Weaker trade rise fear over China
Apr 13, 2015 07:42 am UTC| Insights & Views
China released its trade statistics as of March today. Exports dropped 15% y/y in March and imports dropped -12.7% for the same period. Trade balance dropped to just $3.08 billion, compared to $60.62 billion prior....
Events that might impact dollar rally this week
Apr 13, 2015 07:38 am UTC| Insights & Views
Dollar has so far started the week strongly after last weeks massive rally. Dollar is trading at 99.50, up 0.16% for the day so far. Last week Dollar is up 3.36% against Euro, 2.83% against Franc, 1.90% against Pound,...
Guide to today’s important data and events
Apr 13, 2015 07:35 am UTC| Insights & Views
Not many economic dockets today and event risks are less. Data released so far - China - Trade balance deteriorated sharply in March. Exports dropped 15% y/y and imports dropped -12.7%. Total trade balance was $3.1...
Currency snapshot (major pairs)
Apr 10, 2015 16:12 pm UTC| Insights & Views
Dollar index trading at 99.32 (+0.36%). Strength meter (today so far) - Euro -0.66%, Franc +0.32%, Yen -0.22%, GBP -0.44% Strength meter (since last week) - Euro -3.34%, Franc -2.94%, Yen -1.14%, GBP -1.84% EUR/USD...
Currency snapshot (commodity pairs)
Apr 10, 2015 15:42 pm UTC| Insights & Views
Dollar index trading at 99.29 (+0.32%). Strength meter (today so far) - Aussie -0.33%, Kiwi -0.44%, Loonie -0.02%. Strength meter (since last week) - Aussie +1.27%, Kiwi -0.26%, Loonie -0.79%. AUD/USD - Trading at...
ECB asset purchase review part 1 – Asymmetric purchase with duration
Apr 10, 2015 15:22 pm UTC| Insights & Views
European Central Bank (ECB) started its purchasing program just a month back on 9th March 2015. Targeted asset purchase stands at 60 billion per month. Now there are three programs in place PSPP (Public Sector Purchase...
Apr 10, 2015 15:16 pm UTC| Insights & Views
Energy segments performance is mixed today, oils are up while gas is down. Weekly performance at a glance in chart table Oil (WTI) - WTI is trying to pose a comeback amid oversupply in US, however struggling to do so...