The dollar strengthened against most major currencies on Monday as renewed tensions in the Middle East pushed oil prices higher and a global bond selloff reduced risk appetite, while the weakness of the yen kept traders vigilant for potential Japanese intervention. The euro was last quoted at $1.1609, while sterling was valued at $1.3305, with Read More
The dollar strengthened for a second consecutive day against its major counterparts in Asian trading on Monday, bolstered by robust U.S. employment figures and safe-haven demand stemming from an unstable U.S.-Iran ceasefire. The euro experienced a decline of 0.2%, trading at $1.1757. The yen also saw a decrease of 0.3%, now at 157.155 yen per Read More
The dollar remained close to its peak in over two weeks on Thursday, following a shift towards a more hawkish stance from certain Federal Reserve policymakers, which propelled yields to a one-month high. Meanwhile, the Japanese yen’s rise above 160 heightened concerns regarding potential intervention risks. Fed Chair Jerome Powell concluded his eight-year tenure with Read More
The dollar has strengthened against all G10 currencies as well as the majority of emerging market currencies. June WTI, previously at $82.60 on April 17, is currently nearing the $100 mark. July Brent, previously at $86.50, is now nearing $105. Both have experienced an increase for the sixth session out of the last seven. Equities Read More
The dollar strengthened against major currencies on Thursday, reversing two days of declines, following U.S. President Donald Trump’s address on Iran, which dashed hopes for a potential ceasefire in the Middle East conflict that has unsettled investors and disrupted markets. In the national address delivered by Trump, he indicated that the conflict in Iran is Read More
The dollar and oil continue to show strength. The market has shown a subdued response to President Trump’s announcement late yesterday regarding the extension of its commitment not to target Iran’s energy infrastructure for an additional ten days (April 6). Simultaneously, reports suggest that the US is evaluating the possibility of deploying additional troops to Read More
The dollar rose to multi-month highs on Friday as investors sought protection amid escalating Middle East conflict and uncertainty about deescalation. After another rollercoaster week, U.S. President Donald Trump again paused strikes against Iran’s energy facilities into April, despite Washington and Tehran’s conflicting diplomatic progress reports. As reported on Thursday that the Pentagon may send Read More
The dollar experienced an increase on Monday, driven by escalating retaliatory threats in the Middle East conflict, which dampened risk appetite and heightened demand for safe-haven assets. The Australian dollar, serving as a liquid indicator of global sentiment, declined as equities experienced a sell-off throughout Asia. Japan’s leading currency official indicated that the government is Read More
The U.S. dollar, often regarded as a safe haven, experienced an increase on Tuesday amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East, which negatively impacted investor sentiment. In contrast, the Australian dollar exhibited volatility in uneven trading conditions after the central bank leader conveyed hawkish signals to the market following a narrowly decided vote to Read More
The conflict in the Middle East is intensifying. The market appears to be indifferent to the announcement regarding the release of strategic oil reserves. The announcement lacks specifics regarding the pace and composition. Furthermore, the markets’ comprehension of the disruption extends well beyond oil, encompassing gas, fertilizer, sulfur, and urea. Compounding the geo-economic complexities, late Read More
