Category Archive: 4) FX Trends

He has been covering the global capital markets in one fashion or another for more than 30 years, working at economic consulting firms and global investment banks. After 14 years as the global head of currency strategy for Brown Brothers Harriman, Chandler joined Bannockburn Global Forex, as a managing partner and chief markets strategist as of October 1, 2018.

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FX Becalmed Ahead of the Weekend and Next Week’s Big Events

2024-10-25

by Marc Chandler

2024-10-25

Overview: The dollar is trading quietly, with a slightly firmer today. There has been little follow-through selling after yesterday's setback. The Canadian dollar and sterling are faring best. The yen is a little softer after Tokyo's CPI came in lower as expected due to the government's energy subsidy. The election for the lower house of the Diet is held Sunday. Emerging market currencies are also mostly softer. The JP Morgan Emerging Market...

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Turn Around Tuesday Comes Late

2024-10-24

by Marc Chandler

2024-10-24

Overview: It is ironic that a few months ago, many wanted to sell the dollar because the Republican president and vice president candidates said they wanted a weaker dollar. With the election drawing near and the race very tight, there has been a surge in the betting markets of a Trump-Vance victory, and this has corresponded with the dollar's dramatic rise. US rates held on the lion's share of their gains despite the sharpest loss in the S&P...

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Continued Backing Up of US Rates Extend the Greenback’s Gains

2024-10-23

by Marc Chandler

2024-10-23

Overview: The persistent rise in US rates continues to help fuel dollar gains. The euro has been sold through $1.08 and the greenback has jumped over 1% against the yen to JPY152.75. It finished last week closer to JPY149.55. So far, Japanese officials have been fairly quiet, but this seems likely to change. The US two-year premium over Germany has widened by around 65 bp since late September to return to levels that prevailed in June. The...

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How the US Election Could Impact Your Euro Trades

2024-10-22

by Guest Author

2024-10-22

As the 2024 US presidential election approaches, investors worldwide are closely monitoring potential ramifications on global markets, including the euro. The outcome of this election could significantly influence currency fluctuations, trade policies, and international relations as Republican candidate Donald Trump seeks to regain the White House from the Democratic party – which has nominated Kamala Harris, current vice president to Joe Biden.

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