The Federal Reserve executed a hawkish hold yesterday. The increase in US rates has catalysed a notable appreciation of the dollar, which has continued to gain ground slightly today. The new Fed chair garnered predominantly positive evaluations and undermined the narratives that depicted him as subservient to the president’s preferences. He consistently emphasised his and Read More
The prospect of a deal between the US and Iran has enhanced risk-taking appetites today, despite the ambiguity surrounding the agreement’s details and the apparent differences in interpretation between Washington and Tehran regarding what has been settled. Brent and WTI are approaching their lowest levels in two months. Stocks and bonds have experienced a rally. Read More
The U.S. dollar maintained its position on Monday following a weekly decline, as market participants monitored developments in peace negotiations in the Middle East and anticipated indications regarding the timing of central bank actions. The six-currency dollar index experienced a slight decline last week amid optimism regarding a potential agreement between the United States and Read More
The dollar is exhibiting a stronger tendency, rebounding from the previous day’s declines during the North American afternoon session. A disappointing employment report coupled with a lacklustre PMI has positioned the Australian dollar as the weakest among the G10 currencies, a notable shift from its leading status just a day prior. The dollar continues to Read More
The dollar demonstrates notable strength, whereas the Canadian dollar and Norwegian krone display a bit of firmness. Stocks are mainly declining, whereas interest rates are rising, alongside oil prices. The North American market might view the US’s seeming reluctance to continue “kinetic” operations as a tactical move in discussions. This week, the US Treasury Secretary Read More
The US Dollar Index appreciates amid increasing risk aversion following the mutual rejection of peace proposals by President Trump and Iran. President Trump dismissed Iran’s most recent peace proposal, labeling it “totally unacceptable.” In April, US Nonfarm Payrolls increased by 115K, surpassing expectations even as it decelerated from the 185K rise observed in March. The Read More
The dollar has depreciated against the G10 currencies; however, the Norwegian krone exhibits heightened sensitivity to significant fluctuations in crude oil prices. The yen experienced a significant surge within a matter of minutes during the Asia Pacific trading session. Despite Japanese markets remaining closed for an extended holiday, speculation abounds regarding potential intervention by Japanese Read More
The US dollar showed signs of recovery in late trading ahead of the weekend and has continued this upward trend today in a market characterized by low trading volume due to the holiday. The markets in Japan, China, and the UK are currently closed. The ceasefire in the US-Iran conflict appears tenuous, with Washington announcing Read More
The US Dollar Index, which reflects the value of the US Dollar against a selection of six global currencies, is presently positioned around 98.20 during the Asian trading session on Monday. The DXY remains stable as market participants evaluate ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The US President, Donald Trump, announced that the United Read More
The euro is currently fluctuating within a narrow band, slightly exceeding a quarter-of-a-cent below $1.1720 today. In early North American trading yesterday, the euro encountered support just above the pre-weekend low, which coincided with the 200-day moving average, slightly below $1.1680. It experienced a slight recovery, settling just above $1.1715 as European markets concluded their Read More
