Canadian Dollar Rallies on Retail Sales Surprise, Kiwi and Sterling Firm

Dollar falls broadly in early US session following the release of CPI data that shows disinflation resumed in April. This has reignited hopes that Fed is on track to start cutting interest rates by September, with Fed fund futures now indicating more than 70% probability of such a move. The renewed optimism has also boosted […]

In holiday-thinned Asian trading today, Euro’s sharp decline was the focal point. Investors’ reaction to European Parliament election results was overwhelmingly negative. The far-right’s significant gains have sparked concerns, driving the common currency through key support level against both Sterling, and a near term support again Dollar. This technical development suggests further downside risks for […]

Swiss Franc is currently the worst performer today, plummeting after SNB delivered a rate cut for the second consecutive meeting. In addition to the rate reduction, SNB lowered its inflation forecast across the board. Nevertheless, Franc’s selloff has been relatively restrained. Notably, SNB did not mention the recent sharp appreciation of the Franc in its […]