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AUD/USD, US dollar, Swiss franc analysis: COT report – Feb 26, 2024

Traders remained net-long US dollar index futures last week, although asset managers have the more convincing bullish view for the dollar.

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Are SNB being ‘franc’ about a potential hike?

Comments from SNB’s president suggest the central bank might be closer to hiking rates sooner than some expect.

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May 20, 2022 12:47 PM
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Weekly COT Report: Bulls Have All but Abandoned the Swiss Franc

The long / short ratio of bulls to bears on the Swiss franc hit a record low last week, which suggests we may be approaching a sentiment extreme for bearish positioning.

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European Open: The Swissy Probes June’s High, UK Retail Sales Up Next

The Swissy (USD/CHF) enjoyed its most bullish day in 3-month yesterday, and just the June high stands in its way of an extended run (if consumer sentiment allows).

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European Open: Is The Sell-Off Losing Steam or Just Pausing For Breath?

Whilst risk assets remained under pressure, there are signs that the risk-off tone has softened as bearish volatility remains on the low side.

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July 20, 2021 11:01 AM
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Asian Open: Traders Are the Most Bullish on DXY in a Year

The dollar’s rally leading into June’s Nonfarm payroll report saw large speculators push net-long exposure to on DXY to its highest level since June 2020.

Asian Open: Volatility Shakes Markets and Sends CHF and JPY Soaring

The risk-off sentiment which began in Asia yesterday gathered momentum overnight, which saw bond yields, equities and commodity currencies fell in tandem.

Asian Open: Volatility Shakes Markets and Sends CHF and JPY Soaring

The risk-off sentiment which began in Asia yesterday gathered momentum overnight, which saw bond yields, equities and commodity currencies fell in tandem.

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DXY isn’t a currency pair, but USD/CHF is!

If traders would like to trade DXY, USD/CHF may be a good substitute

June 29, 2021 02:17 AM
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European Open: Mild Optimism Ahead of Core PCE, GBP/CHF Back Within Range

US inflation data is the main data point in today’s calendar, but there was a mild risk-on tone across equity and FX markets thanks to US infrastructure bill.

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European Open: Euro Pairs Consolidate Ahead of Key Data Points

German industrial production kids the day off at 07:00 BST, ahead of the ZEW sentiment report and final GDP and employment reads for the eurozone at 10:00.

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June 8, 2021 10:41 AM
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European Open: Japan’s Exports Rise to 11yr High, Futures Point to Firmer Open

Whilst Japan’s rising exports are good for domestic growth (after GDP contracted in Q1) it also points to increased global demand.

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May 20, 2021 10:52 AM
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European Open: Bullish Candles Form on European Indices

Asian equities were mostly higher overnight thanks to a positive lead from Wall Street, after Fed members calmed market nerves of rising inflation, helping equities to snap a three-day losing streak.

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May 14, 2021 10:14 AM
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Is USD/CHF trying to tell us something about DXY?

If the 2 assets are truly, positively correlated, one may expect that the DXY will bounce soon

April 14, 2021 09:36 PM
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Swiss National Bank preview: A trillion-franc quandary

The SNB spent a staggering CHF 110B on intervention to stem the appreciation of the Swiss franc in the FX market last year

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March 24, 2021 01:09 AM
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USD/CHF and DXY mending their broken relationship

If the strong correlation between USD/CHF and DXY deteriorates again, it may be a warning that something bigger is brewing.

March 3, 2021 10:06 PM
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USD/CHF and DXY diverge

If one is looking for a proxy to trade the DXY, USD/CHF is probably not the best choice right now.

February 24, 2021 02:57 AM

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So you want to trade the DXY?: EUR/USD, USD/CHF

DXY is a measure of the value of the US Dollar relative to a basket of foreign currencies

February 18, 2021 02:56 AM
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GBP/USD stronger and USD/CHF weaker

Here is a look at some of the largest movers of the week: Chart

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December 19, 2020 03:44 AM
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USD/CHF breaks below key consolidation zone: What's next?

Pair remains under pressure after breaking 0.898 support.

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December 15, 2020 06:18 AM
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USDCHF posts a strong week

The pair remains in a consolidation despite this week's bullish performance.

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November 14, 2020 03:07 AM
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Cable reigns supreme

GBP/USD posts largest pip gain of the week against its major pairs: Charts

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October 3, 2020 02:36 AM
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USDCHF Breakout

Major reversal in play: Chart

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September 25, 2020 01:53 AM