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Australian Dollar Approaches 2024 High as China Lowers Rates Ahead of RBA Decision
Though economists widely expect the RBA to hold interest rates steady, the market seems divided on the potential for cuts in the near term. Reuters’ poll of 44 economists shows just four anticipate a reduction by year-end, while traders see a roughly 60% chance of a cut. -vtmarkets.com
Kiwi holds steady as traders await upcoming U.S. economic data
The New Zealand dollar holds steady as traders focus on U.S. economic data and upcoming RBNZ rate cuts on domestic economic contraction. Short-term outlook remains cautious as global and local factors play a role. -vtmarkets.com
Traders focus on data, elections, and earnings after Fed rate cut
The Federal Reserve’s decision to cut rates by 50 basis points sent the benchmark S&P 500 to its first closing all-time high in two months. So far, the index has gained 0.8% in September, a month historically known for weaker performance in equities. -vtmarkets.com
The Chinese yuan strengthens to a 16-month high on Fed rate cut
The Chinese yuan surges to a 16-month high as traders bet on stimulus from Beijing, following the recent rate cut by the U.S Federal Reserve. Explore the latest market movements and trader outlook. -vtmarkets.com
Australia and NZ dollars gain as strong data improves outlook
The Australian dollar managed to recover from early losses on Thursday, trading at $0.6781, having bounced back from a low of $0.6737. Overnight, the Aussie had reached as high as $0.683 after the Federal Reserve’s decision to reduce rates by 50 basis points. -vtmarkets.com
Dollar recovers following the Fed’s sharp rate cut
The U.S. dollar rallied across the board on Thursday, reversing earlier declines after the Federal Reserve delivered an aggressive half-percentage-point interest rate cut. This marked the start of a monetary easing cycle aimed at maintaining low unemployment as inflation softens. -vtmarkets.com
Dollar stabilises as aggressive rate cut expectations ease
The dollar regained some strength ahead of the Federal Reserve’s highly anticipated interest rate decision, scheduled for later in the day. It has steadied at $1.1119 per euro, slightly off from its recent low of $1.1201. -vtmarkets.com
Dollar continues downward trajectory as markets eye Fed rate cut
As the dollar remains near its lowest levels this year, markets are poised for a potential U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut that could shift currency movements across the board. Traders are pricing in either a 25 or 50 basis point cut, leading to speculation about its impact on major currencies like the yen, euro, and sterling. -vtmarkets.com
Dollar-yen pair under scrutiny as traders eye central bank moves
Tokyo’s markets reopened on Tuesday after a long weekend, but traders appeared hesitant to push the yen back toward the strong 140 per dollar mark. Earlier, low liquidity had driven the yen briefly beyond this level. -vtmarkets.com
Dollar weakens against yen as Fed rate cut looms
The dollar weakened further on Monday, reaching 139.58 yen as investors grew increasingly confident that the Federal Reserve might implement a larger-than-expected rate cut later this week. This recent dip marks a continuation of the dollar’s retreat from 140.285 yen, a level last seen in December 2022. -vtmarkets.com
