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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

The US dollar rose on Thursday, initially to 103.45 and then stabilizing at 104.15, following positive Initial Jobless Claims data. However, bulls are running out of steam due to a lack of fresh drivers and Fed speakers refusing to give additional guidance on the bank’s next steps concerning future rate …

Oil prices surged on Thursday following Israel’s rejection of a ceasefire proposal from Hamas, heightening geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Concurrently, robust demand for fuel in the United States contributed to the market’s upward trajectory this week. Market Performance and Price Movement As of 01:32 GMT, Brent crude futures …

On Thursday, the dollar navigates within a tight range as traders assess the implications of less dovish remarks from Federal Reserve policymakers and await fresh economic indicators from the United States. Attention is also drawn to inflation data from China, the world’s second-largest economy. Fed Policy Evaluation and Outlook Overnight, …

Easing Off Recent Highs The dollar took a step back on Wednesday, relinquishing some of its recent gains against the euro, as US bond yields softened, adding pressure on the greenback. Technical Corrections The reversal in the dollar’s trajectory was largely attributed to technical factors, following a two-day surge against …