Fundamental Analysis

Currency Futures Weaken Ahead of Key Employment Data

Dollar-denominated currency futures extended gains last week amid shifting expectations for Fed policy and resilient US economic data. Investors continued pricing in a stronger dollar across the key contracts, with the US Dollar Index (DXY) holding near a 3-month top. The firm dollar reflects the rate differential advantage as the Fed remains cautious about December Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Currency Futures Steady Amid Policy Divergence, Risk Sentiment

Currency futures opened the week with strong footing as traders weighed improved risk sentiment against shifting central bank dynamics. The US dollar showed signs of weakness against all peers as markets anticipate more dovish stance by the Federal Reserve. Political stability in Europe and optimism about US-China trade relations have lent support to the risk-sensitive Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Currency Futures Tumble Amid Cautious Market Sentiment

Currency futures started the week on a cautious note as markets digested fresh US-China trade friction, political chaos in Europe and Japan, and shifting central bank expectations. With a data blackout due to the US government shutdown, the traders are leaning on the policy signals and geopolitical developments to determine the next move. The US Read More…

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Currency Futures Slide on French Politics, US Govt Shutdown

Currency futures are experiencing a higher volatility as political shocks in France and the US government shutdown collide with central bank expectations. The Euro FX futures (6E) remain under pressure, shedding around 50 ticks from Monday’s opening price. The unexpected resignation of French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu has shattered confidence in the euro bloc, enticing Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Currency Futures Relieved as Dollar Loses Steam Ahead of US Jobs

Currency futures found respite on Monday after experiencing a significant retracement last week. The fear of a potential US government shutdown has weighed on the US dollar, lifting the major currencies. Following the Fed’s cautious commentary and a series of upbeat US data, the markets appear to shift towards a more balanced outlook. Over the Read More…

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Currency Futures Rise as Dollar Resumes Pre-FOMC Slide

Currency futures gained on Monday as the dollar resumed its pre-FOMC meeting decline. The drop in the greenback came as market participants looked forward to Fed policymaker speeches. These speeches could further highlight the central bank’s new dovish tone amid labor market weakness. Dollar Index (Source: TradingView) The Fed cut interest rates as expected during Read More…