The U.S. dollar edged higher on Monday, recovering from a four-month low, though it remained under pressure amid concerns that the Trump administration’s trade policies could weigh on economic activity in the world’s largest economy. As of 04:10 ET (09:10 GMT), the Dollar Index, which measures the greenback against a basket of six major currencies, […]
Dollar Continues to Fall Due to Trade Jitters, Euro Benefits from Talks About Stimulus
The U.S. dollar weakened further on Wednesday, hitting a three-month low as concerns grew that a trade war triggered by President Donald Trump could weigh on the world’s largest economy. Meanwhile, the euro surged on expectations of significant fiscal stimulus in Europe. As of 04:00 ET (09:00 GMT), the Dollar Index (DXY)—which measures the greenback […]
Dollar Declines Amid Growth Concerns, Euro Strengthens on Increased Defense Spending
The US dollar fell on Tuesday, pressured by increased trade tensions and signs of economic slowdown, while the euro held firm despite the pause in US military aid to Ukraine. At 04:30 ET (09:30 GMT), the dollar index, which measures the currency’s performance against a basket of six currencies, was down 0.5% to 106.160. Growth Concerns […]
Dollar Falls, Euro Rises on Expectations of a Peace Deal in Ukraine
The U.S. dollar weakened on Monday while the euro climbed, as European leaders spearheaded diplomatic efforts to broker a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia. As of 04:00 ET (09:00 GMT), the Dollar Index, which measures the greenback against a basket of six major currencies, fell 0.3% to 107.245, retracing some of last week’s 0.7% […]
Markets on Edge as Trump Reaffirms Tariff Threats on Mexico and Canada
Markets remain tense as former U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated that tariffs on Mexico and Canada are still under consideration, with a decision expected by next Monday. Despite the looming deadline, investors have yet to fully price in the risks, although currency markets may react more sharply as the week progresses. “The dollar found firmer […]
Dollar Stabilizes Amid Prospects of Ukraine Peace Talks and Trump’s Tariff Threats
The U.S. dollar was steady on Wednesday as traders weighed the potential impact of U.S.-Russia peace talks over Ukraine and a fresh tariff threat from President Donald Trump. By 07:20 ET (12:20 GMT), the U.S. dollar index, which tracks the greenback against a basket of other currencies, was up 0.1% at 107.21, reclaiming ground after falling 1.2% […]
Dollar Consolidates Ahead of Key Inflation Report
The US dollar stabilized on Wednesday ahead of key inflation data that could shape the Federal Reserve’s future policy, following hawkish comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. The dollar index, which measures the greenback’s strength against a basket of six other currencies, was trading slightly higher at 107.875 after posting some losses overnight as […]
Dollar Holds Firm After Trump Tariffs; Sterling Falls
The US dollar stabilized on Tuesday after US President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on metal imports, triggering demand for the safe-haven currency amid concerns over a brewing trade war. The dollar index, which tracks the greenback against a basket of six other currencies, was trading virtually flat at 108.200. Dollar Remains in Demand Donald Trump […]
Dollar Strengthens Amid Talks of Additional Tariffs, Euro Loses Ground
The US dollar rose on Monday after the US president threatened to impose new tariffs on metal imports, boosting demand for safe-haven assets, while the euro lost ground. The dollar index, which tracks the US currency against a basket of six other currencies, was trading 0.2% higher at 108.140. Dollar Gains Ground on Trade War […]
Dollar on a Tightrope, The Euro Gains Despite Disappointing PMI
The US dollar fell on Wednesday, trading defensively following the Trump administration’s agreement with its neighbors, Canada and Mexico, to delay tariffs. Meanwhile, the euro gained despite weak regional services activity data. The dollar index, which analyzes the evolution of this currency in comparison to a basket of six other major currencies, was trading down […]