EUR/USD
Dollar hits two-month high as Swiss franc, yen weaken on hawkish Fed outlook
The dollar rose 0.14% to 101.27 for a fourth straight daily advance, pressing the franc to its lowest level since May 2025, as Fed officials opened the door to further rate increases.
DAX Gains as Iran-U.S. Talks Ease Oil Price Concerns
Germany's benchmark index opened higher Thursday as falling Brent crude and record Nasdaq gains offset political uncertainty at home.
Euro falls to $1.145 as oil rises and German political turmoil weighs
The euro slipped to $1.145, its lowest since late July, amid higher Brent crude prices and mounting political risk after the CDU’s defeats in German state elections.
European Stocks Slide After ECB Lifts Rates to Highest Since April 2025
STOXX 600 fell 0.7% as the European Central Bank raised its deposit rate by 25 basis points to 2.50%, while Brent crude breached $100 a barrel amid surging eurozone inflation.
Euro Yields Hold Multi-Year Peaks as Crude Surges Ahead of Central Bank Decisions
German bunds stay near 13-year highs as Brent crude jumps to $112 a barrel on Middle East tensions, with Fed and ECB policymakers bracing for fresh inflationary pressure.
SMI opens higher with Galderma, Sandoz debuts amid KI chip demand
Swiss equity markets expected to start the week on a positive note, with the SMI index poised for gains as pharmaceutical firms Galderma and Sandoz make their debut. Meanwhile, oil prices retreated despite escalating tensions in the Middle East.
European Stocks Edged Higher as Oil Prices Continued to Slide
EuroStoxx 50 gained 0.58% to 6,302.86 as falling crude supported equities, while the Fed's latest rate hike drew mixed reactions from analysts.
Pound Falls on Disappointing UK Jobs Data as Dollar Gains Strength
Sterling dropped after UK private-sector payrolls fell 34,000 in August, while the dollar index approached 100 ahead of Wednesday's Federal Reserve decision.
Swiss franc strengthens after higher-than-expected Swiss inflation data
The Swiss franc surged after August inflation rose to a two-year high, while the euro and dollar weakened. Analysts see potential SNB tightening in December, though energy-driven price gains may limit immediate action.
Dollar slips as long-end yields fuel debasement trade ahead of Fed week
U.S. currency retreats from post-Fed gains as two-year SOFR holds above 4.20%, while ECB inflation data and RBNZ decision loom. Analysis flags risk of further losses unless hawkish repricing solidifies.
EUR/USD slips as dollar strengthens ahead of Eurozone inflation
Euro falls below 1.16 amid weak German retail data and rising oil prices, while USD/JPY approaches 160 as Japanese yields hit three-decade highs. Technical levels and U.S. payrolls data loom large.
EUR/USD trapped between key moving averages as ECB-Fed hike bets converge
The pair remains confined between the 100-day and 200-day moving averages after Eurozone inflation data reinforced expectations for a September ECB hike but tempered bets on further tightening.
Dollar strengthens on Fed hawkishness; euro, yen and Aussie under pressure
The U.S. dollar extended gains after hawkish remarks by Fed Chair Warsh, pressuring the euro, yen and Australian dollar. European inflation data and oil price gains added to market focus.
Dollar correction gathers pace as Fed hike odds rise, EU risks mount
The greenback’s recent rebound faces headwinds as hawkish Fed repricing collides with political uncertainty in Europe and Japan. Correction seen extending into Q4.
AI Upside and Downgrades: Why the Euro Faces a Fork in the Road
European AI moves—from Einride’s fleet platform to analyst downgrades of SAP—create a split narrative for the euro, balancing productivity hopes against near‑term risk sentiment.
EUR/USD hits 1.1700, highest since May, as dollar weakens
Euro gains ground on improving eurozone data and US Treasury bond buyback expansion, while technical levels suggest limited upside ahead of key US economic releases this week.
USD faces persistent pressure as technical setups shape weekly forex trade
Analysts highlight key support levels and potential downside risks for the U.S. dollar amid mixed global macro signals. Trade setups suggest continued weakness unless critical levels hold.
BCA Research advises selling U.S. dollar against won, yen, euro
BCA Research recommends shorting the greenback versus the South Korean won, Japanese yen, Taiwan dollar, Singapore dollar and euro, citing falling U.S. real yields and weaker foreign portfolio inflows.
BofA flags stable CTA Treasury shorts, rising EUR/USD short-cover risk
Bank of America notes U.S. Treasury futures positioning remains heavily short with limited near-term cover risk, while slower-moving trend followers face pressure to reduce stretched EUR/USD short bets as the dollar weakens.
Swiss franc overtakes yen in carry trade as SNB cheers shift
The Swiss franc has become the preferred funding currency for new carry trades, displacing the yen as global investors seek lower volatility and stable yields. The shift benefits the SNB and Swiss exporters amid a fragile market backdrop.
Swiss stocks edge higher as Roche, Novartis offset losses; Logitech slides
SMI gains 0.1% as healthcare giants support index; Logitech drops 1.3% after JP Morgan downgrade. Oil holds near $92, gold dips as yields fall.
Analysis: US Treasury buybacks seen supporting softer dollar, risk appetite
Analysts argue the latest US Treasury intervention signals concern over high bond yields rather than a policy credibility crisis, potentially aiding high-beta and emerging market currencies.
EUR/USD breakout tests dollar’s yield-driven support amid Treasury buybacks
Dollar weakens after U.S. Treasury doubles long-end bond buybacks to $4bn, narrowing yield spreads with Germany. EUR/USD eyes 1.1785 after breaking above 200-day average.
Swiss franc gains appeal for carry trades after yen intervention
Investors shift focus to the franc as a funding currency for carry trades following rare yen intervention. Swiss franc strengthens against the euro and dollar while rates remain at zero.