Markets closed higher yet USD/JPY, USD/CHF, EUR/GBP top this unflattering list of yesterday's losers
Following yesterday's session, leading equity indices in the US rose as GBP/USD closed the day at 1.2044, having gained 0.84%. AUD/USD gained 0.54% and closed at 0.6769.
More data out yesterday as United States ISM Non-Manufacturing PMI (Feb) came out at 55.1, while a consensus of analysts was expecting 54.5.
Despite yesterday's market climb several currencies suffered losses. Take a look at the market's Top Losers.
Dollar/Yen | Closed yesterday's session at 135.83
As things stand, Dollar/Yen is 8.92% away from a significant high of 150.1, first set 4 months ago.
Dollar-Swiss | Closed 56 pips (-0.6%) lower at 0.9361
Over the last 3 days, Dollar-Swiss has fallen 0.614%. Yesterday's session continued the recent downtrend: Dollar-Swiss slid into the red after losing 56 pips and ending the session at 0.9361.
Euro-Pound | Closed down 0.44% at 0.883 yesterday
Having set a significant low of 0.7134 8 months ago, Euro-Pound is trading 24.32% higher.