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…
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…
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…
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…
Currency futures recovered on Monday after dropping in the previous session, while the dollar strengthened. The greenback gained after data revealed a bigger-than-expected increase in employment in May. This week, market participants will pay attention to inflation figures for clues on the outlook for Fed rate cuts. US job data (Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics) Read More…
Currency futures gained on Monday as the dollar eased amid renewed trade war fears. Trump threatened more tariffs last week, which weighed on investor confidence in the US economy. Meanwhile, market participants are looking forward to crucial US employment figures for clues on future Fed moves. The dollar was on the back foot at the Read More…
