Posts published in April 2017

Aussie Starts Week Soft in Risk-Off Environment

The Australian dollar started the week soft, opening below the Friday’s close, as the risk-off sentiment continued to prevail on markets, driving investors away from riskier assets. Geopolitical tensions rise all around…

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US Dollar Unfazed by Abysmal Nonfarm Payrolls

US nonfarm payrolls released today were extremely disappointing with meager employment growth. The dollar tumbled immediately after the report, as one could expect, but the losses were very short-lived,…

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Yen Climbs After USA Attacks Syrian Military Base

The Japanese yen climbed today as US President Donald Trump authorized military strike on the Syrian airbase. The USA claimed that the strike is a response to the chemical weapon attack that killed dozens…

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