Analysis: Currencies

S.Korean won, Malaysian ringgit weaken most among Asian currencies

The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the U.S. dollar at 0201 GMT. Currency Latest bid Previous Pct day Move Japan yen ...

Currencies: Focus on the Renminbi

After reading so many articles on the numerous attempts by the authorities to revive the Chinese economy, it seemed only fitting to take a closer look at the currency. But why? If you want to invest...

Week Ahead for FX, Bonds : Fed, BOJ Decisions the -2-

It expects CBC to stay on hold for the rest of 2024. CBC holding rates steady relative to the Fed would likely bode well for the Taiwan dollar, said the UOB team led by head of research Suan Teck Kin....

Currencies: Dollar- Clouds on the horizon

It won't be long before the prospect of an interest rate cut in the United States starts to stir the pot. And in this game, the dollar no longer enjoys major fundamental support.

Forex: Descent into Hell

No, we're not here to tell you about Orpheus' epic journey to retrieve his beloved Eurydice from the Underworld. But as we mentioned last week, the yen has investors unanimously against it. After all,...

Currencies: The end of consolidation is imminent for the USDZAR

Despite an attractive yield differential, the South African rand is unable to counterbalance the US dollar. There's no shortage of explanations for this: lower annual growth and a much higher...

Currencies: New opportunity for the Swiss franc

The Swiss franc is traditionally regarded as a safe haven. In the current context of soaring equity indices, it is therefore logical to expect it to underperform the other main currencies. But does...

Currencies: Caution on EURHUF

Several months ago, we drew your attention to the carry trade opportunities offered by certain currencies. The Mexican peso, Turkish lira and Hungarian forint fall into this category. This week, we're...

Currencies: The US dollar benefits from delayed rate cut expectations

Investors gambled and lost. While speculation was rife that the Fed would cut rates for the first time as early as next March, the Fed remained firm, even if it conceded that the future move would...

Currencies: The Euro in poor form against NOK and CAD

Some days, nothing goes according to plan. That's what the euro - if it could speak - might say to itself after the European Central Bank's monetary policy meeting. Indeed, if the Bank had kept its...

Dollar vs. ruble: A rematch

Those of you who have been around for a long time will recall with some emotion the 1980s, when America, embodied on screen by Rocky Balboa, beat the living daylights out of his Russian adversary,...

Currencies: Two currencies, one fight

Since the vote in favor of Brexit, some have called for a full uncoupling between England and continental Europe's economies. However, despite the differing points of view and the sometimes stormy...

Currencies: Spotlight on scandies

For once, let's talk a little about these northern European currencies, often referred as scandies by currency traders. Why? Because they are among the most heavily traded currencies in the world, and...

Currencies :Things are getting awry

While the Fed has just half-heartedly announced the end of the monetary tightening cycle initiated in 2022, the dollar is resuming its downward slope, particularly against European currencies whose...

Currencies: It's about time!

The yen has rallied strongly in recent weeks on speculation that the BOJ may change its policy. As you were warned, you shouldn't be too surprised. Should it?

Currencies: Dollar close to intermediate support

The expected end of the monetary tightening cycle is reflected in the weakness of the dollar, which has lost ground against many currencies in recent weeks. However, an intermediate rebound could well...

Currencies: Renewed interest in Asian currencies

Due to a short Thanksgiving week, we had to look for relief in exotic markets, and Asian currencies deserve a spotlight.

Currencies: The dollar is doomed to fall

Falling inflation in the US has completed the undermining work initiated by the Federal Reserve. The prospect of multiple rate cuts in 2024 will logically weigh on the performance of the US currency...

Currencies: CAD and oil go together

With ongoing tensions in the Middle East, oil prices are the focus of investors. Although it has so far fallen back sharply, proving that the markets are not anticipating an extension of the conflict,...