BMO Capital Markets - FX Morning Commentary

FX Morning Commentary 15/05/2012 9:24:00 AM

Tue, 15 May 2012 09:24:00 GMT

The US$ index is lower this morning, and the Euro and Aussie were the main focus overnight, the Euro initially trading down to 1.2816 after Moody’s slashed ratings for 26 Italian banks. Shortly after...READ MORE...

FX Morning Commentary 14/05/2012 8:47:00 AM

Mon, 14 May 2012 08:47:00 GMT

De-leveraging of risk assets appears to be on in full force with USD’s being preferred right across the board on safe-haven flows. Concern over European solidity return to being a is a key catalyst w...READ MORE...

FX Morning Commentary 10/05/2012 9:00:00 AM

Thu, 10 May 2012 09:00:00 GMT

The Euro got a boost yesterday afternoon after Greece avoided a funding crisis, with the Eurozone governments announcing they would still provide Greece with €4.2 billion in aid yet holding back €1 bi...READ MORE...

FX Morning Commentary 04/05/2012 9:29:00 AM

Fri, 04 May 2012 09:29:00 GMT

Good Morning, With today’s Non-farm Payroll report being the key focus, currencies were very quiet last night with perhaps USD’s being slightly preferred. Reaction to the number remains keys as beli...READ MORE...

FX Morning Commentary 02/05/2012 8:37:00 AM

Wed, 02 May 2012 08:37:00 GMT

Good Morning, USD’s are better bid across the board this morning as a slight dose of reality has returned (after yesterday’s erratic holiday session price action) with suggestions that global growth ...READ MORE...

FX Morning Commentary 30/04/2012 10:02:00 AM

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:02:00 GMT

A few negative data releases in Europe are weighing on sentiment, European markets trading modestly lower and US equity futures pointing to a flat open. EU CPI slowed in April to 2.6% y/y, the slowes...READ MORE...

FX Morning Commentary 27/04/2012 10:14:00 AM

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:14:00 GMT

A resilient currency market is evident this morning which has been impressive in the face of various ratings downgrades, central bank influence and weekend profit taking pressures. These are the curr...READ MORE...

FX Morning Commentary 26/04/2012 8:37:00 AM

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 08:37:00 GMT

The US$ index is slightly lower this morning, after Bernanke reiterated his plans to keep borrowing costs low until at least late 2014. Real Q1 GDP which comes out tomorrow should confirm whether or ...READ MORE...

FX Morning Commentary 18/04/2012 10:05:00 AM

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:05:00 GMT

After a busy day in the markets yesterday, with the Bank of Canada coming out with more hawkish comments than expected, we had a relatively quiet overnight session. The US$ is stronger against most o...READ MORE...

FX Morning Commentary 12/04/2012 8:43:00 AM

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 08:43:00 GMT

US equity futures point to a positive open, commodities are trading slightly higher and the JPY and USD are at the back of the pack, after central bankers in both countries made dovish comments overni...READ MORE...

FX Morning Commentary 04/04/2012 8:42:00 AM

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 08:42:00 GMT

Good Morning, Yesterday’s negative tone post FOMC followed through into Asia and London, leading the USD and JPY higher. The FOMC minutes outlined that further policy easing would require a loss o...READ MORE...

FX Morning Commentary 03/04/2012 10:31:00 AM

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:31:00 GMT

The US$ is mixed against the crosses this morning, the index dropping for a fourth day ahead of today’s Factory Orders and Minutes from the FOMC’s March 13th meeting. China received another good repo...READ MORE...

FX Morning Commentary 28/03/2012 11:23:00 AM

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 11:23:00 GMT

The USD is mixed with the EUR, JPY and CHF outperforming while the CAD, NZD, GBP and AUD are all lower. The Euro gained 0.25% reaching a high of 1.3374 as the market seems to have a more optimistic vi...READ MORE...

FX Morning Commentary 27/03/2012 11:31:00 AM

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 11:31:00 GMT

Good Morning, The positive risk sentiment of yesterday has seen some follow through this morning as the market believes that Dr. Bernanke & Co’s commitment to keep monetary policy quite accommodative...READ MORE...

FX Morning Commentary 23/03/2012 8:53:00 AM

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 08:53:00 GMT

Good Morning, The USD is mixed to start our session with overall risk sentiment limping into the weekend and short term profit taking likely to be a catalyst for most flows. Global equities are sof...READ MORE...

FX Morning Commentary 22/03/2012 8:56:00 AM

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 08:56:00 GMT

China is once again adding pressure to the markets with US equity futures lower and commodity prices weaker across the board. China’s HSBC manufacturing PMI showed new orders at a 4-month low dropping...READ MORE...

FX Morning Commentary 21/03/2012 8:36:00 AM

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 08:36:00 GMT

Good Morning, The USD is mixed this morning as it has given back some of it gains from yesterday while still being preferred against the Pac-Rim based currencies which continue to be weighed down by ...READ MORE...

FX Morning Commentary 20/03/2012 9:25:00 AM

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 09:25:00 GMT

Good Morning, Although quiet conditions remains for the currency market, the Greenback is stronger across the board as overall risk sentiment has soured somewhat during the overnight session due to f...READ MORE...

FX Morning Commentary 19/03/2012 8:50:00 AM

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 08:50:00 GMT

Markets are quiet to start the week with perhaps news out of China slightly weighing on risk sentiment and equity markets. Home prices in China fell in 45 of 70 cities and IMF official Zhu indicated C...READ MORE...

FX Morning Commentary 16/03/2012 8:36:00 AM

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 08:36:00 GMT

The USD is mixed with relatively tight ranges during the overnight session where, if anything, it gave back some of its recent gains this week after traders looked to book profits. The Euro softened...READ MORE...

FX Morning Commentary 15/03/2012 8:30:00 AM

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 08:30:00 GMT

A choppy session for the JPY overnight was really the only action of note while perhaps meagre interest to take some short term profits stemmed the USD’s recent dominance. Continued weakness for the ...READ MORE...

FX Morning Commentary 14/03/2012 9:52:00 AM

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 09:52:00 GMT

The USD is firmer right across the board this morning in continued reaction to yesterday’s FOMC meeting that conveyed the Fed’s assessment of the improving economic conditions. With the already favou...READ MORE...

FX Morning Commentary 26/01/2012 8:47:00 AM

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:47:00 GMT

The Nikkei lost 0.4% last night while the Hang Seng opened its week with a 1.6% gain. The Shanghai Comp remained closed. Currently the FTSE (+1.1%), CAC (+1.1%) and DAX (+1.4%) are posting solid gai...READ MORE...

FX Morning Commentary 25/01/2012 9:48:00 AM

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:48:00 GMT

The Nikkei gained 1.1% last night while the Hang Seng and Shanghai Comp remained closed. The FTSE (-0.6%), CAC (-0.6%) and DAX (-0.5%) have all lost ground. Oil, at $98.16/bbl, has ticked lower. Go...READ MORE...

FX Morning Commentary 23/01/2012 8:52:00 AM

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:52:00 GMT

The Nikkei was flat last night while the Hang Seng and Shanghai Comp were both closed for the Chinese New Year. Currently the FTSE (+0.8%), CAC (+0.5%) and DAX (+0.5%) are posting moderate gains. Oi...READ MORE...

FX Morning Commentary 20/01/2012 8:45:00 AM

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:45:00 GMT

The Nikkei (+1.5%), Hang Seng (+0.8%) and Shanghai Comp (+1.0%) all had solid gains last night. Currently the FTSE (flat), CAC (-0.5%) and DAX (-0.1%) are adopting a more wary stance. Oil, at $99.96...READ MORE...

FX Morning Commentary 19/01/2012 9:04:00 AM

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:04:00 GMT

The Nikkei (+1.0%), Hang Seng (+1.3%) and Shanghai Comp (+1.3%) all posted large gains last night. Currently the FTSE (+0.5%), CAC (+1.3%) and DAX (+0.6%) are also moving higher. Oil, at $101.79/bbl...READ MORE...

FX Morning Commentary 18/01/2012 9:10:00 AM

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:10:00 GMT

The Nikkei (+1.0%), Hang Seng (+0.3%) and Shanghai Comp (-1.4%) turned in mixed results last night. Currently the FTSE (+0.1%), CAC (+0.1%) and DAX (+0.5%) are modestly higher. Oil, at $101.53/bbl, ...READ MORE...

FX Morning Commentary 18/01/2012 9:10:00 AM

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:10:00 GMT

FX Morning Commentary 17/01/2012 8:43:00 AM

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 08:43:00 GMT

The Nikkei (+1.1%) had a large gain but both the Hang Seng (+3.2%) and Shanghai Comp (+4.2%) surged higher. Currently the FTSE (+0.7%), CAC (+1.3%) and DAX (+1.6%) are solidly higher. Oil, at $100.7...READ MORE...

FX Morning Commentary 16/01/2012 8:40:00 AM

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 08:40:00 GMT

The Nikkei (-1.7%), Hang Seng (-1.0%) and Shanghai Comp (-1.7%) all had large declines last night. The FTSE (-0.1%), CAC (-0.1%) and DAX (+0.2%) are taking in stride Friday’s news that Italy (now rat...READ MORE...

FX Morning Commentary 13/01/2012 8:17:00 AM

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 08:17:00 GMT

The Nikkei (+1.4%), Hang Seng (+0.6%) and Shanghai Comp (-1.3%) failed to provide a clear direction last night. Currently the FTSE (flat), CAC (+0.9%) and DAX (+0.3%) are reasonably subdued. Oil, at...READ MORE...

FX Morning Commentary 12/01/2012 8:12:00 AM

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:12:00 GMT

The Nikkei (-0.7%), Hang Seng (-0.3%) and Shanghai Comp (-0.1%) all headed lower last night. Currently the FTSE (+0.4%), CAC (+1.3%) and DAX (+1.6%) are heading higher. Oil, at $102.04/bbl, and gold...READ MORE...

FX Morning Commentary 11/01/2012 9:30:00 AM

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:30:00 GMT

The Nikkei (+0.3%), Hang Seng (+0.8%) and Shanghai Comp (-0.4%) turned in mixed and muted returns last night. Currently the FTSE (-0.6%), CAC (-0.5%) and DAX (-0.4%) are all posting modest losses. O...READ MORE...

FX Morning Commentary 10/01/2012 8:31:00 AM

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 08:31:00 GMT

The Nikkei (+0.4%), Hang Seng (+0.7%) and Shanghai Comp (+2.7%) all posted gains last night. Currently the FTSE (+1.4%), CAC (+2.7%) and DAX (+2.9%) are all solidly higher. Oil, at $103.33/bbl, has ...READ MORE...

FX Morning Commentary 09/01/2012 8:11:00 AM

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 08:11:00 GMT

The Nikkei was closed last night but the Hang Seng (+1.5%) and Shanghai Comp (+2.9%) both had large gains despite a downgrade from China to their 2012 econ growth forecast to 7%. Currently the FTSE (...READ MORE...

FX Morning Commentary 06/01/2012 8:22:00 AM

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 08:22:00 GMT

The Nikkei and Hang Seng both fell 1.2% last night while the Shanghai Comp (+0.7%) managed a gain. Currently the FTSE (+0.6%), CAC (+0.7%) and DAX (+0.3%) are all gaining ground. Oil, at $102.14/bbl...READ MORE...

FX Morning Commentary 05/01/2012 8:08:00 AM

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 08:08:00 GMT

The Nikkei (-0.8%), Hang Seng (+0.5%) and Shanghai Comp (-1.0%) managed mixed results last night but the FTSE (-0.4%), CAC (-0.8%) and DAX (-0.7%) are currently more reflective of a gloomy take on pro...READ MORE...

FX Morning Commentary 04/01/2012 8:21:00 AM

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 08:21:00 GMT

The Nikkei (+1.2%), Hang Seng (-0.8%) and Shanghai Comp (-1.4%) failed to embrace of y’days risk appetite. Currently the FTSE (-0.1%), CAC (-0.9%) and DAX (-0.8%) are also showing a bit of risk aversi...READ MORE...

FX Morning Commentary 29/12/2011 8:48:00 AM

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 08:48:00 GMT

The Nikkei (-0.3%), Hang Seng (-0.7%) and Shanghai Comp (+0.2%) were mixed last night. Currently the FTSE (-0.2%), CAC (+0.3%) and DAX (+0.4%) are posting marginal gains. Oil, at $99.65/bbl, is litt...READ MORE...

FX Morning Commentary 28/12/2011 8:21:00 AM

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 08:21:00 GMT

The Nikkei (-0.2%), Hang Seng (-0.6%) and Shanghai Comp (+0.2%) were mixed last night. Currently the FTSE (+0.7%), CAC (+0.5%) and DAX (+0.1%) are all edging higher. Oil, at $100.72/bbl, has drawn s...READ MORE...

FX Morning Commentary 21/12/2011 8:32:00 AM

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 08:32:00 GMT

Good Morning, A very strong day for global markets yesterday has not followed through today after mixed news out of Europe. Bank demand for the 3-year loans from the ECB came in at EUR 498 bill, ...READ MORE...

FX Morning Commentary 14/12/2011 8:42:00 AM

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 08:42:00 GMT

Good Morning, With the evaporation of positive sentiment for a European debt resolution, risk aversion has taken hold quite firmly with the Euro leading the way, dropping swiftly to 11-month lows ...READ MORE...

FX Morning Commentary 13/12/2011 8:21:00 AM

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 08:21:00 GMT

The Nikkei (-1.2%), Hang Seng (-0.7%) and Shanghai Comp (-1.9%) all had significant setbacks last night with the Shanghai Comp now a 2 yr lows. The FTSE (+0.8%), CAC (+0.2%) and DAX (+0.7%) all curre...READ MORE...

FX Morning Commentary 12/12/2011 8:35:00 AM

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 08:35:00 GMT

The Nikkei (+1.4%), Hang Seng (-0.1%) and Shanghai Comp (-1.0%) turned in diverging returns last night. Currently the FTSE (-0.5%), CAC (-1.1%) and DAX (-1.5%) are all lower. Oil, at $98.45/bbl, and...READ MORE...

FX Morning Commentary 09/12/2011 9:30:00 AM

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 09:30:00 GMT

Market sentiment has improved after European leaders met in Brussels and added 200 billion euros to their rescue fund and tightened budget rules to counter the debt crisis. The Euro has gained 0.5% af...READ MORE...

FX Morning Commentary 07/12/2011 8:17:00 AM

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 08:17:00 GMT

The Nikkei (+1.7%) and Hang Seng Comp (+1.6%) jumped last night while the Shanghai Comp (+0.3%) had a modest advance. Currently the FTSE (+0.1%), CAC (+0.7%) and DAX (+0.4%) are posting gains. Oil, ...READ MORE...

FX Morning Commentary 28/11/2011 8:56:00 AM

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 08:56:00 GMT

A much better risk environment exists to start the week as perceived progress in addressing the Euro–region debt crisis has allowed risk assets to bounce from their difficult levels of last week with ...READ MORE...

FX Morning Commentary 25/11/2011 9:19:00 AM

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 09:19:00 GMT

USD is broadly stronger as global equities are lower prompting demand for safer assets. Euro is near the bottom of the pack touching a 7 week low of 1.3225 after French consumer confidence dropped to ...READ MORE...

FX Morning Commentary 24/11/2011 8:23:00 AM

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 08:23:00 GMT

The Nikkei (-1.8%), Hang Seng (+0.4%) and Shanghai Comp (+0.1%) turned in mixed results last night. Currently the FTSE (+0.7%), CAC (+1.7%) and DAX (+1.7%) are recovering from y’days setbacks. Oil, ...READ MORE...

FX Morning Commentary 23/11/2011 8:15:00 AM

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 08:15:00 GMT

The Nikkei was closed last night while the Hang Seng (-2.1%) and Shanghai Comp (-0.7%) turned lower. Currently the FTSE (-0.7%), CAC (-0.4%) and DAX (+0.1%) are, on balance, reflecting a bit of a dow...READ MORE...

FX Morning Commentary 22/11/2011 8:23:00 AM

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 08:23:00 GMT

Global equities are slightly higher overnight, US Futures are following suit, and the world seems like a better place today despite the inability of the Super Committee to agree on $1.2 trillion in bu...READ MORE...

FX Morning Commentary 21/11/2011 8:52:00 AM

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 08:52:00 GMT

The negative tone in markets has been elevated again with expectations of German and French ratings downgrades as well as a likely impasse in US Congress over budget cuts. The US bipartisan committee...READ MORE...

FX Morning Commentary 18/11/2011 8:52:00 AM

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 08:52:00 GMT

The Nikkei (-1.2%), Hang Seng (-1.7%) and Shanghai Comp (-1.9%) all declined sharply last night. Currently the FTSE (-0.3%), CAC (+0.3%) and DAX (+0.6%) are recovering from large losses observed earl...READ MORE...

FX Morning Commentary 17/11/2011 8:16:00 AM

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 08:16:00 GMT

The Nikkei (+0.2%), Hang Seng (-0.8%) and Shanghai Comp (-0.2%) had a rare night of restraint and mixed results. Currently the FTSE (-1.8%), CAC (-1.3%) and DAX (-1.1%) are all sharply lower. Oil, a...READ MORE...

FX Morning Commentary 16/11/2011 8:54:00 AM

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 08:54:00 GMT

The Nikkei (-0.9%), Hang Seng (-2.0%) and Shanghai Comp (-2.5%) all had substantial losses last night. Currently the FTSE (-0.5%), CAC (+0.1%) and DAX (-0.6%) are mixed. Oil, at $99.10/bbl, has hel...READ MORE...

FX Morning Commentary 15/11/2011 9:17:00 AM

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 09:17:00 GMT

The Nikkei (-0.7%) and Hang Seng (-0.8%) endured moderate setbacks last night while the Shanghai Comp was close to flat. Currently the FTSE (-0.9%), CAC (-1.8%) and DAX (-1.7%) are all reflecting gro...READ MORE...

FX Morning Commentary 14/11/2011 8:18:00 AM

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 08:18:00 GMT

The Nikkei jumped 1.1% last night while the Hang Seng and Shanghai Comp both surged 1.9% higher. Currently the FTSE (-0.6%), CAC (-1.6%) and DAX (-1.4%) are all sharply lower. Oil, at $98.19/bbl, an...READ MORE...

FX Morning Commentary 10/11/2011 8:48:00 AM

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 08:48:00 GMT

The Nikkei (-2.9%), Hang Seng (-5.3%) and Shanghai Comp (-1.8%) all suffered sharp losses last night. The FTSE (+0.6%), CAC (+0.8%) and DAX (+1.5%) are all currently higher. Oil, at $97.12/bbl, has ...READ MORE...

FX Morning Commentary 09/11/2011 9:31:00 AM

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 09:31:00 GMT

The Nikkei (+1.2%), Hang Seng (+1.7%) and Shanghai Comp (+0.8%) all had solid gains last night. Currently the FTSE (-2.0%), CAC (-2.5%) and DAX (-3.0%) are suffering even more substantial losses. Oi...READ MORE...

FX Morning Commentary 08/11/2011 8:21:00 AM

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 08:21:00 GMT

The Nikkei (-1.3%) and Shanghai Comp (-0.3%) lost some ground last night while the Hang Seng was unch’d. Currently the FTSE (+1.6%), CAC (+2.0%) and DAX (+2.0%) are all posting solid ground. Oil, at...READ MORE...

FX Morning Commentary 07/11/2011 8:02:00 AM

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 08:02:00 GMT

The Nikkei (-0.4%), Hang Seng (-0.8%) and Shanghai Comp (-0.7%) all endured modest losses last night. Currently the FTSE (-0.6%), CAC (-0.2%) and DAX (-0.1%) are also modestly lower. Oil, at $94.62/...READ MORE...

FX Morning Commentary 04/11/2011 8:11:00 AM

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 08:11:00 GMT

The Nikkei (+1.8%), Hang Seng (+3.9%) and Shanghai Comp (+0.8%) all had solid gains last night. The FTSE (+0.7%), CAC (flat) and DAX (-0.5%) are mixed. Oil, at $94.69/bbl, has is continuing y’days a...READ MORE...

FX Morning Commentary 03/11/2011 8:21:00 AM

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 08:21:00 GMT

European stocks are higher and US futures are following as European leaders have laid it down on Greece making them decide whether it wants to remain part of the Eurozone. Greek Prime Minister Papandr...READ MORE...

FX Morning Commentary 02/11/2011 8:46:00 AM

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 08:46:00 GMT

The Nikkei (-2.2%) suffered a setback last night while the Hang Seng (+1.9%) and Shanghai Comp (+1.4%) both advanced. Currently the FTSE (-0.2%), CAC (+0.9%) and DAX (+0.9%) are also showing mixed re...READ MORE...

FX Morning Commentary 01/11/2011 8:30:00 AM

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 08:30:00 GMT

The Nikkei (-1.7%) and the Shanghai Comp (-2.5%) reflected a “risk-off” sentiment last night while the Shanghai Comp (+0.1%) held in despite a disappointing Chinese PMI report. Currently the FTSE (-2...READ MORE...

FX Morning Commentary 31/10/2011 8:46:00 AM

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 08:46:00 GMT

The Nikkei (-0.7%), Hang Seng (-0.8%) and Shanghai Comp (-0.2%) all suffered modest setbacks last night. The FTSE (-1.1%), CAC (-1.5%) and DAX (-1.5%) are currently under more selling pressure. Oil,...READ MORE...

FX Morning Commentary 28/10/2011 9:12:00 AM

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 09:12:00 GMT

The Nikkei (+1.4%), Hang Seng (+1.7%) and Shanghai Comp (+1.6%) all posted large gains last night. The FTSE (-0.3%), CAC (-0.4%) and DAX (-0.1%) are not sharing that optimism. Oil, at $92.28/bbl, ha...READ MORE...

FX Morning Commentary 27/10/2011 8:56:00 AM

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 08:56:00 GMT

The Nikkei (+2.0%) and Hang Seng (+3.3%) surged higher last night while the Shanghai Comp (+0.3%) edged higher. The FTSE (+2.9%), CAC (+5.5%) and DAX (+4.8%) have all exploded higher with French fina...READ MORE...

FX Morning Commentary 26/10/2011 8:19:00 AM

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 08:19:00 GMT

The Nikkei (-0.2%), Hang Seng (+0.5%) and Shanghai Comp (+0.7%) were reasonably muted and mixed last night. Currently the FTSE (+0.2), CAC (+0.4%) and DAX (+0.3%) are all modestly higher. Oil, at $9...READ MORE...

FX Morning Commentary 25/10/2011 9:17:00 AM

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 09:17:00 GMT

The Nikkei (-0.9%) headed lower last night while the Hang Seng (+1.1%) and the Shanghai Comp (+1.7%) headed higher. Currently the FTSE (+0.3%), CAC (-0.2%) and DAX (+1.4%) are also showing mixed retu...READ MORE...

FX Morning Commentary 24/10/2011 8:26:00 AM

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 08:26:00 GMT

The Nikkei (+1.9%), Hang Seng (+4.2%) and Shanghai Comp (+2.3%) all posted large gains last night. Currently the FTSE (+0.2%), CAC (-0.2%) and DAX (-0.1%) are much more subdued. Oil, at $87.95/bbl, ...READ MORE...

FX Morning Commentary 21/10/2011 8:38:00 AM

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 08:38:00 GMT

Global markets are cautiously optimistic ahead of this weekend’s summit. There is a feeling of hope that some sort of plan is being implemented. Policy makers are considering having €940 bln available...READ MORE...

FX Morning Commentary 18/10/2011 8:25:00 AM

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 08:25:00 GMT

Market sentiment is following yesterday’s negative tone. Markets are being weighed down by China’s GDP, where their economy grew “only” 9.1% - worse than the expected 9.3%. The USD is stronger against...READ MORE...

FX Morning Commentary 17/10/2011 8:38:00 AM

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 08:38:00 GMT

Finance ministers and central bankers from the G20 concluded this weekend’s meeting with a one week deadline for European leaders to devise a rescue plan. Sentiment was boosted by this weekend’s plan ...READ MORE...

FX Morning Commentary 14/10/2011 8:16:00 AM

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 08:16:00 GMT

The Nikkei (-0.9%), Hang Seng (-1.4%) and Shanghai Comp (-0.3%) all reflected a negative tone early in the overnight session. Currently the FTSE (+0.8%), CAC (+0.7%) and DAX (+0.7%) are reflecting ...READ MORE...

FX Morning Commentary 13/10/2011 8:17:00 AM

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 08:17:00 GMT

The Nikkei (+1.0%), Hang Seng (+2.3%) and Shanghai Comp (+0.8%) all gained last night. The FTSE (-0.9%), CAC (-1.0%) and DAX (-1.1%) are all currently losing ground. Oil, at $84.39/bbl, lost over $1...READ MORE...

FX Morning Commentary 12/10/2011 8:07:00 AM

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 08:07:00 GMT

The Nikkei lost 0.4% last night while the Hang Seng (+1.0%) and the Shanghai Comp (+3.0%) both advanced. Currently the FTSE (+0.4%), CAC (+1.3%) and DAX (+1.3%) are all gaining ground. Oil, at $86.0...READ MORE...

FX Morning Commentary 11/10/2011 8:18:00 AM

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 08:18:00 GMT

The Nikkei (+2.0%), Hang Seng (+2.4%) and the Shanghai Comp (+0.2%) all advanced last night. Currently the FTSE (-0.7%), the CAC (-0.5%) and the DAX (-0.3%) are all losing ground. Oil, at $84.87/bbl...READ MORE...

FX Morning Commentary 07/10/2011 8:18:00 AM

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 08:18:00 GMT

The Shanghai remained closed while the Nikkei (+1.0%) and the Hang Seng (+3.1%) both resumed their appreciation from y’day. Currently the FTSE (-0.1%), the CAC (-0.3%) and the DAX (-0.1%) are all rec...READ MORE...