The US dollar exhibits strength today. The currency has achieved a new ten-month peak against the yen, slightly exceeding JPY156, while the euro has encountered a five-day low close to $1.1565. Emerging market currencies are showing a varied performance. The PBOC established the dollar’s reference rate at a peak for the month. The flow of Read More
The ongoing sell-off in equities persists, while the foreign exchange market remains subdued, with the dollar largely trading within narrow ranges. The currency exhibits strength against the majority of its counterparts, with the dollar bloc demonstrating notable resilience today. The dollar has achieved a new nine-month peak in its exchange rate with the yen. In Read More
The US Dollar exhibits a modest strengthening against the majority of G10 currencies, with the Antipodean currencies at the forefront, experiencing declines of approximately 0.25%. Rising tensions between Japan and China, along with a shift in expectations regarding a Federal Reserve cut and a Bank of Japan hike next month, maintain the dollar’s proximity to Read More
The US dollar exhibits a stronger inclination today, yet remains largely confined to the range established yesterday. Four key developments warrant attention. Initially, China’s October data largely fell short of expectations; however, the PBOC established the dollar’s reference rate at its lowest point since October 2024. Secondly, reports indicate that the UK government has adjusted Read More
The US dollar is experiencing a stronger position against the majority of global currencies today. The Australian employment data has surpassed expectations, fueling speculation that the central bank’s easing cycle may have concluded. This development accounts for the Australian dollar’s rise to its highest level this month. Nevertheless, sterling remains strong and has built on Read More
The US dollar is primarily stabilizing within tight ranges relative to the major currencies. The Japanese yen stands out as a notable exception, having declined to a new nine-month low as the greenback neared JPY155. In light of Japan’s finance minister’s numerous warnings, the market appears to remain unfazed. It appears that a tangible material Read More
The US dollar exhibits a mixed performance. Sterling has emerged as the weakest among the G10 currencies, following the release of unexpectedly disappointing employment figures that have increased the likelihood of a rate cut in the upcoming month. The dollar has achieved a slight new high against the Japanese yen since February; however, it has Read More
The possible end of the longest US government shutdown in history in the near future has boosted risk appetites, leading to a widespread rise in equities while the dollar remains largely stable. The dollar exhibits mixed results when compared to the G10 currencies. The Japanese yen appears to have been negatively impacted by the rise Read More
Tumbling equities and softer yields indicate a risk-off session. The US dollar, however, is predominantly stronger. In the context of G10 currencies, it required an additional round of verbal intervention and declining Treasury yields to enable the yen to withstand the dollar’s influence. Approximately 50% of currencies have declined by 0.5% or more, with the Read More
The US Dollar is starting the new month with a strong performance. The currency has shown a slight increase against the majority of other currencies. Within the G10, the Australian dollar and Norwegian krone are at the forefront, exhibiting minimal gains. Among emerging market currencies, the Mexican peso’s increase of approximately 0.15% positions it at Read More
