The dollar remained close to a 19-month high on Friday, following a robust week of gains fuelled by increasing expectations of a more substantial Federal Reserve rate hike. This movement has brought the Japanese yen back near the critical 160 level, prompting traders to remain vigilant for potential intervention. Treasury yields increased following statements from Read More
The US dollar traded close to a 1-1/2-year high against the euro and a seven-month high against the Australian dollar on Monday, following a significant surge on Friday, the largest in nearly six months, driven by strong US jobs data that increased expectations for higher interest rates. New Zealand’s currency rebounded from a seven-month low Read More
The dollar edged lower on Thursday following a decisive victory by Democrats in the US midterm elections, which alleviated a significant source of uncertainty and spurred a rally in global equities. The yen strengthened following the release of minutes from the Bank of Japan’s September meeting, which bolstered expectations for additional interest rate hikes. Meanwhile, Read More
Major currencies exhibited limited fluctuations on Monday, marking the onset of a week characterised by significant central bank deliberations and corporate earnings reports. Concurrently, a decline in oil prices and Treasury yields exerted downward pressure on the dollar. Oil prices have softened, with Brent crude futures declining over 1% to approximately $115 a barrel after Read More
The US dollar continued to face downward pressure on Wednesday, following a decline to a three-week low in the prior session. This was attributed to a decrease in Treasury yields and crude oil prices, which diminished the currency’s attractiveness. The Australian dollar hovered close to a three-week high against the greenback, as Reserve Bank of Read More
The US dollar experienced fluctuations at the onset of trading on Tuesday, as a modest rebound in investor confidence supported higher-yielding currencies. However, escalating political risks in Europe persisted in challenging traders’ composure. The euro maintained its position at $1.1216, whereas the British pound experienced a modest increase of 0.1%, reaching $1.3308. The Australian dollar Read More
The dollar languished on Wednesday as traders awaited fresh signals regarding the timing of interest rate hikes to address ongoing inflationary pressures. The greenback weakened from an 18-month high in the previous session as oil prices eased and investors reassessed the AI-fueled rally that has supported demand for US assets. The euro maintained its gains Read More
The dollar retreated in Asian trade on Tuesday following a holiday in certain US markets, while bond yields and oil prices experienced a decline, coinciding with a downturn in global stocks. The US dollar index, reflecting the greenback’s strength against a basket of six currencies, declined by 0.2% to 102.39, faltering as it neared its Read More
The dollar maintained its position close to its strongest level in a year and a half during early Asian trading on Monday, as a rising Middle East conflict prompted caution among investors ahead of significant US inflation data later this week that is expected to impact monetary policy. Oil prices fluctuated, experiencing both gains and Read More
The US dollar continued to trade at a lower level on Wednesday, following a reduction in stress within European bond markets. Market participants are now focused on the upcoming release of Federal Reserve minutes and speeches from its policymakers, seeking indications regarding a possible rate hike. The euro experienced its most significant increase in seven Read More
