The U.S. dollar steadied near a three-month peak on Monday, with traders bracing for a thin slate of economic signals that is unlikely to shift the Federal Reserve’s cautious stance. The dollar index rose 0.16% to 99.89—its highest since August 1—after the Fed’s quarter-point cut last week was paired with …
Read More »France Manufacturing Softens Again in October Despite Slight PMI Upgrade
France’s factory sector remained in contraction at the start of the fourth quarter, even as the final October reading showed a marginal improvement versus earlier estimates. The HCOB France Manufacturing PMI rose to 48.8 in October from 48.2 in September, topping the 48.3 flash print but staying below the 50.0 …
Read More »Weekly market recap: Markets React to U.S.–China Trade and Fed Policy Shifts
The U.S. dollar posted weekly gains, supported by hawkish Federal Reserve commentary and improving trade relations between Washington and Beijing. The dollar index, which measures the greenback against a basket of major currencies, rose 0.4% to a three-week high at the start of last week and ended the week up …
Read More »Has Fed’s ‘Hawkish Cut’ Just Decided the Euro’s Fate?
The currency market is currently being reshaped by a palpable policy divergence between two of the world’s most powerful central banks, pushing the Euro-to-Dollar exchange rate to a three-month low. The Federal Reserve’s recent interest rate cut, delivered with a surprisingly cautious and firm outlook, has injected renewed vigor into …
Read More »Pound Sterling Plummets to Multi-Month Low Amid Fiscal Worries and a Stronger Dollar
The British Pound has dramatically extended its slide against the US Dollar, hitting its lowest level in seven months. This persistent downward pressure reflects a profound lack of confidence in the Pound Sterling, which is struggling to find any footing even after significant losses, as investors flock to the safety …
Read More »Dollar edges up as Powell tempers December cut hopes; euro firms post-ECB, yen slips after hot Tokyo CPI
The U.S. dollar inched higher on Friday, consolidating near a three-month peak as traders absorbed a relatively hawkish message from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and recalibrated expectations for another move in December. By 05:10 ET (09:10 GMT), the Dollar Index was up 0.1% at 99.380, extending Thursday’s momentum. The …
Read More »Global Currencies Brace for Key Inflation Data as Dollar Surges to Two-Month High
The US dollar extended its post-Fed rebound, reaching a two-month high as investors weighed the Federal Reserve’s cautious tone and the ongoing stalemate over the government funding deal. The strong greenback set the tone across major currencies, while traders turned their focus to inflation readings from Japan and the euro …
Read More »Pound Plunges as ‘Hawkish’ Fed Rate Cut Boosts Dollar
The British Pound (GBP) has extended its painful slide for a third consecutive day against the US Dollar (USD), dropping over 0.25% and breaching the 1.3200 support level to trade at 1.3160. This sharp decline is primarily driven by the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) recent interest rate decision, which analysts have …
Read More »U.S.–China trade pact could be signed “as soon as next week,” says Bessent
A U.S.–China trade agreement could be finalized as early as next week, according to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, speaking a day after President Donald Trump’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Bessent said the “Kuala Lumpur agreement” was completed overnight and indicated both sides may exchange signatures within days. …
Read More »Gold rebounds from three-week low as Fed cut offers modest tailwind; trade clarity still lacking
Gold clawed back ground in Asian hours on Thursday, snapping a four-day slide as the Federal Reserve’s quarter-point rate cut underpinned non-yielding assets and a dearth of concrete progress from U.S.–China trade talks preserved a layer of haven demand. Spot prices rose 1.0% to $3,967.03/oz by 02:51 ET (06:51 GMT), …
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