Investors remain uncertain about the specific details of the memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran. However, they seem to be confident enough to push July WTI to a new two-month low, while August Brent has reached three-month lows. Softer oil prices are contributing to a reduction in interest rates, while peripheral European benchmark Read More
The dollar remained close to its 10-day lows on Tuesday, as a deal to conclude the Iran war enhanced risk appetite. Meanwhile, the yen hovered near the significant 160 level following the Bank of Japan’s rate hike, a move that was widely anticipated to address inflationary pressures stemming from the conflict. U.S. President Donald Trump Read More
The prospect of a deal between the US and Iran has enhanced risk-taking appetites today, despite the ambiguity surrounding the agreement’s details and the apparent differences in interpretation between Washington and Tehran regarding what has been settled. Brent and WTI are approaching their lowest levels in two months. Stocks and bonds have experienced a rally. Read More
The dollar stabilised in early trading on Friday, following a decline to its lowest level in a week as traders analysed reports suggesting that a ceasefire agreement in the Middle East might be forthcoming. Against the yen, the U.S. currency appreciated by 0.1%, reaching a value of 160.07 yen. The Australian dollar experienced a decline Read More
The US dollar is generally weaker, with the Canadian dollar exhibiting the most pronounced weakness among the G10 currencies. The swaps market has nearly fully discounted a BOJ hike for later this month, while the greenback continues to hover near, but below, JPY160. Japan’s finance minister has maintained a firm stance, reiterating that the country Read More
The dollar exhibits a slight depreciation, yet remains confined within established trading ranges. The dollar continues to gradually weaken against the Chinese yuan. Today, the offshore yuan reached a new three-year low, despite the PBOC adjusting the dollar’s fix marginally upward. Meanwhile, the greenback is trading in a narrow range near yesterday’s high against the Read More
The dollar is currently consolidating primarily within the ranges observed at the conclusion of the previous week. The market persistently evaluates the determination of Japanese officials. The greenback is maintaining its position above JPY159 and has not dipped below this level since the previous Monday. Most emerging market currencies are starting the week on a Read More
The dollar exhibits a mixed performance against the G10 currencies, predominantly trading within narrow ranges. The New Zealand dollar, which surged yesterday following a hawkish hold by the central bank, stands as the strongest among the G10 currencies. It has increased by nearly 2% this week. Sterling and the Japanese yen represent the sole G10 Read More
The dollar extended its weakness against major currencies on Friday and was on track to end the week lower, following reports that the U.S. and Iran reached an agreement to extend the ceasefire in the Middle East and lift restrictions on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The deal, still awaiting Trump’s approval, aims to Read More
The market has absorbed the escalation of hostilities in the Middle East with relative composure. The response in the capital markets has been relatively subdued, with a noticeable contraction in risk appetites, as evidenced by the declines in equities. The dollar exhibits strength against the majority of currencies, although the yen has rebounded from its Read More
