Yen unimpressed as BOJ holds policy
Jun 19, 2015 04:12 am UTC| Insights & Views
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) decided to sit tight on monetary policy today and continue its wait and watch mode before it decides to take further action. As of now, Bank of Japan (BOJ) is continuing its monetary policy to...
Guide to today’s important data and events
Jun 19, 2015 03:32 am UTC| Insights & Views
Not many economic dockets scheduled for today. Risk associated is moderate. Data released so far - Japan - Bank of Japan (BOJ) kept policy on hold. Upcoming - Japan - Japan will release data on all industry...
Currency snapshot (major pairs)
Jun 18, 2015 15:44 pm UTC| Insights & Views
Dollar index trading at 93.76 (-0.56%). Strength meter (today so far) - Euro +0.44%, Franc -0.37%, Yen +0.58%, GBP +0.29% Strength meter (since last week) - Euro +1.35%, Franc +1.10%, Yen +0.40%, GBP +2.18% EUR/USD...
Currency snapshot (commodity pairs)
Jun 18, 2015 15:13 pm UTC| Insights & Views
Dollar index trading at 93.85 (-0.44%) Strength meter (today so far) - Aussie +1.35%, Kiwi +0.72%, Loonie +0.30%. Strength meter (since last week) - Aussie +1.37%, Kiwi -0.59%, Loonie +0.91%. AUD/USD - Trading at...
Jun 18, 2015 14:56 pm UTC| Insights & Views
Equities are trading in consolidation, dovish FED failed to boost risk on as Greek drama weighs. Performance this week at a glance in chart table - SP 500 - SP is treading above 2100 mark, boosted by dovish FOMC...
Jun 18, 2015 14:27 pm UTC| Insights & Views
Energy pack is mixed while oil is up, gas is down. Weekly performance at a glance in chart table. Oil (WTI) - WTI is bouncing back on back of weak dollar. Todays range $59.2-60.9. Target for the downside is coming...
Commodities snapshot (precious & industrial)
Jun 18, 2015 14:00 pm UTC| Insights & Views
Precious pack is up post dovish FOMC, industrial lagging. Performance this week at a glance in chart table - Gold - Gold is trading back above $1200, however conviction is clearly lagging. Weaker dollar might prompt...
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