Category: Dollar
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Dollar hits four-month low as weak US jobs data boosts rate cut bets By Reuters
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By Karen Brittl NEW YORK (Reuters) – The U.S. dollar fell to a four-month low on Friday after a weaker-than-expected July employment report raised expectations the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates by 50 basis points in September as the economy deteriorates. Employers added 114,000 jobs, missing expectations for a…
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Dollar falls as data points to economic slowdown; sterling weak By Investing.com
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Investing.com – The U.S. dollar fell in early European trade on Friday after weak data fueled concerns of a sharp slowdown in the world’s largest economy, which could prompt the Federal Reserve to ease monetary policy significantly. At 04:00 ET (09:00 GMT), the dollar index, which tracks the greenback against…
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Asia FX muted, dollar steadies with nonfarm payrolls on tap By Investing.com
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Most Asian currencies moved in a narrow range on Friday as risk aversion in global financial markets sparked some safe-haven flows into the dollar, while markets awaited key nonfarm payrolls data for further cues. However, the Japanese yen remained steady after the Bank of Japan’s hawkish policy sparked a rally…
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Dollar steadies after Fed-inspired losses; sterling weak ahead of BOE By Investing.com
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The U.S. dollar edged higher in early European trade on Thursday, recovering from heavy losses in the previous session after the Federal Reserve opened the door to a September interest rate cut, while sterling fell ahead of the Bank of England’s latest policy meeting. At 05:45 ET (09:45 GMT), the…
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Dollar pushes back against post-Fed losses
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In particular, the EUR/USD pair is starting to call for a technical break to the downside now: EUR/USD Daily Chart The pair is down 0.4% at 1.0785 currently, threatening to break the 1.0800 level and especially its 100-day moving average (red line) at 1.0792. Today’s decline sees the price now…
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The dollar tends to be higher from now until Nov. 5 during election years – BofA (DXY)
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ImagePixel/iStock via Getty Images Dollar (DixieThe price usually tends to rise between now and US election day. According to the BofA Securities Technical Advantage report, the average trend (nine out of 13 times) was up 2.5%, peaking ten days before Election Day, at 2.84%. Strategist Paul Ciana wrote that from…
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Dollar slips ahead of Fed decision; yen soars after BOJ hike By Investing.com
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Investing.com – The U.S. dollar fell on Wednesday ahead of the conclusion of the Federal Reserve’s latest interest rate-setting meeting, while the Japanese yen rose after the Bank of Japan tightened monetary policy. At 05:20 ET (09:20 GMT), the dollar index, which tracks the greenback against a basket of six…
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FX Daily Review: US Dollar Gets a Lift from Positive Economic Vibes
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the U.S. dollar US stocks rose today, supported by positive economic data and optimism about the resilience of the US economy. The June Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) showed job openings Decreased from 8.23 million to 8.18 millionexceeding analysts’ expectations. The Federal Reserve closely monitors the JOLTS data…
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Dollar steady ahead of start of Fed meeting; traders remain wary By Investing.com
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Investing.com – The U.S. dollar was largely steady on Tuesday, with traders cautious ahead of the Federal Reserve’s latest interest rate-setting meeting. At 05:10 ET (09:10 GMT), the dollar index, which tracks the greenback against a basket of six other currencies, was slightly higher at 104.342, trading within a narrow…
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Dollar, yen hold tight ranges as market braces for BOJ, Fed By Reuters
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By Brigid Riley TOKYO (Reuters) – The dollar and yen held within close ranges on Tuesday as traders awaited major central bank decisions, starting with midweek policy meetings from the Bank of Japan and the Federal Reserve, that could set the tone for the coming weeks. The Japanese currency took…
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Asia FX muted with yen steady ahead of BOJ; dollar gains before Fed By Investing.com
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Most Asian currencies remained in a narrow range on Tuesday amid caution ahead of a series of economic signals this week, with the yen steady amid uncertainty over a potential interest rate hike by the Bank of Japan. The dollar recovered slightly as expectations of a Federal Reserve meeting grew,…
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Trump talks up weaker dollar, but policies will likely lead to dollar strength By Investing.com
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Investing.com – Donald Trump has made bold claims about favoring a weaker dollar, but the former president’s core policies on tariffs, immigration and taxes are expected to do the exact opposite. “Former US President Donald Trump expressed his desire to weaken the US dollar, but his underlying policies (on immigration,…
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Forexlive Americas FX news wrap: US dollar starts out strong and then gives some back
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Asia FX firms as dollar dips with Fed, BOJ on tap By Investing.com
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Most Asian currencies rose on Monday, while the dollar fell ahead of a Federal Reserve meeting this week that is likely to provide more clues about the bank’s plans to cut interest rates. The Japanese yen was among the best performing currencies, with the currency gaining further on Monday after…
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Dollar backed ahead of Fed meeting; sterling retreats By Investing.com
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The U.S. dollar rose slightly in early European trading on Monday, supported by safe-haven bids as tensions in the Middle East escalated, while sterling fell ahead of a Bank of England policy meeting this week. At 04:50 ET (08:50 GMT), the dollar index, which tracks the greenback against a basket…
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Dollar treads water after tame US inflation report, yen rally stalls By Reuters
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By Alden Bentley NEW YORK (Reuters) – The dollar ended little changed on Friday, pressured by a drop in Treasury yields after a weak U.S. inflation report that investors said kept the door open for the Federal Reserve’s expected monetary policy easing in September. The Commerce Department’s personal consumption expenditures…
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Bitcoin Key To Dollar Stability: Kennedy Jr. Urges US To Hold 4 Million BTC Reserve
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Bitcoin has proven to be an important part of the upcoming US presidential election, gaining attention among key political figures. As the election approaches, Republican presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has announced his intention to run. Named Analysts believe that the country should acquire millions of bitcoins as a…
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Bitcoin Key To Dollar Stability: Kennedy Jr. Urges US To Hold 4 Million BTC Reserve
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Bitcoin has proven to be an important part of the upcoming US presidential election, gaining attention among key political figures. As the election approaches, Republican presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has announced his intention to run. Named Analysts believe that the country should acquire millions of bitcoins as a…
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Dollar stable ahead of PCE data; euro edges higher, yen slips By Investing.com
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The US dollar was steady in early European trading on Friday ahead of key inflation data, while the euro rose and the Japanese yen fell slightly but remained on track for its strongest week in three months. At 04:00 ET (09:00 GMT), the dollar index, which tracks the greenback against…