The U.S. dollar edged lower on Tuesday as markets focused on a pivotal tax bill vote, while the euro strengthened amid rising hopes for peace talks between Ukraine and Russia. As of 04:30 ET (08:30 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index — which measures the greenback against a basket of six major currencies — dropped 0.3% […]
Dollar Plummets After Moody’s Downgrade; Euro and Pound Sterling Rise
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 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 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 […]