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 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
The US Dollar maintains a strong position near 98.65 as the European trading session approaches, supported by ongoing geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran. The upcoming preliminary reading of the S&P Global US Purchasing Managers Index is set to capture attention later on Thursday. Markets expect a modest stabilization in business activity after a Read More
The dollar and yen faced downward pressure as investors prepared to acquire riskier currencies, anticipating a potential U.S.-Iran agreement to resume Gulf shipping. Meanwhile, a persistent inflation reading contributed to an increase in the New Zealand dollar. The impending expiration of the ceasefire this week casts uncertainty over the Iran peace talks, as Tehran has Read More
The U.S. dollar strengthened to its peak in a week against major currencies on Monday, before retracting some of its gains as escalating U.S.-Iran tensions and diminishing expectations for a Middle East peace agreement prompted investors to seek safe havens. The United States announced on Sunday the seizure of an Iranian cargo ship that attempted 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
The U.S. dollar was on track for a second straight weekly decline on Friday amid cautious trading, as a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, along with the potential for renewed discussions with Iran, led investors to reduce their safe-haven holdings. A 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel commenced on Thursday, with President Donald Trump indicating 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, along with a Read More
The U.S. dollar remained close to its lowest point since early March against major currencies on Thursday, as optimism from the White House regarding a peace deal with Iran lifted sentiment and prompted traders to move away from safe-haven positions. President Donald Trump stated that the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran was “close to over,” while Read More
The US dollar is exhibiting a stronger inclination today. The Dollar Index is poised to potentially end its seven-day downward trend. President Trump has suggested that the “war is close to over”. Recent days have shown an improved risk appetite, indicating that the market is anticipating this development. A new round of negotiations between the Read More
