The euro reached a nearly seven-week peak against the dollar on Wednesday, supported by data indicating growth in euro zone business activity. In contrast, disappointing U.S. jobs data and anticipations of additional U.S. rate cuts exerted pressure on the dollar. In November, business activity in the euro zone experienced its most rapid growth in two-and-a-half Read More
The US dollar is exhibiting strength against almost all G10 currencies. The yen stands out as the top performer, remaining nearly unchanged even with the anticipated shift towards a BOJ hike next month. Anticipations have stabilized for a Federal Reserve reduction next month at approximately 80%. The November inflation reports from the largest eurozone members Read More
The U.S. dollar was on track for its most significant weekly decline since late July on Friday, as investors grew more confident in the prospect of additional monetary easing by the Federal Reserve in December, compounded by the reduced liquidity from Thursday’s U.S. holiday. An outage caused by a cooling issue at data centres disrupted Read More
The U.S. dollar held steady on Tuesday as investors assessed the likelihood of a Federal Reserve rate cut next month in light of dovish remarks from policymakers, while the Japanese yen continued to be monitored for potential intervention. On Monday, Fed Governor Christopher Waller indicated that the job market was sufficiently weak to justify another Read More
The dollar appreciated against the yen on Wednesday, causing the Japanese currency to decline to a 10-month low. Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama stated that Japan’s new government was vigilantly observing the markets “with a high sense of urgency.” On Wednesday, Japanese government ministers, including Katayama, convened with Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda. The yen Read More
The dollar reached a new 9-1/2-month peak against the yen before pulling back and slightly declined against the euro on Tuesday, as investors expressed concerns regarding Japan’s fiscal position and looked ahead to U.S. data for indications on the Federal Reserve’s forthcoming actions. Global equities experienced a downturn, particularly in technology-focused sectors, yet the response 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 dollar firmed slightly on Monday as investors braced for the release of a slew of U.S. economic data following the ending of the government’s shutdown, hoping it will add clarity to the Federal Reserve’s rate outlook in December. Market reaction to U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs U-turn on more than 200 food products was Read More
The dollar experienced a decline on Wednesday following private-sector U.S. jobs data that raised concerns regarding the labor market’s stability. Investors are also preparing for an upcoming U.S. government reopening, which is anticipated to release a backlog of economic data. Recently, payroll processor ADP reported that U.S. companies are eliminating over 11,000 jobs weekly as Read More
The U.S. dollar appreciated against the safe-haven yen and the growth-sensitive Australian dollar on Tuesday, as investors adopted a more cautious stance on risk and redirected their attention to forthcoming data anticipated after the conclusion of the U.S. government shutdown. In early Asian trade, the yen reached its lowest point since February, while the risk-sensitive Read More
