Currency Markets Steady as US Election Looms, Kiwi Eyes Key Employment Data

The forex markets commenced the week on a relatively quiet note, despite generally positive risk sentiment. This was highlighted by Japan’s Nikkei, which continued its impressive performance, breaking above 35k mark to reach new three-decade highs. The robust momentum could continue until the eagerly awaited BoJ meeting later in the month, where fresh economic forecasts […]

Overall trading in the forex markets remained relatively subdued today. Dollar continues to hold the top position, despite the absence of clear follow-through buying momentum. Investor caution is also evident in US stock futures, which are moving within a tight range. Any movement in the US markets is likely to be temporary today, as traders […]

The financial markets are rather calm in Asian session today, while major currency pairs and crosses largely engage in a phase of consolidation. This tranquility comes in the wake of China’s surprising decision to significantly lower its mortgage reference interest rate, a move designed to provide a much-needed boost to the struggling property sector and, […]