Tag Archives: 1) SNB and CHF

USD/CHF extends the rally to near 0.8970 in Thursday’s early European session.  Global economic uncertainties and geopolitical tensions could boost the Swiss Franc.  The estimate of the US Q4 GDP data will be in the spotlight later on Thursday.  The USD/CHF pair trades in positive territory for the second consecutive day around 0.8970 during the early European session on Thursday. A modest recovery in the US Dollar (USD) provides some support...

USD/CHF extends the rally to near 0.8970 in Thursday’s early European session.  Global economic uncertainties and geopolitical tensions could boost the Swiss Franc.  The estimate of the US Q4 GDP data will be in the spotlight later on Thursday.  The USD/CHF pair trades in positive territory for the second consecutive day around 0.8970 during the early European session on Thursday. A modest recovery in the US Dollar (USD) provides some support...

The Australian Dollar appreciates despite escalating trade tensions. The PBOC injected CNY300 billion through the one-year Medium-term Lending Facility (MLF), keeping the rate steady at 2%. President Trump said tariffs on Canada and Mexico ‘will go forward’. The Australian Dollar (AUD) recovers its daily losses as the US Dollar (USD) weakens amid declining US Treasury yields on Tuesday. Investors eagerly anticipate Australia’s monthly inflation...

USD/CHF struggles as the US Dollar loses ground following disappointing US economic data. Traders anticipate the Fed will keep its current stance for an extended period due to ongoing uncertainty. The Swiss Franc strengthened as the yield on the 10-year Swiss government bond rose. USD/CHF remains under pressure for the fourth consecutive session, hovering around 0.8970 during Asian trading hours on Tuesday. The pair’s decline is driven by a...

The US Dollar sees earlier gains cut in half after inflation for November falls in line of expectations. Traders boost bets for a last rate cut next week from the Fed. The US Dollar Index (DXY) is trading around 106.50 and fails to jump higher.  The US Dollar (USD) is holding on to minor gains on Wednesday after the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) came broadly in line of expectations. No real outliers with the Monthly Headline Inflation coming...

The US Dollar Index soars above 106.50 on Monday. DXY surges higher driven by Trump's warnings on tariffs against BRICS nations Strong November ISM manufacturing PMI helps the USD. The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the USD against a basket of currencies, has surged above the 106.50 level on Monday, the first trading session in December. This move higher has been driven by several factors, including news that US...

The US Dollar has kicked off this week on the front foot after Donald Trump slapped BRICS with tariff. Focus shifts to Paris where this Monday, during European trading hours, French parliament is set to convene ahead of a vote for no-cofidence.  The US Dollar Index spikes back above 106.00, though it faces a key level ahead at 106.52. The US Dollar (USD) is rallying higher on Monday driven by two main drivers. First element is Donald Trump’s...

EUR/CHF mildly falls on Friday as markets digest Eurozone HICP inflation data for November.  The Euro weakens as it does little to change the outlook for interest rates , a key driver of FX valuations.  CHF gains marginally on stronger GDP growth data but hamstrung by comments for the SNB’s President Schlegel.  EUR/CHF edges lower to trade on the 0.9300 handle on Friday after the release of Eurozone inflation data continues to suggest European...

USD/CHF trades in a tight range below 0.8850 as investors seek fresh Fed interest rate cues. Donald Trump’s economic agenda will be inflationary for the US economy. Investors await flash US S&P Global PMI for November and SNB Schlegel’s speech, which are scheduled for Friday. The USD/CHF pair consolidates in a tight range below 0.8850 in European trading hours on Thursday. The Swiss Franc pair trades sideways as investors look for fresh...

EUR/CHF remains on the low near 0.93, ING’s Chris Turner notes.   EUR/CHF to grind towards 0.92 “In August we had felt that EUR/CHF would stay offered for the rest of the year and recent events only add to that conviction.” “What interests us is whether the Swiss National Bank will take rates below 0.50% in this easing cycle (we think not). And spread compression should weigh on EUR/CHF as the ECB cuts rates 150bp into next summer.” “Expect...