The dollar experienced selling pressure during President Trump’s State of the Union Address. Nevertheless, in relation to the majority of G10 currencies, it continues to operate within established ranges, a situation that could be bolstered by an active option expiration calendar, as we will elaborate on below. Two notable exceptions exist. The Japanese yen has Read More
The US dollar exhibits a modest strengthening against the majority of G10 currencies, yet remains largely within its recent trading ranges. The yen stands out as a significant exception. Beijing has declared the imposition of sanctions on additional Japanese firms associated with military connections and has placed others under surveillance, a move that will likely Read More
The US dollar demonstrated notable resilience despite the weaker than anticipated Q4 GDP figures and the Supreme Court’s ruling on tariffs. However, it faced pressure earlier today during the Asia Pacific session, with Tokyo closed for a national holiday. It has gradually regained its position in Europe and is currently exhibiting a narrowly mixed performance. Read More
The dollar experienced a decline on Monday as market participants interpreted the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling to invalidate a majority of President Donald Trump’s tariffs as a positive signal for global economic expansion. However, uncertainty and potential conflict in the Middle East limited the extent of these movements. The euro increased by 0.4% to $1.1823, Read More
The US dollar is exhibiting a generally stronger performance, albeit subtly, as we approach a potentially volatile North American trading session. The focus extends beyond US data, which is abundant—featuring the PCE deflator, an initial glimpse at Q4 GDP, the preliminary February PMI, and the final February reading on consumer confidence from the University of Read More
The dollar was set on Friday to conclude its most robust weekly performance since October, supported by a series of better-than-anticipated economic indicators, a more aggressive stance from the Federal Reserve, and ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran that kept markets unsettled. Overnight, the dollar received an additional boost as data revealed that the Read More
The North American market experienced a decline in the dollar on Tuesday, yet there was minimal subsequent selling activity. Yesterday, the dollar was in demand in North America, and rather than countering this trend, European operators, more so than those in the Asia Pacific, have contributed to the greenback’s continued appreciation. The relatively hawkish FOMC Read More
The dollar rebounded from recent lows on Thursday, maintaining its upward momentum following the release of minutes from the Federal Reserve. The documents indicated that policymakers are not in a hurry to reduce interest rates, with several members expressing willingness to consider rate hikes if inflation remains persistent. U.S. yields experienced an uptick, while the Read More
The US dollar experienced a decline to new session lows against multiple currency pairs late in the North American afternoon yesterday; however, there has been minimal continuation of this trend today. The dollar shows strength against the majority of G10 currencies today amid low trading volumes. The key points feature an unanticipated dovish stance maintained Read More
The dollar maintained its position on Wednesday as geopolitical uncertainties kept markets cautious, with investors looking ahead to the Federal Reserve’s minutes for indications regarding potential future rate cuts. The yen remained stable following data that indicated a recovery in Japanese manufacturer sentiment, alongside President Donald Trump’s announcement regarding the initial phase of significant investments Read More
