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Dollar rises after claims data, bitcoin climb continues

FOREX-Dollar rises after claims data, bitcoin climb continues US initial jobless claims rise less than expected Bitcoin continues climb toward $100,000 Yen strengthens on Ukraine conflict, Ueda comments Updates to midmorning US trading By Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK, Nov 21 (Reuters) - The dollar rose in choppy trading on Thursday as investors assessed the latest data on the labor market and comments from Federal Reserve officials for the path of interest rates, while bitcoin continued its march
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Brokerages see 'uncertain' 2025 on worries over potential Trump tariffs

FACTBOX-Brokerages see 'uncertain' 2025 on worries over potential Trump tariffs Updates with forecasts from Societe Generale, Wells Fargo Investment Institute, BMO, UBS Global Wealth Management and Wells Fargo Nov 21 (Reuters) - Uncertainties around U.S. policies may slow global economic growth modestly in 2025, according to major brokerages. They expect U.S.
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ECB's concerns, energy prices tilt EUR/USD risks to the downside

BUZZ-COMMENT-ECB's concerns, energy prices tilt EUR/USD risks to the downside Nov 21 (Reuters) - EUR/USD traded near flat Thursday, continuing to consolidate the drop from the Nov. 6 high as markets await November PMI reports, but energy prices and a warning from the ECB could lead to lower levels for the pair. Cold weather in Europe helped drive Dutch TRNLTTFMc1 and British wholesale gas prices to a 1-year high and fueled expectations for prices to rise further.
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FX options wrap - Policy clues and USD warnings

BUZZ-FX options wrap - Policy clues and USD warnings G10 FX Option implied volatility is well supported by bouts of risk aversion relating to Russia/Ukraine that's underpinning the USD and JPY. The benchmark 1-month expiry is also benefiting from the inclusion of policy announcements from the U.S. and Japan on Dec. 18-19 . USD/JPY was under pressure after the latest comments by BoJ governor Ueda on Thursday, which highlights the sensitivity of this pairing to any clues about impending policy .
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Sterling near its trend low awaiting data, c.bank guidance

BUZZ-COMMENT-Sterling near its trend low awaiting data, c.bank guidance GBP/USD remained near trend lows as traders await a catalyst, possibly Friday's PMI data, which could pull the pound out of its recent range, bounded by 1.26 on the downside and the falling 10-DMA at 1.2719 on the upside. In the interim, traders will likely continue to follow U.S.
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Euro faces asymmetric risks in the flash PMIs

BUZZ-COMMENT-Euro faces asymmetric risks in the flash PMIs Nov 21 (Reuters) - The upcoming flash PMIs out of the euro area presents a key risk for EUR/USD. The data had been one of the mains reasons as to why the ECB Governing Council agreed to step up the pace of policy easing. Therefore, should we see a notable deterioration in the latest figures, this could trigger a dovish repricing in favour of a larger cut at the central bank’s policy meeting next month.
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Stocks muted after Nvidia's lackluster results, bitcoin eyes $100,000

GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks muted after Nvidia's lackluster results, bitcoin eyes $100,000 Bitcoin on the charge, nears $100,000 Dollar firms as traders pare rate cut bets Russia-Ukraine concerns lift gold, oil Updates at 1240 GMT By Medha Singh and Ankur Banerjee Nov 21 (Reuters) - Global stocks eased on Thursday after AI bellwether Nvidia 's revenue growth forecast failed to excite investors, while the dollar firmed and bitcoin hit a record high, buoyed by hopes about U.S.
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Dollar buffered by Trump policy expectations; bitcoin surges

FOREX-Dollar buffered by Trump policy expectations; bitcoin surges Bitcoin speeds toward $100,000 Yen gains after BOJ's Ueda says will scrutinise data up till Dec meeting Updates to midday trading By Amanda Cooper LONDON, Nov 21 (Reuters) - The dollar steadied on Thursday as traders awaited clarity on U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's proposed policies amid an uncertain outlook for interest rates, while bitcoin forged towards $100,000 for the first time.
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Geopolitical tensions and firm dollar hurt FX

CEE MARKETS-Geopolitical tensions and firm dollar hurt FX WARSAW, Nov 21 (Reuters) - Central Eastern European currencies weakened on Thursday as mounting geopolitical tensions increased risk aversion among investors, with a stronger U.S. dollar adding to the pressure. Russia launched an intercontinental ballistic missile during an attack on Ukraine on Thursday, Kyiv's air force said, following Ukraine's use of Western missiles to strike Russia in recent days.
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EUR/USD knocks on 1.05 door; will it open soon?

BUZZ-COMMENT-EUR/USD knocks on 1.05 door; will it open soon? Nov 21 (Reuters) - Bids around 1.0500 have propped EUR/USD over the past week, but bears hope the downside path might open up once a raft of huge option strikes at the level roll off. The cumulative size of 1.0500 option expiries before U.S. Thanksgiving Day next Thursday (Nov. 28) total more than 10 billion euros, including a 3.5 billion strike for next Wednesday (Nov.
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Euro: scarily calm

LIVE MARKETS-Euro: scarily calm STOXX flat Nasdaq futures down 0.1% Nvidia forecast its slowest revenue growth in seven quarters Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters reporters. You can share your thoughts with us at markets.research@thomsonreuters.com . EURO: SCARILY CALM? The euro has dropped more than 3% against the dollar this month to a one-year low of $1.052, under pressure from prospects of President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed trade tariffs w
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Sterling sags as 'Trump bump' lifts dollar

Sterling sags as 'Trump bump' lifts dollar By Amanda Cooper LONDON, Nov 21 (Reuters) - The pound eased modestly against the dollar, which held firm on Thursday, as investors remained laser-focused on who President-elect Donald Trump's Treasury Secretary pick might be and what that might mean for his policies on growth, trade and taxes. With the dollar in the ascendant, sterling GBP=D3 wilted, last down 0.1% at $1.26405. It's risen 1.2% against the euro EURGBP=D3 , which has come under intense pr
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FX traders seem poised to take dollar even higher

BUZZ-COMMENT-FX traders seem poised to take dollar even higher Nov 21 (Reuters) - FX traders will likely take the U.S. dollar higher in the days and weeks ahead as speculative long positions seem to be in good shape and the daily chart points to gains. The dollar paused its climb on Thursday as traders awaited more clarity on U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's proposed policies and sought to second-guess the prospects of less aggressive interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve.
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USD/JPY downside warning from the FX options market

BUZZ-COMMENT-USD/JPY downside warning from the FX options market Nov 21 (Reuters) - The latest price action in FX option markets should send a fresh warning to USD/JPY traders about the perceived potential for deeper FX declines. There's been renewed demand for FX option implied volatility and JPY call/USD put options that would benefit from USD/JPY spot losses and implied volatility gains .
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Indian shares lead EM stocks lower; FX under pressure

EMERGING MARKETS-Indian shares lead EM stocks lower; FX under pressure Rate decisions in South Africa, Turkey later in the day Indian shares fall with Adani Group firms leading losses EM stocks down 0.7%, FX off 0.2% By Shashwat Chauhan Nov 21 (Reuters) - A gauge of emerging market stocks fell on Thursday, as heavyweight Indian shares lost ground after companies linked to billionaire Gautam Adani slid, while most currencies were broadly lower amid an uncertain geopolitical climate.
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Stocks sputter as Nvidia's growth slows, bitcoin hits new high

GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks sputter as Nvidia's growth slows, bitcoin hits new high Tech stocks dragged by Nvidia's forecast Bitcoin on the charge, nears $100,000 Dollar firms as traders pare rate cut bets Russia-Ukraine concerns lift gold, oil Updates at 0920 GMT By Medha Singh and Ankur Banerjee Nov 21 (Reuters) - Global stocks eased on Thursday after AI bellwether Nvidia 's revenue growth forecast failed to excite investors, while the dollar firmed and bitcoin hit a record high, buoyed by hopes abo
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FX options primed for PMI driven EUR/USD volatility and losses

BUZZ-COMMENT-FX options primed for PMI driven EUR/USD volatility and losses Nov 21 (Reuters) - Price action in forward looking FX options shows a EUR/USD market fearful of increased volatility surrounding Friday's euro zone PMI data and the potential for EUR/USD to extend recent losses in its wake. FX volatility is an unknown yet key parameter for an FX option premium, so dealers use implied volatility as a stand-in.
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Russian rouble strengthens slightly vs US dollar

Russian rouble strengthens slightly vs US dollar MOSCOW, Nov 21 (Reuters) - The Russian rouble strengthened slightly against the U.S. dollar on Thursday but remained above the 100 mark, the highest level in more than a year. At 0900 GMT, the rouble RUB= was up 0.1% at 100.50 against the dollar. The Russian currency was flat at 106.15 to the euro EURRUB= , according to LSEG data.
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Dollar buffered by Trump policy expectations; bitcoin surges

FOREX-Dollar buffered by Trump policy expectations; bitcoin surges Bitcoin speeds toward $100,000 Yen gains after BOJ's Ueda says will scrutinise data up till Dec meeting Updates with morning trade in Europe By Amanda Cooper LONDON, Nov 21 (Reuters) - The dollar steadied on Thursday as traders awaited more clarity on U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's proposed policies amid an uncertain outlook for interest rates, while bitcoin forged towards $100,000 for the first time.
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FX traders may need to prepare for trade war

BUZZ-COMMENT-FX traders may need to prepare for trade war Nov 21 (Reuters) - FX traders may need to prepare for a trade war that curbs risk appetite and fuels demand for safe assets. The worse any situation becomes the greater the attractiveness of the dollar which, as the global reserve currency, may be in high demand next year. But other presumed stores of safety could do well at the outset of a dispute.
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