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
The market has absorbed the escalation of hostilities in the Middle East with relative composure. The response in the capital markets has been relatively subdued, with a noticeable contraction in risk appetites, as evidenced by the declines in equities. The dollar exhibits strength against the majority of currencies, although the yen has rebounded from its Read More
The dollar is showing a varied performance. Backed by a hawkish position from the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, the New Zealand dollar excels against the G10 currencies, recording an increase of almost 0.75%. Conversely, the subdued Australian CPI has elicited a dovish response in the interest rate market, leading to a decline of around Read More
The dollar experienced losses on Tuesday as investor optimism grew regarding a potential agreement to reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz and conclude the three-month-long conflict in Iran. However, recent U.S. strikes on Iranian targets dampened overall sentiment. Despite the low likelihood of a deal materialising in the near term, optimism surrounding peace negotiations has 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 dollar remained close to a six-week high on Friday, following a turbulent overnight session marked by mixed signals regarding a U.S.-Iran peace deal. Nevertheless, investors clung to hopes of potential progress. Washington and Tehran maintained their divergent positions regarding Iran’s uranium stockpile and the control of the Strait of Hormuz. However, U.S. Secretary of Read More
The US dollar is predominantly stronger, although the Australian and New Zealand dollars are showing resilience against this trend. The euro is currently fluctuating within a range of approximately 15 ticks around $1.16. Meanwhile, despite a rally in Gilts driven by lower-than-anticipated inflation figures, sterling is finding it challenging to regain the $1.34 level. The Read More
The dollar strengthened against most major currencies on Monday as renewed tensions in the Middle East pushed oil prices higher and a global bond selloff reduced risk appetite, while the weakness of the yen kept traders vigilant for potential Japanese intervention. The euro was last quoted at $1.1609, while sterling was valued at $1.3305, with Read More
The dollar experienced a decline against the majority of major currencies on Wednesday following indications from the U.S. that a potential agreement with Iran could be on the horizon, while the yen persisted in its downward trend, approaching levels that have historically prompted intervention from Tokyo. President Donald Trump announced a temporary halt to an Read More
