Tag Archive: Currency Movement

Greenback Mostly Consolidates, while Yen Gyrations Point to Nervous Market

2026-01-27

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2026-01-27

The greenback is mostly softer against the G10 currencies today. Initial gains had carried the dollar to almost JPY154.90 before a large order, market nervousness over intervention saw a quick drop in early European turnover through yesterday’s lows (~JPY153.30) to about JPY153.20 before steadying. Dollar sentiment is poor amid fear of intervention and a new …

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Dollar Sold Broadly, while Yen Soars on Fear of Joint Intervention

2026-01-26

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2026-01-26

The US dollar came under strong selling pressure at the start of today’s trading. The fear of joint intervention after the pre-weekend Fed checking on rates, ostensibly on behalf of the US Treasury, and underscored by Japanese officials, including Prime Minister Takaichi. Meanwhile, another tragic ICE related death in Minnesota has sparked a threat from …

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BOJ Maintains Steady Policy, Heightened Intervention Watch, while PBOC sets Dollar Fix Below CNY7.0

2026-01-23

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2026-01-23

The dollar is mixed as the last North American session of the week gets underway. As widely expected, the Bank of Japan left rates on hold and the gyrations of the yen immediately afterward gave rise to some speculation of material intervention. We are a bit skeptical but recognize the heightened verbal intervention and the …

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A Collective Sigh of Relief

2026-01-22

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2026-01-22

The two sources of strain on the global capital markets have eased. President Trump has backed away from military threats to take Greenland and will not go forward with tariff threat on European countries for February 1. After a dramatic sell-off on Tuesday, which some compared to what happened to the UK under Prime Minister Truss, the Japanese bond market recovered for the second consecutive session.

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Eerie and Nervous Calm in Capital Markets

2026-01-21

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2026-01-21

There are many moving pieces and Japan’s finance minister call for market calm seemed to help. Japan’s 30- and 40-year yields fell around 15 bp today after yesterday’s surge. There is a fragile calm in the capital markets today, and the dollar is mostly consolidating against the G10 currencies.

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Drama Unfolds: Stocks, Bonds, and the Dollar have Been Sold

2026-01-20

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2026-01-20

The markets are reacting dramatically to recent developments. Stocks and bonds have been sold, gold and silver are at record highs, and the US dollar has been sold aggressively. President Trump is in Davos and has not relented on his demand for Greenland and he seeks to cajole others into joining the board to oversee the reconstruction of Gaza.

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Greenback Slips Amid Heightened Tensions over Greenland

2026-01-19

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2026-01-19

The US stepped up its attempt to secure Greenland for national security purposes, even though it has reduced its presence there. The latest attempt included a threat to impose 10% tariffs on several EU countries starting next month and would rise to 25% in June. This is too much for many EU countries and some …

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US Dollar Finishing Week Softly but Within Consolidative Ranges

2026-01-16

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2026-01-16

The US dollar is softer against all the G10 currencies, but the general consolidation seen this week continues. Japanese officials continued their verbal intervention, and with the US holiday on Monday, the risk of material intervention is seen as greater, and some yen shorts have covered. News that Machado has given the Nobel Peace Prize …

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The Dollar is Firm but Consolidating

2026-01-15

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2026-01-15

The consolidation phase in the dollar continues today. Relatively narrow ranges are prevailing, including with the Japanese yen, where the threat of intervention has helped steady the exchange rate. The Bank of Japan meets next week, and although reports suggest that it will take the inflationary implications of the yen’s weakness into account, the swaps …

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The Dollar Consolidates while Japan Steps Up its Intervention Threats and Decision Day for the SCOTUS

2026-01-14

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2026-01-14

The dollar is mostly softer, but the consolidative tone persists. The yen remains the notable exception. Japanese officials have taken several steps up the intervention ladder with heightened warnings. The market initially extended the greenback’s gains to JPY159.45 before taking some profits and pushing the dollar to around JPY158.60. The market senses it is on …

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New Push Against the Federal Reserve Sends the Dollar, and US Bonds and Stocks Lower, and Helps Lift Gold and Silver to Record Highs

2026-01-12

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2026-01-12

The US dollar initially opened firmer, while Japan is on holiday. But news that the Justice Department served grand jury subpoenas to the Federal Reserve on Friday, over the renovations of the Fed’s headquarters roiled the markets. Fed Chair Powell issued a terse statement rejected the charges and said they were a “pretext” for dissatisfaction …

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US and Canada Jobs Day and More

2026-01-09

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2026-01-09

The US dollar enjoys a firmer today ahead of what promises to be a memorable North American session that features the US December employment report and the Supreme Court’s judgement on the legality of the widespread tariffs implemented under the president’s emergency powers. The larger than expected rise in household spending in Japan and German …

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USD Continues to Consolidate: Tomorrow’s Employment Data and Supreme Court Decision Awaited

2026-01-08

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2026-01-08

The US dollar is mixed against the G10 currencies. Yet the broad consolidative tone remains intact.  It may be challenged tomorrow with the US employment report and the anticipated Supreme Court decision on the president’s use of emergency powers to levy tariffs. Meanwhile, President Trump announced more domestic initiatives including curbs on defense contractors' CEO …

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Dollar Consolidates as American Exceptionalism Returns

2026-01-07

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2026-01-07

Drivers: The US dollar is trading narrowly mixed against the G10 currencies. The market has an eye toward the US employment data, which often roils trading, due Friday. Indications suggest that the US Supreme Court may rule on the legality of the broad US tariffs imposed under emergency power legislation. Most seem to expect the …

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Euro and Sterling Stall

2026-01-06

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2026-01-06

Drivers: A consolidative tone appears to be emerging. The US dollar is mixed, with the dollar-bloc and Norwegian krone firm and the other others nursing small losses.  The US jobs data is at the end of the week, and the market continues to digest geopolitical developments. China announced export controls on Japan for any good …

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Markets Show Little Reaction to Venezuela Events

2026-01-05

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2026-01-05

The US capture of Venezuelan leader Maduro and his wife is the key talking point today. The immediate market fallout has been minimal. Oil prices are little changed. The dollar is mostly firmer against the major currencies and most emerging market currencies. The PBOC set the dollar’s reference rate at a new low since October …

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Dollar Remains on the Defensive after the FOMC

2025-12-11

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2025-12-11

(Last daily of the year.  Weekly will be posted on Saturday, December 13. January monthly will drop on January 3.)Overview: The dollar was sold in response to yesterday's FOMC decision. There has been limited follow-through selling in Asia and Europe today. The greenback is mixed as North American participants return. The Swiss franc is the …

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Fed Day with 10-year Yield at a Three-Month High

2025-12-10

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2025-12-10

Overview: The outcome of the FOMC meeting is the main focus today. With the market discounting at least two cuts next year compared with the median projection in September that one cut would be appropriate, it is difficult not to anticipate a hawkish cut. The greenback has rallied after both the September and October rate … Continue reading...

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Hawkish Hold by the RBA; Will the Fed Deliver a Hawkish Cut Tomorrow?

2025-12-09

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2025-12-09

Overview: The US dollar is sporting a slightly softer profile against the G10 currencies today. The exception is the yen, which is trading at a seven-day low against the greenback. The Scandis and Australian dollar are doing best. The Reserve Bank of Australia delivered a hawkish hold. Governor Bullock's comments encouraged the market to bring …

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Dollar Consolidates Ahead of Central Bank Meetings

2025-12-08

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2025-12-08

Overview: The US dollar is mostly consolidating in quiet turnover against the G10 currencies to start the new week, which is widely expected to see the Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the third time. The Reserve Bank of Australia meets tomorrow and there is speculation that it may signal its next move is a …

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