The U.S. dollar dropped to a one-month low against the yen and faced pressure from other major currencies on Thursday as concerns about the U.S. economic outlook fueled expectations of a substantial interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve in the coming week. The yen reached a one-month high earlier, …
Read More »Dollar Edges Higher Amid Anticipation of U.S. Economic Data and Fed Rate Cut Speculation
The U.S. dollar inched higher on Tuesday, holding close to a two-week high as investors prepared for a series of significant economic data releases this week, including Friday’s U.S. payrolls report. These data points are expected to influence the size of an anticipated interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve. …
Read More »Dollar Gains as Fed Rate Cut Expectations Moderate
The U.S. dollar strengthened against major currencies on Monday as investors scaled back their expectations for aggressive interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. This shift in sentiment followed the release of inflation data that indicated a less urgent need for the Fed to take more drastic measures to curb …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session, August 26
The US Dollar continued its upward trajectory, boosted by higher interest rates and stronger-than-expected economic indicators. This surge was particularly pronounced ahead of the release of crucial Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) inflation data on Friday.Economic Data:Initial jobless claims fell to 231,000 for the week ending August 25, compared to the …
Read More »US Dollar Rebounds on Positive Growth and Employment Data
The US dollar continued its upward trajectory following the opening of Wall Street trading on Thursday, buoyed by positive economic data on growth and employment in the United States.The dollar index, which measures the performance of the greenback against a basket of six major currencies, rose to 101.31 points compared …
Read More »Market Drivers: US Session, August 28
The US Dollar struggled to maintain its upward momentum on Tuesday, as market participants adopted a cautious stance ahead of crucial economic data releases later in the week. The British Pound emerged as a standout performer, benefiting from the Bank of England’s persistent hawkish stance.Key Economic Events for Wednesday, August …
Read More »USD Continues to Decline After Consumer Confidence Data
The US Dollar has been declining since the start of US trading on Tuesday, continuing the downward trend that began at the end of last week following the release of the Federal Reserve meeting minutes and Jerome Powell’s comments at the Jackson Hole symposium.These comments highlighted a potential interest rate …
Read More »Swiss National Bank Leads Global Policy Easing with Rate Cut, Signaling Confidence in Inflation Outlook
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) reduced interest rates for the second consecutive time on Thursday, highlighting its confidence in easing price pressures and solidifying its position at the forefront of the global policy easing cycle. The central bank’s decision to cut its policy rate by 25 basis points to 1.25% …
Read More »Moscow Exchange Halts Trading Euro, USD on Fresh US Sanctions
The recent escalation in the US-Russian standoff has had a major impact on the Russian financial system. This comes after the US decided to impose a new batch of sanctions on June 12, targeting the Moscow Stock Exchange, the National Clearing Center and the National Settlement Depository, key players in …
Read More »Gold Prices Steady Near Key Support Ahead of Fed Meeting and CPI Data
Gold prices held steady in Asian trade on Wednesday, hovering around the crucial $2,300 support level as traders awaited further clarity on U.S. monetary policy from the Federal Reserve’s meeting and upcoming inflation data. Recent Decline and Support Level: The yellow metal has experienced a sharp decline in recent sessions …
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