-day low against the greenback. The Scandinavian currencies and the Australian dollar are performing the strongest. The Reserve Bank of Australia maintained a firm stance. Governor Bullock’s remarks prompted the Read More
The US dollar is primarily stabilizing in low-volume trading against the G10 currencies as the new week begins, with expectations mounting for the Federal Reserve to implement a third interest rate cut. The Reserve Bank of Australia convenes tomorrow, and there is anticipation that it may indicate its forthcoming decision is an increase. The Bank Read More
The US dollar is exhibiting a more pronounced downward trend today. On the initial day of the new month, both equities and bonds experienced selling activity. The dollar bloc and the sterling are underperforming today, while the yen has experienced an upward movement due to increased speculation regarding a potential rate hike by the Bank Read More
The US dollar is predominantly down today. The momentum has decisively turned towards a rate cut next month, which has diminished the dollar’s strength. The New Zealand dollar is at the forefront of today’s movement following the central bank’s decision to reduce rates, potentially for the final time in this cycle. The Australian dollar further Read More
The reevaluation of the perspective for the upcoming FOMC meeting, prompted by remarks from the NY Fed president prior to the weekend, has persisted today; however, the effect on the dollar remains ambiguous. The greenback shows a mixed performance, as European currencies generally outperform the dollar bloc and the Japanese yen. Overall, a broadly consolidative Read More
