The various elements at play, coupled with Japan’s finance minister’s appeal for market stability, appeared to have a positive effect. Japan’s 30- and 40-year yields decreased by approximately 15 basis points today following yesterday’s increase. The capital markets exhibit a delicate tranquility today, with the dollar primarily stabilizing against the G10 currencies. In the meantime, Read More
The dollar remained close to three-week lows against the euro and Swiss franc on Wednesday, following White House threats regarding Greenland that prompted a widespread selloff in U.S. assets, impacting everything from the currency to US stocks and Treasury bonds. The yen faced significant pressure as Japanese government bond yields soared to unprecedented levels, raising Read More
The dollar experienced a decline for the second consecutive day during Asian trading on Tuesday, following threats from the White House directed at the European Union regarding the future of Greenland, which prompted a widespread selloff in U.S. stocks and government bonds. The dollar index, which gauges the strength of the greenback against a basket Read More
The dollar declined on Monday as investors, unsettled by U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent tariff threats against Europe regarding Greenland, sought refuge in the safe-haven yen and Swiss franc, reflecting a widespread risk-averse sentiment across markets. Over the weekend, Trump announced plans to implement an additional 10% import tariff starting February 1 on goods from Read More
The US dollar is experiencing a decline against all G10 currencies, yet the overall consolidation observed this week persists. Japanese officials have maintained their verbal intervention, and with the US holiday approaching on Monday, the likelihood of significant intervention appears to be increasing, prompting some yen shorts to cover their positions. Reports indicate that Machado’s Read More
The U.S. dollar experienced a slight decline on Friday; however, it was poised to achieve another weekly gain following stronger-than-anticipated economic data that diminished expectations for early interest rate reductions by the Federal Reserve. At 04:05, the Dollar Index, which monitors the performance of the greenback against a selection of six other currencies, was trading Read More
The dollar remains in its consolidation phase today. Current market conditions show relatively narrow ranges, particularly with the Japanese yen, where the potential for intervention has contributed to stabilizing the exchange rate. The Bank of Japan is scheduled to convene next week. While reports indicate that the inflationary effects of the yen’s depreciation will be Read More
Sterling modestly reduced its decline against the dollar on Thursday following UK economic data that indicated stronger-than-anticipated growth in November; however, this did not influence the outlook for the policy rate. Market participants have factored in approximately 40 basis points of rate reductions from the Bank of England by September. The UK gross domestic product Read More
The dollar exhibits a generally softer stance, yet the consolidative tone remains intact. The yen stands out as the significant exception. Japanese officials have escalated their intervention measures, issuing stronger warnings. The market initially pushed the dollar’s gains to JPY159.45 before traders took some profits, resulting in a decline to approximately JPY158.60. The market appears Read More
The U.S. dollar regained strength, approaching a one-month high during early Asian trading on Wednesday, following U.S. CPI data that aligned closely with expectations. This development bolstered the belief that the Federal Reserve is likely to maintain its current stance later this month, even amid significant pressure from the White House to reduce interest rates. Read More
