Yves Sanquer

Currencies: How do you like them?

Although last week was somewhat shortened by Thanksgiving in the United States, currency traders still had a few statistics to sink their teeth into, on top of the turkey, of course.

December 02, 2025 at 02:39 am EST

Currencies: CAD and gold in sight

An interesting question from one of our readers: "Why isn't the Canadian dollar rising even though Canada is one of the main gold-producing countries?" Some answers.

November 24, 2025 at 09:56 am EST

Currencies: sell the news

"Buy the rumors, sell the news" is a well-known saying in financial circles. The announcement of the end of the shutdown in the US perfectly illustrates this definition. While the markets performed well throughout October, things have stalled somewhat.

November 17, 2025 at 04:10 am EST

Currencies: dollar at a turning point

With the shutdown now a thing of the past, one of the recent supports for the dollar may have disappeared with it. We should have some answers this week with the release of the latest US inflation statistics.

November 12, 2025 at 08:57 am EST

Currencies: not a foregone conclusion

Small statements often make a big splash, and the latest meeting of the US Federal Reserve was no exception. While Jerome Powell delivered an eagerly awaited speech, it took very little for everything to change. Let's take a look back at this big event.

November 03, 2025 at 07:45 am EST

Currencies: The balance of power has reversed

You can get burnt playing with fire, especially as the geopolitical situation has changed significantly in recent years. Donald Trump would be well advised to remember this during his negotiations with Xi Jinping.

October 27, 2025 at 08:32 am EDT

Currencies: Blackout

It's difficult to see clearly due to the US government shutdown. Many agencies are still closed, with the notable exception of the Federal Reserve, which continues to produce some macroeconomic data. Without resorting to reading coffee grounds or tea leaves, the scattered data paint a picture of a slightly deteriorating labor market, while regional banks are once again facing credit problems.

October 20, 2025 at 04:20 am EDT

Currencies: Patience is a virtue

In the absence of macroeconomic statistics from the United States, due to the shutdown, investors seem to be taking their lumps, even if Donald Trump's outburst with China caused some turbulence at the end of last week. However, this is not enough to derail the scenario of a dollar recovery.

October 13, 2025 at 09:04 am EDT

Currencies: Surprise!

Until this morning, I was wondering where the expected bullish reversal on the dollar index might come from. The answer has arrived: from the fall of the euro, of course! We can thank France, and more specifically Sébastien Lecornu, whose surprise resignation has added to the chaos in a country already in turmoil since the dissolution of parliament in June 2024.

October 06, 2025 at 10:04 am EDT

Currencies: Low point confirmed

The announcement of the likely end of the downward trend for the dollar has prompted numerous reactions from our readers. We would like to take this opportunity to address most of the questions raised.

September 29, 2025 at 05:42 am EDT

Currencies: End of the dollar's decline

I admit that this catchy headline is a tad pretentious. However, it simply reflects the chart pattern of the dollar index since 2022, which only needed a helping hand to materialize - in the form of Jerome Powell.

September 22, 2025 at 10:16 am EDT

Currencies: Central banks in sight

As you know, this is THE week for central bankers, even though the US Federal Reserve is likely to overshadow its counterparts. If there is a surprise, it is unlikely to come from the rate cut itself, but rather from its magnitude. For the moment, bets are on a 25 basis point cut, but attention will focus mainly on the cross chart in order to better understand the positions of each of the committee members.

September 15, 2025 at 09:06 am EDT

Currencies: Its fate is sealed

Reactions to the release of the US jobs report seem to confirm an easing of key interest rates following the forthcoming monetary policy committee meeting on Wednesday September 17. The question now is whether the next inflation statistics will enable the Fed to make a 25 or 50 basis point cut.

September 12, 2025 at 04:55 am EDT

Currencies: Nec pluribus impar

This currency borrowed from Louis XIV is perfectly suited to the euro's current situation. Since the beginning of the year, it has been setting the pace against most G10 currencies, including the US dollar, British pound, Canadian dollar, Australian dollar, Japanese yen, etc., with gains sometimes exceeding 10%.

September 01, 2025 at 09:53 am EDT

Currencies: New bout of weakness

"To hell with greed." Jerome Powell seems determined to loosen the purse strings by cutting rates in September. In Fed chairman terms, this translates as: "The central scenario and the evolution of the balance of risks could justify an adjustment to our policy." The US stockmarket applauds, the dollar falters, but rates remain steady and gold climbs.

August 25, 2025 at 09:10 am EDT

Rates: Don't celebrate too soon

The publication of the latest US inflation data has reinforced expectations of a rate cut at the Federal Reserve's next monetary policy meeting, scheduled for September 17. The burning question is whether the easing will be 25 or 50 basis points. However, beware of a backlash.

August 19, 2025 at 10:41 am EDT

Currencies: A week of tension

Despite news about US inflation, the major currency crosses have changed little over the past week. However, things could change quickly with the meeting between the US president and European leaders on the Ukrainian issue and the Jackson Hole symposium, where the economic situation and monetary policy will once again be discussed.

August 19, 2025 at 10:23 am EDT

Rates: Towards a rate cut in September

In line with the recent move by the Bank of England (BOE), European countries are easing monetary policy in order to boost sluggish growth. Conversely, the US has been on hold since last December, but things are likely to change in September, especially if employment figures continue to deteriorate.

August 11, 2025 at 07:38 am EDT

Currencies: In summer, do what you like

Despite a few hiccups here and there, the summer has not yet caused any major shockwaves capable of shaking the current momentum. The game is therefore to monitor key inflection points on the various crosses.

August 11, 2025 at 07:33 am EDT

Rates: Towards a major bond crisis

Behind this eye-catching headline lies a rather bleak reality. Interest rates reflect investors' uncertainty about the ability of governments to refinance themselves over the long term.

July 16, 2025 at 03:33 am EDT

Currencies: Limited potential

The dollar's decline since the beginning of 2025 has been the subject of much discussion. However, when comparing Trump 1.0 and Trump 2.0, major similarities are emerging.

July 16, 2025 at 03:25 am EDT