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 remained close to its peak levels of the previous week on Friday, as tensions in the Middle East drove up oil prices and bond yields in anticipation of the U.S. inflation figures set to be released later in the day. The U.S. dollar index, which measures the currency against six peers, was trading Read More
In a quiet foreign exchange market, the dollar demonstrates a stronger position against the majority of G10 currencies, reflecting a generally consolidative sentiment. The US markets are not operating today in observance of President’s Day, and Chinese markets will remain closed for the entire week in celebration of the Lunar New Year. Disappointing Japanese data, Read More
The dollar experienced losses on Monday, while the euro and sterling remained stable in anticipation of their respective central bank decisions this week. Attention is firmly directed towards the rate outlooks across major economies as the new year draws near. Currencies predominantly maintained narrow ranges during Asian trading hours, as market participants prepared for a Read More
The US Dollar is demonstrating ongoing weakness as it nears its third straight weekly drop on Friday. The anticipation of rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve in the upcoming year continues to apply downward pressure on the USD compared to its six main currency counterparts, as market participants get ready for the upcoming statements Read More
The results of the FOMC meeting are the primary point of interest today. Given that the market is pricing in at least two cuts next year, in contrast to the median projection from September which suggested that only one cut would be suitable, it is challenging to avoid expecting a hawkish cut. The dollar has Read More
The US dollar is experiencing pressure today. The recent stronger final PMI readings from Europe, coupled with a decline in US yields, have resulted in the greenback trading below last month’s lows against multiple G10 currencies. Even in instances where the data fell short, such as Australia’s Q3 GDP or Switzerland’s CPI, the currencies are Read More
The US dollar is exhibiting strength against almost all G10 currencies. The yen stands out as the top performer, remaining nearly unchanged even with the anticipated shift towards a BOJ hike next month. Anticipations have stabilized for a Federal Reserve reduction next month at approximately 80%. The November inflation reports from the largest eurozone members Read More
The U.S. dollar was on track for its most significant weekly decline since late July on Friday, as investors grew more confident in the prospect of additional monetary easing by the Federal Reserve in December, compounded by the reduced liquidity from Thursday’s U.S. holiday. An outage caused by a cooling issue at data centres disrupted Read More
The U.S. dollar held steady on Tuesday as investors assessed the likelihood of a Federal Reserve rate cut next month in light of dovish remarks from policymakers, while the Japanese yen continued to be monitored for potential intervention. On Monday, Fed Governor Christopher Waller indicated that the job market was sufficiently weak to justify another Read More
