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Japanese yen hits 20-year low

The Japanese yen is slightly lower at the start of the week. In the Asian session, the yen fell as low as 131.35, which marked a 20-year low. Will BoJ step in to defend the yen? The speed of the Japanese yen's depreciation has been remarkable, falling 12% against the US dollar in just three months.

09-05-2022 09:52 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Euro steady after G-7 pledge oil ban

G-7 commits to ban Russian oil The euro has started the week quietly, although there have important developments in the West's sanction battle with Russia. On Sunday, G-7 leaders pledged to phase out or ban the import of Russian oil. As the war in Ukraine continues, the West has ratcheted up its sanctions against Moscow.

09-05-2022 07:34 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Oil, gold looking for direction

Oil prices trade sideways Oil prices booked modest gains on Friday night after an on-target US Non-Farm Payroll release suggested that the US economy continues to perform well. Brent crude rose 1.86% to USD 113.05, and WTI rose by 1.80% to USD 110.50 a barrel.

09-05-2022 04:09 GMT by Jeffrey Halley

Risk-aversion lifts US dollar in Asia

China concerns boost the US dollar The US dollar booked some modest gains post-Non-Farm Payrolls on Friday, but the dollar index resistance zone at 104.00 held once again. The dollar index finished 0.11% higher at 103.66 having traded in a wide range intra-day.

09-05-2022 03:52 GMT by Jeffrey Halley

Week Ahead – Volatile Markets

Every asset class has been on a rollercoaster ride as investors are watching central bankers all around globe tighten monetary policy to fight inflation. Financial conditions are starting to tighten and the risks of slower growth are accelerating.

06-05-2022 19:11 GMT by Edward Moya

Market Insights Podcast (Episode 327)

Jonny Hart looks back on the week's business and markets news with OANDA Senior Market Analyst Ed Moya in New York. This week they discuss how financial markets reacted to another strong nonfarm payroll report, the FOMC decision, what happened in the oil market, and why cryptos crashed. They also discuss what the week ahead has in store for financial markets.

06-05-2022 17:42 GMT by Edward Moya

Sterling falls below 1.23

The British pound has stabilized on Friday, after sustaining huge losses a day earlier. GBP/USD is trading at 1.2342 in the European session, down 0.11%.

06-05-2022 06:12 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Oil trades sideways, gold pares gains

Oil prices trade sideways After initially leaping higher after the proposed EU ban on Russian oil was released, oil markets have spent the past two sessions consolidating those gains. Overnight, oil traded in a wide and choppy range, but ultimately, Brent crude finished just 0.80% higher at USD 110.95, and WTI rose 0.95% to USD 108.55 a barrel.

06-05-2022 03:47 GMT by Jeffrey Halley

US dollar regains its losses

US dollar rebounds on risk aversion The US dollar reversed higher, unwinding all its post-FOMC losses as risk aversion swept other asset markets and US 10-year yields rose and closed above 3.0%. Support at 102.50 held beautifully on a closing basis, signalling more US dollar gains ahead.

06-05-2022 03:32 GMT by Jeffrey Halley

NZD falls right back down

The New Zealand dollar has reversed directions on Thursday and is sharply lower. In the North American session, NZD/USD is trading at 0.6418, down a massive 1.90% on the day. US dollar rebounds after FOMC The New Zealand dollar is showing plenty of volatility.

05-05-2022 11:28 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Pound takes a tumble after BoE hike

The British pound is fading badly on Thursday. GBP/USD has dropped a staggering 2.15% today and has fallen below the 1.24 line for the first time since July 2020.

05-05-2022 10:13 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Fed Reaction: Fed confident in soft landing, not considering 75bps, stocks rally, Musk’s ape tweet

Fed hikes by a half-point A historic Fed decision is in the books and Fed Chair Powell did not disappoint. The Fed delivered the first-rate hike in 22 years and signaled more rate increases are appropriate and that the balance sheet runoff will begin in June. Growth is cooling and that could get a lot worse as the Ukraine invasion will continue to drive upward pressure on prices. Wall Street still believes the Fed will be able to deliver a soft landing and that is good news for equities. The

05-05-2022 08:00 GMT by Edward Moya

Euro slips after soft German data

The euro is under pressure and is trading at 1.0557, down 0.58% on the day. This follows a spectacular session on Wednesday, when EUR/USD jumped 0.94%, its best one-day showing since March. German Factory Orders slide German factory orders plunged 4.7% MoM in March, after a decline of 0.8% in February.

05-05-2022 07:34 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

US dollar retreats after Fed hike

US dollar slumps after as-expected FOMC A holiday in Japan will limit FX volumes in the region today. Overnight, the US dollar slumped after the FOMC hiked the Fed Funds by 0.50% as expected and signalled that 0.50% hikes are coming in the next two meetings.

05-05-2022 05:10 GMT by Jeffrey Halley

Pound drifting ahead of Fed, BoE meetings

The British pound is showing little movement for a second straight day, as GBP/USD trades just below the 1.25 level. BoE expected to raise rates Nobody can accuse the BoE of lacking an aggressive policy, although perhaps it should have done so earlier. The central bank has hiked rates at three straight meetings, and the streak is expected to continue at the May meeting on Thursday.

04-05-2022 11:29 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

NZ dollar steady after solid jobs report

The New Zealand dollar is in positive territory on Wednesday, as the currency looks for its first winning session since April 20th. Strong jobs report boosts New Zealand dollar The New Zealand labour market remains robust, as confirmed by the Q1 employment report. The unemployment rate remained at a record low of 3.2%, matching expectations.

04-05-2022 10:28 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Euro flat ahead of FOMC meeting

Fed expected to hike by half-point The Fed holds its policy meeting later today, and any move other than a half-point hike would be a huge surprise. A half-point increase is significant, as it will mark the Fed's largest rate increase in 20 years and demonstrates that the Fed is determined to lower inflation.

04-05-2022 08:30 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Oil and gold keep eye on FOMC meeting

Asian oil markets trade sideways ahead of the FOMC News that OPEC compliance had reached 164%, i.e., they can’t even pump the quotas they have agreed, failed to lift oil markets in Asia. Oil prices are almost unchanged thanks to a mainland China and Japan holiday today.

04-05-2022 03:36 GMT by Jeffrey Halley

Dollar on hold ahead of FOMC

Asian currency markets trade sideways ahead of the FOMC Holidays in Japan and mainland China are torpedoing volumes and volatility in Asia currencies markets today, with the region content to remain in a holding pattern ahead of tonight’s FOMC. Overnight, the dollar index traded in quite a wide range, moving lower intraday as the euro made an unsuccessful recovery attempt.

04-05-2022 03:30 GMT by Jeffrey Halley

Waiting for The Fed

Markets are trading sideways in Asia, a continuation of the price action seen in New York, as the entire world awaits the outcome of the FOMC rate decision this evening. Asian turnover is being further muted by a long week of holidays this week.

04-05-2022 03:16 GMT by Jeffrey Halley

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