Forex Market

On Thursday, the Turkish central bank kept interest rates unchanged at 10.25%, which was contrary to speculation of a large increase. A poll of 17 economists conducted by Reuters had expected the bank to raise its repurchase rate (repo) for a week 175 basis points, as forecasts ranged from increases …

The Turkish lira fell against the US dollar below the 8 for the first time, with doubts surrounding the efforts of the Turkish Central Bank to support the Turkish currency with the escalation of geopolitical tensions. The Turkish lira fell 1.2% to $ 8.0088 on Monday, the largest decline compared …

The US Dollar maintained its downward trend on Wednesday to fell to a its lowest level in about seven weeks, despite hopes for a new stimulus package in the United States. The Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the USD performance against a basket of six major international currencies, is down …

The British Pound (GBP) surged on Wednesday, supported by renewed hopes for a trade agreement between the United Kingdom (UK) and the European Union (EU). Earlier today, the EU Chief Negotiator, Michel Barnier, said an agreement is possible if both parties are ready to work constructively and in a spirit …

The Turkish lira rose to stand at less than 7.85 against the dollar on Wednesday, the highest level since the seventh of October, as investors awaited the central bank meeting this week to set the interest rate. The currency has weakened in recent weeks due to geopolitical tensions, including the …

The US Dollar (USD) declined on Tuesday amid increased concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic and uncertainty about the upcoming elections and a new economic stimulus package. The Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the performance of the USD against a basket of six major international currencies, is down by 0.41% at …

The British Pound (GBP) is declining against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday despite the later showing weakness across the board. This comes amid Brexit uncertainty and worries about the second wave of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The GBP/USD is trading lower for the day by 0.04% at 1.2943. The …

The Euro struggled to rise above the level of $ 1.18 on Tuesday as hopes for a stimulus package to help those affected by Corona in the United States dashed, dealing a blow to high-risk assets globally, as the increase in Coronavirus cases in Europe pressed the single currency. While …

The Central Bank of Russia is expected to maintain interest rates unchanged on Friday, according to a Reuters poll on Monday. The majority of participating analysts, 25 out of 29 believe the main rate will be kept unchanged at 4.25%. In September, the Russian Central Bank kept the key interest …

The Central Bank of Turkey is expected to raise its main interest rate by 175 basis points to 12% this week, according to a Reuters poll. Despite a surprise 2% increase in interest rates last month, the Turkish Lira (TRY) declined by 4% against the US Dollar (USD), continuing its …