The U.S. dollar remained close to a two-year high on Friday, despite a slight dip, driven by investor expectations that the growth gap between the U.S. and other economies will continue to widen. Meanwhile, Chinese blue chips experienced their largest weekly decline since 2022, adding to global economic concerns. Dollar …
Read More »US Dollar Slightly Lower but Set for Strong Annual Gains in 2024
The US Dollar edged lower in early trading on Tuesday, reflecting thin year-end market activity. However, the greenback remains on track for significant gains in 2024, driven by the Federal Reserve’s cautious stance on interest rate cuts and expectations tied to the incoming Donald Trump administration. Dollar Index: Down 0.1% …
Read More »US Dollar Retreats Slightly but Holds Near Highs as Year-End Approaches
The US dollar edged down on Monday, with the Dollar Index slipping 0.1% to 107.690 as of 09:55 GMT. Despite this minor dip, the dollar remains on track for a monthly gain of over 2%, bringing its year-to-date rise to nearly 7%. Key Drivers Behind the Dollar’s Performance: Rising Treasury …
Read More »US Dollar Gains Amid Thin Holiday Trading, Supported by Hawkish Fed Outlook
The US dollar extended its recent rally on Tuesday, buoyed by the Federal Reserve’s hawkish stance, even as holiday-thinned trading conditions kept market activity subdued. Key Highlights Dollar Index Near Two-Year High The Dollar Index, which measures the greenback against six major currencies, rose 0.1% to 107.905, staying near a …
Read More »U.S. Dollar Rebounds as Euro Weakens Following Lagarde’s Dovish Tone
The U.S. dollar strengthened on Monday, recovering from sharp losses late last week. Signs of cooling inflationary pressures in the U.S. eased concerns about aggressive rate cuts in 2025, while the euro slipped amid dovish remarks by European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde. Dollar Index (DXY): Up 0.4%, trading at …
Read More »Forex: U.S. Dollar Holds Firm Ahead of Fed Decision; Pound Rises on Strong UK Wage Data
The U.S. dollar maintained its strength on Tuesday, as investors braced for an expected interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve and recalibrated their outlook for the pace of monetary easing in 2024. Traders are increasingly convinced the Fed will adopt a gradual approach to reducing borrowing costs amid persistent …
Read More »Forex: U.S. Dollar Holds Firm Amid Central Bank Decisions; Bitcoin Hits Record High
The U.S. dollar remained near a three-week peak against major currencies on Monday as financial markets braced for a busy week of central bank policy meetings. Investors are closely watching the Federal Reserve, which is widely expected to lower interest rates while signaling a gradual approach to further easing throughout …
Read More »XAU Rises on Fed Rate Cut Optimism
Gold prices climbed on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, as the latest inflation data increased the likelihood of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut next week.Spot gold gained 0.7% to $2,713.29 per ounce, while U.S. gold futures rose 1.4% to $2,756.00. The U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) for November came in …
Read More »U.S. Consumer Prices Rise Slightly in November, Supporting Expectations for Fed Rate Cut
U.S. consumer prices edged up slightly in November on an annualized basis, aligning with expectations and reinforcing the likelihood of another interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve next week. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) published by the Labor Department rose by 2.7% year-over-year in November, marginally higher than October’s …
Read More »Could CPI data force A Hawkish Turn for the Fed?
The upcoming US Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, scheduled for release on Wednesday, December 11th, is poised to significantly influence the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) monetary policy decisions. While markets have been anticipating a 25 basis point rate cut in December, a higher-than-expected inflation reading could prompt the Fed to reconsider …
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