IPO Market Booms in August, Safe-Haven Yen Rallies as US Jobs Test Looms

Key Takeaways πŸ’΄ Safe-haven Japanese yen strengthened while riskier currencies like Aussie weakened πŸ“‰ Poor U.S. manufacturing data caused worry about the economy πŸ“ˆ Dollar draws safety bids despite concerns about U.S. economy 🌐 Cryptocurrencies also declined πŸ’° Odds of Federal Reserve interest rate cut increased to 38% πŸ’° Yen surged as investors sought safe-haven … Read more

Market Update: Dollar Strengthens, Yen Holds Steady in Data-Heavy Week Ahead

Key Takeaways πŸ’΅ The dollar is close to a two-week high against the euro as traders prepare for a data-heavy week. πŸ“‰ Economists expect an increase of 165,000 U.S. jobs in August, up from a rise of 114,000 in July. 🏭 U.S. manufacturing showed improvement last month, particularly in employment, but overall factory activity remains … Read more

Understanding the strength of CHF: BoA Securities analysis

Key Takeaways: πŸ’ͺ Consensus trade expected Swiss Franc weakness πŸ“ˆ USD/CHF 0.1% higher, up 1.3% YTD πŸ”„ Year has seen significant FX weakness in H1, recovery in H2 πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­ Switzerland has factors for FX weakness, but CHF not weakening as expected πŸ“‰ Below expected Swiss CPI inflation in August, stable on monthly basis πŸ“ˆ Swiss … Read more

Dollar Hits Two-Week Highs as Yen Takes Center Stage

Key Takeaways: πŸ’΅ Dollar near two-week high ahead of U.S. payrolls data πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Yen breaks losing streak after Bank of Japan governor’s comments πŸ“‰ Euro and sterling edging lower against the dollar πŸ“ˆ Dollar index up at 101.80, highest in two weeks πŸ“Š Markets pricing in 69% chance of 25 bps Fed rate cut πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί … Read more

Currency Update: Dollar Hits Two-Week Highs with Yen Stealing the Spotlight

Key Takeaways: πŸ’΅ Dollar near two-week high awaiting U.S. economic data πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Yen strengthens after Bank of Japan governor’s interest rate raise comments πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί Euro and sterling lose value against the dollar πŸ“Š U.S. payrolls data on Friday crucial for Fed interest rate cut decision πŸ“ˆ Markets expect 69% chance of 25 bps cut in … Read more

Currency Market Braces for Labour Data Deluge as Dollar Holds near Two-Week Highs

Key Takeaways πŸ’΅ Dollar remains close to a two-week high as investors await key economic data. πŸ“‰ Euro and sterling have weakened against the dollar. πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ U.S. payrolls data on Friday will be a major focus for markets. πŸ’Ό Markets expect 25 or 50 basis points cut in interest rates by the Federal Reserve. πŸ“ˆ … Read more

Investors on Edge as Dollar Moves Ahead of Crucial Jobs Report

Key Takeaways: πŸ’΅ The U.S. dollar was trading higher near a two-week high ahead of the key jobs report πŸ“‰ Markets are anticipating a rate cut by the Federal Reserve, with a quarter-point reduction expected πŸ“ˆ Strong dollar reflected anticipation of a rate cut, propelled by an increase in long-term Treasury yields πŸ” Jobs report … Read more

Global Policymakers Find Relief as the Dollar Strengthens

Key Takeaways πŸ’΄ Weakening dollar provides relief to economies globally πŸ“‰ Yen intervention speculation cancelled as yen rebounds πŸ’Ή China concerned about yuan strength due to dollar weakness πŸ’Έ Emerging market currencies in Asia see gains, Latin America faces challenges πŸ’± Sterling and Euro strengthen, support central banks’ policies πŸ‘‘ Swedish crown rallies as currency … Read more