Waiting to see how the Russians will react to Cypriot bank laws


We saw recently how venomously Russia reacted to towards the US in the case of the death of an…

EUR/JPY back below 123.00; just one ripple away from a tsunami


I should have put up a headline like "FXWW legends monster EUR/JPY lower" but maybe not. :) I still…

EUR holding up for now as market eyes topside stops


Most of the big banks seem to be warning that any post-Cyprus-deal euphoria is likely to be…

Beware of great deals and guaranteed profits in the FX market


I've received a few unfortunate e-mails this weekend regarding both dodgy brokers and dodgy trading…

Cable stops were triggered in early interbank market


There was an early gap higher in cable this morning when the interbank market opened, as soon as…

Margin FX accounts could be severely affected by Cypriot events


I'm still trying to piece the whole story together but at this stage it seems that many margin FX…

EUR stops being reported topside


EUR/USD stops now reported above 1.3075 and EUR/JPY stops reported above 124.00. I cannot see…

EUR/USD closes gap as Cyprus deal hits headlines


EUR/USD has now closed last Monday's opening gap from 1.3050 as news that a Cyprus deal has been…

Asian market open


You can click through here and read my full opening comments on FX Street.

Cable still maintaining its bid tone but technical resistance looms


No sign of any big sell orders near 1.5250 (although its quite normal for orders to be cancelled…

AUD: Short-term market building long positions


The hourly chart in AUD/USD looks quite constructive, being short EUR/AUD seems like a sensible…

JPY: Comments from South Korean FinMin will have an impact


The new South Korean FinMin has raised concerns about expansionist Japanese policies weakening the…

EUR/JPY: Struggled to bounce all day


I'm feeling quite comfortable with my short positions (famous last words) and I've put in a silly…

EUR/USD: Bids reported at 1.2870


No surprise there, that was after all the previous technical support and the market was unable to…

Cable: Favour a bearish bias at these levels


EUR/GBP is getting closer to decent support levels near .8450 and cable itself is edging towards…

EUR/JPY back near 122.00 as Cyprus mission to Russia comes up empty


I know I'm talking my position a lot but the Yen crosses feel really heavy to me and ripe for a…

Yet again, nothing happens during Asian trade


Absolutely nothing at all happening during Asian FX trade. Go do those important chores and come…

USD/JPY: Still healthy demand from options players and Japanese corporates


Some of the bigger hedge funds have been busy selling rallies but the dip-buyers are also active,…