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      CNS Markets Data Module

      This article explains how to use CNS Treasury’s Markets Data Module to track FX market movements, analyse currency trends, monitor economic events, and calculate forward rates.

       

      1. Overview

      The Markets Data Module provides real-time market insights, currency charts, economic news, and forward rate calculations to help you make informed FX trading and hedging decisions.

      2. FX Markets Overview Dashboard

      Accessible via Dashboards → FX Markets Overview, this dashboard contains:

      • Key Crosses Table

        • Shows spot, overnight low/high, 65-day moving average, and seven-year moving average for key currency pairs.

        • Helps determine positioning relative to policy minimums, midpoints, and maximums.

        • Example: NZD/EUR currently 12% below its seven-year average.

      • Forward Curve vs Mid Rate Table

        • Quick snapshot of forward points at various tenors.

        • For exact forward points, use the Forward Calculator.

      • Live Currency Heat Maps

        • Shows real-time currency strength and weakness.

      • Market Index Data

        • Includes key stock indices, bond markets, and other market indicators.

      • News Feed

        • Real-time news, filterable by importance (e.g., high-impact events only).

      3. Currency-Specific Dashboards

      • View detailed charts for a selected currency pair.

      • Defaults include:

        • 1-Year Daily Chart – Short-term perspective.

        • 5-Year Weekly Chart – Long-term trend analysis.

      • Timeframe can be adjusted (e.g., 30-minute, hourly, multi-year views).

      • A watchlist allows quick switching between multiple currency pairs.

      4. Economic Data Monitoring

      • See upcoming economic releases by country and date.

      • Example:

        • Australia – CPI release

        • New Zealand – Quarterly CPI

        • US – Initial Jobless Claims

      • Use this information to decide whether to set orders above/below current market levels in anticipation of volatility.

      5. Forward Calculator (Pre-Trade Tool)

      1. Go to the Forward Calculator in the Markets Data Module.

      2. Select buy/sell currency and amount (e.g., Buy USD 1,000,000, Sell NZD).

      3. Choose maturity date (e.g., October).

      4. Optional: Add margin (e.g., 7 points) for realistic bank pricing.

      5. View results:

        • Spot rate

        • Forward points

        • All-in forward rate

      6. Review the forward curve and export results for team review or approval.

      6. Export & Sharing

      • Forward rate calculations can be exported.

      • Data can be toggled to a deals list or adjusted before distribution.

      7. Support

      For more details, see the CNS Knowledge Base or contact support@cnstreasury.com.