Since the beginning of the week, the USD has been strengthening significantly against all currencies, and the exchange rate with the euro is no exception. The rush to secure USD—potentially needed to meet upcoming financial obligations and part of the broader safe-haven demand—has pushed the USDX up by about 1.35% so far. Yesterday there was […]
USD and Gold React to the Middle East Crisis
The impact on financial markets of the coordinated US–Israel attack on Iran, which is once again destabilizing the Middle East, is already becoming evident—and most likely we are only at the beginning. Geographically, Iran occupies the entire northeastern coastline of the Persian Gulf and directly overlooks the Strait of Hormuz, through which approximately 25% of […]
USD on the Move, FX Markets in Turmoil
After months of relatively subdued volatility in FX markets, conditions have shifted abruptly. Over the past four sessions, the USD Index has recorded its worst performance since April 2025 (the days following the initial tariff announcements). With a -0.83% decline yesterday, the greenback has depreciated to levels last seen four years ago, in February 2022. […]
