Markets were flat yesterday, yet NZD/USD, GBP/JPY, USD/CHF showed impressive gains and made this list of top gainers.
Markets completed a mixed session yesterday while USD/JPY gained 0.34% and closed at 139.38. After dropping 0.34%, EUR/USD closed at 1.075.
This limbo state is reflected by published market data as United States CFTC Crude Oil speculative net positions released yesterday at 20:30 UTC with a figure of 172,400, while the previous figure was 162,600.
Despite yesterday's flat session, several currencies are managing to post notable gains. Take a look at the market's Top Gainers:
+0.54%: strong sentiment sees Pound-Yen posting 0.54% gain
It was more of the same for Pound-Yen yesterday — bullish sentiment helped GBP/JPY to push 94 pips higher, reaching session highs around 175.54, before consolidating until close. Ultimately, Pound-Yen closed yesterday at 175.35.
Dollar-Swiss | Up 0.49% to 0.9033 yesterday
Having set a peak of 1.0135 around 7 months ago, Dollar-Swiss is now trading 11.31% below this level.
The Kiwi | Up 0.57% to 0.613 yesterday
The Kiwi closed yesterday at 0.613 (with a daily low of 0.6087) after ending Thursday at 0.6095 and gaining 0.57%.