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European Open Preview – Dollar falls as Senate Republicans weaken; Fed meeting, US & UK data in focus

Posted on December 13, 2017 at 8:45 am GMT

Here are the latest developments in global markets: FOREX: The dollar was losing ground relative to majors after Republicans lost a Senate seat in Alabama, resulting in a narrower Senate majority for them. Still, there were no sharp movements amongst majors as European traders were starting their trading day, with markets awaiting fresh catalysts to place their positions on a data-busy day. STOCKS: Japanese equities retreated with the Nikkei 225 losing 0.5%; major Asian benchmarks outside Japan were posting gains [..]

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Stock Market News – Energy stocks: a short-term tactical trade or is long-term appreciation to be expected?

Posted on December 12, 2017 at 4:23 pm GMT

WTI and Brent crude have recorded strong gains since roughly the completion of the first half of the year. Year-to-date, they’re up by 8.6% and 14.9% respectively, while their appreciation from the year’s lows in late June stands at 38.7% and 47.2%. Both benchmarks currently trade around 2-½-year highs. Energy stocks have been beneficiaries of this rise in oil prices during the second half of the year. The positive performance in energy stocks throughout most of the second half of [..]

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European Open Preview – Dollar steady ahead of UK and US data; kiwi continues rising

Posted on December 12, 2017 at 8:42 am GMT

Here are the latest developments in global markets: FOREX: The dollar was little changed against a basket of currencies ahead of a two-day meeting by the Federal Reserve that is to commence later in the day. The New Zealand dollar maintained positive momentum from yesterday, rising to its highest in a month relative to the greenback. STOCKS: The Nikkei 225 finished 0.3% lower, but still remained close to its highest since early 1992; the Hang Seng was last 0.6% down [..]

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US Open Preview– Dollar weaker ahead of JOLT’s job openings; stocks hold strong

Posted on December 11, 2017 at 12:11 pm GMT

Here are the latest developments in global markets: FOREX: The pound was steady around $1.3385 despite May saying there is a new “sense of optimism” in the Brexit talks on Monday after she satisfied the European Commission’s demand last week on the three key divorce elements. However, the outline agreed must be voted by all European members at Thursday’s summit for negotiations to move officially to trade discussions. The dollar was weaker against a basket of major currencies as investors [..]

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US Open Preview– Dollar weaker ahead of JOLT’s job openings; stocks hold strong

Posted on December 11, 2017 at 12:09 pm GMT

Here are the latest developments in global markets: FOREX: The pound was steady around $1.3385 despite May saying there is a new “sense of optimism” in the Brexit talks on Monday after she satisfied the European Commission’s demand last week on the three key divorce elements. However, the outline agreed must be voted by all European members at Thursday’s summit for negotiations to move officially to trade discussions. The dollar was weaker against a basket of major currencies as investors [..]

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European Open Preview – Dollar little changed; kiwi surges; Nikkei touches 26-year high

Posted on December 11, 2017 at 8:39 am GMT

Here are the latest developments in global markets: FOREX: The dollar was trading down relative to a basket of currencies but still not far below a three-week high of 94.09 reached on Friday. The antipodean currencies – predominantly the kiwi – were advancing relative to the greenback. The New Zealand dollar’s gains came on the back of expectations of a more hawkish approach to monetary policy following the appointment of a new governor who’s seen as less of a dove [..]

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US Open Preview–Dollar strengthens ahead of NFP report; stocks up

Posted on December 8, 2017 at 12:46 pm GMT

Here are the latest developments in global markets: FOREX: The dollar gained further momentum, crawling towards a fresh three-week high of 113.58 (+0.36%) versus the yen during early European trading hours as investors remained confident after a potential government shutdown in the US was averted on Thursday. The dollar index broke above the 94 key level (+0.25%). The pound stalled around 1.3463 (-0.19%) after reaching a four-day high of 1.3512 against the greenback, while it consolidated near six-month highs versus the euro (+0.10%). Although the EU announced that “sufficient progress” has been made on Brexit [..]

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European Open Preview – Eyes on US jobs report and Brexit developments; Asian equities rally

Posted on December 8, 2017 at 8:46 am GMT

Here are the latest developments in global markets: FOREX: The dollar rallied overnight against its counterparts on news that US lawmakers agreed to temporarily extend the government spending bill, a day before the deadline on Friday. The pound was on track to post a second day of gains as concerns over a hard-Brexit calmed after the UK and the EU appeared to be reaching a preliminary deal on key elements of the divorce. On the other hand, the euro was heading [..]

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US Open Preview – Dollar gains on tax reforms momentum; stocks climb on tech recovery

Posted on December 7, 2017 at 12:29 pm GMT

Here are the latest developments in global markets: Forex: The dollar index moved higher to a fresh two-week high of 93.73 (+0.13%) as a layer of uncertainty was removed after the US Senate Republicans and the House of Representatives agreed yesterday to continue talks on tax reforms. However, risks remain on the side of the government budget which expires on Friday midnight. Dollar/yen was last seen at 112.70 (+0.37%), dollar/swissie was trading at a two-week high of 0.9922, while dollar/loonie [..]

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US Open Preview – Dollar gains as tax reforms wave on the horizon; stocks climb on tech recovery

Posted on December 7, 2017 at 12:13 pm GMT

Here are the latest developments in global markets: Forex: The dollar index moved higher to a fresh two-week high of 93.73 (+0.13%) as a layer of uncertainty was removed after the US Senate Republicans and the House of Representatives agreed yesterday to continue talks on tax reforms. However, risks remain on the side of the government budget which expires on Friday midnight. Dollar/yen was last seen at 112.70 (+0.37%), dollar/swissie was trading at a two-week high of 0.9922, while dollar/loonie [..]

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