Both Swiss Franc and Euro are under some selling pressure today, especially against Sterling. The Franc suffered after SNB Chair Martin Schlegel signaled the willingness to reintroduce negative interest rates if deflationary risks persist. Meanwhile, Euro came under pressure as fresh political instability emerged in Germany CDU/CSU leader Friedrich Merz’s failure to secure a parliamentary […]
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The forex markets are generally holding steady today, with all major pairs and crosses bounded within yesterday’s range. While month-end lull is at play, caution is also dominating sentiment as traders prepare for a heavy barrage of economic data scheduled from Wednesday through Friday. Key reports include US GDP and non-farm payrolls, along with Eurozone
Trading remains notably subdued across global financial markets today as investors adopt a cautious stance. On deck are quarterly earnings from four of the “Magnificent Seven”—Amazon, Apple, Meta Platforms, and Microsoft. On top of that, key releases including US and Eurozone GDP, US non-farm payrolls, and Eurozone CPI flash inflation data will provide critical insights
Global risk sentiment showed further improvement last week, with stock markets around the world posting impressive gains. Although headlines continued to focus on the confusing state of U.S.-China trade tensions, there was quiet but notable progress on multiple trade fronts, including US talks with Japan, South Korea and India. US equities rebounded alongside the global
The forex markets remain subdued today, with all major pairs and crosses trading inside yesterday’s range. After a brief bounce, Dollar’s recovery appears to be losing momentum. While it’s too soon to confirm whether the rebound has fully run its course, fading trade optimism is clearly starting to weigh on sentiment, especially as the broader
The Greenback extended their recovery on the back of auspicious headlines around the US-China trade crisis and mitigating fears around potential threats to the Fed’s independence by President Trump. Here is what you need to know on Thursday, April 24: The US Dollar Index (DXY) advanced further and retargeted the psychological 100.00 barrier, up for
Euro is trading on the softer side in relatively quiet markets today, weighed down by a fresh round of weak economic data. The sharp plunge in German and Eurozone ZEW economic sentiment, triggered largely by mounting uncertainty over US trade policy, has deepened concerns about the region’s growth outlook. Adding to the dovish tone, ECB’s
It has been a brutally volatile week across global markets, driven by a whirlwind of US tariff implementations, abrupt reversals, and rapid retaliatons. Investors were left scrambling to make sense of the White House’s constantly shifting trade stance. We won’t attempt to recap every step of the tariff saga, when even members of the administration
While US investors managed to stay relatively composed through most of last week, the calm cracked heading into the weekend. Stocks saw extended selloffs, Treasury yields dropped, and Gold surged to yet another record high — all classic signs of a decisive flight to safety. With risk appetite now clearly under pressure, traders are no
German unemployment increased more than expected in March as economic downturn continued to weigh on labor market activity, official data showed Friday. The number of people out of work increased 26,000 to 2.92 million, the Federal Employment Agency reported. Unemployment was expected to climb 10,000 after rising 9,000 in February. The unemployment rate rose to
The forex markets are ending the week in a sluggish and indecisive mood, despite a flurry of notable economic data releases. The highlight was the hotter-than-expected US core PCE inflation, which firmed expectations that Fed will hold rates steady in May, with market pricing now around 90% chance. However, expectations for a June rate cut
Dollar is once again under pressure as markets head into the US session, with its recent rebound losing steam in the absence of any clear-cut catalyst. While new headlines on tariffs continue to emerge almost daily, these “leaks” could only be seen as reflective of ongoing deliberations within the White House, rather than firm policy.
Germany’s private sector grew at the fastest pace in ten months in March amid a robust rebound in manufacturing production, flash survey results published by S&P Global revealed Monday. The flash HCOB composite output index rose to 50.9 in March from 50.4 in February. This was the highest score since last May but it remained
Yen weakened broadly in a relatively quiet Asian session, dragged down by disappointing PMI data. The worrying sign is that both manufacturing and services sectors are now in contraction, pointing to growing signs of weakness in Japan’s economy. Despite expectations that BoJ will raise interest rates further this year, supported by strong wage growth, today’s
The dominant trends that shaped Q1 in global markets appear to have run their course, with most major assets entering consolidation phase last week. US stocks staged a mild recovery from steep selloff since mid-February, but upside momentum was notably weak. Meanwhile, Dollar, which had been under pressure throughout March, appeared to find a near-term
Canadian Dollar weakened modestly in early US session following disappointing retail sales data. January’s figures showed a larger-than-contraction, and more importantly, an advance estimate points to another drop in February. This suggests consumer spending might be in a weakening trend, raising fresh concerns about Canada’s economic momentum heading into Q2. However, the selloff in the
