The immediate focus shifts to the US employment report for May.It frequently provokes a significant response in the foreign exchange market. The median forecast indicates an increase of 88,000. The average of 150k in March and April is open to revisions. Nonetheless, with the appointment of the new Fed chair, the influence on expectations for Read More
The dollar slipped at the start of Asian trading on Monday as hopes of a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz pushed oil prices below $100 per barrel, even as the Trump administration played down the chances of reaching an agreement with Iran soon. Against the yen, the U.S. dollar experienced a decline of Read More
The G7 finance and central bankers’ meeting concludes today. The United States is applying pressure on its allies through the threat of increased tariffs on European Union vehicles, contingent upon the approval of the trade agreement by July 4, leading to strained diplomatic interactions. Officials in Greenland have indicated that the United States’ desire to Read More
The dollar stabilized during Asian trading on Tuesday, as market participants processed U.S. President Donald Trump’s declaration of a halt to a proposed military action against Iran to facilitate negotiations. The U.S. dollar index, which gauges the greenback’s strength against a basket of six currencies, increased by 0.1% to 99.076, drawing bids after breaking a Read More
The US dollar showed signs of recovery in late trading ahead of the weekend and has continued this upward trend today in a market characterized by low trading volume due to the holiday. The markets in Japan, China, and the UK are currently closed. The ceasefire in the US-Iran conflict appears tenuous, with Washington announcing Read More
Robust economic indicators from the United States, coupled with a hawkish stance maintained by the Federal Reserve, contributed to the depreciation of the euro. It was sold through last week’s low (approximately $1.1670). The euro experienced a decline to $1.1655 during the Asia Pacific session today, subsequently rebounding to nearly $1.17. Options amounting to nearly Read More
The recent developments in discussions between the US and Iran initially suggested a cautious market sentiment, yet a fresh proposal from Iran seems to have rekindled optimism for a potential resolution. The US dollar is experiencing a decline, while equities in the Asia Pacific and Europe have shown an upward trend, and bond yields are Read More
As stalled peace talks between the United States and Iran dimmed prospects for an immediate easing of Middle East tensions, the dollar was on course for its first weekly rise in three weeks on Friday. Iran demonstrated its control over the Strait of Hormuz by releasing footage of its commandos storming a massive cargo ship, Read More
The dollar edged up, approaching a 1-1/2-week high on Thursday, as tensions between Iran and the U.S. in the Middle East conflict, coupled with stagnation in peace negotiations, pushed oil prices back above $100 per barrel, impacting investor sentiment. On Wednesday, Tehran took control of two vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, heightening tensions following Read More
The Dollar Index failed to break its losing streak yesterday, extending it for the eighth consecutive session, thereby matching the longest decline since April 2011. The current trend could conclude today if the dollar maintains its upward momentum. In light of the stronger than anticipated GDP figures from the UK and China, alongside a robust Read More
