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  • 10-year Treasury yields rises to 2.40%, the highest yield in over a year and a half.
  • With that said, yields are at a crossroads right now - seriously important technical zone - charts coming...
  • US 10Y yield rise speaks to: improvement in US economy; anticipation of future $FED action; diminished tail risks from Europe.
  • US 10-year Treasury note yield eclipses 2.400% for first time since October 2011 - before Euro-zone debt slippery slope accelerated.
  • Quite the juxtaposition: Merkel says Euro-zone economy in "difficult situation," as Spanish central bank says growth could return in 3Q'13.
  • Euro Falls on an Unexpected Decline in German PMI - http://t.co/8k1QI2lXKk
  • SNB President Jordan says the SNB is still far from an exit from the Franc cap, and says he can't answer how exit would be communicated.
  • Working on SSI report, being acutely reminded that my hübris last week practically guaranteed my forecasts/trades would be bad.
  • Italy Current Account (Million) (Euro) in at 854M versus 1917M prior.
  • For all the doom and gloom, worth noting that Retail FX specs got paid handsomely on that USDJPY surge. Were 3:1 long to short yesterday.
  • Euro Falls on an Unexpected Decline in German PMI http://t.co/0ieL1IS2wg via @DailyFX
  • MXN is another story--that baby got tossed out with the bathwater yesterday. ZAR, TRY offer interesting trades vs comm bloc, IMO.
  • Spain sells 4.02 billion Euros of bonds versus a 4 billion maximum target. 10-year bonds sell for a yield of 4.765% versus 4.517% prior.
  • Somewhat-impressive to see ZAR, TRY hold on as well as they have despite big move away from 'risk', lot of deleveraging already happened.
  • RT @GavanNolan: Massive move in China CDS - now 26bps wider at 126bps. Biggest one-day widening since September 2011. #PMI #Liquidity
  • European equities have started sharply lower on volume 30-40% above 100d average at time. Pretty ugly so far.
  • FX Volatility prices seeing some pretty big moves, driven primarily by AUD/comm dollar vols surge. http://t.co/bOTIQAOq5K
  • Webinar: Today's edition of Bulls vs. Bears is starting NOW #Forex #Gold and Stock markets update http://t.co/y2iDRi8DM7
  • Join Currency Analyst @CVecchioFX in ten minutes for a LIVE Hangout on Google Plus. https://t.co/EpzrjO0N10
  • 55-day SMA providing big target/support to downside on SPX500 (Fair value of S&P Mini contract) http://t.co/4fXlqRBMo8
  • UK Retail Sales (May) (Ex. auto fuels) in at 2.1%M/M and 2.1%Y/Y versus 1.0%M/M and 0.5%Y/Y versus -1.2%M/M and 0.6%Y/Y prior (rev. higher).
  • Franc Rises Despite SNB Commitment to Maintain Ceiling Against the Euro - http://t.co/VDH8flOuXp
  • Franc Rises Despite SNB Commitment to Maintain Ceiling Against the Euro http://t.co/9C20XuMfAK via @DailyFX
  • If you're long SPX/stocks you have to appreciate it didn't see larger decline yesterday on virtual meltdown in FI markets.
  • SNB's Jordan says he sees Swiss growth driven by domestic demand, and Franc declines over the next few quarters.
  • Gold's working on its biggest 1d decline since April meltdown, would otherwise be largest since Feb '08. http://t.co/INekW7HIXK
  • The AUDUSD sell-off really is the most surprising thing to me. Positioning was already at record-short last week. Must be off-the-charts now
  • Suffice it to say I'll need to update strategy biases today and my general market forecasts. For now I'm just thinking out loud.
  • Really big moves in AUDUSD volatility prices since yesterday--not surprising. EURUSD,USDJPY vols barely moved--surprising.
  • EZ PMI Manufacturing (Jun A) at 48.7 versus 48.6 expected and 48.3 prior. PMI Services at 48.6 versus 47.5 expected and 47.2 prior.
  • Eurozone PMI (JUN A) with Christopher Vecchio, Currency Analyst - http://t.co/2GOmhqgoiy
  • If you believe that FI traders tend to have "best" reactions to news/data (and I do), moves in UST's and ED futures are a big deal.
  • Massive moves in Eurodollar (interest rate) futures post-FOMC, particularly mid-2014 on. Fixed income traders positioned for taper.
  • Join Currency Analyst @CVecchioFX as he covers the release of the Euro-zone PMI for June in just a few minutes. http://t.co/khplC2T3V5
  • $XAUUSD falls to a two year low of 1319.50.
  • Gold falls to its lowest in two years on post-FOMC dollar surge.
  • Reaction from US Treasury markets after last night's FOMC substantial. 10yr Note matched biggest 1d decline (ylds higher) since Aug, '11.
  • $EURUSD declines to 1.3225 following the mixed German PMI release.
  • The Weekly SSI report will be published far earlier than usual as I'm in London for the week. Quick note: AUD shows retail crowds 5:1 long.
  • Germany PMI Manufacturing (Jun A) at 48.7 versus 49.9 expected and 49.4 prior. PMI Services at 51.3 versus 50.0 expected and 49.7 prior.
  • SNB maintains the 1.20 Franc ceiling against the Euro.
  • SNB 3-Month Libor Target Rate (Jun 20) in at 0.00% versus 0.00% expected and prior.
  • (Long USD against all except GBP, AUD, NZD, and CAD, to be clear)
  • SSI snapshot: Somewhat-surprising to see retail specs still very heavily long USD, though less so from yesterday. http://t.co/eZZfhMFXu9
  • Well that was a humbling experience with the AUDUSD. I closed last night at the NY close after the post-FOMC meltdown. USDJPY still on.
  • European equities open lower following yesterday's Bernanke comments: FTSE -1.45%, CAC -1.92%, DAX -1.75%.
  • Possible trend shift in EURUSD – going short - New signal in DailyFX PLUS - 28302 http://t.co/HQNbLdTmW0
  • France PMI Manufacturing (Jun P) at 48.3 versus 47.0 expected and 46.4 prior. PMI Services at 46.5 versus 44.8 expected and 44.3 prior.
  • Unsure where to place your stops and limits in #Forex trading? Check out DailyFX daily pivot points: http://t.co/lP4U5Dy9Re
  • $USDJPY rises further above 97.00, a 2-month low was recently set at 93.78.
  • Euro May Find Support in PMI Data, SNB Rate Decision on Tap - http://t.co/UXFMTTMF86
  • European futures open lower. FTSE -1.393%, CAC -1.589%, DAX -1.659%.
  • Japan Economy Minister Amari said the Yen weakened & stocks fell on Bernanke's comments, says the BoJ is doing all it can to end deflation.
  • FX EUROPEAN BRIEFING - Euro May Find Support in PMI Data, SNB Rate Decision on Tap | DailyFX http://t.co/gY8M4DKd3Q
  • Swiss Trade Balance (May) at 2.22B vs. 2.40B expected and 1.70B prior (revised). Exports (Real-SA) (MoM) at 1.7% vs. -7.3% prior (revised).
  • RT @IlyaSpivak SNB Preview - $EURCHF vs. Bloomberg Europe FCI - http://t.co/vVp8mNqENL
  • Japan 10-year bond yield is trading 3.2 bps higher to 0.84%, as the Nikkei index is trading lower.
  • The Japanese Nikkei index is trading 1.85% lower, but USD/JPY is trading higher on Fed comments. HANG SENG -2.77%, Shanghai Comp -1.87%.
  • 3 Dollar Trades Powered by the Fed - http://t.co/vCWtrlfm0P
  • COMMODITIES: NYMEX Crude -1.66%, Spot Gold -0.56%, Spot Silver -0.77%.
  • SNB Preview - $EURCHF vs. Bloomberg Europe FCI - http://t.co/9a9JguBwWO
  • Japan Leading Index CI (April F) in at 99.0 versus 99.3 prior. Japan Coincident Index CI in at 95.3 versus 94.8 prior.
  • SNB sees a substantial loss potential if the Euro crisis escalates.
  • The Bloomberg Asia Financial Conditions index at lowest level since Sep'12. Similar levels seen Jun'08 and Sep'11, preceding major turmoil
  • SNB says conditions for Swiss banks are still challenging, says Swiss economic conditions will improve over the next twelve months.
  • $EURUSD tracking EU-US 2yr spread. US side of the equation out there (FOMC), EZ PMI roundup next: http://t.co/tlcGb7jZOn
  • Majors trading against USD: CAD -0.17%, CHF -0.20%, GBP -0.26%, EUR -0.31%, AUD -0.47%, NZD -0.56%, JPY -0.64%.
  • US Futures are trading lower: DOW JONES -0.379%, S&P -0.517%, NASDAQ -0.431%.
  • CORRECTION to earlier NIKKEI update: -1.38% NOT 13.89%. CURRENT NEKKEI: -114.17 (-0.87%)
  • AUD/USD at 0.92613 still recovering from HSBC China Flash Manufacturing PMI data, lower than price at the open of AU market.
  • RT @theanalyst_hk: SHIBOR fixing for the day, overnight: 13.444%
  • US Dollar Erases Half of Latest Down Trend After FOMC - http://t.co/IukIXtYe2c
  • Asia/Pacific Update: NIKKEI: -143.69 (-13.89%), ASX 200: -117.48 (-2.42%)
  • TECHNICAL ANALYSIS - US Dollar Erases Half of Latest Down Trend After FOMC | DailyFX http://t.co/xHNcOUBiSJ
  • +1 RT @cato9lives: Yes, or sooner. The sooner data gets better and Europe goes into negative rates...that would be excellent!
  • Today's Video: Fed Rallies the $USDollar, But True Test is S&P 500 Below 1,600 http://t.co/7KbvnB31iO
  • $EURGBP marking more failed attempts at 0.8600
  • RT @prchovanec: SHIBOR at 25% basically means there is no functioning interbank market in China - it's like money markets seizing up post-L…
  • RT @zerohedge: Update: China O/N repo now quoted 25%. This is not a drill
  • SystemTrading102 - http://t.co/yiqFsZn0Ha
  • NZD underperforms against most major currencies, NZD/USD -.275%, NZD/JPY flat. News wires attribute this to NZ's missed GDP growth.
  • Commodities Update: WTI Crude: -0.84 (-0.86%) [delayed], Brent Crude: -0.90 (-0.85%) [delayed], Gold: -3.08, Silver: -0.11 (-0.47%)
  • SK FINANCE MINISTRY: SK in "good position", readies plan for #FOMC QE reduction, still carefully watching markets
  • AUD/USD at 0.92559 lowest since Sept 2010 after HSBC Flash Manufacturing PMI of 48.3 misses forecasts of 49.1
  • $SPY testing its 50-day SMA again overnight. Same vacinity as its channel floor starting mid-November.
  • CHINA ECON: HSBC Flash Purchasing Manager Index Manufacturing (Jun): 48.3 (prior: 49.2)
  • Week HSBC manufacturing report. Market is starting to flash 'risk off' readings to add to taper fears
  • Whoa. China 7-day repo rate up 374 bps (3.74ppt!!!) to record 12%
  • RBA Foreign Exchange Transaction (May): AUD: 490M (prior: 382), Govt: -515M (prior: -624), Other: 33M (prior: 64M)
  • HEADS UP: AU RBA FX Transaction (May) AUD (prior: 382M), Govt (prior: -624M), Other (prior: 64M) in 5 min.
  • When the $USDollar retreated below its 100day SMA before this weeks run, it stalled serious momentum http://t.co/sQ8KHkN8TN
  • Early NIKKEI Trading: -168.90 (-1.28%) [delayed]
  • Dollar Rallies after Fed’s Bernanke Lays Out Taper Timetable - http://t.co/fKf7lb7DzX
  • Today's Fundamentals: $USDollar Rallies after Fed’s Bernanke Lays Out Taper Timetable http://t.co/aF4KzQNkL4
  • Biggest daily rally from $USDollar since 12/13/2011 (a period not conducive to follow through) http://t.co/25QTEXZZoB
  • RT @zerohedge: Now we're talking: CHINA 1-YEAR INTEREST-RATE SWAP RISES 2 BPS TO RECORD 4.51%
  • Despite lower AU market, AUD rising as a correction from earlier selloff.
  • techs...reversal we're waiting for in eurusd? http://t.co/2G9pf4zyKZ long nzduzd feels so wrong it might be right...crude and gold at risk
  • AUD/USD jumps 27.3 pips and continues to rise since opening of AUD Equities

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