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
DXY declines as easing tensions in the Middle East diminish the demand for safe-haven assets and lower the probabilities of a rate hike by the Federal Reserve in December. US-Iran peace talks stabilise crude oil prices, contributing to a reduction in immediate inflation worries. Strong US GDP figures and a constrained labour market mitigate losses 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 US dollar index saw little movement on Friday, hovering at 102.1, but it was still on course for a weekly rise of over 0.2%. This was the fourth week in a row that the index had increased, sending the US dollar to its highest level since April 2025. Investors maintained their evaluation of developments Read More
The US Dollar Index experiences an uptick as market participants assign a 56.5% probability to the likelihood of an additional rate hike occurring in October. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh emphasises that enduring inflation continues to be excessively elevated, indicating the necessity for additional tightening measures. Kashkari emphasised that enduring inflation continues to be excessively elevated, Read More
The US Dollar Index posts modest gains around 100.30 on Friday as traders continue to assess the latest Federal Reserve rate hike and policy cues. On Wednesday, the US central bank opted to increase its benchmark interest rate by a quarter-percentage point, bringing it to a range of 3.75% to 4.00%. This marks the initial Read More
The dollar was maintaining its recent gains on Wednesday, trading close to multi-week highs against several major peers in anticipation of a Federal Reserve decision that traders expect will initiate the first of several potential U.S. interest rate hikes. The dollar has appreciated this week in tandem with rising yields, making significant gains against the Read More
As rising oil prices increased Treasury yields and strengthened anticipation that the Federal Reserve will hike interest rates this week, the dollar edged up to trade close to a two-week high on Tuesday. It also gained support as risk appetite diminished following the decline in stock markets, with AI-related shares facing pressure after industry leaders Read More
The potential downside for the US Dollar Index may be limited as market participants are factoring in a 60% probability of a Federal Reserve rate increase, according to the CME FedWatch Tool. Rising oil prices exacerbate inflation concerns, contributing to the mitigation of losses for the Greenback. The upcoming US CPI and PPI inflation reports Read More
The US Dollar Index faces challenges as Fed Governor Waller indicates a possible pause in interest rates, which stands in contrast to Warsh’s more hawkish stance. The likelihood of a September Fed rate hike has decreased to 50.2% in light of the recent remarks. Investors are anticipating the release of the US August payrolls data, Read More
