The U.S. dollar edged higher on Wednesday as traders looked ahead to the release of the Federal Reserve’s July meeting minutes, followed by the annual Jackson Hole symposium, both expected to provide fresh signals on the central bank’s monetary policy outlook. At 04:55 ET (08:55 GMT), the Dollar Index, which tracks the greenback against six […]
Dollar Falls Modestly Ahead of Jackson Hole, Euro Gains Momentum
The U.S. dollar edged lower Tuesday, giving back early gains as caution prevailed following the White House summit on Ukraine. At 04:40 ET (08:40 GMT), the Dollar Index, which measures the greenback against six major peers, slipped 0.1% to 97.920 after modest overnight gains. Dollar Trades in Narrow Range U.S. President Donald Trump assured President […]
Dollar Rises Slightly Ahead of Washington Summit; Jackson Hole Seen as Key Event
The U.S. dollar inched higher Monday as markets turned their focus to diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the war in Ukraine and the closely followed Federal Reserve’s Jackson Hole symposium. At 03:00 ET (08:00 GMT), the Dollar Index, which measures the greenback against a basket of six major currencies, was up 0.2% at 97.890, recovering […]
Dollar Falls as Expectations Grow for a Fed Rate Cut in September
The U.S. dollar extended its decline on Wednesday after subdued inflation data reinforced expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut next month. At 04:25 ET (08:25 GMT), the Dollar Index — which measures the greenback against a basket of six major currencies — slipped 0.4% to 97.540, following a 0.5% drop in the previous session. […]
Dollar falls modestly prior to key US inflation data; pound sterling rallies
The U.S. dollar slipped slightly on Tuesday, with investors awaiting the latest U.S. consumer inflation figures that could influence expectations for upcoming Federal Reserve interest rate cuts.At 04:15 ET (08:15 GMT), the Dollar Index — which measures the greenback against a basket of six major currencies — was down 0.1% at 98.317, after climbing 0.5% […]
Dollar remains stable before CPI release; euro pending negotiations in Ukraine
The U.S. dollar traded mostly steady on Monday, as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of several key events this week — notably the July U.S. CPI release, the meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, and the approaching deadline for a U.S.–China tariff agreement. At 04:05 ET (08:05 GMT), the […]
Dollar remains on hold pending FOMC meeting; pound sterling looks ahead to Bank of England meeting
The U.S. dollar traded within a narrow range on Wednesday as investors focused on President Donald Trump’s upcoming nomination to fill a vacancy on the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors. At 03:50 ET (07:50 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index, which measures the greenback against six major currencies, slipped 0.1% to 98.527. Trading remained subdued following […]
Dollar stabilizes after sharp losses triggered by employment data
The U.S. dollar stabilized on Tuesday, recovering slightly after recent losses driven by weaker-than-expected payroll data, as investors reassessed the outlook for Federal Reserve rate cuts amid signs of a slowing economy. As of 04:15 ET (08:15 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index, which measures the greenback against a basket of six major currencies, rose 0.2% […]
Dollar falls sharply after poor employment data; will the Fed cut rates next month?
The U.S. dollar continued its decline on Monday, extending Friday’s sharp losses following a disappointing U.S. labor market report that bolstered expectations for early Federal Reserve rate cuts. At 04:20 ET (08:20 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index—measuring the greenback against six major currencies—fell 0.2% to 98.722, after dropping more than 1% on Friday. Friday’s report […]
Dollar Drops to Multi-Year Lows, Rate Cuts, Trade Agreements, and Tax Reform in the Public Eye
The U.S. dollar extended its decline on Tuesday, falling to multi-year lows amid growing expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts and rising fiscal concerns sparked by President Donald Trump’s spending bill. By 04:25 ET (08:25 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index—measuring the greenback against a basket of six major currencies—was down 0.2% at 96.275, marking its […]