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The USDSGD currency pair is bound in a range on expectations of the US ISM services PMI and the non-farm payrolls report, scheduled for later today and Friday respectively.

Key points:  This article is a follow up to: US dollar bullish in anticipation of the PCE inflation data release  The US dollar index (Symbol: USDX) fell slightly after the latest inflation data suggested a decline in price pressures, reinforcing expectations that the Federal Reserve may start cutting interest rates this year. The personal consumptionContinue Reading

Key points: On Monday, the euro rose following the first round of France’s snap election, which put Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally (RN) party in the lead. However, the margin was smaller than initially projected. This development came as a relief to markets concerned about potential expansionary and unsustainable fiscal policies from a strongerContinue Reading

Key points: Global stock indexes edged higher on Thursday, while U.S. Treasury yields dipped slightly after a series of U.S. economic reports suggested slowing momentum. Traders are eagerly awaiting Friday’s U.S. personal consumption expenditures (PCE) data, the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation measure, which could clarify the U.S. interest rate outlook. Mixed job market signals influenceContinue Reading

Key points:  The Mexican peso weakened to 18.4 per USD, approaching its fifteen-month low of 18.75. Markets are reacting to the latest rate decision by Banxico and recent economic data. The central bank, Banxico, maintained its interest rate at 11% during its June meeting, aligning with market expectations and underscoring its commitment to controlling inflation,Continue Reading

Key points:  This article is a follow-up to: JPY plummets with silence on rate hike timeline from the BoJ  The Japanese yen remained near a 38-year low against the US dollar, trading just below 160.88, its weakest level since 1986. The decline of the Japanese yen, about 12% for the year, highlights the widening interestContinue Reading

Key points Global stock indexes mostly climbed on Tuesday, with shares of AI chipmaker Nvidia bouncing after a three-day sell-off, while the dollar gained slightly against the Japanese yen. Nvidia’s stock (NVDA) ended up 6.8%. The Nasdaq jumped more than 1%, also ending a three-day losing streak, while the S&P 500 technology (S5INFT) and communicationContinue Reading

Key points: China’s yuan eased to a fresh seven-month low against the dollar on Tuesday, signaling its sixth consecutive monthly decline as the central bank, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), continued to set weaker official fixings. Despite the dollar’s overnight retreat, the yuan remained close to the lower end of its daily trading band,Continue Reading

Key points:  The US dollar index (Symbol: USDX) is trading in a bullish momentum after two consecutive days of gains lifted its valuation. Broadly, the US dollar was off to a strong start this week as markets ramped up momentum across the board in anticipation of the upcoming personal consumption expenditures index (PCE), which willContinue Reading

Key points: The Indian rupee is likely to face pressure at the start of the week following a rise in U.S. business activity to a two-year high, which has bolstered demand for the dollar. Non-deliverable forwards indicate the rupee (USDINR) will open slightly weaker against the U.S. dollar from its previous close of 83.5325. TheContinue Reading