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Monthly Archives: April 2017

April 28, 2017 Julie RosglobalFXsource0

Trump Drove Forex Trade Surges in First 100 Days: CLS Study

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Trump Drove Forex Trade Surges in First 100 Days: CLS Study – Reuters

A study of Trump’s first 100 days in office by currency market utility CLS shows the hourly surges in currency market volumes compared with the equivalent from the same trading day a year earlier around market-sensitive actions or comments by Trump or his aides. Read More

April 27, 2017 Julie RosglobalFXsource0

Mexican Peso, Canadian Dollar Stronger After White House Retreats from Nafta Exit

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Mexican Peso, Canadian Dollar Stronger After White House Retreats from Nafta Exit – Financial Times (subscription)

The Canadian dollar and Mexican peso are holding onto earlier gains made against the dollar after the White House announced that it had “agreed not to terminate Nafta at this time”. 

  • Dollar Holds Gains; Canadian Dollar, Mexican Peso Surge on NAFTA Relief – Reuters
  • Here Are the Markets Moving on Reports That Trump Will Drop Nafta – Bloomberg

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April 26, 2017 Julie RosglobalFXsource0

Are Traders Getting an Early Glimpse at UK Government Data? Currency Markets Suggest Yes

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Are Traders Getting an Early Glimpse at UK Government Data? Currency Markets Suggest Yes – Wall Street Journal (subscription)

A comparison of trading data for the Swedish krona and British pound may provide further evidence that some investors could be trading with knowledge of UK official statistics before they are published. Read More

April 25, 2017 Julie RosglobalFXsource0

Speculators Bullish on Mexican Peso for First Time Since 2015

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Speculators Bullish on Mexican Peso for First Time Since 2015 – Financial Times (subscription)

The Mexican peso has shed pretty much all its Trump-election risk premium, becoming one of the best performing major currencies in 2017.

  • Brazil Real, Mexico Peso Strengthen on French Vote – Reuters

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April 24, 2017 Julie RosglobalFXsource0

Euro Jumps as Investors Cheer French Election Results

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Euro Jumps as Investors Cheer French Election Results – Wall Street Journal (subscription)

Analysts and investors see increased appetite for European assets.

  • Euro and French Stocks Surge on Expectation Macron Beats Le Pen – Financial Times (subscription)
  • French Bonds, Stocks Rally and Euro Climbs on Election Relief – Bloomberg

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April 21, 2017 Julie RosglobalFXsource0

Deutsche Bank Fined by Fed Over Lack of Controls

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Deutsche Bank Fined by Fed Over Lack of Controls – Profit & Loss

The Federal Reserve has announced two enforcement actions against Deutsche Bank that requires the bank to pay a combined $156.6 million in civil money penalties.

  • Deutsche Bank Is First Bank Busted for Breaking Volcker Rule – Bloomberg
  • Fed Fines Deutsche Bank $156.6 Million for Forex Violations – Reuters

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April 20, 2017 Julie RosglobalFXsource0

China Lifts Renminbi Capital Controls as Outflows Pressure Eases

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China Lifts Renminbi Capital Controls as Outflows Pressure Eases – Financial Times (subscription)

Central bank eliminates curb on outbound renminbi payments imposed in January.

  • China Should Open Up Yuan Then Ease Curbs, Ex-Regulator Says – Bloomberg

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April 19, 2017 Julie RosglobalFXsource0

Sterling Consolidates After Election Surge

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Sterling Consolidates After Election Surge – Reuters

Sterling hovered a cent below Tuesday’s six-and-a-half month highs against the dollar, the jury still out on whether it can make more progress on the back of optimism around the shock calling of a June 8 parliamentary election.

  • Sterling Extends Rally on Election Call – Profit & Loss

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April 18, 2017 Julie RosglobalFXsource0

Sterling Recovers from Dip as Election Called

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Sterling Recovers from Dip as Election Called – Profit & Loss

Sterling dropped around 80 points as the market was spooked by news that UK Prime Minister Teresa May was to make a major announcement imminently, Cable falling to 1.2515 from1.2585 in a matter of minutes.

  • Pound Leaps to 10-Week High After UK Snap Election Plan – Financial Times (subscription)

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April 14, 2017 Julie RosglobalFXsource0

Dollar Set for Weekly Losses as Tensions with Pyongyang Rise

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Dollar Set for Weekly Losses as Tensions with Pyongyang Rise – Reuters

The dollar nursed losses, on track for a losing week as continuing tensions in North Korea underpinned the perceived safe-haven Japanese currency.

  • Geopolitical Worries Fuel Risk-Averse Mood – Financial Times (subscription)
  • Dollar Rebounds After Trump Comments Spark Selloff – Wall Street Journal (subscription)

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