The U.S. dollar strengthened on Wednesday, building on the previous session’s rebound as market sentiment improved following President Donald Trump’s more conciliatory remarks regarding Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. A calming of trade tensions between the U.S. and China also added support to the greenback. As of 04:00 ET (08:00 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index—which […]
Daily Technical Analysis EUR/USD: Pair Drops Toward 1.1350 on Dollar Strength
The EUR/USD pair faced fresh selling pressure during the session on Wednesday, pulling back toward the 1.1355 area. The move comes as the U.S. dollar regains traction, supported by a renewed wave of investor confidence in the greenback following developments on both the monetary policy and trade fronts. U.S. President Donald Trump helped calm investor […]
Dollar Nears Three-Year Low as Trump–Powell Dispute Weighs on Markets
The U.S. dollar saw a modest rebound on Tuesday, though it remained near its lowest level in over three years following fresh criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell by President Donald Trump. At 04:45 ET (08:45 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index—which tracks the greenback against a basket of six major currencies—rose 0.2% to 98.190, […]
Dollar Falls Sharply on Concerns Over Trump’s Threat to Federal Reserve Independence
The U.S. dollar plunged on Monday, hitting multi-year lows, as investors grew uneasy over potential political interference in the Federal Reserve’s independence. Comments from the White House hinting at a possible leadership shake-up at the central bank added to investor jitters. By 08:55 ET (14:55 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index—which tracks the greenback against a […]
Daily Technical Analysis EUR/USD: Euro Climbs to 1.1485, Highest Since 2022 Amid Weak Dollar
On Monday, the EUR/USD pair broke out of a consolidation zone that had held for several days, reaching its highest level since February 2022, around 1.1485. The advance was driven by persistent bearish sentiment surrounding the U.S. dollar (USD), which favors the continuation of the strong uptrend that has characterized the pair in recent weeks. […]
Dollar Further Weakened by the Effects of the Trade War; Pound Sterling Strengthens Despite Soft Inflation
The U.S. dollar extended its decline on Wednesday, weighed down by growing concerns over the Trump administration’s escalating trade war, while the British pound and euro advanced despite mixed economic data. As of 04:40 ET (08:40 GMT), the Dollar Index — which measures the greenback against six major currencies — fell 0.5% to 99.452. The […]
Daily Technical Analysis: EUR/USD Gains Ground Above 1.1250 Ahead of U.S. Retail Sales Data
The EUR/USD pair is trading in positive territory around 1.1285 on Wednesday, with the U.S. Dollar (USD) hovering near a three-year low against the Euro (EUR) as global trade tensions persist. Market participants are closely watching for the release of U.S. retail sales data and a speech by Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Jerome Powell, both […]
Dollar Approaches Lows Amid Tariff Uncertainty, Euro Gains Strength Ahead of ECB Decision
The U.S. dollar wavered on Tuesday, lingering near a three-year low as investor confidence remains shaken by the Trump administration’s erratic trade policies. As of 04:45 ET (08:45 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index — which measures the greenback against six major currencies — edged down to 99.395, holding close to the lows reached last week. […]
Dollar Falls Due to Uncertainty Over Trade Policy; ECB Meeting Approaches
The U.S. dollar weakened on Monday, as ongoing uncertainty over the Trump administration’s trade policies continued to undermine investor confidence in the world’s reserve currency. As of 04:35 ET (08:35 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index—which measures the greenback against a basket of six major currencies—fell 0.7% to 99.239, hovering near a three-year low. Dollar Drops […]
Daily Technical Analysis EUR/USD: The Pair Trades Around 1.1350 After Two Days of Gains
The EUR/USD pair edged lower during Monday’s trading, hovering near 1.1360 after two days of gains. The recent uptick was largely fueled by broad-based U.S. Dollar (USD) weakness, as mounting trade tensions between the U.S. and China reignited fears of a global economic slowdown. On Friday, China’s Ministry of Finance announced a steep increase in […]