Swiss franc
A new safe haven?
As G-7 economies start to look more volatile than some emerging markets, Nikki Marmery investigates whether the new rash of emerging markets indexes could offer some respite
Prediction of yen stagnation puts UBS on top
Accurate view on USD/JPY lands Swiss bank at the top of the one-month forecast rankings
Prepare for further black swan events in FX, corporates urged
Corporate treasurers should make sure their forex counterparties are properly prepared for the possibility of further black swan events in the FX markets, senior Lloyds banker tells ACT conference delegates in Manchester
BAML wins with correct bearish euro call
Europe has a number of ‘mini land mines’ that could blow up, says strategist at the US bank
Taking stock of 2011: the buy side
Central bank intervention, volatile markets and forthcoming regulation – hedgers and investors in the FX market continue to face some real challenges. Chiara Albanese and Miriam Siers hear their views
Long Swiss franc players hit by SNB move
Sudden depreciation of the Swiss franc, following an SNB announcement last Tuesday that it would buy unlimited amounts of foreign currency, has left some participants nursing hefty losses.
A view from the buy side: Calpers
Volatile markets have posed challenges for participants in the FX market across the globe. Eric Busay, portfolio manager at Calpers, talks about the Swiss franc, US dollar and regulatory change. By Farah Khalique
IFR Markets triumphs with Swiss franc appreciation view
Thomson Reuters – IFR Markets topped this week's 12-month forecast rankings after predicting the Swiss franc would strengthen against the dollar
SNB faces battle to maintain franc currency floor
Swiss National Bank pledges to set minimum euro exchange rate at Sfr1.20, but analysts express concern over central bank’s ability to maintain exchange rate floor
Options traders sense SNB running out of steam
Options traders are betting on further appreciation of the Swiss franc, following comments from the Swiss economy minister that Switzerland will have to put up with a strong currency
Eurodollar will break out of 1.4 range by year-end, says SEB
A contrarian view taken in late May that EUR/USD would rise to 1.44 over three months lands SEB at the top of this week’s three-month forecast rankings
Trading like it’s 2008
Foreign exchange markets in 2011 continue to show parallels to 2008, but the economy is unlikely to slip back into recession and Asian currencies look set to benefit from broad-based US dollar selling. Callum Henderson looks at the key similarities…
Options traders braced for further SNB intervention
Demand has switched from downside EUR/CHF options to upside options in anticipation of further Swiss franc weakening measures from SNB, say senior options traders
CBA forecasts accurately navigate summer of discontent
Australian bank’s expectations on the direction of eurodollar and cable land it at the top of both the one-month and 12-month forecast rankings
Swiss franc strength attributed to 'absolutely no liquidity'
Dramatically reduced liquidity in August, coupled with sovereign debt concerns in the eurozone, have combined to strengthen the Swiss franc, say strategists
Westpac: no end in sight for yen strength
Westpac tops the three-month rankings after it predicted the yen would strengthen during July and August
Positive view on Swiss franc puts Nomura on top
Japanese bank predicted last July that structural flows would support Swiss franc appreciation, landing it at the top of this week’s 12-month forecast rankings
FX Invest: US dollar's time as world's reserve currency draws to a close
With the European sovereign debt crisis grabbing headlines, markets might be forgiven for overlooking the nearing end of a second round of quantitative easing in the US. Debate over its success raises deeper questions about the role of the US dollar as…
Crunch time for the US dollar, says Barclays Capital
US economic issues overshadowed by the eurozone crisis will return to the fore in Q3 and push US dollar depreciation, according to quarterly report
Saxo targets new traders with ForexTrading.com
Danish bank says it wants to cater for 'more self-driven' clients
Nomura’s cable strength call prevails
Japanese bank's view that GBP/USD would rise over the past 12 months proved to be accurate
Thomson Reuters success hinged on bullish sterling stance
UK-based analysts predicted cable would rise to 1.63 during the first quarter, putting Thomson Reuters at the top of this week's three-month rankings
Patel joins BMO from TD Securities
Former euro and Swiss frank trader takes on senior FX role at Canadian bank
Yen will strengthen as it did after Kobe, say currency strategists
The earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan on March 11 will not force a weakening of the yen, according to currency strategists focused on the region.