Currencies

As the world takes stock of the tragedy in Japan, attention turns to which stocks and commodities will be impacted either negatively or positively. Dow down 51.

Market analysts at FXCM have provided an update on currency markets, suggesting the US dollar won’t rally until there is a collapse in the S&P500 index.

Wrap of events affecting the market on Friday night and the weekend and a preview of the week ahead.

There’s no such thing as a free lunch, explain market analysts at GaveKal.

It started with weak Chinese trade data, and accelerated with a rating downgrade for Spain and news of shots being fired in Saudi Arabia. Dow down 228.

Market analysts at FXCM note forex and futures position data to warn of a oversold risk that could well mean a sharp bounce in the US dollar.

Wall Street was flat last night on a weaker WTI while elsewhere Brent soared, copper tanked and stocks were sold. Dow down one point.

Beijing is taking further steps towards bringing its financial framework in line with IMF standards – a move that should lead to accelerated currency appreciation, CBA suggests. But also potentially faster tightening.

Gaddafi ready to talk? It’s enough to see a fall in oil and thus, again, a refocus from Wall Street on what’s happening at home. Today at least. Dow up 124.

Market analysts at FXCM have updated on currency markets and note euro speculative long positions are at their highest level since last October.