The US dollar maintained its strength against major currencies on Friday, bolstered by haven demand following a global selloff in AI stocks. However, lower Treasury yields limited the extent of its gains in anticipation of a closely monitored US payrolls report. Currencies are responding to the dynamics of the equity and bond markets, analysts noted, Read More
The dollar was on the defensive on Tuesday in markets cautious about US-Iran tension ahead of midterm elections, while the Aussie dipped after the Reserve Bank of Australia hiked rates as expected. Oil prices experienced a modest increase during early Asian trading, with Brent crude futures rising by 0.5% to $105.25, partially recovering from Monday’s Read More
DXY declines as easing tensions in the Middle East diminish the demand for safe-haven assets and lower the probabilities of a rate hike by the Federal Reserve in December. US-Iran peace talks stabilise crude oil prices, contributing to a reduction in immediate inflation worries. Strong US GDP figures and a constrained labour market mitigate losses Read More
The US dollar stabilised on Thursday following the Federal Reserve’s decision to maintain interest rates as anticipated, while suggesting that forthcoming inflation data would impact future policy decisions, resulting in investor uncertainty regarding the outlook for rates. The Fed decided to postpone any adjustments to borrowing costs until following next week’s midterm election, resulting in Read More
The US dollar continued to face downward pressure on Wednesday, following a decline to a three-week low in the prior session. This was attributed to a decrease in Treasury yields and crude oil prices, which diminished the currency’s attractiveness. The Australian dollar hovered close to a three-week high against the greenback, as Reserve Bank of Read More
The dollar retreated in Asian trade on Tuesday following a holiday in certain US markets, while bond yields and oil prices experienced a decline, coinciding with a downturn in global stocks. The US dollar index, reflecting the greenback’s strength against a basket of six currencies, declined by 0.2% to 102.39, faltering as it neared its Read More
The US Dollar Index may be on the verge of reaching a nearly 18-month high of 102.53, as noted on Monday. The 14-day Relative Strength Index at 75.6 indicates that the asset is currently in overbought territory. The primary support is positioned at the lower boundary of the ascending wedge, approximately 101.70. The US Dollar Read More
The US dollar is on track for its third consecutive week of gains on Friday, standing at a 17-month high as a bond market rout has driven borrowing costs worldwide to multi-decade highs amid inflationary concerns stemming from rising oil prices. Investors faced significant turmoil on Thursday due to a pronounced global bond sell-off, which Read More
The US Dollar Index has strengthened to approximately 100.45 during the early European session on Tuesday. Fed policymakers indicated the possibility of an additional rate increase prior to year-end, which bolstered the DXY. Market participants are closely monitoring the situation regarding potential discussions between the US and Iran. The US Dollar Index, an index of Read More
The US Dollar Index experienced a rally subsequent to a 25-basis-point increase, establishing a target range of 3.75%-4.00%. Fed Chair Warsh highlighted elevated inflation levels, with markets assigning a 49.8% likelihood to an interest rate hike in October. Maintaining positions above the critical nine- and 50-day EMAs indicates a positive short-term outlook, reinforcing a favourable Read More
