USD/CHF: Swiss Franc trading tad higher this morning

Posted on April 4, 2016 by GCI Financial

USDCHF Movement For the 24 hours to 23:00 GMT, the USD declined 0.30% against the CHF and closed at 0.9585. In economic news, Switzerland’s SVME manufacturing PMI unexpectedly rose to a level of 53.2 in March, from a reading of … Continue reading →

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USD/JPY: Japanese Yen extends its gains in the Asian session

Posted on April 4, 2016 by GCI Financial

USDJPY Movement For the 24 hours to 23:00 GMT, the USD weakened 0.83% against the JPY and closed at 111.61. In the Asian session, at GMT0300, the pair is trading at 111.54, with the USD trading 0.06% lower from Friday’s … Continue reading →

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GBP/USD: Pound trading tad higher, ahead of Britain’s construction PMI data

Posted on April 4, 2016 by GCI Financial

GBPUSD Movement For the 24 hours to 23:00 GMT, the GBP fell 0.95% against the USD and closed at 1.4229, after UK’s manufacturing PMI rose less-than-anticipated to a level of 51.0 in March, from a reading of 50.8 in the … Continue reading →

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EUR/USD: Euro trading tad higher, ahead of the Euro-zone’s February unemployment rate data

Posted on April 4, 2016 by GCI Financial

EURUSD Movement For the 24 hours to 23:00 GMT, the EUR rose 0.13% against the USD and closed at 1.1393, after manufacturing growth in the Euro-zone climbed above expectations in March. Data showed that the Euro-zone’s final Markit manufacturing PMI … Continue reading →

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AUD/USD: Aussie trading higher this morning

Posted on April 1, 2016 by GCI Financial

AUDUSD Movement For the 24 hours to 23:00 GMT, the AUD traded flat against the USD and closed at 0.7666. In economic news, Australia’s AIG performance of manufacturing index advanced to a level of 58.1 in March, from a reading … Continue reading →

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USD/CAD: Canada’s January GDP posted biggest monthly gain since 2013

Posted on April 1, 2016 by GCI Financial

USDCAD Movement For the 24 hours to 23:00 GMT, the USD rose 0.12% against the CAD to close at 1.2987. In economic news, Canadian GDP rose more-than-expected by 0.6% MoM in January, expanding for the fourth consecutive month, backed by … Continue reading →

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USD/CHF: Swiss Franc trading tad higher, ahead of Switzerland’s February real retail sales data

Posted on April 1, 2016 by GCI Financial

USDCHF Movement For the 24 hours to 23:00 GMT, the USD declined 0.39% against the CHF and closed at 0.9614. Yesterday, the Swiss National Bank’s (SNB) Governing Board member, Andrea Maechler, indicated that the central bank would not hesitate from … Continue reading →

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USD/JPY: BoJ’s Q1 Tankan survey forecasts gloomy outlook for Japan

Posted on April 1, 2016 by GCI Financial

USDJPY Movement For the 24 hours to 23:00 GMT, the USD strengthened 0.08% against the JPY and closed at 112.55. Yesterday, data indicated that Japan’s housing starts surprisingly rose by 7.8% YoY in February, compared to market expectations for a … Continue reading →

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GBP/USD: Britain’s final Q4 GDP revised upwards

Posted on April 1, 2016 by GCI Financial

GBPUSD Movement For the 24 hours to 23:00 GMT, the GBP fell 0.08% against the USD and closed at 1.4366, despite UK’s positive GDP figure. Data showed that UK’s final GDP advanced more-than-anticipated by 0.6% QoQ in 4Q 2015, compared … Continue reading →

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EUR/USD: Euro trading lower, ahead of the Markit manufacturing PMI data across the Euro-zone

Posted on April 1, 2016 by GCI Financial

EURUSD Movement For the 24 hours to 23:00 GMT, the EUR rose 0.40% against the USD and closed at 1.1379. In economic news, the Eurozone’s preliminary consumer price index declined in line with market expectations by 0.1% YoY in March, … Continue reading →

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AUD/USD: Australia’s new home sales dropped in February

Posted on March 31, 2016 by GCI Financial

AUDUSD Movement For the 24 hours to 23:00 GMT, the AUD strengthened 0.42% against the USD to close at 0.7666. LME Copper prices rose 0.01% or $0.5/MT to $4940.0/MT. Aluminium prices rose 0.34% or $5.0/MT to $1478.0/MT. In the Asian … Continue reading →

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