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Dollar falters as Fed rate cuts approach
Key points: The dollar experienced a mixed performance on Wednesday following a brief boost from better-than-expected U.S. retail sales data. Traders remained focused on the prospect of Federal Reserve rate cuts potentially as early as September. The New Zealand dollar (NZDUSD) rose as data revealed higher-than-expected non-tradable inflation in the second quarter, despite the headlineContinue Reading
Australian and NZ dollars rise against the yen but fall against the dollar
Key points The Australian dollar climbed 0.2% to 106.98 yen, marking a rebound after four consecutive sessions of declines. This recovery came after suspected intervention from Tokyo last week, which disrupted the popular carry trade, where investors borrow in a low-interest currency like the yen to invest in higher-yielding assets. The intervention saw the AussieContinue Reading
Asian currencies face challenges as markets react to Trump attack fallout
The dollar index (DXY) last traded at 104.210 against a basket of major currencies. Despite the holiday in Japan halting cash U.S. Treasuries trading, the 10-year Treasury futures trended lower.
US Dollar retreats on cooling inflation data, Euro and Pound surge
US dollar retreats as cooling inflation fuels rate cut speculation. Euro and pound surge while volatility spikes for yen. More about the market implications and forecasts.
Gold slips as dollar strengthens; investors await Fed rate signals
Spot gold prices decreased by 0.2% to $2,407.29 per ounce as of 0049 GMT. Concurrently, U.S. gold futures saw a 0.4% decline to $2,411.20. Learn how the firming dollar, spurred by political uncertainties and an attack on U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump, made gold more expensive for buyers holding other currencies.
Mexican peso strengthens as Banxico maintains cautious stance in rising inflation
The Mexican peso rebounded against a weaker US dollar and the cautious stance on inflation by Banxico. Read more about the market implications and forecasts.
Yen fluctuates with intervention talks; Asian shares on track for weekly gain
The yen experienced significant swings on Friday, reflecting investor nervousness after Tokyo likely intervened to support the Japanese currency following a cooler-than-expected U.S. inflation report. Learn what to expect for the Yen in coming weeks.
USDSGD rises as US political uncertainty and election speculations heat up
USDSGD edges higher as speculation about Donald Trump’s potential election victory boosts the US dollar. Learn how political developments are impacting the market.
Chinese yuan hits eight-month low with missed inflation data and US dollar rebound
CNH slid to an eight-month low against the US dollar due to weak inflation data and a rebound of the greenback. Read about the market implications and outlook.
Dollar strengthens on Powell’s caution; Kiwi weakens post-dovish central bank
Key points: Dollar firms on Powell’s caution See: Dollar index trading at 104.768 as seen on the VT Markets app. Powell highlighted a cooling job market, indicating that the Fed faces “two-sided risks” and cannot focus solely on inflation. This statement underpinned the dollar’s rebound, with the dollar index (DXY), which measures the U.S. currencyContinue Reading
