The dollar firmed slightly on Monday as investors braced for the release of a slew of U.S. economic data following the ending of the government’s shutdown, hoping it will add clarity to the Federal Reserve’s rate outlook in December. Market reaction to U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs U-turn on more than 200 food products was Read More
The US dollar exhibits a stronger inclination today, yet remains largely confined to the range established yesterday. Four key developments warrant attention. Initially, China’s October data largely fell short of expectations; however, the PBOC established the dollar’s reference rate at its lowest point since October 2024. Secondly, reports indicate that the UK government has adjusted Read More
The dollar faced instability on Friday, poised for a weekly decline, as investors anticipated a surge of U.S. data in the wake of the government’s reopening, which is expected to indicate a weakening economy. During the session in Asia, there were significant fluctuations in currencies, particularly with notable movements in the British pound and the Read More
The US dollar is experiencing a stronger position against the majority of global currencies today. The Australian employment data has surpassed expectations, fueling speculation that the central bank’s easing cycle may have concluded. This development accounts for the Australian dollar’s rise to its highest level this month. Nevertheless, sterling remains strong and has built on Read More
The dollar softened on Thursday following the signing of a deal by U.S. President Donald Trump to conclude the government shutdown, while the yen reached a historic low against the euro after Japan’s new prime minister expressed a desire for the central bank to adopt a cautious approach to rate increases. The pound experienced a Read More
The US dollar is primarily stabilizing within tight ranges relative to the major currencies. The Japanese yen stands out as a notable exception, having declined to a new nine-month low as the greenback neared JPY155. In light of Japan’s finance minister’s numerous warnings, the market appears to remain unfazed. It appears that a tangible material Read More
The dollar experienced a decline on Wednesday following private-sector U.S. jobs data that raised concerns regarding the labor market’s stability. Investors are also preparing for an upcoming U.S. government reopening, which is anticipated to release a backlog of economic data. Recently, payroll processor ADP reported that U.S. companies are eliminating over 11,000 jobs weekly as Read More
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
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
