Currencies Archive

U.S. Dollar Trading (USD) the ‘risk on’ rally ran out of steam overnight with some mixed US data prompting traders to take profit. Consolidation of the recent gains could continue into the weekend but the EU summit is providing plenty of headline risk. Weekly Jobless… Read more

U.S. Dollar Trading (USD) the affirmation of Spanish rating by Moody’s helped Spanish bonds yields fall yesterday ahead of the EU summit. The EUR/USD continued to push higher and lead the rest of the FX majors higher. US Stocks have enjoys strong gains so far… Read more

U.S. Dollar Trading (USD) heavy gains in the stock markets in every session yesterday saw the USD sold with demand for riskier assets hurting the safer haven. September Industrial Output increased 0.4% vs. 0.2% previously. There is a lot of event risk on Thursday with… Read more

U.S. Dollar Trading (USD) the Dollar had a mixed day gaining in Asia before reversing sharply during the US session as stocks rallied. Better than expected US data and earning is helping keep risk appetite strong and this is pressuring the safe haven USD. US… Read more

U.S. Dollar Trading (USD) markets have turned negative in recent sessions with risk off trading on Friday spilling over into Monday’s trade. Spain was once again the center of attention with concerns that the ESM would not have enough money and then later that Spain… Read more

U.S. Dollar Trading (USD) the Dollar was mixed gaining against the other safe haven in the Japanese Yen but falling against the Euro and commodities. Weekly Jobless Claims surprised at 339k vs. 370k previously and helped keep US stocks positive. Looking ahead, US PPI is… Read more

U.S. Dollar Trading (USD) with little fresh news out overnight meant most pairs stayed inside familiar ranges. G7 meetings begin today in Tokyo and may be a source of headline risk. Middle Eastern tensions remained high overnight with Turkey and Syrian involved in more incidents…. Read more

U.S. Dollar Trading (USD) a slow US session with traders on Holiday but we did some movement during the European session where GBP/USD and EUR/USD both fell sharply. The lack of progress seen in the meetings from Europe has added uncertainty/risk to the trading environment…. Read more

U.S. Dollar Trading (USD) a slow US session with traders on Holiday but we did some movement during the European session where GBP/USD and EUR/USD both fell sharply. The lack of progress seen in the meetings from Europe has added uncertainty/risk to the trading environment…. Read more

U.S. Dollar Trading (USD) investors enjoyed gains right after the release of the September Unemployment Rate which dropped to 7.8% vs. 8.1% previously. Most of these gains were reversed later in the day as research notes tempered the strong number. Analysts believe the number is… Read more