The dollar maintained its position on Monday, while the yen approached the significant 160 per dollar threshold, as anxious investors assessed the intensifying conflict in Iran, with attention focused on the recent ultimatum from U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. In a strongly worded Easter Sunday social media post, Read More
Equities and bonds have experienced a significant decline. The US dollar has experienced a significant increase. The Trump administration may find the market’s response unsatisfactory, and efforts for damage control could be initiated today. However, with the long weekend approaching, starting tomorrow for several financial hubs—some of which will also be closed on Monday—it may Read More
The dollar strengthened against major currencies on Thursday, reversing two days of declines, following U.S. President Donald Trump’s address on Iran, which dashed hopes for a potential ceasefire in the Middle East conflict that has unsettled investors and disrupted markets. In the national address delivered by Trump, he indicated that the conflict in Iran is Read More
The dollar is on track for its largest monthly increase since July, emerging as the most robust safe asset amid escalating tensions in the Mideast, which have driven oil prices higher and heightened the risk of a global recession. Overnight, the dollar continued to strengthen broadly, except against the yen, where fresh intervention threats from Read More
The dollar and oil continue to show strength. The market has shown a subdued response to President Trump’s announcement late yesterday regarding the extension of its commitment not to target Iran’s energy infrastructure for an additional ten days (April 6). Simultaneously, reports suggest that the US is evaluating the possibility of deploying additional troops to 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
The US dollar is currently exhibiting limited fluctuations against the G10 currencies; however, this apparent tranquility in the foreign exchange market conceals underlying tensions in other segments of the capital markets. Equities and bonds have experienced a sell-off. The prospect of resolving the Middle East conflict appears to have diminished, as the United States sends Read More
There remains optimism in the capital and commodity markets that a US-Israel conflict with Iran may reach a resolution in the near future. While news reports suggest that a 15-point peace plan has been drafted by the US and delivered to Iran through Pakistan, other reports indicate an increase in personnel and weaponry being sent Read More
The dollar experienced significant declines against major currencies on Tuesday, marking a tumultuous beginning to the week following U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to postpone the bombing of Iran’s power grid, a development that eased concerns over a potential extended conflict in the Middle East. Trump stated on his Truth Social platform that the U.S. Read More
Following what appeared to be a market tease before the weekend regarding the potential “winding down” of military operations, President Trump delivered an ultimatum to Iran that poses a risk of escalating the conflict. A 48-hour ultimatum has been issued, set to expire around 7:45 pm today. If the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, there Read More
