Latest Forex Research

Where are we?

A light period for new data is an appropriate time to take stock of where the economy is at. Short answer is that the pace appears to be coming out of the interest rate sensitive consumer.

Asian Currencies Technicals

The move above the 21 & 55-DMA’s last week stalled at the Sgd1.2545 level before correcting sharply lower.

Weekly Commentary

Last week was the climax of the New Zealand quarterlydata calendar, with March quarter GDP and current accountdata released.

Aussie Currencies Technicals

AUD/USD continued to struggle last week on the approach to the $0.9436-61 resistance region and combined with daily studies that are correcting from

Daily FX Wrap and Strategy

The NZD slipped 0.2% against the USD on Friday, in whatwas an extremely quiet session for markets. NZD/USDclosed just below 0.8700.

EUR/GBP: Long or Short

Barclays’ rationale behind the short EUR/GBP trade is as follows:

ECB Draghi: QE An Option, But Focus Now On Existing Measures

European Central Bank President Mario Draghi has said that quantitative easing is a strategy option that falls within the Bank’s mandate and

The Week Ahead in FX

In the coming week, the U.S. is to release data on consumer confidence, durable goods orders and home sales. Preliminary data on manufacturing activity from China and

What To Expect This Summer?

Prepare for a summer where volatility falls further and carry performs, argues Deutsche Bank.

Weekly Economic & Financial Commentary

U.S. Review Inflationary Pressures Mounting, But Fed Holds Tight

FX Quant Fund Positioning Data

The Societe Generale FX Enhanced Risk Premia strategy has kept its pro-risk positioning over the week.

Weekly CFTC Trader Positioning Data

• Central banks and geopolitics appear to have driven this week’s shifts in sentiment, specifically investors’ reactions to the BoE Mansion House speech, developments in Iraq, and positioning ahead of Wednesday’s Fed.