Tag Archives: Dollar
Rupee Under Pressure as Dollar Gains Strength
The Indian rupee is expected to open near 83.92-83.94, pressured by a stronger U.S. dollar driven by robust jobs data and reduced expectations for a large Fed rate cut. Rising oil prices due to Middle East tensions add further downside risks for the rupee. – vtmarkets.com
S&P 500 Closes Flat as Tech Gains Pressured by Middle East Tensions
Nvidia’s gains lifted the tech sector, but Tesla’s drop and Middle East tensions kept the S&P 500 flat as traders remained cautious. Focus now shifts to Friday’s U.S. non-farm payroll report, which could influence the Federal Reserve’s next interest rate decision. – vtmarkets.com
Dollar Strengthens on Solid U.S. Job Data
The U.S. dollar climbed to a one-month high against the yen, supported by robust job numbers, while the yen weakened after Japan signalled no urgency for rate hikes. Meanwhile, the euro remains under pressure amid geopolitical tensions and expectations of an ECB rate cut. -vtmarkets.com
Kiwi Rebounds as Military Actions from Iran Start Easing
The New Zealand dollar (Symbol: NZDUSD) has regained some ground, edging closer to $0.63, after sharp declines on Monday. The fall, a result of heightened risks stemming from Iran’s missile attacks on Israel, spooked traders globally. -vtmarkets.com
Australian Dollar Climbs as Retail Sales Data Beat Expectations
The Australian dollar (Symbol: AUDUSD) found strong demand as its retail sales figures for August 2024 exceeded forecasts, providing support to the currency amid a global backdrop of cautious sentiment. -vtmarkets.com
Dollar Firms as Traders Assess Federal Reserve’s Rate Path
The U.S. dollar gained strength on Tuesday, rising against its major peers after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell dampened market expectations for more aggressive interest rate cuts. With traders adjusting their outlook on future monetary policy moves, the greenback saw renewed stability, while other currencies responded to key domestic and international developments. -vtmarkets.com
Dollar Declines as China Introduces Stimulus Measures
The yen made a strong move last Friday after Shigeru Ishiba, a critic of aggressive monetary easing, won the leadership of Japan’s ruling party. The yen pushed to a one-week high of 141.75 against the dollar in the Asia session on Monday. -vtmarkets.com
Week Ahead: Ishiba to Reshape the Japanese Economy
As Japan’s new prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, steps into the role, markets are already reacting to the potential changes that his leadership could bring. The liberal shift in Japan’s governance signals a possible recalibration of the monetary policy approach that could impact both domestic and global markets. -vtmarkets.com
Dollar Drifts as Risk-Sensitive Currencies Rise on China Optimism
Traders now expect 73 basis points of easing for the remainder of the year, with CME Group’s FedWatch Tool indicating a 51% probability of another half-percentage-point cut. This cautious outlook stems from the Federal Reserve’s focus on supporting the labour market while moderating inflation risks. -vtmarkets.com
Rupee Stalls as Markets Await Cues from Powell and U.S. Inflation Data
The Indian rupee faces challenges breaking past key resistance as traders focus on Fed Chair Powell’s comments and U.S. inflation data. Discover the short-term forecast for USDINR and market implications. -vtmarkets.com
