The U.S. dollar continued its decline on Monday, extending Friday’s sharp losses following a disappointing U.S. labor market report that bolstered expectations for early Federal Reserve rate cuts. At 04:20 ET (08:20 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index—measuring the greenback against six major currencies—fell 0.2% to 98.722, after dropping more than 1% on Friday. Friday’s report […]
Dollar Drops to Multi-Year Lows, Rate Cuts, Trade Agreements, and Tax Reform in the Public Eye
The U.S. dollar extended its decline on Tuesday, falling to multi-year lows amid growing expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts and rising fiscal concerns sparked by President Donald Trump’s spending bill. By 04:25 ET (08:25 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index—measuring the greenback against a basket of six major currencies—was down 0.2% at 96.275, marking its […]
Dollar Battles to Regain Balance, Powell Prepares to Intervene Further
The U.S. dollar edged higher on Wednesday, though it remained near multi-week lows as easing tensions between Israel and Iran prompted investors to move away from safe-haven assets. As of 04:20 ET (08:20 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index —which tracks the greenback against a basket of six major currencies—was up 0.2% at 97.665. Focus Shifts […]
Dollar Retreats Amid Optimism Over Ceasefire, Pound Sterling Soars
The US dollar weakened on Tuesday after President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, triggering a wave of risk appetite that weighed on the safe-haven currency. At 03:00 ET (08:00 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index fell 0.3% to 97.752, although it remained on track for a weekly gain. Trump declared that the […]
Dollar Strengthens After U.S. Attacks on Iranian Nuclear Facilities
The euro weakened against the U.S. dollar on Monday, while the greenback strengthened on rising geopolitical tensions following U.S. strikes on three nuclear facilities in Iran over the weekend. The move unsettled global markets amid uncertainty over how Tehran might respond. As of 06:09 ET (10:09 GMT), the euro had fallen 0.4% to $1.1473, while […]
Dollar Falls on Fed Decision, UK Inflation Moderates
The U.S. dollar retreated on Wednesday as markets reacted to ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, signs of a slowing U.S. economy, and the conclusion of the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting. By 04:35 ET (08:35 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index — which measures the greenback against a basket of six major currencies — was […]
Dollar Rises Modestly in Advance of Fed Meeting, Bank of Japan Keeps Monetary Policy Intact
The U.S. dollar edged higher early Tuesday as fragile risk sentiment continued to dominate markets amid sustained tensions between Israel and Iran. However, gains remained limited ahead of the Federal Reserve’s highly anticipated policy decision. As of 04:10 ET (08:10 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index—tracking the greenback against a basket of six major currencies—was up […]
Dollar Falls Before the Fed Meeting; the Euro Gains Momentum
The U.S. dollar edged lower on Monday as investors monitored developments in the Israel-Iran conflict and looked ahead to a packed week of central bank meetings, including the Federal Reserve’s highly anticipated decision. As of 04:15 ET (08:15 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index—measuring the greenback against a basket of six major currencies—was down 0.2% at […]
Dollar declines ahead of CPI release; pound sterling looks to public spending review
The U.S. dollar edged lower on Wednesday, as traders awaited more clarity from ongoing trade negotiations between the U.S. and China and looked ahead to the release of crucial inflation figures. As of 04:35 ET (08:35 GMT), the Dollar Index — which measures the greenback against six major currencies — slipped 0.1% to 99.032. Trade […]
Dollar Appreciates on Optimism in Trade Negotiations, Pound Sterling Hit by Weak Employment Data
The U.S. dollar gained ground on Tuesday, driven by optimism that trade tensions between the United States and China—the world’s two largest economies—might be easing. Trade talks, which began in London, entered their second day as both delegations aimed to resolve a dispute that has expanded beyond tariffs to include restrictions on rare earth minerals. […]