The U.S. dollar tumbled on Monday following a surprise downgrade of the country’s sovereign credit rating by Moody’s, just days before a critical vote on President Donald Trump’s tax reform bill. As of 04:20 ET (08:20 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index — which tracks the greenback against six major currencies — had fallen 0.7% to […]
Dollar Falls After a Big Drop, the Euro Regains Ground
The U.S. dollar extended its losses on Wednesday following a sharp drop in the previous session, as cooler-than-expected inflation data reinforced expectations for rate cuts from the Federal Reserve. At 04:00 ET (08:00 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index—which tracks the greenback against six major currencies—fell 0.3% to 100.560, adding to Tuesday’s 0.8% decline. Dollar Retreats […]
Dollar Falls Slightly from Highs as Markets Eye U.S. CPI Report
The U.S. dollar edged lower on Tuesday but remained close to recent highs, buoyed by ongoing optimism following a trade agreement between the U.S. and China. As of 04:30 ET (08:30 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index — which measures the greenback against a basket of six major currencies — dipped 0.2% to 101.410, after surging […]
Dollar Soars After U.S.-China Trade Agreement
The U.S. dollar surged on Monday after the White House announced a breakthrough trade agreement with China over the weekend, reviving optimism that the world’s largest economy could sidestep a prolonged and damaging trade war. As of 03:30 ET (08:30 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index—measuring the greenback against six major currencies—jumped 1.3% to 101.455, its […]
Dollar Rises Slightly Before the Fed’s Decision, The Euro Remains Resistant
The U.S. dollar edged higher on Wednesday, trading within narrow ranges as markets awaited the outcome of the Federal Reserve’s latest policy meeting and digested news of renewed trade negotiations between the U.S. and China. At 04:45 ET (08:45 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index, which tracks the greenback against a basket of six major currencies, […]
Dollar Pulls Back Ahead of Fed Meeting, Traders Cautiously Watch for Clues
The U.S. dollar edged lower on Tuesday, with investors growing increasingly cautious about holding U.S. assets amid ongoing concerns over economic growth and the volatility surrounding President Donald Trump’s trade policies. As of 04:30 ET (08:30 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY)—which measures the greenback against a basket of six major currencies—was down 0.2% at […]
Dollar Rises Slightly but Is Heading for a Sharp Monthly Loss
The U.S. dollar edged higher on Wednesday but remained on track for its steepest monthly decline since November 2022, weighed down by growing uncertainty over the Trump administration’s shifting trade policies. As of 04:10 ET (08:10 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index—which measures the greenback against a basket of six major currencies—rose 0.1% to 99.080. Despite […]
Dollar Rises Slightly Before the Release of Crucial Economic Data
The U.S. dollar inched higher on Tuesday but remains on track for a steep monthly decline, pressured by persistent uncertainty surrounding tariffs and growing concerns about a potential slowdown in the U.S. economy. As of 04:50 ET (08:50 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index—which measures the greenback against a basket of six major currencies—rose 0.2% to […]
Dollar Rises After Trump Eases Criticism of Powell, Euro Falls Again
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 […]
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, […]