A rate hike in Brazil would result from inflation, not extra spending by the government, President of the Central Bank of Brazil, Roberto Campos Neto, explained. “It was interpreted in some way as if the central bank was saying it was going to raise interest rates, and it wasn’t that,” …
Read More »CAD Rises to Highest Level in Two Weeks
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) rose to its highest level against the US Dollar (USD) in more than two weeks, supported by a surge in oil prices. Recent remarks by the Bank of Canada (BoC) Governor Tiff Macklem suggested that negative interest rates remain an option. The CAD is up by …
Read More »CAD Rises to Highest Level in Two Weeks
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) rose to its highest level in about two weeks against the US Dollar (USD), supported by a surge in oil prices of more than 5%. Gains by the CAD are amplified by the USD general weakness across the board, amid an improvement in risk appetite. The …
Read More »USD Declines Amid Improved Risk Appetite
An improved risk appetite seems to have left its toll on the US Dollar (USD), which opening the week with decline across the board. Investors’ risk appetite improved after positive news about the health of the US president, as well as renewed hopes for a second stimulus package to be …
Read More »GBP/EUR Declines Awaiting Support from Brexit Talks
The British Pound (GBP) declined against the Euro (EUR) on Monday, opening the week with limited losses amid anticipation for trade talks between the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK). The two sides recently agreed to speed up negotiations to reach a breakthrough. Disagreements persist and it remains …
Read More »FX Option Expiries For Oct 5 NY Cut
FX option expiries for Oct 5 NY cut at 10:00 Eastern Time, via DTCC, can be found below. EUR/USD: EUR amounts 1.1700 1.1bn1.1730 760m1.1870 843m USD/JPY: USD amounts 104.05 360m104.50 450m105.00 1.3bn105.80 461m AUD/USD: AUD amounts 0.7160 535m0.7230 628m
Read More »USD Maintains Downward Trend
The US Dollar (USD) is maintaining its downward trend against major currencies on Thursday, moving during the first session of the month of October in the negative territory. The Dollar index (DXY), which measures the performance of the USD against a basket of six international currencies, is down for the …
Read More »UK Manufacturing PMI Revised Down to 54.1 in September
The UK manufacturing sector activity expanded less-than-expected in September, the final report from IHS Markit confirmed this Thursday. The seasonally adjusted IHS Markit/CIPS UK Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) was revised lower to 54.1 in August from 54.1 preliminary estimates. Rob Dobson, Director at IHS Markit, which compiles thesurvey:“September saw …
Read More »GBP/USD Rises as Investors Adjust Positions
The British Pound (GBP) rose on Wednesday against the US Dollar (USD) and mostly across the board, as investors adjust their position at the end of September and the third quarter (Q3) of the year. The GBP/USD pair is up by 0.31%, trading at 1.2903, after rising earlier today by …
Read More »FX Option Expiries For Sept 30 NY Cut
EUR/USD1.1600 919m EUR amount1.1650 1.0bn1.1725 640mUSD/JPY104.50 754m USD amount104.85 563m105.00 469m105.10 1.1bn105.62 444m105.70 450m106.00 445mGBP/USD1.2800 244m GBPNZD/USD0.6580 348m NZD amount0.6675 240m
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