The Dollar Index failed to break its losing streak yesterday, extending it for the eighth consecutive session, thereby matching the longest decline since April 2011. The current trend could conclude today if the dollar maintains its upward momentum. In light of the stronger than anticipated GDP figures from the UK and China, along with a Read More
The US dollar is exhibiting a stronger inclination today. The Dollar Index is poised to potentially end its seven-day downward trend. President Trump has suggested that the “war is close to over”. Recent days have shown an improved risk appetite, indicating that the market is anticipating this development. A new round of negotiations between the Read More
The breakdown of negotiations between the US and Iran, coupled with the US’s threat to block Iranian ports, signifies an escalation in the conflict that the markets did not foresee. Equities and bonds are experiencing a decline, while the dollar shows a general strengthening trend. However, to date, the actions seem to be measured. Iranian Read More
The dollar exhibits a mixed performance against the G10 currencies today, in anticipation of the March US CPI report. The dollar bloc and the Japanese yen are facing challenges. Nonetheless, the tone predominantly reflects a consolidative stance. Equities exhibited an upward trend in the Asia Pacific region, albeit with a few exceptions, and also in Read More
Equities have experienced a reduction in the gains observed yesterday. Benchmark 10-year bond yields are predominantly stronger. The dollar has predominantly remained within limited fluctuations relative to the G10 currencies. Most currencies exhibit a slight strengthening, with the exception of the Australian and Canadian dollars, as well as the Japanese yen. The JP Morgan Emerging Read More
The dollar continued to exhibit instability on Thursday following widespread declines, as investors cautiously evaluated the likelihood of a tenuous two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran maintaining its integrity. The ceasefire deal seemed precarious, with Israel maintaining its concurrent military actions against the Iran-aligned militia Hezbollah in Lebanon. Meanwhile, Tehran accused both Israel Read More
Global investors have reacted to the news, potentially placing North American participants in a challenging situation. They will encounter significant fluctuations and may hesitate to considerably extend these movements without observing additional developments. The anticipation of a last-minute agreement contributed to an increase in the euro, which reached $1.1605 in North America yesterday, marking a Read More
