The U.S. dollar (USD) is losing ground in early European trading today but remains near recent highs, as expectations persist that U.S. interest rates will stay high for some time. Meanwhile, the euro (EUR) faces a crucial test with the upcoming wage data release later today. With the U.S. stock market reopening today after its […]
Fed Governor Affirms U.S. Dollar’s Status as Global Reserve Currency
U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) Governor Christopher Waller said the U.S. dollar (USD) is likely to sustain its dominant status around the world despite recent threats from both cryptocurrencies, the promotion of the Chinese yuan and the strengthening of the euro. “I do not expect the US dollar to lose its status as the world’s reserve […]
China suffered the most significant drop in consumer prices in more than 14 years
In January, China recorded the most significant drop in consumer prices in more than 14 years, while producer prices also fell. This phenomenon underscores the ongoing deflationary risks that Asia’s largest economy is struggling with as it seeks to recover. Consumer Price Indices in decline According to data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), […]
The Euro Strengthens and Falls Following U.S. Inflation Data Release
Today’s trading showed notable movements, as the euro started as the strongest currency in the market but fell after the U.S. inflation rate of 3.4% was announced. Although the euro was the currency that most marked the market trends, behind it there were also others that registered striking movements, such as the pound sterling, which […]
The British pound increased its value in the market shortly after the release of inflation data in the United Kingdom
The British pound increased its value in the market shortly after the release of the data regarding inflation in the United Kingdom. Inflation has been stable recently in the UK, thanks to the Bank of England’s (BoE) firm policy on interest rates to combat inflation. One key piece of data is the UK consumer price […]
The yuan lost value after the release of disappointing economic growth data in China
The yuan lost value in response to China’s economy growing much less than expected. It barely surpassed the government’s estimate of 5% for 2023, marking one of the worst growth rates in over three decades. This means that the rebound after the health crisis did not have the expected momentum and, on the contrary, set […]
Dollar slips ahead of European Central Bank data
The dollar (USD) is trading lower on Monday, in a vital week ahead of key U.S. growth and inflation data and the first meeting of the Federal Reserve (Fed).C The dollar index, which follows the greenback against a basket of six other benchmark currencies, was down 0.1 percent at 102.984 at midday, falling from one-month […]
USD/JPY rises to eight-week high ahead of Bank of Japan meeting
Today, the USD/JPY hit an eight-week high, rising above 148.80 before settling back at around 148.35. This move comes as markets await the Bank of Japan (BoJ) meeting scheduled for early next week with high expectations. The bank is expected to halt its negative interest rate policy, which could curb the recent depreciation of the […]
Bank of America Says Currency Market May Become More Volatile This Year
Bank of America analysts suggest that volatility may become a constant feature in the market this year, driven by the high likelihood of Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate cuts in the coming months. In case volatility is present in the market, analysts warn that it can be an excellent market opportunity, since the price tends […]