The U.S. dollar reached three-month lows on Thursday following the Treasury Department’s efforts to stabilise a bond market rout that had driven long-end yields to their highest levels since 2007, diminishing support for the currency. The dollar index, which measures the U.S. currency against six other units, was at 98.813, around its lowest level since Read More
The U.S. dollar remained close to multi-month lows against most major currencies on Tuesday as traders recalibrated their expectations regarding near-term monetary tightening. However, the looming threat of an escalation in the Middle East conflict contributed to a fragile sentiment. The euro fetched $1.1581 in early Asian hours, remaining close to the two-month high of Read More
The U.S. dollar remained close to a two-month low against major currencies on Monday as investors anticipated this week’s inflation data for insights into the Federal Reserve’s interest rate trajectory. The euro edged higher to $1.1558, hovering near its strongest level since mid-June, while sterling remained steady at $1.3490, close to a five-week peak. The Read More
The U.S. currency’s appeal as a shelter was bolstered by uncertainties about an Iran peace deal, which caused the dollar to move higher against the yen and euro on Friday, building on gains from the previous day. The greenback also received support from elevated Treasury yields following a report that referenced sources close to Federal Read More
The U.S. dollar stabilised at the beginning of Asian trading on Thursday following the Federal Reserve’s decision to maintain its policy interest rate. Chair Kevin Warsh’s comments left markets uncertain regarding the resolution of divisions within the rate-setting committee. The dollar index, which measures the greenback’s strength against six currencies, nudged up 0.1% to 100.89 Read More
The U.S. dollar remained close to a one-month peak on Wednesday amid renewed hostilities in the Middle East, as market participants anticipated a significant Federal Reserve interest rate decision later in the day. The Australian dollar experienced a decline following the release of inflation data that fell short of expectations, thereby diminishing the likelihood of Read More
The US Dollar Index has softened to approximately 101.15 during the Asian session on Wednesday. Market expectations indicate that the Federal Reserve is likely to maintain its current policy in the upcoming week, as evidenced by Fed funds futures reflecting an approximate 74.9% probability of this outcome. Houthi rebels have issued a warning regarding the Read More
The US dollar is predominantly stronger today, yet remains largely confined within the established ranges observed recently against the majority of G10 currencies. The news stream is relatively sparse; however, the United States has intensified its military actions against Iran, and August WTI has returned to approximately $80 per barrel. The eurozone’s May industrial output Read More
The U.S. dollar stabilised close to a two-week low on Monday as investors reduced their expectations for a Federal Reserve rate increase this year, while the yen remained close to a 40-year low, leaving investors apprehensive about potential actions from Tokyo. The euro was at $1.1435, not far from its strongest level in two weeks, Read More
The U.S. dollar was poised for its largest weekly decline in almost three months on Friday, following a lacklustre June jobs report that tempered market expectations for Federal Reserve rate increases, offering some respite for the struggling yen. Softness in the greenback persisted during early Asian trade, as the euro remained close to its two-week Read More
