Risk-On Tone Lifts Aussie, Pressures Yen and Franc

Dollar remains the weakest currency in the lead-up to the US presidential election, though its downside appears contained as early selling momentum in Asia has not extended into European session. Safe-haven currencies, led by the Swiss Franc and Yen, are gaining as US and European Treasury yields retreat. Among other currencies, Sterling and Loonie are […]

Euro continues to be under significant pressure due to increasing political uncertainty in France. President Emmanuel Macron’s call for a snap election has heightened fiscal consolidation risks, with Moody’s describing this development as “credit negative.” Investor confidence has further eroded following a poll suggesting the National Rally could significantly increase its seats in the upcoming […]

Global financial markets are relatively stable heading into the end of the week, with risk appetite showing further signs of improvement. European equities are trading modestly higher, following rebounds seen earlier in Japan and Hong Kong. However, US futures are slightly in the red despite strong earnings reports from tech heavyweights Alphabet and Intel. Still, […]