The US dollar climbed versus the euro and the Japanese yen on Thursday, as sentiments toward the near future outlook for US interest rates improved following hawkish signals from the Federal Reserve yesterday. Positive manufacturing data in the United States eased concerns about the health of the economy, which further supported the greenback today. The Federal Open Market Committee released a statement yesterday after ending a monetary policy meeting that lasted two days. … “US Dollar Advances on Positive Manufacturing Data and Hawkish Interest Rates Outlook”
Month: June 2017
British Pound Reverses Decline Against US Dollar After BoE Rate Decision
The GBP/USD currency pair was on a downward trend due to the stronger US dollar, but rallied higher after the Bank of England announced its rate decision. The US dollar later gained slightly against the British pound after the release of positive US data such as the initial jobless claims. The currency pair gained about 100 points after the BoE rate announcement, but has since retraced some of its gains. The release … “British Pound Reverses Decline Against US Dollar After BoE Rate Decision”
New Zealand Dollar Driven Down by GDP
The New Zealand dollar fell today, driven down by disappointing economic growth of the New Zealand economy. The kiwi started its decline after the US Federal Reserve announced an interest rate hike. The currency continued to fall after the release of New Zealand gross domestic product, which showed a growth by 0.5% in the March quarter. While it was a bigger increase that 0.4% in the previous three months, the gain was smaller than … “New Zealand Dollar Driven Down by GDP”
Australian Dollar Lifted by Employment Data
The Australian dollar rose sharply after today’s release of domestic employment data. While the Aussie has lost gains versus its US counterpart by now, the Australian currency maintained the rally against other most-traded rivals. Australian employment grew by 42,000 in May on a seasonally adjusted basis, beating the forecast growth of 9,700 by a huge margin. What is more, the previous month’s massive increase of 37,400 got a revision to even a bigger number — … “Australian Dollar Lifted by Employment Data”
Is the BOE trying to talk up the pound with their vote?
GBP/USD is up some 100 pips after the Bank of England made its rate decision. They have not changed the interest rate, but 3 out of 8 members voted for a hike. This is up from a lone dissenter in previous months and the reason for the rise. Central banks often like to guide markets … “Is the BOE trying to talk up the pound with their vote?”
USD/CAD at stubborn support, DAX hitting resistance
It looks like the USDCAD is having some hard time breaking below the 1.3250 support level. There is a doji-like hesitance-implying daily candle, which is giving further indication of the general market direction. Directionless or bullish? It looks like we can see the price bouncing back to the 1.3400 area. In case we see a … “USD/CAD at stubborn support, DAX hitting resistance”
GBP/USD: between rock and a hard place
The inconclusive UK elections found Theresa May scrambling to form a coalition. She is pressured to soften her stance on Brexit, but the UK could face a fresh round of elections should her coalition crumble. UK data is also important with rising inflation boosting the pound. The BOE convenes amid a worsening dilemma about interest … “GBP/USD: between rock and a hard place”
FOMC reactions: Balance sheet in September, hike in December
The Fed raised interest rates and sounded optimistic on the economy and on inflation. The US dollar had room to run. What’s next for the central bank? Here are two opinions about the next two big meetings this year: Here is their view, courtesy of eFXnews: June FOMC: Balance Sheet Runoff In September, Another Hike … “FOMC reactions: Balance sheet in September, hike in December”
US Dollar Plunges as Retail Sales and Inflation Data Signals Economic Weakness
The US dollar plunged against the euro, the British pound, and other major currencies on Wednesday, following a stream of lackluster data that signaled a weaker economy than analysts expected. Disappointing inflation and retail sales numbers today reduced optimism between traders ahead of manufacturing and housing data later this week. Todayâs data came hours before the Federal Open Market Committee releases its latest monetary policy decision. The committee … “US Dollar Plunges as Retail Sales and Inflation Data Signals Economic Weakness”
British Pound Rallies Against US Dollar on Weak US Inflation Data
The GBP/USD currency pair rallied higher today during the North American session after the release of weak US Consumer Price Index data for the month of May. The currency pair started the European session on a downward trend after the release of weak UK average weekly earnings data, but quickly rallied higher after the release of the disappointing US data. The currency pair gained over 80 points at the height of its rally to post new … “British Pound Rallies Against US Dollar on Weak US Inflation Data”