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Forex Market Review (European Session) –Dollar drifts lower; pound heads up as Barnier sets a deadline on divorce bill

Posted on November 10, 2017 at 4:00 pm GMT

The dollar was on track to finish the week in the red against its major counterparts after three weeks of rising as uncertainties around the US tax overhaul continued weighing on the markets and disappointing readings on the Michigan Consumer sentiment also pressured the dollar. On the other hand, the pound was the biggest winner during the European session as Brexit talks did not conclude bitterly, with the EU Brexit negotiator setting a deadline for the UK to clarify its financial obligations, while upbeat industrial [..]

Forex Market Review (European Session) – Tax reform uncertainty continues weighing on the dollar; Brexit talks resume

Posted on November 9, 2017 at 3:44 pm GMT

In another mostly quiet day in terms of data releases, forex market participants’ attention remained firmly on the US tax reform front. Jobless claims and wholesale inventory data out of the US did generate some interest, though market reaction following the releases was subdued. Meanwhile, Brexit negotiations are resuming today. At 1526 GMT the dollar index traded 0.25% down on the day at 94.63. Once again, the prospect of a delay in the delivery of tax cuts or reforms offering [..]

Forex Market Review (Asian Session) – Kiwi rallies as RBNZ signals faster inflation; aussie climbs on Chinese inflation

Posted on November 9, 2017 at 8:33 am GMT

The kiwi recorded a strong rebound on late Wednesday, flying to a two-week high after the RBNZ left rates unchanged but raised expectations that future hikes might emerge earlier than anticipated. The aussie posted some gains early on Thursday as China, Australia’s main export partner, released stronger than projected annual CPI figures. As it was mainly expected, the RBNZ policymakers decided to keep rates steady at a record low level of 1.75%. However, what pushed the kiwi higher was a statement highlighting that [..]

Forex Market Review (European Session) – Tax reform worries hold back dollar bulls; kiwi eyed ahead of RBNZ meeting

Posted on November 8, 2017 at 3:23 pm GMT

In the absence of important data releases, the US tax story remained front and center during today’s European session trading. Housing data out of Canada did gather some attention. The Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) weekly report out of the US, which is due later in the day, has the capacity to generate some movement in oil prices. The dollar’s index against a basket of currencies was down by 0.1% at 1503 GMT with the US currency’s advance being halted over [..]

Forex Market Review (Asian Session) – Dollar weaker on possible tax cut delay; kiwi steady ahead of RBNZ meeting

Posted on November 8, 2017 at 8:55 am GMT

The dollar opened weaker in Asia as traders were concerned about a potential delay in the implementation of a corporate tax cut, while they also turned cautious on US-North Korea political developments after Trump delivered a warning message to North Korea. The kiwi stood flat ahead of the RBNZ policy meeting starting later today. A report by the Washington Post on Tuesday raised questions about the progress of the US tax legislation and hence pressured the dollar. The relevant article stated that Senate Republicans were considering a [..]

Forex Market Review (European Session) – Dollar holds strong despite Fitch raising debt ratio forecasts; euro dips further

Posted on November 7, 2017 at 4:38 pm GMT

Expectations that the Fed will proceed with a rate hike in December and an encouraging report on JOLTS job openings pushed the dollar higher during European trading hours, although Fitch raised its US medium-term debt-to-GDP forecasts. On the other hand, the euro was unable to find support on better-than-expected retail sales figures and despite the news that some key ECB officials opposed the central bank’s decision to continue buying assets until inflation improves. Fitch said on Tuesday that it expects a version of tax plans to pass the US Congress and push [..]

Stock Market News (European Open) – DAX records fresh record high, boosted by weaker euro; Nikkei at highest since 1992

Posted on November 7, 2017 at 10:14 am GMT

Bullish sentiment was strong in Asian markets today with major indices closing at multi-year highs. The Nikkei 225 and the Topix, Japan’s broader gauge of equity performance, added 1.7% and 1.2% to finish at their highest since early 1992 and early 2007 respectively. The Nikkei is now eyeing the 23,000 mark. The two benchmarks were boosted by positive corporate results and a weakening dollar/yen pair as component stocks’ revenues are heavily dependent on exports. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng rose by [..]

Forex Market Review (Asian Session) – Aussie gains little after RBA leaves rates unchanged; kiwi climbs on currency policy relief

Posted on November 7, 2017 at 8:33 am GMT

Early on Tuesday, the RBA decided to hold interest rates steady at record low levels, retaining its confidence on economic growth and the labour market. The aussie, however, posted short-lived gains following the policy statement as weak inflation continued to worry policymakers. Meanwhile, in New Zealand, the Finance Minister said that targeting the currency was not the new government’s monetary goal, lifting the kiwi higher for a while. In the wake of the RBA decision to keep rates at 1.5%, the aussie was [..]

Forex Market Review (European Session) – Pound gains on Brexit optimism; euro struggles despite robust economic data

Posted on November 6, 2017 at 4:30 pm GMT

During the European trading hours, the pound outperformed its peers as investors stood optimistic about Brexit developments, while the euro failed to find support on robust economic data out of the eurozone. With Brexit negotiations expected to resume on Thursday, the pound was on track to post gains for the second consecutive trading day supported mainly by encouraging remarks made by the British Prime Minister Theresa May in front of business leaders. May backed a deal on a transitional period crucial for businesses so as not [..]

Forex Market Review (Asian Session) – Dollar vs yen reaches 8-month high as BOJ’s Kuroda favors easy policy; oil pierces 2-year high

Posted on November 6, 2017 at 8:37 am GMT

The dollar managed to hit an 8-month high against the yen on Monday in Asia after the BOJ Governor Haruhiko Kuroda signaled a continuation of the current ultra-easy monetary policy, while persistent confidence on the US economy supported the pair as well. Oil recorded a substantial increase, rising to a two-year high amid tightening markets and as anti-corruption measures took effect in Saudi Arabia. With the economic calendar lacking important data, the dollar index which gauges the dollar’s strength against a basket of major currencies was [..]

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