Most markets are higher this morning as risk-on sentiment dominates: NZD/USD, AUD/USD, GBP/USD are showing impressive gains as we move into the afternoon trading session.
The US dollar is getting stronger in comparison to other currencies — EUR/USD up to 1.0411, gaining 0.8%. USD/JPY slipping 0.52% and closing at 139.18.
Meanwhile, United States CFTC Gold speculative net positions released yesterday at 19:30 UTC with a figure of 82,300, while the previous figure was 64599.99999999999.
Here are the biggest currencies gainers so far today.
The Australian dollar | +0.72% in mid-session
5 days and 273 pips of gains are not enough for AUD/USD. As the session continues, it seems to maintain one direction — after closing the previous trading day at 0.67, the Australian dollar went up to 0.6769 only to drop back; still positive overall today, now trading at 0.675.
The British Pound | +1.27% in mid-session
After ending the previous trading day at 1.1756, the Pound went up to 1.1913 only to drop back; still positive overall today, now trading at 1.1906.
The Kiwi | +1% in mid-session
Having set a significant low of 0.5566 a month ago, the Kiwi is trading 9.53% higher.