The euro rose on Tuesday, recovering some ground after political turmoil in France prompted traders to hedge against further price volatility. Meanwhile, the Chinese yuan dropped to a 13-month low due to tariff risks and economic weakness in China. The yen, which gained approximately 4.5% over the past two weeks, retreated slightly against the dollar […]
Trump Threatens to Impose 100% Tariffs if BRICS Challenge the Dollar
Incoming President Donald Trump on Saturday issued a direct threat to impose 100% tariffs on a bloc of nine nations if they attempt to undermine the value of the U.S. dollar. His warning targeted the BRICS alliance member countries—Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates. Additionally, Turkey, Azerbaijan, […]
Daily Technical Analysis EUR/USD: EUR/USD Plunges Below 1.0550 Amid Lagarde’s Statement and U.S. PMI Data
EUR/USD is under selling pressure around 1.0530 during early trading hours, driven by a strengthening U.S. dollar. Investors are keenly anticipating European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde’s speech and the release of the U.S. ISM Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) later on Monday. Eurozone Inflation Data Eurozone inflation, measured by the Harmonized Index of […]
Dollar Depreciates on Trump Nominations, Euro Recovers
The U.S. dollar retreated on Monday, giving up some of its recent gains, as the nomination of Donald Trump’s choice for U.S. Treasury Secretary appeared to provide reassurance to the bond market. Meanwhile, the euro recovered from last week’s two-year low. The Dollar Index, which measures the greenback against six other currencies, fell 0.6% to […]
Daily Technical Analysis EUR/USD: EUR/USD Looks for Resistance Around 1.0500 After Bouncing Off Two-Year Lows
The EUR/USD is recovering after hitting a two-year low of 1.0332 on Friday and is currently trading near 1.0480 at the time of writing. This rebound may reflect a correction in the U.S. dollar, despite robust preliminary S&P Global U.S. Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data released in the prior session. Meanwhile, the U.S. Dollar Index […]
Dollar Rises on Safe-Haven Bid, Pound Gains on CPI Data
The U.S. dollar rose on Wednesday, supported by its safe-haven status after the closure of the U.S. embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine, while the British pound gained strength as U.K. inflation in October exceeded expectations. Earlier in the day, the Dollar Index, which measures the greenback against six other currencies, traded 0.3% higher at 106.490, recovering […]
Daily Technical Analysis EUR/USD: The Pair Is Expected to Break Above the 1.06 Level
During Tuesday’s trading, the EUR/USD pair fluctuated between 1.0550 and 1.0600, initially attempting to move lower but recovering slightly to close down about 0.14% on the day. The latest Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) inflation figures from the European Union provided little direction for traders. Meanwhile, dollar markets are left to contend with a […]
Dollar Continues to Rise, Trump’s Political Appointees Take Center Stage
The U.S. dollar rose on Tuesday after retreating from one-year highs reached last week. Traders sought political direction as attention shifted toward President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet selections. In early trading, the Dollar Index, which tracks the greenback against a basket of six other currencies, climbed 0.2% to 106.427, recovering from a 0.4% decline in the […]
Dollar Slips From Recent Highs, Fed Speeches Planned
The U.S. dollar retreated slightly from its recent one-year highs at the start of a week with limited notable economic data but featuring remarks from several Federal Reserve officials. The dollar index, which tracks the dollar’s performance against six other major currencies, rose by 1.6% in the previous week, marking its sixth weekly gain out […]
Daily Technical Analysis : EUR/USD Hovers Near 1.0550, Close to Annual Lows Amid Fed Caution
The EUR/USD traded around 1.0550 during the Asian session on Monday, remaining near its yearly low of 1.0496, recorded on November 14. Downside risks for the EUR/USD have intensified following cautious comments from Federal Reserve officials and stronger-than-expected U.S. retail sales data, which have significantly bolstered the U.S. dollar. Last week, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome […]