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US dollar declines as job growth slows
The US dollar weakens in the face of softer job growth and expectations of potential rate cuts. Upcoming testimony by Jerome Powell may provide deeper insights.
Aussie approaches six-month high despite diverging rate expectations
The Australian dollar (AUD) is nearing a six-month high due to yield differentials and prospects of a Federal Reserve rate cut. The New Zealand dollar (NZD) faces an important central bank policy meeting.
Indonesian foreign exchange reserves hit record highs
The foreign exchange reserves of Indonesia surged, driven by robust tax revenues and foreign loan withdrawals. Learn how this helps the economic stability in Indonesia.
Dollar drops for 3 weeks; Pound steady after UK election
The U.S. dollar hovered near three-week lows on Friday, anticipating the release of payrolls data that could influence the outlook for interest rates. Meanwhile, the pound remained firm as the Labour party seemed poised to secure a significant majority in the UK general election.
Canadian dollar rises to one-month peak before domestic jobs report
The loonie strengthened to a one-month high against its U.S. counterpart on Thursday. This rise occurred as the greenback posted broad-based declines ahead of domestic jobs data, which could influence expectations for further interest-rate cuts by the Bank of Canada.
Brazilian real rebounds with weakness hitting the US dollar
The Brazilian real strengthens as expectations of a dovish Fed policy rise. Learn about the market implications and key factors influencing the performance of BRL.
New Zealand dollar rises on Fed rate cut speculation
The New Zealand dollar (NZD) appreciated to $0.611 against the US dollar (USD) as soft labor market data and weaker-than-expected services activity in the US fueled speculation about potential Federal Reserve rate cuts later in the year.
USDSGD trading within a range; anticipates economic data release
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.
US yields boost dollar, leaves yen struggling
Key points: The U.S. dollar saw a strong performance on Tuesday, supported by rising U.S. Treasury yields. Benchmark 10-year Treasury yields surged by nearly 14 basis points to 4.479% overnight. Analysts attribute this move to expectations of former President Donald Trump winning the U.S. presidency again, potentially leading to higher tariffs and increased government borrowing.Continue Reading
US dollar slips as inflation data points to rate cuts
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
