The dollar continues to hold firmer and barring any surprise headlines, is likely to keep steadier until we get to the US CPI report later this week. That will mark the next test for the greenback after the non-farm payrolls last Friday. For now, the Fed outlook...
It’s that time of the year again
We're still pretty much caught in peak summer season in Europe and the US, so that should lead to liquidity conditions being sapped somewhat in markets. If not, there should be a distinct lack of appetite especially on days where there might not be much on the...
FX option expiries for 8 August 10am New York cut
There aren't any major expiries nearby the current spot levels for today. As such, price action will rely more on the market mood and technicals mostly. But keep in mind that we are in peak summer in Europe, so liquidity conditions aren't the best and that means there...
Forexlive Asia-pacific FX news wrap 7 Aug. The USD funs higher to start new trading day.
The USD moved higher in the Asian session. The USDJPY started the greenbacks run to the upside. Technically, the pair moved above the 100-hour MA at 142.625. The Nikkei 225 moved higher. The run to the upside caught the attention of the other currencies:The EURUSD...
Dollar keeps in a firmer spot to start the day
There was some pushing and pulling yesterday but overall, the dollar is keeping steadier so far in the new week. Looking at the events so far today, we saw a stronger Chinese yuan fix by the PBOC but that has been well offset by a rather poor trade balance report...
What is ahead in the European and North American session
2:00amEURGerman Final CPI m/m: Forecast 0.3% vs Previous 0.3%2:45amEURFrench Trade Balance: Forecast -8.0B vs Previous -8.4B6:00amUSDNFIB Small Business Index: Forecast 91.2 vs Previous 91.08:15amUSDFOMC Member Harker Speaks8:30amCADTrade Balance: Forecast -2.8B vs...
China trade balance for July USD 80.6 billion versus expected USD 70.6 billion
China trade balance USD comes in at 80.6 billion versus expected 70.6 billion. Previous 70.62 billionExports YoY felt -14.5% versus expectations -12.5% (previous -12.4%)Imports YoY fell -12.4% vs expected -5.0% (previous -6.8%)Although the surplus was higher, the mix...
Japan Chief Cabinet Sec. China hacking into Japan’s defense cyber networks not confirmed
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Japan’s LDP’s Aso says in Taipai, we are moving from peacetime to times of turbulence
Japanese LDPs Aso says:In Taipei we are moving from peacetime to times of turbulenceBelieve that issues that were hidden beneath the surface are coming to the foreTaiwan is an important partner and friendJapan has continued to say that peace and Taiwan Strait is...
USD moves higher vs all major currencies
The USD is the strongest. The JPY is the weakest.The USD is running higher vs all the major currencies. The Chinese stock markets are set open lower which is helping to lead to a run higher in the US dollar. Technically, there are some breaks and some of the major...
NAB business confidence for July 2 versus -1 previous (revised from 0)
Business confidence 2 versus -1 last month (revised from 0)Business conditions 10 versus 11 last month (revised from 9)Better data from NAB.The AUDUSD has been breaking to the downside with the overall USD buying. The price of the AUDUSD has moved below its 100-hour...
PBOC sets USD/CNY midpoint at 7.1565 versus last close at 7.1942
People's Bank of China set the onshore yuan (CNY) reference rate for the trading session ahead.USD/CNY is the onshore yuan. Its permitted to trade plus or minus 2% from this daily reference rate.CNH is the offshore yuan. USD /CNH has no restrictions on its trading...
Nikkei 225 up 0.82%. Moves toward key hourly moving averages.
Nikkei 225 moves toward 100 hour moving averageThe Nikkei 225 is trading to new session highs and in the process is approaching key hourly moving averages.The current price is up 0.82% at 32517.77. Above at 32614.09 is its 100-hour moving average (blue line in the...
Australia Westpac consumer sentiment for August -0.4% versus 2.7% last month
Prior month +2.7%Australian Westpac consumer sentiment for August -0.4%Index moves down to 81.0The decline is the first since MayThe AUDUSD is dipping to new session lows and in the process is looking to test its 100 hour moving average of 0.65645. The current price...
USDJPY extends to a new session high and breaks above its 100 hour MA in the process
The USDJPY is extending to the upside and in the process is moving above its 100-hour MA at 142.611. The price of the USDJPY yesterday moved above that moving average on two separate occasions and moved back below the MA shortly there after. The current price is...
China PBOC expected to set Yuan midpoint at 7.1869: Reuters
Yesterday, the PBOC set the USD/CNY central rate at 7.1380People's Bank of China USD/CNY reference rate is due around 0115 GMT.The People's Bank of China (PBOC), China's central bank, is responsible for setting the daily midpoint of the yuan (also known as renminbi or...
Moody’s announces a number of regional bank downgrades
Moody's came out with a slew of downgrades in a number of financial institutions. It will be curious to see the impact in the KRE regional bank index tomorrow. MOODY'S DOWNGRADES WEBSTER:Long-term issuer rating to BAA2 from BAA1Outlook: StableMoody's downgrades...
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Japan’s Nikkei 225 opens up 0.55% at 32430.61
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Japan current account surplus 1.508 trillion versus 1.395 trillion estimate
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