Dollar Resumes Decline Amidst Yield Slowdown and Market Anticipation In European markets on Monday, the US dollar faced renewed downward pressure against a basket of global currencies, marking a continuation of losses halted in the previous session. This decline signals a trajectory towards testing the lowest levels seen in three …
Read More »USD/CAD rises ahead of US Durable Goods, GDP
The USD/CAD pair rose +0.09% and is trading at 1.3519 at the time of writing. Earlier on the day, the pair was in a slow drift near the 1.3500 handle, with Canada wholesale trade likely falling 0.6% in January. US New Home Sales rose 1.5% vs 7.2% previous, with Durable …
Read More »US Dollar Weakens in European Markets Amidst Yield Slowdown and Awaited Economic Data
Dollar Resumes Decline Amidst Yield Slowdown and Market Anticipation In European markets on Monday, the US dollar faced renewed downward pressure against a basket of global currencies, marking a continuation of losses halted in the previous session. This decline signals a trajectory towards testing the lowest levels seen in three …
Read More »Dollar Gains Momentum Ahead of Key Economic Data
Dollar Strengthens in Anticipation of Crucial Economic Indicators The dollar asserted its strength on Monday as market participants braced for a week replete with significant economic data releases. With a particular emphasis on inflation metrics, investors keenly await insights into global interest rate expectations, shaping currency market dynamics. Key Economic …
Read More »Surging risk appetite triggered US dollar’s recent weekly decline
The US dollar closed the week’s trading with a -0.30% decline, attributed to a surge in risk appetite. Treasury yields rose amid the Federal Reserve’s cautious approach to rate cuts and inflation data. The dollar’s strength is attributed to persistent inflation concerns, despite global market trends. The US Dollar Index …
Read More »Dollar Poised for First Weekly Decline in 2024
Currency Markets Reflect Changing Sentiment Currency markets experienced notable shifts this week, with the dollar poised to record its first weekly decline in 2024. Investor sentiment recalibrated following diminished expectations of imminent interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, fueling a rebound in the US currency. Meanwhile, the yen faced …
Read More »US dollar suffers mild loss following FOMC minutes
In the North American session on Wednesday, initially the DXY Index fell below 104.00 following the publication of the minutes from the FOMC meeting in January. At the time of writing the Index records 104.040, it is back above the 104.00 mark but with mild loss.Several FOMC members think interest …
Read More »US Dollar pressured ahead of FOMC minutes
Ahead of the FOMC minutes and the US opening bell, the US dollar is trading in the red. The Dollar Index recovers from Tuesday’s loss and trades back over 104. The US Dollar Index (DXY) shows that the dollar is down and that it is once more on the verge …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session, February 19
The ongoing Gaza crisis as well as fresh Houthi attacks are keeping barrel prices high. Monday saw a test of $78.11 a barrel for West Texas Intermediate crude, finding the opportunity to gain momentum as US markets were closed in observance of the federal holiday known as American President’s Day. …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session, February 12
Financial markets navigated in a very modest range after a slow start to the new trading week as market participants exercised caution ahead of the release of significant US inflation reading on February 13.The USD Index finished the session marginally different from Friday’s closing levels in the low-104.00s amid varied …
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