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19 hours ago · FX Weekly Recap: July 1 – 5, 2024. Focus on global politics and weak U.S. labor market data weighed on safe havens and helped risk-related currencies this week. The U.S. dollar and Japanese yen were dragged lower by weak U.S. reports and a lack of jawboning from Japanese officials. Meanwhile, European currencies like the euro and British ...
4 days ago · Risk-on currencies: Selective outperformance over havens. High beta currencies, or currencies that are highly sensitive to changes in global risk sentiment and economic conditions, are likely to outperform in a dollar-bear environment. These include Scandies (SEK and NOK) and antipodeans (AUD and NZD).
5 days ago · The Japanese yen is often regarded as a “safe-haven” currency, providing stability when adverse risk events strike markets. Therefore, its price often fluctuates with the macroeconomic landscape – a factor made more complex with the US dollar’s role as the global reserve currency.
4 days ago · Are traditional safe havens as effective as they have been in past cycles? How do US Treasuries, the dollar and yen, long the stalwarts of safety, stack up? This week, Fred Goodwin returns to the podcast to discuss the challenges of selecting a suitable safe haven, the intricacies of safe haven currencies and which assets are most appealing to ...
Sep 17, 2004 · China's Currency Policies. China’s currency, the renminbi (RMB), had been undervalued for many years with Chinese government's continual intervention in setting a target rate for currency exchange. Undervaluing their currency made Chinese exports more competitive, attracted foreign investment, and made imports less competitive.
4 days ago · Why is the Swiss Franc considered a safe-haven currency? The Swiss Franc (CHF) is considered a safe-haven asset, or a currency that investors tend to buy in times of market stress.
3 days ago · The S&P 500 Index has had a strong start to 2024, suggesting potential further gains ahead, particularly in a U.S. presidential election year. However, bullish investors may be overlooking key risks, including high equity valuations and a potential downshift in big-tech earnings. Traditional “safe haven” assets and defensive sectors might ...
