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The G10 FX continue to trade narrow ranges in another relatively subdued session. The dollar was supported against EUR and GBP on position adjustment after most currencies retraced around half of the recent gains seen in the wake of last week's Fed policy decision. Read more
FX trade was sluggish again in N.Y. on Tuesday, though on net, the dollar was a touch firmer. The data calendar caused few upsets, as house prices rose, consumer confidence was a touch lower than forecasts, and the Richmond Fed index slipped. Treasury yields pulled back some, as Wall Street eked out marginal gains. Read more
European markets continued to trade on the quieter side. Appetite for speculative positioning remained low as stocks struggled, which left CHF and JPY supported on dips. EUR-JPY posted an early rally on M&A news, but was net unchanged ahead of the N.Y. Read more
Risk aversion continued in Asia, which supported JPY and CHF, while the USD maintained a mixed tone. EUR traded on the heavier side after it closed just under 1.3500 on Monday, while Cable held on to levels above 1.6000. The lack of interest to put on speculative positions capped AUD and it drifted back into 0.9400, while NZD-USD fell to 0.8315 on cross flows. Read more
The FX market was quiet in N.Y. trade on Monday, with the dollar mixed, but in narrow ranges on the session. EUR-USD dipped to lows near 1.3480, though a N.Y. close over 1.3500 may keep the uptrend intact. USD-JPY trolled along under 99.00 through the session, touching 98.65 lows. Read more
The FX majors were narrowly mixed in quiet trade. EUR-USD received a mild boost from Merkel's German election victory, though difficult talks are anticipated in order to build a coalition. EUR moved into 1.3350 and then eased just ahead of 1.3500. Eurozone flash PMI data was mixed. Read more
The dollar continued to consolidate softer levels as the Fed outlook remained in the headlines. EUR experienced early demand on dips as Germany's Merkel won the weekend election, but fell just short of a majority and will still need to build a coalition. Read more
The FX market was relatively quiet on Friday, as consolidation set in after the heavy volumes seen over the course of the week. The greenback perked up some through the N.Y. morning however, largely as short positions were covered into the weekend. There was nothing on the economic calendar to provide direction, and ranges were fairly narrow overall. Read more
The FX market was quiet as consolidation set in after the heavy volumes seen over the course of the week. The dollar and yen consolidated softer levels, although both currencies made up a little bit of ground from Thursday's base as profit taking set in. Read more
Asian markets ended the week on a quiet footing as consolidation set in after the heavy volumes seen over the course of the week. The dollar and yen consolidated softer levels, although both currencies made up a little bit of ground from Thursday's base as profit taking set in. Read more
