The US Dollar (USD) continues to decline on Tuesday, amid improved risk sentiment among investors supporting other currencies. The Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the greenback performance against a basket of six major international currencies, is down by 0.17% at 89.72. The index has been moving today in a range …
Read More »USD Opens Year on Lower Note
The US Dollar (USD) is declining on Monday, opening the New Year with a negative performance amid increased risk sentiment among many investors. Hopes for new vaccines are seemingly exceeding worries from the rising number of cases in many countries, which is driving more investors towards riskier currencies. The Dollar …
Read More »Inflation in Turkey Rose to 14.6% in December
The Turkish Statistical Institute data revealed on Monday that the inflation rate rose more than expected to 14.6% year on year in December, keeping pressure on the central bank to tighten monetary policy. On a monthly basis, the consumer price index rose 1.25% in December. A Reuters poll predicted that …
Read More »UK Final Manufacturing PMI Beats Estimates in December
The UK manufacturing sector activity improved more-than-expected in the month of December, the final report from IHS Markit confirmed on Monday. The seasonally adjusted IHS Markit/CIPS UK Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) was revised higher to 57.5 in December versus 57.3 expected and 57.3 first readout.
Read More »USD Ending Worst Year Since 2017
The US Dollar (USD) is ending 2020 as its worst year since 2017, amid expectations that increased government stimulus and the easing policies of the United States Federal Reserve will further weaken the greenback in 2021. However, the USD is rising on Thursday supported by the decline in jobless claims. …
Read More »USD Declines Across the Board
The US Dollar (USD) is declining across the board on Wednesday, maintaining its downward trend. The Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the greenback’s performance against a basket of six major international currencies is down by 0.33% at 89.69. The index has been moving today in a range between 89.56 and …
Read More »European Stocks Extend Gains, Exchange Supported by Brexit Agreement
European stocks extended their year-end gains on Tuesday, December 29, as global growth prospects were boosted by a post-Brexit trade deal and hopes of an increase in the US stimulus package and the race among the EU countries for COVID-19 vaccine. The Euro Stoxx 600 index rose by 0.8% at …
Read More »EUR/USD holds gains above 1.2200
While the House of Representatives escalated the bill in favour of a higher relief fund but rejected Trump’s bid, all this has been in the interests of risks in Asia so far, which has pushed the US dollar index down to 90.10, down 0.21%. Markets are watching the US Senate …
Read More »AUD/USD Climbs to Session Tops
The AUD/USD pair surged during the Asian session and remained near the upper end of the daily range just below 0.7600. After pulling back from week highs, the pair managed to regain positivity with support from the US dollar selling as additional stimulus progressed from the US. the House of …
Read More »European Stocks Closes Monday in Green
European stock markets opened the week on a higher note, supported by optimism after the President of the United States, Donald Trump, signed the long-awaited stimulus package. The pan-European STOXX 600 index rose by 0.68% to settle at 398.69 points. Meanwhile, the UK’s FTSE100 added 0.10% with the market reacting …
Read More »