The euro weakened against the U.S. dollar on Monday, while the greenback strengthened on rising geopolitical tensions following U.S. strikes on three nuclear facilities in Iran over the weekend. The move unsettled global markets amid uncertainty over how Tehran might respond. As of 06:09 ET (10:09 GMT), the euro had fallen 0.4% to $1.1473, while […]
Dollar Falls on Fed Decision, UK Inflation Moderates
The U.S. dollar retreated on Wednesday as markets reacted to ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, signs of a slowing U.S. economy, and the conclusion of the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting. By 04:35 ET (08:35 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index — which measures the greenback against a basket of six major currencies — was […]
Dollar Rises Modestly in Advance of Fed Meeting, Bank of Japan Keeps Monetary Policy Intact
The U.S. dollar edged higher early Tuesday as fragile risk sentiment continued to dominate markets amid sustained tensions between Israel and Iran. However, gains remained limited ahead of the Federal Reserve’s highly anticipated policy decision. As of 04:10 ET (08:10 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index—tracking the greenback against a basket of six major currencies—was up […]
Dollar Falls Before the Fed Meeting; the Euro Gains Momentum
The U.S. dollar edged lower on Monday as investors monitored developments in the Israel-Iran conflict and looked ahead to a packed week of central bank meetings, including the Federal Reserve’s highly anticipated decision. As of 04:15 ET (08:15 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index—measuring the greenback against a basket of six major currencies—was down 0.2% at […]
Solana ETFs Could See Approval in 3–5 Weeks as SEC Signals Openness to Staking
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has requested that Solana ETF issuers submit amended S-1 filings within the next week, signaling progress in the review process, Blockworks reported Tuesday, citing three sources familiar with the matter. One source indicated that the requested revisions could accelerate approval timelines, with the first Solana ETF potentially gaining […]
Dollar declines ahead of CPI release; pound sterling looks to public spending review
The U.S. dollar edged lower on Wednesday, as traders awaited more clarity from ongoing trade negotiations between the U.S. and China and looked ahead to the release of crucial inflation figures. As of 04:35 ET (08:35 GMT), the Dollar Index — which measures the greenback against six major currencies — slipped 0.1% to 99.032. Trade […]
Dollar Appreciates on Optimism in Trade Negotiations, Pound Sterling Hit by Weak Employment Data
The U.S. dollar gained ground on Tuesday, driven by optimism that trade tensions between the United States and China—the world’s two largest economies—might be easing. Trade talks, which began in London, entered their second day as both delegations aimed to resolve a dispute that has expanded beyond tariffs to include restrictions on rare earth minerals. […]
Dollar Declines Ahead of U.S.–China Negotiations, Euro Advances
The U.S. dollar fell on Monday, giving up some of Friday’s gains as optimism grew around upcoming trade discussions between the United States and China in London. As of 04:05 ET (08:05 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index—which measures the greenback against a basket of six major currencies—was down 0.3% at 98.890. The dollar had previously […]
Dollar Falls Modestly Ahead of Employment Data and Prospective Trade Negotiations
The U.S. dollar edged lower on Wednesday amid fading optimism over trade negotiations and caution ahead of key employment data that could influence the Federal Reserve’s policy outlook. As of 04:55 ET (08:55 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index — which measures the greenback against six major currencies — fell 0.2% to 99.002, hovering near its […]
Dollar Recovers Modestly After Hitting Six-Week Low, Euro Drops Prior to ECB Meeting
The U.S. dollar edged higher on Tuesday but remained close to its six-week low as growing uncertainty over trade policies clouded the outlook for the U.S. economy. Meanwhile, the euro weakened slightly ahead of key inflation data from the eurozone. As of 04:10 ET (08:10 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index—which measures the greenback against a […]