The U.S. dollar maintained its position close to a six-week high on Wednesday as investors adjusted to the potential necessity for elevated interest rates to combat inflation stemming from the Iran war, consequently pushing the Japanese yen back into the intervention zone. The ongoing uncertainty regarding the conclusion of the Middle East conflict has negatively Read More
The US dollar has further strengthened against the majority of currencies today. The perception of a successful US-China summit, coupled with a shift in expectations regarding Federal Reserve policy, is bolstering the value of the greenback. The expected year-end effect has seen the Fed funds rate increase by twelve basis points this week, while the Read More
The dollar advanced alongside U.S. Treasury yields on Friday, positioning itself for its most significant weekly increase in over two months, as rising inflationary pressures from elevated energy prices bolstered expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike this year. Markets were closely monitoring the second day of a summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Read More
The dollar experienced an uptick due to heightened U.S. Treasury yields on Thursday, as market participants speculated on the likelihood of a Federal Reserve rate increase this year. Concurrently, a stalemate between the U.S. and Iran regarding the conflict in the Middle East prompted increased safe-haven inflows. The international spotlight was directed towards a much-anticipated 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 euro is currently fluctuating within a narrow band, slightly exceeding a quarter-of-a-cent below $1.1720 today. In early North American trading yesterday, the euro encountered support just above the pre-weekend low, which coincided with the 200-day moving average, slightly below $1.1680. It experienced a slight recovery, settling just above $1.1715 as European markets concluded their Read More
The dollar strengthened on Wednesday as market participants anticipated a significant Federal Reserve rate decision, which is expected to be Chair Jerome Powell’s final address. This comes amidst ongoing conflict in the Middle East, with prospects for a swift resolution appearing increasingly bleak. Currencies remained within narrow ranges during the subdued trading session in Asia, Read More
The US Dollar Index has softened to approximately 99.05 during the early Asian session on Wednesday. Trump has consented to halt military actions against Iran for a duration of two weeks, contingent upon Tehran permitting safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz. On Wednesday, the FOMC Minutes will be the focal point of attention. The 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
