Fundamental Analysis

Currency Futures Retain Gains Amid Modest Dollar Bounce

Currency futures held onto gains from the previous session on Monday despite a slight recovery in the dollar. Most ended Friday with gains after the US released a poor monthly employment report that led to a surge in Fed rate cut expectations.  US jobs (Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics) The nonfarm payrolls report on Friday Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Currency Futures Slide as Dollar Rallies on Trade Optimism

Currency futures fell on Monday as the dollar rallied on optimism about the trade deals. The US signed yet another trade deal with the European Union over the weekend, easing concerns about a slowdown in the US economy. At the same time, market participants were preparing for the Fed policy meeting where Powell might keep Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Currency Futures Rise as Dollar Rally Takes a Breather

Currency futures gained on Monday as the dollar paused last week’s rally, with market participants weighing the outlook for Fed rate cuts. Even the yen gained after Sunday’s election, which led to a loss of majority seats in the Upper House for the ruling party.  Last week, most currency futures eased as the dollar gained. Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Currency Futures Subdued Amid Trade Jitters

Currency futures remained subdued on Monday as Trump’s tariff threats rekindled trade concerns. At the same time, market participants remained cautious ahead of crucial US inflation figures that will shape the outlook for Fed rate cuts.  The dollar gained most of last week after the US president announced higher tariffs on several countries. The move Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Currency Futures Slip Amid Geopolitical Jitters, Central Bank Uncertainty

Currency futures experienced a surge in volatility as the week started. The escalating geopolitical tensions and evolving monetary policy expectations keep the traders on edge. The US dollar continued to benefit from the safe-haven flows while the commodity currencies and risk-sensitive assets retreated in response to Middle East turmoil and mixed macroeconomic data. The Dollar Read More…

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Currency Futures Rise as Markets Digest Geopolitical Tensions

Currency futures showed a mixed sentiment on Monday as traders responded to the geopolitical tension, a weaker US dollar, and shifting speculative positions. The speculative flow via the IMM futures market revealed a clear bias that hedge funds and asset managers added to their short positions. Net speculative positioning showed a 31% rise in USD Read More…