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 edged lower on Thursday following a decisive victory by Democrats in the US midterm elections, which alleviated a significant source of uncertainty and spurred a rally in global equities. The yen strengthened following the release of minutes from the Bank of Japan’s September meeting, which bolstered expectations for additional interest rate hikes. Meanwhile, Read More
The dollar experienced a significant decline against major currencies on Wednesday, following early results from the US midterm elections that indicated substantial gains for Democrats in their efforts to reclaim control of Congress from President Donald Trump’s Republicans. The immediate market reaction from investors was to divest from equities, exit the US dollar, and seek 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
The dollar and other major currencies remained stable on Monday as investors focused on this week’s US midterm elections, which have the potential to alter the balance of power in Congress and influence control over federal finances. In the realm of cryptocurrencies, bitcoin and ether are experiencing declines in value subsequent to the unprecedented $6.3 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
Major currencies exhibited limited fluctuations on Monday, marking the onset of a week characterised by significant central bank deliberations and corporate earnings reports. Concurrently, a decline in oil prices and Treasury yields exerted downward pressure on the dollar. Oil prices have softened, with Brent crude futures declining over 1% to approximately $115 a barrel after Read More
A downdraft in the dollar paused on Thursday as investors prepared for a series of central bank meetings next week, where hawkish holds on interest rates are anticipated in Japan, the US, and Europe. The currency market is positioned favourably toward the dollar, predicated on the expectation that the AI boom will sustain robust economic 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
