The US dollar exhibits a mixed performance. Sterling has emerged as the weakest among the G10 currencies, following the release of unexpectedly disappointing employment figures that have increased the likelihood of a rate cut in the upcoming month. The dollar has achieved a slight new high against the Japanese yen since February; however, it has Read More
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The U.S. dollar appreciated against the safe-haven yen and the growth-sensitive Australian dollar on Tuesday, as investors adopted a more cautious stance on risk and redirected their attention to forthcoming data anticipated after the conclusion of the U.S. government shutdown. In early Asian trade, the yen reached its lowest point since February, while the risk-sensitive Read More
The possible end of the longest US government shutdown in history in the near future has boosted risk appetites, leading to a widespread rise in equities while the dollar remains largely stable. The dollar exhibits mixed results when compared to the G10 currencies. The Japanese yen appears to have been negatively impacted by the rise Read More
The U.S. dollar appeared poised to conclude the week approximately stable on Friday, as market participants aimed to weigh the Federal Reserve’s aggressive stance against ongoing apprehensions regarding the U.S. economy. Meanwhile, investors were evaluating the implications of data that raised concerns about the global economic outlook: In October, Chinese exports experienced an unexpected decline, Read More
The dollar experienced a decline in early Asia trade on Friday, contributing to a downward trend among major currencies. Investors, faced with a lack of official data regarding the U.S. labor market, reacted to indications of weakness reflected in private sector surveys. The dollar index, which measures the greenback’s strength against a basket of six Read More
On Thursday, the U.S. dollar experienced a decline against the euro and Swiss franc for the second consecutive session, as data indicated a weakening U.S. labor market, which heightened expectations for another rate cut this year. Meanwhile, sterling appreciated following the Bank of England’s decision to maintain rates steady in anticipation of this month’s budget. Read More
The dollar saw a notable drop, while European stocks rallied, after a remark from an official of the incoming U.S. administration suggested that President-elect Donald Trump would avoid imposing tariffs during his inauguration, set for later that day. European equity markets experienced significant increases in afternoon trading after Trump would postpone the implementation of import Read More
According to a survey, traders are expected to maintain a net short position on the U.S. dollar through November. This trend is anticipated as the currency is projected to weaken in the coming months due to ongoing expectations of multiple interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. Rate futures are presently indicating three to four Read More
The risk aversion that swept through foreign-exchange markets in Asia on Wednesday largely faded by the European morning, as the safe-haven yen lost its gains and Antipodean currencies strengthened. The Swiss franc maintained its strength, while the U.S. dollar exhibited stability during the session, following a peak not seen since April 1 at the close Read More
The dollar climbed to a four-month peak against the euro on Tuesday, as divisions within the Federal Reserve cast uncertainty on the likelihood of an additional rate cut this year. Meanwhile, a risk-off sentiment prompted investors to turn to the U.S. currency for safety. Meanwhile, the pound depreciated following the UK finance minister’s indication of Read More








