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Ian Dobbs

About

Ian Dobbs is a currency analyst at DirectFX.

 

Ian joined Direct FX in 2013, having spent 18 years in the financial markets actively trading foreign exchange, interest rate products, and financial futures. His career started in 1995 at Trust Bank NZ before moving to ASB Treasury where he spent eight years. Stints in London and South Africa followed where he traded European futures for a number of derivative houses. Now back in NZ, Ian’s passion for the markets is as strong as ever. His understanding of technical and fundamental forces affecting the markets leave’s him well placed to advise clients, which is something he enjoys doing.

 

Ian has a BBS in Finance from Massey University and is a past member of the NZFMA.

Member for

13 years 2 months

Latest articles

US dollar a winner from recent volatility
Focus shifts to the next round of unemployment data; expect US strength to continue to years end; central banks in no hurry to hike
by Ian Dobbs
Focus shifts to the next round of unemployment data; expect US strength to continue to years end; central banks in no hurry to hike
Low global inflationary pressure sidelines central banks
Expectations for rate hikes from Fed and BoE have been pushed back to end of 2015; lower oil prices offers stimulation to most economies
by Ian Dobbs
Expectations for rate hikes from Fed and BoE have been pushed back to end of 2015; lower oil prices offers stimulation to most economies
Markets regain composure, for now at least
Ongoing global growth concerns created volatility in the early part of last week but by the end nerves were calmed by better than expected US data
by Ian Dobbs
Ongoing global growth concerns created volatility in the early part of last week but by the end nerves were calmed by better than expected US data
Global growth concerns draw attention
IMF says "bold action" needed to bolster global growth; Chinese economy holding up; Japanese and eurozone economies continue to struggle
by Ian Dobbs
IMF says "bold action" needed to bolster global growth; Chinese economy holding up; Japanese and eurozone economies continue to struggle
FX volatility providing opportunities
Current trading conditions to remain until end of year; USD under pressure; Central banks become focus in a week that lacks key data
by Ian Dobbs
Current trading conditions to remain until end of year; USD under pressure; Central banks become focus in a week that lacks key data
Low interest rates & volatility not here to stay
Move to a more realistic level for NZD happening quicker than many thought; pick up in FX volatility yet to hit other markets
by Ian Dobbs
Move to a more realistic level for NZD happening quicker than many thought; pick up in FX volatility yet to hit other markets
Low interest rates & volatility not here to stay
G20 mindful of excessive risk build up in low interest rate and volatility environment; current conditions means risk in many markets is mispriced
by Ian Dobbs
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G20 mindful of excessive risk build up in low interest rate and volatility environment; current conditions means risk in many markets is mispriced
Too-close-to-call Scottish vote a key currency risk
Soft China data a special risk for the NZD, recovery in US economy sees interest rates moving higher, vote volatility risks
by Ian Dobbs
Soft China data a special risk for the NZD, recovery in US economy sees interest rates moving higher, vote volatility risks
Central bank focus increases and paths diverge
Fed and BOE steering towards normalisation of monetary policy while ECB and BoJ moving in other direction to combat inflation
by Ian Dobbs
Fed and BOE steering towards normalisation of monetary policy while ECB and BoJ moving in other direction to combat inflation
Mixed messages & data keeps market guessing
Canadians release revised employment data after error found; BoE Governor speech leaves market confused; little life out of Europe sees EUR under pressure
by Ian Dobbs
Canadians release revised employment data after error found; BoE Governor speech leaves market confused; little life out of Europe sees EUR under pressure
Lower levels of geopolitical tension
Russia pulls back troops reducing geopolitical risks; Australasian currency risks are still tilted toward further losses
by Ian Dobbs
Russia pulls back troops reducing geopolitical risks; Australasian currency risks are still tilted toward further losses
USD appreciation loses momentum
US employment data failed to raise pulses; central bank focus turns away from US and we could see some excitement from BoE and BoJ announcements
by Ian Dobbs
US employment data failed to raise pulses; central bank focus turns away from US and we could see some excitement from BoE and BoJ announcements
Big week ahead for the US and USD
Federal Reserve’s statement and monetary policy announcement will be keenly watched as debate over the speed and extent of future rate hikes continues
by Ian Dobbs
Federal Reserve’s statement and monetary policy announcement will be keenly watched as debate over the speed and extent of future rate hikes continues
US dollar gains on geo-political events
Expect geo-political tensions to continue along with a flight to safe haven currencies such as the US dollar and Japanese Yen
by Ian Dobbs
Expect geo-political tensions to continue along with a flight to safe haven currencies such as the US dollar and Japanese Yen
A lack of direction in most markets
Financial instability and geopolitical risks not enough of a direction catalyst; focus shifts to Federal Reserve for guidance
by Ian Dobbs
Financial instability and geopolitical risks not enough of a direction catalyst; focus shifts to Federal Reserve for guidance
Volatility back to 2007 levels
Markets at risk of being complacent around future risks; China optimistic 7% growth achievable
by Ian Dobbs
Markets at risk of being complacent around future risks; China optimistic 7% growth achievable
Central bank releases offer little fresh insight
ECB, BoE and RBA announcements and respective actions well signalled ahead of time; Australasian pairing seeing periods of pressure despite volatility being low
by Ian Dobbs
ECB, BoE and RBA announcements and respective actions well signalled ahead of time; Australasian pairing seeing periods of pressure despite volatility being low
Australasian duo remain vulnerable
Concerns over China's property and credit sectors sees corrective shift in demand for NZ & Australian dollars
by Ian Dobbs
Concerns over China's property and credit sectors sees corrective shift in demand for NZ & Australian dollars
Australasian currencies remain supported
Many currency pairs expected to be range bound; still demand for NZD & AUD
by Ian Dobbs
Many currency pairs expected to be range bound; still demand for NZD & AUD
Risk aversion abates
Simmering Ukranian tensions and almost daily reports of Chinese credit defaults worries investors
by Ian Dobbs
Simmering Ukranian tensions and almost daily reports of Chinese credit defaults worries investors
Patchy global growth recovery
Sustained period of softer US economic news not enough to halt tapering program by Federal Reserve
by Ian Dobbs
Sustained period of softer US economic news not enough to halt tapering program by Federal Reserve
NZ's economic performance robust
Inflation number for NZ higher than expected but globally inflationary pressures remain subdued
by Ian Dobbs
Inflation number for NZ higher than expected but globally inflationary pressures remain subdued
NZ & Australian dollar main benefactors
Weak US employment numbers have shaken loose the markets commitment towards consistent tapering in the coming months
by Ian Dobbs
Weak US employment numbers have shaken loose the markets commitment towards consistent tapering in the coming months
A busy week for central banks
The focus on central banks remains the primary driver of sentiment
by Ian Dobbs
The focus on central banks remains the primary driver of sentiment
Tapering expectations continue to drive markets
Expect more volatility due to the Fed’s inability to communicate effectively
by Ian Dobbs
Expect more volatility due to the Fed’s inability to communicate effectively