The U.S. dollar weakened on yesterday, as data indicating robust growth in the world’s largest economy did not alter the prevailing sentiment on a currency facing pressure from anticipated Federal Reserve interest rate cuts next year. The report reinforced expectations that the Fed will refrain from reducing rates at its late January meeting, with current Read More
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The U.S. dollar was on track for its worst annual performance in over twenty years on Wednesday, as investors anticipated that the Federal Reserve would have the capacity to lower rates further next year, even while some of its counterparts appeared poised to increase them. The greenback remained weak during Asian trading, as a strong Read More
The yen appreciated against the U.S. dollar, reflecting a technical recovery following warnings from Japanese officials about “one-sided and sharp” currency fluctuations. This statement indicated a preparedness to implement necessary measures, which analysts interpreted as a clear indication of potential intervention. The Japanese currency received a boost from a generally weaker dollar, which has faced Read More
A challenging year for the U.S. dollar is concluding with indications of stabilization; however, numerous investors anticipate that the currency’s downward trend will continue next year as global growth accelerates and the Fed implements further easing measures. The U.S. dollar has declined by 9% this year against a basket of currencies, positioning it for its Read More
The US Dollar Index strengthens to approximately 98.55 during the early European session on Friday. The US Consumer Price Index increased by 2.7% year-over-year in November, which was below expectations. Cooling US inflation may create opportunities for the Federal Reserve to implement rate cuts. The US Dollar Index, which reflects the value of the US Read More
The dollar maintained its strength against major currencies as market participants prepared for upcoming central bank decisions in Britain, Europe, and Japan. Sterling continued to trade lower following an unexpected decline in UK inflation, reinforcing the argument for a potential rate cut by the Bank of England. The yen reduced its losses from the prior Read More
A soft-looking set of US jobs data yesterday caused the US Dollar Index to decline to its lowest levels since early October. The significant decline in energy prices is likely to benefit the energy-importing currencies across Europe and Asia. Today, the German Ifo may underperform in accordance with the local PMI releases, and a speech Read More
The U.S. dollar weakened, approaching a two-month low at the beginning of the Asian trading session on Tuesday, as market participants anticipated the release of various economic data, including the postponed November U.S. jobs report. The dollar index, which assesses the currency’s strength relative to a group of six major competitors, decreased by 0.2% to Read More
The dollar experienced losses on Monday, while the euro and sterling remained stable in anticipation of their respective central bank decisions this week. Attention is firmly directed towards the rate outlooks across major economies as the new year draws near. Currencies predominantly maintained narrow ranges during Asian trading hours, as market participants prepared for a Read More
The US Dollar is demonstrating ongoing weakness as it nears its third straight weekly drop on Friday. The anticipation of rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve in the upcoming year continues to apply downward pressure on the USD compared to its six main currency counterparts, as market participants get ready for the upcoming statements Read More








