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 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 Surges on Safe-Haven Demand Ahead of Fed Meeting
The U.S. dollar strengthened on Wednesday, benefiting from safe-haven flows after Turkish authorities detained Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, the main political rival of President Tayyip Erdogan. The Turkish lira plunged in response, hitting an all-time low. At 0:45 ET (11:45 GMT), the Dollar Index—which measures the greenback against a basket of six major currencies—traded 0.3% […]
Dollar Recovers After the Fall, Euro Declines Following Weekend Gains
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 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 […]