BoJ Ueda’s Rate Hike Musings Propel Yen, Dollar Regains Ground on Risk Aversion

Swiss Franc is trading as the day’s most significant loser in the wake of SNB’s surprising decision to cut interest rates. This move, along with a substantial downward revision of inflation forecasts, is seen by some economists as a strategic effort by SNB to alleviate the burden of a high exchange rate on Switzerland’s export-driven […]

The forex markets are showing relatively limited movement today, remaining mostly within established ranges. Yen is having a slight uptick, supported by the dips in US and European benchmark treasury yields. But the Japanese currency’ gains are modest and insufficient to reverse recent declines. Meanwhile, Swiss Franc is charting a notable course as the day’s […]

Euro dips mildly a in Asian session after French parliamentary elections on Sunday delivered unexpected results. The markets had anticipated a challenging outcome for centrist President Emmanuel Macron, including a hung parliament. Yet, the outcome was particularly surprising for Marine Le Pen’s National Rally. Despite being a frontrunner, her party only secured the third spot. […]