The EUR/USD pair remains under significant pressure, primarily driven by the strengthening U.S. dollar and escalating political uncertainty in Germany. The prospect of Donald Trump’s return to the White House has raised expectations of higher U.S. tariffs and lower corporate taxes, policies that could elevate inflation risks and push the Federal Reserve toward a more […]
Dollar Soars After Trump Victory, Euro, Pound, and Yen Strongly Retreat
The U.S. dollar surged on Wednesday, where it is poised to score its biggest one-day gain since March 2020, as Donald Trump moved closer to victory for the White House, while a Republican sweep in Congress looked possible. The dollar index, which tracks the greenback against a basket of six other currencies, rose 1.4% to […]
Daily Technical Analysis EUR/USD: Rallies on Greenback Weakness on U.S. Election Day
The EUR/USD pair capitalized on a broad-based decline in the U.S. dollar as markets prepared for the initial results of the U.S. presidential election that began on Tuesday. The euro gained two-thirds of a percentage point, breaking above the 1.0900 level as investors anticipated favorable market conditions during the election cycle that will determine the […]
Dollar Slips as U.S. Elections Loom, Uncertainty Prevails
The U.S. dollar dipped slightly on Tuesday as it approached a closely contested presidential election, the outcome of which could lead to significant market moves. The Dollar Index, which tracks the greenback against a basket of six currencies, fell 0.1% after declining overnight to its lowest since October 21, contrasting with last week’s highs, the highest […]
Dollar slips ahead of elections; Fed and BOE also in focus
The U.S. dollar retreated on Monday amid political uncertainty ahead of Tuesday’s presidential election and also amid expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates this week. The dollar index, which analyzes the greenback against a basket of six other currencies, fell 0.5% to 103.695, after strong gains in October. Dollar slips ahead of […]
Daily Technical Analysis EUR/USD: The Pair Rises Ahead of U.S. Elections
The EUR/USD recovered some losses from the previous session, trading near 1.0880 in early Asian trading on Monday. This rise may be due to a softer U.S. dollar following weaker-than-expected October Non-Farm Payrolls data. However, uncertainty surrounding the U.S. presidential election could drive safe-haven demand, limiting the pair’s upside potential. On Friday, U.S. Bureau of […]
Dollar Slows Gains on Jobs Data, Euro Gains on German GDP
The U.S. dollar eased from recent highs on Wednesday, pausing its rally as markets awaited key macroeconomic data that could impact expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts. Dollar Eases Amid Labor Market Data The dollar has strengthened recently, bolstered by signs of economic resilience that have led traders to reconsider the pace of Federal Reserve […]
Daily technical analysis EUR/USD: Slight Rise Above 1.0800 Ahead of U.S. & Eurozone GDP, German Inflation Data
The EUR/USD pair’s gains remain limited, with uncertainty prevailing ahead of the U.S. presidential election and critical economic data from the U.S. A potential Trump victory is seen as a possible dollar-strengthening factor, with the market currently pricing in a 60% probability for a Republican win, which could ease downward pressure on the EUR/USD in […]
Canadians Reluctant to Adopt Digital Dollar, Says Bank of Canada
Research by the Bank of Canada has shown mixed views on the adoption of a Canadian digital dollar. Canadian consumers expressed skepticism about early adoption of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) introduced by the Bank of Canada. A research paper released by the Bank on October 28 highlighted Canadians’ long-standing preference for traditional payment […]
Dollar Stabilizes Amid Upcoming Key Economic Data
The U.S. dollar held firm on Tuesday as markets awaited a series of critical economic data releases this week, while Japan’s yen hovered near three-month lows amid heightened political uncertainty. Upcoming Data Releases Hold Market Attention The dollar has recently been supported by economic indicators highlighting the resilience of the U.S. economy, leading investors to […]