Fundamental Analysis

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…

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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…

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Currency Futures Rise as Dollar Softens Ahead of Fed

Currency futures gained on Monday as the dollar weakened ahead of an expected Fed rate cut this week. At the same time, market participants were looking forward to central bank meetings in Japan, Canada, and the UK. US core CPI (Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics) The greenback fluctuated last week amid mixed economic signals. However, Read More…

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Currency Futures Rally on Growing Pressure for Fed Easing

Currency futures extended gains on Monday as the dollar fell amid increased pressure on the Federal Reserve to lower borrowing costs. Downbeat employment figures on Friday sent the dollar down against its peers. Meanwhile, market participants are gearing up for crucial US consumer inflation data later in the week. Dollar Index (Source: Bloomberg) The US Read More…

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Currency Futures Edge Higher as Fed Cut Bets Stay Strong

Currency futures edged higher on Monday as Fed rate cut bets remained elevated after Friday’s inflation figures. However, traders were cautious at the start of the week, as the US will release its pivotal monthly employment figures.  Dollar monthly change (Source: Bloomberg) The dollar ended last month lower due to a surge in expectations for Read More…