The US dollar is on track for its third consecutive week of gains on Friday, standing at a 17-month high as a bond market rout has driven borrowing costs worldwide to multi-decade highs amid inflationary concerns stemming from rising oil prices. Investors faced significant turmoil on Thursday due to a pronounced global bond sell-off, which Read More
The dollar remained close to a two-month peak on Thursday, bolstered by a sustained increase in US Treasury yields, which were partly influenced by worries regarding ongoing global price pressures arising from the conflict in the Middle East. Data indicating that US inflation increased less than anticipated in August, coupled with downward adjustments to July’s Read More
The dollar hovered near a two-month high on Tuesday as volatile oil prices and a rapid climb in Treasury yields provided support. However, gains were constrained as traders awaited US data this week for insights into the Federal Reserve’s rate trajectory. The euro traded close to its lowest point in three months at $1.1367 following Read More
The dollar inched higher to maintain proximity to a two-month high on Monday, as the US-Iran standoff continued to elevate oil prices while investors anticipated a data-rich week for further insights on inflation and the actions of central banks. The euro and sterling experienced a decline of 0.1% against the dollar, with the latest values Read More
The dollar was poised for its first consecutive weekly gains in over three months on Friday, as rising Treasury yields and increasing expectations of additional Federal Reserve rate hikes maintained the greenback close to multi-month highs. The strength of the dollar has driven the euro down to a two-month low of $1.1370, positioning it for Read More
The dollar maintained its position at a two-month high on Thursday, following a robust manufacturing report that rekindled concerns over inflation and increased expectations for interest rate hikes. Additionally, a lacklustre Treasury auction resulted in rising yields across the curve, further bolstering the US currency. The broad dollar strength pushed the euro to $1.1378, a Read More
The dollar remained stable close to its highest point in two months on Wednesday, driven by expectations of imminent interest rate increases. Concurrently, declining oil prices, fuelled by hopes for a diplomatic resolution to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, contributed to a sense of unease among investors. The euro was at $1.1446 in Read More
The US Dollar Index has strengthened to approximately 100.45 during the early European session on Tuesday. Fed policymakers indicated the possibility of an additional rate increase prior to year-end, which bolstered the DXY. Market participants are closely monitoring the situation regarding potential discussions between the US and Iran. The US Dollar Index, an index of Read More
The US Dollar Index experiences an uptick as market participants assign a 56.5% probability to the likelihood of an additional rate hike occurring in October. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh emphasises that enduring inflation continues to be excessively elevated, indicating the necessity for additional tightening measures. Kashkari emphasised that enduring inflation continues to be excessively elevated, Read More
The US Dollar Index posts modest gains around 100.30 on Friday as traders continue to assess the latest Federal Reserve rate hike and policy cues. On Wednesday, the US central bank opted to increase its benchmark interest rate by a quarter-percentage point, bringing it to a range of 3.75% to 4.00%. This marks the initial Read More
