As the Middle East war intensified, oil prices increased, and investor confidence remained shaky following last week’s volatility, the dollar saw a slight increase against the majority of its international counterparts at the beginning of Asian trade on Monday. The U.S. dollar experienced a 0.1% increase, reaching 162.48 yen, marking its highest point since July Read More
The dollar maintained its position on Friday, yet it was set to experience a weekly decline following a subdued U.S. inflation report this week, which prompted traders to reduce expectations for immediate rate hikes from the Federal Reserve. Meanwhile, escalating tensions in the Middle East dampened market sentiment. Iran and the United States engaged in Read More
On Wednesday, the dollar continued its decline from its two-week high as inflation data came in lower than expected, dampening expectations of a rate hike from the Federal Reserve soon. This was amid worries that rising oil costs could lead to inflation. Against the yen, the dollar fetched 162.08, reflecting a decline of 0.1%. The Read More
The US dollar exhibits a mixed performance. The Japanese government has reportedly decided against a formal overhaul of the allocation of the government’s pension funds, contrary to prior indications before the weekend. As a result, both the yen and JGBs are experiencing a softer performance today. Since last week’s hawkish hold by the Reserve Bank Read More
With the uncertainty of the current geopolitical landscape, the US dollar is primarily stabilising, exhibiting a weaker tendency against the G10 currencies. Outside of the New Zealand dollar, which continues to benefit from yesterday’s rate hike, and the Canadian dollar, exhibiting slight weakness, the remaining G10 currencies are experiencing gains of less than 0.15% as Read More
The U.S. dollar maintained its strength against the majority of major currencies on Thursday, as renewed hostilities between the U.S. and Iran spurred safe-haven demand, while rising oil prices intensified expectations for interest rate increases, thereby exerting pressure on the Japanese yen. The dollar fetched 162.425 yen, remaining close to its strongest level in a Read More
The U.S. dollar reached its highest levels in a week during Asian trade on Wednesday, coinciding with renewed strikes on Iran. Meanwhile, New Zealand’s currency experienced a notable increase following the central bank’s decision to raise interest rates and indicate potential further tightening. The greenback strengthened 0.2% to 162.46 yen, marking its fourth consecutive day Read More
The robust appreciation of the dollar observed in recent days is currently undergoing consolidation. The G10 currencies are exhibiting limited fluctuations within narrow ranges. Most of them are approximately 0.1%. The New Zealand dollar and Norwegian krone have experienced a slight decline. The Canadian dollar is poised to potentially prolong its decline for the 11th Read More
The dollar exhibits a mixed performance against the G10 currencies, predominantly trading within narrow ranges. The New Zealand dollar, which surged yesterday following a hawkish hold by the central bank, stands as the strongest among the G10 currencies. It has increased by nearly 2% this week. Sterling and the Japanese yen represent the sole G10 Read More
The dollar extended its weakness against major currencies on Friday and was on track to end the week lower, following reports that the U.S. and Iran reached an agreement to extend the ceasefire in the Middle East and lift restrictions on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The deal, still awaiting Trump’s approval, aims to Read More
