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US recap: Dollar climbs to one-year high

BUZZ-COMMENT-US recap: Dollar climbs to one-year high AUD/USD- Bulls survive a scare but aren't out of the woods Yen may get another lift from Japan data Friday Nov 21 (Reuters) - The dollar index rose to a one-year high on Thursday following upbeat U.S. data and Fed comments, while concerns about growth in the euro zone and the impact of the Ukraine-Russia conflict weighed on the euro.
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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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When might the BoJ offer more policy clues?

BUZZ-COMMENT-When might the BoJ offer more policy clues? Nov 21 (Reuters) - JPY-related FX and options markets remain focused on any clues regarding the Bank of Japan's policy trajectory. Recent speculation and market moves underline the high sensitivity to potential signals, but when might the BoJ provide clearer hints? Market reaction to Ueda's speech on Monday USD/JPY spot fell initially, while FX option implied volatility and downside strike premiums rose ahead of Bank of Japan Governor Kazu
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US recap: EUR/USD down amid Ukraine-Russia stress

BUZZ-COMMENT-US recap: EUR/USD down amid Ukraine-Russia stress Nov 20 (Reuters) - The euro slumped on Wednesday as risk appetite deteriorated on growing concerns about escalating global tensions following Ukraine’s launch of British Storm Shadow cruise missiles into Russia. Markets will also turn their focus to equities with Nvidia earnings after the close.
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FX options show potential for USD/JPY 160 before 150

BUZZ-COMMENT-FX options show potential for USD/JPY 160 before 150 Nov 20 (Reuters) - Price action in forward looking FX options can offer clues about the perceived outlook for a currency pair as demonstrated by USD/CNH and EUR/USD on Wednesday. Price action in USD/JPY options is clearly concerned about downside, especially around the December Bank of Japan announcement , but isn't ruling out a 160.00 test, prior.
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US recap: EUR/USD steadies as Ukraine fears subside

BUZZ-COMMENT-US recap: EUR/USD steadies as Ukraine fears subside Nov 19 (Reuters) - The dollar was mixed on Tuesday as safe-haven flows abated after Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Russia will do everything possible to prevent the breakout of nuclear war. Markets had been put on edge earlier after Russian President Vladimir Putin lowered the threshold for a nuclear strike in response to a broader range of conventional attacks, and Moscow said Ukraine had struck deep inside Russia wit
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Crosses key as yen gains traction on rising haven demand

BUZZ-COMMENT-Crosses key as yen gains traction on rising haven demand Traders have hesitated to increase long positions in USD/JPY over the past two weeks, driven by the possibility that the BOJ could raise rates by 25 bps in December, alongside Japanese officials' resistance to a weaker currency, but the best gauge of yen enthusiasm may be on the crosses.
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Sterling drops versus yen, dollar and Swiss Franc after Russian warning

Sterling drops versus yen, dollar and Swiss Franc after Russian warning By Stefano Rebaudo Nov 19 (Reuters) - The pound dropped to multi-week lows versus the yen and the Swiss Franc as investors rushed into safe-haven assets, after a warning from Russia over its updated nuclear doctrine. It fell versus the dollar after briefly breaking a 6-day falling streak the day before.
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December's Fed and BoJ flash up on FX options radar

BUZZ-COMMENT-December's Fed and BoJ flash up on FX options radar Nov 19 (Reuters) - The benchmark 1-month FX option expiry date is now Dec. 19 and includes both the U.S. and Japanese policy announcements, with related pricing suggesting the Bank of Japan may pose a greater FX volatility risk. Volatility is a key yet unknown parameter of an FX option price, so dealers use implied volatility as a stand-in.
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US recap: EUR/USD rises amid short-covering

BUZZ-COMMENT-US recap: EUR/USD rises amid short-covering Nov 18 (Reuters) - The dollar fell broadly on Monday amid profit-taking as upward momentum in the Trump trade slowed and commodity prices rose. The euro gained amid short-covering as a G-20 summit helped allay fears about stagnating global growth. Chinese President Xi Jinping told Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese that China's relationship with Australia has achieved a turnaround and the two countries are maintaining a positive mo
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Citi bank's take on potential JPY intervention

BUZZ-COMMENT-Citi bank's take on potential JPY intervention Nov 18 (Reuters) - The base case scenario for Citi research is for the Japanese government to intervene to buy the JPY in the 160.00 to 165.00 zone versus the U.S. dollar. However, in a note released before Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda spoke on Monday , Citi recognises that the rapid weakening in the JPY since October has already taken the currency pair above 155.00. The MoF will likely be preparing to intervene, but Japanese finan
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US recap: Euro, dollar slide versus yen as shares drop

BUZZ-COMMENT-US recap: Euro, dollar slide versus yen as shares drop Nov 15 (Reuters) - The dollar index pulled back from a near one-year high on Friday as a brief spike in yields after U.S. data and hawkish Fed comments weighed on investor sentiment. U.S. retail sales increased more than expected in October, U.S. import prices unexpectedly rose and the New York Fed manufacturing index for November jumped to a three-year high.
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Yen intervention bets may be best suited against sterling

BUZZ-COMMENT-Yen intervention bets may be best suited against sterling As Fed officials turn more hawkish about tackling U.S. inflation, bets on yen intervention may be better placed against the pound than the greenback. USD/JPY dipped on Friday after Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said the currency market is experiencing one-sided, sharp moves, signaling that authorities are ready to take appropriate actions to address imbalances.
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US recap: EUR/USD off lows as yields hamper dollar

BUZZ-COMMENT-US recap: EUR/USD off lows as yields hamper dollar Nov 14 (Reuters) - The dollar held near a one-year high on Thursday but its rally appeared to lose steam as upward momentum in the “Trump trade” stalled while Treasury yields eased amid weakness in U.S. equities. In U.S. data, producer prices rose 0.2% in October amid rising service costs while weekly jobless claims unexpectedly dipped.
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US recap: Dollar jumps to one-year high

BUZZ-COMMENT-US recap: Dollar jumps to one-year high Nov 13 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar index rose to a one-year high on Wednesday amid growing expectations that stubbornly high inflation and strong growth may lead to fewer Fed rate cuts in the future. The consumer price index rose 0.2% in October, as expected, with the annual pace quickening to 2.6% from 2.4% the prior month.
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US recap: EUR/USD sags as dollar climbs to five-month high

BUZZ-COMMENT-US recap: EUR/USD sags as dollar climbs to five-month high Nov 12 (Reuters) - The dollar index surged to a five-month high on Tuesday amid ongoing expectations that protectionist measures by Republican President-elect Donald Trump will slow global growth and lift U.S. inflation. The dollar rose against all its major counterparts and appears on track to test its year-date-high amid a mix of investor, model and option-related buying.
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US recap: EUR/USD approaches year-to-date low

BUZZ-COMMENT-US recap: EUR/USD approaches year-to-date low Nov 11 (Reuters) - EUR/USD sank to its lowest level in over six months amid fears that U.S. policies, including tariffs, under President-elect Donald Trump could threaten growth in the euro zone. The common currency has been further pressured by ongoing German political concerns following the collapse of the three-way governing coalition.
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US recap: Euro slides as protectionism, politics weigh

BUZZ-COMMENT-US recap: Euro slides as protectionism, politics weigh Nov 8 (Reuters) - The dollar rose on Friday and the Treasury yield curve flattened after a gauge of U.S. consumer sentiment reached a seven-month high, while fears of U.S. protectionism and German political turmoil weighed on the euro. Robert Lighthizer, a firm supporter of tariffs, has been asked to return as U.S.
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US recap: Dollar slides as Fed delivers rate cut

RPT-BUZZ-COMMENT-US recap: Dollar slides as Fed delivers rate cut Repeats with no changes Nov 7 (Reuters) - The dollar fell on Thursday, holding on to broad earlier losses after the Fed cut rates by 25 basis points to 4.50-4.75%, as expected, while noting that inflation is somewhat elevated. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said risks were balanced and will adjust policy meeting by meeting.
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US recap: Dollar slides as Fed delivers rate cut

BUZZ-COMMENT-US recap: Dollar slides as Fed delivers rate cut Nov 7 (Reuters) - The dollar fell on Thursday, holding on to broad earlier losses after the Fed cut rates by 25 basis points to 4.50-4.75%, as expected, while noting that inflation is somewhat elevated. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said risks were balanced and will adjust policy meeting by meeting.
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