Forex Analysis

CHF Mid-day Analysis

The Swiss remains within striking distance of the recent highs but like the Euro there appears to be aloss of momentum. Given the magnitude of the February gains,

Comments from the BOJ that they aren’t overly concerned about downside risks in the Japanese economyand some recovery in the Chinese currency would seem to reduce the safe haven support angle in the Yen today.

USD Mid-day Analysis

The bear camp in the Dollar has to be discouraged as a continued flow of softer than expected datahas not resulted in a decisive move below consolidation support of 80.00.

CAD Mid-day Analysis

With the rejection of the spike down move earlier this week it might be clear that theCanadian has found some form of long term value. Positive action in energies and

GBP Mid-day Analysis

The Pound has come away from GDP revisions overnight with a slightly positive tilt. However, thePound is winning by default and it is also winning because of a very low bar of economic competition from othereconomic zones.

Barclays: EUR/USD Volume Data Analysis

The latest FX volume data aggregated from Barclays’ FX trading platforms, such as BARX, and third-party trading platforms,

Central European Daily

The Ukrainian hryvnia hits the all-time low Hungarian unemployment rate falls The Central European currencies slightly strengthened against the euro on Tuesday.

A new dove at the Riksbank and CNY under pressure

This morning the Riksbank published Minutes from the February Monetary Policy Meeting. Despite the decision to keep rates was unanimous (we already knew that) we think the Minutes had a clear dovish twist.

Get real on euro

The single best explanation for the euro’s resilience is real yields. Eurozone real yields have moved steadily higher since the trough in summer 2012 and exceeded US ones last autumn.

The Global Macro Pulse

The dollar is little changed against the major currencies. EURUSD has traded sideways at 1.374, USDJPY has bounced off of its overnight low of 102.05 to 102.32, and

FX Daily

In the US new home sales are expected to decrease further in January after theywere weak in December. The main reason for the decline is still the bad weather,

FI EYE-OPENER: Rates retreat yet again

The turmoil in Ukraine has now – mercifully – moved on to the financial aspects. Yesterday saw a delay in selecting a national unity government (selection will be Thursday instead) which is a prerequisite for EU and