From Optimism to Unrest, Summer Rally Cracks

The forex markets remain subdued in Asian session, with all major pairs and crosses confined within yesterday’s tight ranges, and many still constrained within last week’s bounds. Among the majors, Australian Dollar is showing slight strength supported by hawkish RBA minutes, followed by Swiss Franc and Canadian Dollar. Meanwhile, Japanese Yen lags as the weakest […]

As the markets eagerly await FOMC rate decision and the release of new economic projections, Dollar is currently holding steady within a narrow range. The spotlight is particularly on the revised dot plot, as it is expected to provide crucial insights into the pace of monetary policy easing by Fed in the coming year. Investors […]

As markets gear up for a week dominated by central bank meetings including Fed and ECB, sharp selloff in US tech stocks has stolen the spotlight. NASDAQ futures dropped more than -2%, triggering mild safe-haven flows into Yen, U.S. Dollar, and Swiss franc. Meanwhile, commodity currencies like Aussie and Kiwi suffered as risk sentiment deteriorated. […]