Key Takeaways 💱 Most Asian currencies remained stable despite slight weakening of the dollar 🇯🇵 Japanese yen near 34-year highs against the dollar 💼 Japanese government speculation on currency market intervention 📈 Bank of Japan expected to maintain rates, potentially present hawkish stance 🇺🇸 US dollar index steady in Asian trade, focus on upcoming economic … Read more
Key Takeaways: 💷 Citi FX analysts note dovish shift in BoE’s recent remarks leading to weaker GBP 📉 GBP’s underperformance particularly against USD expected to continue in the short term 🌍 Depreciation against USD attributed to strength of USD and favorable inflation in Europe 🏛 GBP weakness stems from BoE comments, no new inflation data … Read more
Key Takeaways: 💵 The U.S. dollar reached a 34-year peak against the yen due to the Federal Reserve’s interest rate stance 📉 Yen hits fresh lows ahead of the Bank of Japan’s policy review on Friday 📈 U.S. dollar index was flat at 106.16 after highs last week, following changes in U.S. rate-cut expectations 🌍 … Read more
Key Takeaways: 💵 Dollar gained against euro and yen after volatile trading week 🇯🇵 Markets focused on Bank of Japan policy review and yen near 34-year low 📉 Cooling in Middle East tensions helped temper volatility in dollar, gold, and oil prices 📈 Deutsche Bank’s currency volatility index rose to highest level since February 💸 … Read more
Key Takeaways: 💵 Goldman Sachs forecasts the US Dollar to stay "stronger for longer" 🌍 Policy divergence in developed economies likely to support the Dollar 🗳️ Impact of upcoming US election expected to influence currency markets 💸 Adjusted forecasts include lower EUR/USD and higher USD/JPY rates 📉 Current exchange rates at EUR/USD $1.0638, USD/JPY ¥154.73, … Read more
Key Takeaways: 💵 Dollar gained against euro and yen after volatile week 📉 Yen close to 155-level traders are monitoring 🇯🇵 Market focused on BOJ policy review 📈 Dollar’s trade-weighted index above 106 ♨️ Cooling tensions in Middle East tempered volatility 💥 Deutsche Bank currency volatility index rose significantly 📊 Big week ahead with U.S. … Read more
Key Takeaways: 💹 Asian markets rose, bouncing back from previous losses 🛡️ Middle East tensions eased, allowing traders to pick up equities 📊 Investors are focused on upcoming key US inflation data and corporate earnings 📈 Despite negative Wall Street lead, markets in Hong Kong, Tokyo, and others rose 📉 Traders scaled back expectations for … Read more
Key Takeaways 💱 UBS raises forecast for USD/CNY exchange rate due to geopolitical tensions and Fed rate cut expectations 📈 Anticipates USD/CNY rate to reach 7.35 by June, revised targets for September, December, and March 2025 💼 People’s Bank of China may allow weaker yuan, adding short-term pressure on Chinese currency 🤝 Rising geopolitical tensions … Read more
Key Takeaways: 💱 Yen hit 154.70 per dollar near last week’s 34-year low of 154.79 📈 Dollar trade-weighted index above 106, off recent highs after inflation data 🌍 Markets calmed after cooling in Middle East tensions 🎌 Focus on Bank of Japan’s (BOJ) policy review this week 💹 Strong dollar trend prevailed at recent international … Read more
Key Takeaways: 💵 Asian currencies are trading flat to low due to concerns about higher U.S. interest rates 🌍 Improved risk appetite in Asia due to easing fears of Middle East conflict 📉 Regional currencies still hold losses from previous week as Fed rate cut expectations decline 📈 Dollar index remains close to five-month highs … Read more