The US dollar maintained its strength against major currencies on Friday, bolstered by haven demand following a global selloff in AI stocks. However, lower Treasury yields limited the extent of its gains in anticipation of a closely monitored US payrolls report. Currencies are responding to the dynamics of the equity and bond markets, analysts noted, Read More
The US dollar stabilised on Thursday following the Federal Reserve’s decision to maintain interest rates as anticipated, while suggesting that forthcoming inflation data would impact future policy decisions, resulting in investor uncertainty regarding the outlook for rates. The Fed decided to postpone any adjustments to borrowing costs until following next week’s midterm election, resulting in Read More
The US dollar maintained its strength on Wednesday, reaching a two-week peak in anticipation of policy decisions from various central banks, including the Federal Reserve. In contrast, the kiwi dollar experienced a significant decline following the unexpected decision of the country’s central bank to keep interest rates unchanged. Most of the dollar’s counterparts exhibited little Read More
The United States Dollar Index could potentially ascend toward the 18-month peak of 102.94. The 14-day Relative Strength Index around 60 suggests a favourable momentum while remaining below overbought thresholds. The immediate support is positioned at the nine-day EMA of 101.93. The US Dollar Index, which measures the value of the US Dollar against six Read More
A downdraft in the dollar paused on Thursday as investors prepared for a series of central bank meetings next week, where hawkish holds on interest rates are anticipated in Japan, the US, and Europe. The currency market is positioned favourably toward the dollar, predicated on the expectation that the AI boom will sustain robust economic Read More
The dollar slipped from an 18-month peak on Thursday as a sharp drop in Treasury yields amid a risk-off mood weighed on the greenback, while cautious remarks from Federal Reserve officials tempered October hike expectations despite hot inflation data. The dollar index, which measures the US currency against a basket of peers, fell 0.2% to 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 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
The US dollar is on track for its third consecutive week of gains on Friday, standing at a 17-month high as a bond market rout has driven borrowing costs worldwide to multi-decade highs amid inflationary concerns stemming from rising oil prices. Investors faced significant turmoil on Thursday due to a pronounced global bond sell-off, which Read More
