Tag: USD
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Dollar Firms Near 97.8, Euro Holds ~1.173, Yen Steady Around 148
Dollar Index holds near 97.8 as traders await Fed guidance. EUR/USD steady at 1.173, USD/JPY near 148.3. Read today’s Expert Insights.
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Fed Eases Rates as Markets Weigh What’s Next
The U.S. Federal Reserve made its first rate cut of the year on Wednesday, trimming the benchmark federal funds rate by 25 basis points to a range between 4.00 and 4.25 percent. While the move was widely anticipated, markets delivered a muted reaction as Chair Jerome Powell’s cautious tone tempered expectations for aggressive easing ahead.…
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Expert Insights: Dollar Softens Ahead of CPI, Euro Extends Gains, Yen Strengthens on Fed Cut Bets
US Dollar Index (DXY) The dollar index eased on Monday as traders looked ahead to this week’s U.S. CPI release for fresh policy cues. Caution remains elevated amid ongoing U.S.–China trade talks, with markets watching the August 12 deadline for tariff decisions. Treasury yields dipped slightly, adding pressure to the greenback. Technical Outlook: The DXY…
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Expert Insights: Dollar Rebounds on Trade Tensions
US Dollar Index (DXY) The U.S. dollar rebounded as traders reacted to a new round of tariffs announced by President Trump — this time targeting Canada, Switzerland, and South Korea with duties ranging from 35–39%. Despite the protectionist tone, the market response has been surprisingly muted, buoyed by resilient U.S. data and recent trade progress…
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Dollar Firms on Tariff Worries, Euro Tests 1.1430, Yen Holds Near 147
US Dollar Index (DXY) The dollar edged higher on Tuesday, supported by cautious sentiment as the U.S. hinted at potential new tariffs on critical imports like semiconductors and metals. While U.S.–China trade talks resumed in London with “positive tone” rhetoric, no concrete deal emerged, keeping haven demand intact. Technical Outlook: The DXY climbed back toward…
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Crypto ETFs Soar, Copper Rips on Tariff Threats
This week’s market tone is defined by surging crypto ETF flows, revived trade uncertainty, and growing anticipation for Friday’s U.S. inflation data. Here’s what’s moving the markets. Crypto ETFs: Momentum Is Back Institutional demand roared back into crypto-linked ETFs to start the week. Bitcoin ETFs attracted $216.64 million in net inflows, with BlackRock’s IBIT leading…
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Dollar Steadies Ahead of US–China Trade Talks, EUR Strengthens.
US Dollar Index (DXY) The DXY held firm around 99.17 on Monday as traders digested a surprisingly strong U.S. May jobs report before shifting focus to upcoming U.S.–China trade talks in London . Treasury yields steadied after their recent rise, reflecting investors cautiously awaiting May inflation data due later this week. Technical Outlook: With the…
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Dollar Retreats Below 100 as EUR/USD Holds Above 1.13
US Dollar Index The USD extended its losing streak last week, dropping below the 100 mark for the first time in weeks. Investor sentiment remains shaky, weighed down by soft economic data and growing uncertainty around the Fed’s next policy steps. Despite a temporary mid-week bounce, the greenback couldn’t hold gains amid a pullback in…
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Dollar Retreats After New Highs, EUR/USD Tests Key Support
Last week’s economic data showed a rebound in April import prices, while May consumer sentiment remained weak due to growing concerns over President Trump’s trade policies.
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Markets Kick Off May with Mixed Signals: U.S. Gains, Oil Slips
Markets Kick Off May with Mixed Signals: U.S. Gains, Oil Slips